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In their 3-1 Premier League loss to West Ham on Sunday, Chelsea struggled to create scoring chances.
talkSPORT understands Chelsea have held negotiations with Arsenal about signing Balogun, who is on Arsenal’s transfer list despite his impressive loan spell in France last season.
The youthful US international scored 21 league goals in 37 games for Reims last season, earning Arsenal a £50million bid.
Although his contract at the Emirates Stadium expires in 2025, he is eager to go and play in the Premier League, as reported by the Evening Standard.
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For Nathan Wood, a defender for Swansea, Southampton has made an offer of £10 million.
During his tenure as Saints’ manager, Russell Martin, Wood played in 40 Championship games for the Welsh team.
The 21-year-old left childhood club Middlesbrough to join Swansea last summer.
After trying to sign the center back when he was manager of MK Dons, Martin was successful in signing him.
He is now eager to move Wood to a different team, and Southampton has made their interest known by submitting a bid.
Chelsea defender Lewis Hall has joined Newcastle United on a season-long loan.
The Magpies must make the transfer permanent next summer based on performance.
Lewis, the sixth summer signing at St. James’ Park, will wear shirt number 20 and is a Newcastle United fan.
Lewis stated he was proud. My family and I are Newcastle fans, and my brother and I were raised to be Newcastle. I’m excited to join this enormous group.
I gained a lot of experience in important games last year and was happy of my growth as a player and person. I’m honored and thrilled to wear this shirt at Newcastle, my childhood club.
“Very exciting. It was fantastic how the squad did last season, both in terms of results and performance.
“There are so many talented players and we have the Champions League now, so I know the team will want to do well in and hopefully win a trophy or two.”
Head coach Eddie Howe said: “I’m happy to welcome Lewis to Newcastle United.
“We have tracked him closely, as have several clubs, so it’s very pleasing to secure him and add a player of his quality, versatility, and high potential to our squad.
I’d want to thank everyone for their hard work to recruit our guys.
“A lot of time, effort, and resource goes into a transfer window, but we have a real togetherness at all levels here and I appreciate that teamwork and support.”
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