Enzo Maresca has been working away with his new Chelsea squad during this pre-season, knowing that some of those players do not have a future at the club.

With just over three weeks to go until the 2024/25 Premier League campaign begins, all clubs will want to have a clear idea of not only who their starting XI will be, but also which players remain at their disposal.

From Chelsea’s point of view, Trevoh Chalobah remains surplus to requirements, and CaughtOffside sources now understand that the player himself is willing to move on elsewhere to continue his professional career.

Chelsea to sell Trevoh Chalobah, three EPL clubs circling

Fortunately for the player, the three English top-flight clubs that CaughtOffside sources indicate are interested are all from London.

Crystal Palace, West Ham and Fulham are tracking the 24-year-old English centre-back, and are reportedly keen to fully understand the conditions of any deal.

The Hammers are believed to be hunting for a replacement for the outgoing Nayef Aguerd, while sources say Crystal Palace want to sign an English player to replace Marc Guehi.

Whilst keeping Guehi is the Eagles’ preference, after his excellent Euro 2024 performances the South Londoners will understand that his value will be maximised and now would be the best time to cash in.

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CaughtOffside sources note that Palace will make an opening offer of £20m but Chelsea are minded not to sell for anything below the £25m-£30m mark.

Given that Chalobah is still effectively some way from his ‘prime’ years as a player, whomever ends up signing him can be assured, injuries notwithstanding, that they are getting a bargain and will have a solid, English centre-back at the heart of their defence for years to come.

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There’s always so much transfer news to sift through at this time of the year, but we’ve put together ten deals that genuinely look like ones to watch out for very soon, if Fabrizio Romano and other top journalists are anything to go by.

While there’s still plenty of time left until Deadline Day, and we’ve seen more than a few twists and turns in some major sagas in recent times, here’s a look at some signings that should go through soon due to being at an advanced stage, or that are at least being worked on at the moment.

Read on four our pick of ten transfer deals to watch out for next this summer…

Riccardo Calafiori to Arsenal

After weeks of speculation, it now looks like the Riccardo Calafiori to Arsenal transfer deal is more or less a done deal, with just some formalities remaining before it can be made official, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his Daily Briefing column earlier today, Romano said: “Riccardo Calafiori and Arsenal – the ‘here we go’ is coming because there is an agreement between Arsenal and Bologna on a €40m fixed fee, €5m in add-ons, and a sell-on clause for Bologna.

“Calafiori had already agreed a contract with Arsenal back in June, which would be until 2029, so everything is ready for him to go to Arsenal.

“Despite some reports that the deal had stalled, the reality is that the negotiations never stopped. It was not easy, but they kept going, and now there’s an agreement.”

Manuel Ugarte to Manchester United

After some exciting early deals for young talents Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro, Manchester United could make another smart move to strengthen their squad as they’ve agreed personal terms with PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte.

As also reported by Romano, Ugarte wants to join Man Utd, and the Uruguay international looks like he could be an important upgrade on inconsistent performers like Casemiro and Sofyan Amrabat, who looked far from good enough for much of last season.

This perhaps isn’t as advanced as something like the Calafiori to Arsenal deal, as United still need to agree a deal with PSG, but one imagines they’ll be prepared t let him go as they have a midfield signing of their own in the works. More on that next…

Joao Neves to PSG

Although it’s not done yet, PSG are accelerating their efforts to sign Benfica midfield wonderkid Joao Neves, as French football expert Jonathan Johnson exclusively told us for his column last week.

Neves is one of the most exciting young players in the world in his position, and it makes sense that the Ligue 1 giants seem keen to offload someone like Ugarte and bring in this exciting long-term addition who perhaps looks a better fit for Luis Enrique’s style of play.

“Joao Neves to PSG looks to be accelerating at the moment, with PSG stealing a march on other European competitors,” Johnson said on Thursday.

“PSG are looking to negotiate a deal with Benfica, with Neves happy to make the move to the Parc des Princes. It’s now down to the two clubs to reach an agreement.”

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Victor Osimhen to PSG

Another big name to watch for PSG will be Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, who is another concrete target for the French champions as they look for a big-name signing up front to replace departing star Kylian Mbappe.

Osimhen to PSG looks to be advancing, as Romano recently told us, and it’s fair to say the Nigeria international will be one of the biggest names to move this summer if this deal does go through.

Napoli aren’t an easy club to negotiate with, so this one can’t be considered a done deal yet, but it seems there is serious intent there from PSG, who surely need upgrades on last summer’s unconvincing new attacking duo Goncalo Ramos and Randal Kolo Muani.

Romelu Lukaku to Napoli

If Osimhen does leave Napoli for PSG, Romano has made it clear that Romelu Lukaku to Napoli would be one to watch, with the Belgian striker surely having no future at Chelsea.

Lukaku has been out on loan for the last two seasons, first at Inter Milan and then at Roma, and it seems he could now be set for a spell with a third Serie A club.

Even if Lukaku has flopped at Chelsea, Napoli would surely be pretty happy with him as a replacement for Osimhen up front, especially as one imagines he probably wouldn’t be too expensive.

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Arsenal are hoping to beat Manchester United to Marc Guehi.

Mikel Arteta is hopeful of signing at least one new centre-back, and although Bologna’s Riccardo Calafiori is the Spaniard’s top target, an approach for Guehi has not been ruled out.

The Crystal Palace defender has enjoyed a huge rise in recent times. Starring for England in this summer’s Euros, the 24-year-old looks set to be the Eagles’ next big mover.

