Transfer Rumours: Darwin Nunez agreement as Chelsea talks confirmed

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FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours from 7 May, including the latest updates on Darwin Nunez, Anthony Gordon and Lewis Hall.

Nunez to leave Al-Hilal

Darwin Nunez has "reached an agreement" with Al-Hilal bosses to leave the club this summer, Referi reports.

The Uruguay international has not featured in the Saudi Pro League since being de-registered from the squad to make way for Karim Benzema in early February. Unsurprisingly, Nunez is keen to leave the club.

The former Liverpool striker has held clear-the-air talks with Al-Hilal chiefs, and both parties agreed that it is in everyone's best interest for him to depart this summer. Nunez has been linked with Chelsea in recent weeks.

Chelsea hold Gordon meeting

Chelsea have held a meeting with the representative of Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon, Si Philipps claims.

The England winger is "likely" to leave Newcastle this summer, and Chelsea chiefs have now spoken to his camp over a potential transfer. The Blues are one of at least three clubs chasing his signature.

Earlier this week, it was claimed that Bayern Munich had presented him with a concrete five-year contract offer and that Gordon would be keen on a move to the Bundesliga giants. However, Bayern will only make a move if Newcastle lower their financial demands.

Man Utd's left-back targets

Man Utd have three primary left-back targets this summer, as per Sky Sports.

The Red Devils are in the market for another left-sided defender after converting Patrick Dorgu into a winger, which has left Luke Shaw as the club's only senior left-back. Out-of-favour Tyrell Malacia will leave the club on a free transfer this summer.

It is claimed that Newcastle's Lewis Hall, Eintracht Frankfurt's Nathaniel Brown and Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly are Man Utd's primary targets for the position.

Fofana "offered" to Barcelona

Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has been offered to Barcelona by his representatives, Sacha Tavolieri states.

The French centre-back could be facing an uncertain future due to his constant injury problems, which is why his camp are looking for potentially interested clubs. Fofana was previously the subject of approaches from his boyhood club Marseille.

Barcelona are not indifferent to Fofana's interest in moving to Catalunya and have added him to an extended shortlist of targets. The option of signing him has been "studied," but their top defensive target remains Alessandro Bastoni.

Kalulu "opportunity"

Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu is attracting strong Premier League interest, CaughtOffside reports.

Juventus insist that the Frenchman is not for sale and that he is in line for a new contract, but some sources close to the situation believe that this is just posturing. There is a feeling that he could be available for a fee in the region of €40m this summer.

Aston Villa, Liverpool and Man Utd have been alerted to this potential "opportunity," with the Reds in particular showing a strong appreciation of the centre-back after closely scouting him this season.

More transfer rumours

Juventus want to avoid a bidding war for Angelo Stiller and are trying to convince him to join before Stuttgart remove his €40m release clause. (TuttoJuve)

AS Monaco will exercise the €11m purchase option in Ansu Fati's loan from Barcelona. (Fabrizio Romano)

Man Utd are interested in Lyon winger Afonso Moreira. (A Bola)

Celtic are "very interested" in signing Dinamo Zagreb defender Scott McKenna. (Sportske Novosti)

Galatasaray will not trigger their €30m purchase option for Napoli winger Noa Lang. (Fabrizio Romano)

Tottenham are stepping up their pursuit of Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke. (TEAMtalk)

Arsenal and Bayern Munich are monitoring Man Utd winger Marcus Rashford amid his uncertain Barcelona future. (Daily Mail)

RB Salzburg defender Jannik Schuster will join Brentford in a €20m deal. (Fabrizio Romano)

Newcastle are interested in Chelsea striker Liam Delap, not Nicolas Jackson, as has been claimed. (Ben Jacobs)

Liverpool are monitoring Borussia Monchengladbach winger Franck Honorat. (Anfield Watch)

The mother and agent of Koln wonderkid Said El Mala is hoping for a big offer from Chelsea. (BILD)