Transfer Rumours: Chelsea signing agreed as Ayyoub Bouaddi request approved

4 Jul 2026 06:31 BST | 6 min read

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FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours and gossip from 4 July, including the latest updates on Alfie Osborne, Ayyoub Bouaddi and Leandro Trossard.

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Chelsea agree Osborne deal

Chelsea are set to sign teenage Hearts defender Alfie Osborne, Fabrizio Romano reports.

The 17-year-old is heading to Stamford Bridge after rejecting multiple clubs from around Europe. He has already completed his medical and agreed a long-term contract with the Blues.

A towering centre-back who can also play in midfield, Osborne is a Scotland U19 international. The youngster is now set to move from Edinburgh to West London.

Bouaddi to return to Lille

Several clubs have indicated that they are prepared to loan Ayyoub Bouaddi back to Lille if a deal were to be agreed, TEAMtalk claims.

The Morocco international is being chased by every major club in England, but Man City made the most tempting proposal to Lille by offering to let Bouaddi stay for one more season.

It is now asserted that Arsenal and Chelsea would also be prepared to grant the Ligue 1 club's request in order to beat City to the 18-year-old's signing, as would PSG. Liverpool and Man Utd, on the other hand, would prefer to have him available immediately.

Besiktas pushing for Trossard

Besiktas are pushing to finalise the signing of Arsenal winger Leandro Trossard, as per Sercan Dikme.

The Belgium international is one of two options for the left wing, alongside Sassuolo star Armand Lauriente. Terms are in place with the latter, but there is no agreement with the Serie A side yet.

It's the opposite for Trossard. There are no issues with Arsenal, who have been offered €20 million, but the Belgian won't make a decision until after the World Cup. Besiktas have no preference and will complete whichever deal gets finalised first.

Garnacho enquiry

AS Roma have held talks with Chelsea over a potential deal for Alejandro Garnacho, Alfredo Pedulla states.

The Serie A giants are admirers of the Argentine and have made him a key target for the left wing. They have gathered information on Garnacho and would be prepared to sign him both on loan or permanently as long as the finances are right.

Chelsea have yet to make a decision on the 21-year-old, and they likely will not do so until Xabi Alonso has had the chance to get a look at him. They are, however, scouring the winger market and have identified West Ham's Crysencio Summerville as a possible replacement.

Van Dijk no longer untouchable

Liverpool no longer consider their captain Virgil van Dijk untouchable, TEAMtalk writes.

The Dutch defender has been linked with a surprise move to AC Milan, who are looking for an experienced leader. There is also interest from Turkey and Major League Soccer.

Liverpool are willing to consider offers, but they are not actively pushing Van Dijk out. The player is also not entirely opposed to a new challenge after almost a decade at Anfield.

More transfer rumours

AC Milan winger Rafael Leao has been offered to Tottenham. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Toulouse defender Charlie Cresswell is on the verge of snubbing Premier League interest to join Stade Rennais. (Foot Mercato)

Tottenham striker Richarlison has received an "official offer" from "one of the big teams" in Turkey. (Yagiz Sabuncuoglu)

Granit Xhaka has decided to stay at Sunderland despite previously being keen to join Chelsea. (Sky Sports)

Man City, Man Utd, Chelsea and Liverpool are all keeping tabs on Tijuana and Mexico sensation Gilberto Mora. (De Telegraaf)

PSG winger Bradley Barcola is now Liverpool's top winger target. (CaughtOffside)

Galatasaray are in talks with Arsenal over a deal worth less than €40m for Martin Odegaard, who has already agreed terms. (Selman Ozturk)

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