And according to recent reports, Arsenal could tempt Palace by offering striker Eddie Nketiah in exchange for Guehi.

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The Eagles are in desperate need of a new number nine with Nketiah equally as desperate to become a club’s regular starter.

The prospect of losing Guehi, regardless of how exciting the thought of signing Nketiah may be, is not something Palace fans will want to think about.

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Daniel Farke has hopes of his Leeds United team making another promotion push next season.

The Whites came agonisingly close to returning to the Premier League last season but losing the play-off final to Southampton meant the Yorkshire giants must spend the 2024-25 campaign in the Championship.

And the club’s failed promotion has also meant several key players have moved on, including Archie Gray, who joined Spurs last month.

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Along with Gray, Leeds have also lost Rasmus Kristensen, Luis Sinisterra and Marc Roca. Junior Firpo is also in talks with Real Betis.

However, looking to reinvest the funds they’ve already raised, which top £70 million, Leeds’ hierarchy are preparing to make at least one top Premier League signing.

Crystal Palace youngster Jesurun Rak-Sakyi is thought to be Farke’s top target (Daily Mail).

The 21-year-old is also wanted by other clubs, but Leeds’ strong interest sees them among the favourites for the attacker’s signature.

Spending last season on loan with Charlton, the young right winger enjoyed an excellent individual campaign. Rak-Sakyi scored 15 goals and registered nine assists in 49 games in all competitions. He has since returned to Selhurst Park but is expected to move again before the start of the season.

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Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe has been linked with a move away from the club this summer.

The 23-year-old attacking midfielder has barely had any opportunities this past season and he needs to move on in search of regular playing time.

According to a report from talkSPORT, Crystal Palace are keen on signing him this summer and they are preparing a £30 million offer to sign the player.

Meanwhile, Arsenal are ready to sanction his departure if a suitable offer is presented. The Gunners value him around £35-40 million and it will be interesting to see if their valuation is met in the coming weeks.

Apart from Crystal Palace, the likes of Aston Villa and Napoli are keen on the 23-year-old as well.

Crystal Palace could certainly use a quality attacking midfielder, especially with players like Eberechi Eze linked with an exit. Michael Olise joined Bayern Munich earlier this summer as well. The Eagles need more technicality and creativity in the final third. The 23-year-old midfielder was regarded as one of the finest young midfield prospects in English football a few years ago, and he will be hoping to get back to that level once again.

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Smith Rowe to Crystal Palace or Aston Villa?

Smith Rowe could prove to be a long-term investment for Crystal Palace if they can get the deal done. It is fair to assume that they have the funds to get the deal done, especially after selling Olise to the Bundesliga for a fee of £60 million.

The 23-year-old Arsenal midfielder will look to get his career back on track and he will look to join a club who are capable of competing at a reasonably high-level. Crystal Palace have a talented squad and a quality manager in Oliver Glasner. They could be an attractive destination for the player.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa would be an exciting option for him as well. He has played under Unai Emery during the time together at Arsenal and a reunion with the Spanish manager could be tempting.

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At the back end of the 2023/24 Premier League season, Crystal Palace under Oliver Glasner were one of the form teams in the English top-flight.

In the final seven games of the campaign, the Eagles won six and drew one, and picked off some big names in the process.

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Liverpool were downed 1-0 at Anfield, Man United lost 4-0 at Selhurst Park, whilst both West Ham and Aston Villa were hit for five in South London. Newcastle and Wolves also succumbed in that brilliant run.

Since then of course, Michael Olise has moved on to Bayern Munich and there appear to be transfer rumours surrounding both Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze.

Crystal Palace want Ismaila Sarr

Whilst Glasner and Palace owner, Steve Parish, will have to expect and accept there will be bids for Palace’s best players, so they will also need to raid the transfer window themselves.

According to The Athletic (subscription required), one of the players that the South Londoners are interested in is Marseille’s ex-Watford man, Ismaila Sarr.

The appointment of Roberto De Zerbi at the French giants will apparently see a number of players depart the Ligue Un outfit, with Sarr almost certainly one.

It isn’t clear at this stage whether the player will accept Palace’s overtures, but given that there don’t seem to be any other offers on the table for his services, Sarr will need to consider that when making any decision on his future.

Further, Glasner clearly sees something in the player that he likes, and if he’s able to espouse the virtues of the club to Sarr, particularly on the back of that incredible late-season surge, there’s every chance that the 26-year-old will buy into that.

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Emile Smith Rowe is expected to leave Arsenal during the current transfer window and it is being reported that Crystal Palace are preparing a bid for the 23-year-old. 

Fulham made an attempt to sign the midfielder this week as Marco Silva looks to strengthen his midfield following the departure of Joao Palhinha. Still, the Cottagers failed to convince Arsenal to sell the Englishman and have now left the door open for other clubs to enter the race.

The London club submitted an offer of around £30m plus add-ons for Smith Rowe but the Gunners rejected the proposal.

This indicates that Arsenal could seek close to the £50m mark for the 23-year-old, which is a lot for a player who has just two years remaining on his current deal and hasn’t played a lot over recent seasons.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Crystal Palace will now try and convince Arsenal to sell Smith Rowe as the Eagles are preparing to send a proposal.

Palace boss Oliver Glasner is said to be a big admirer of the Englishman and wants the Arsenal star at Selhurst Park this season.

Are Arsenal asking too much for Crystal Palace target Emile Smith Rowe?

Smith Rowe has been with Arsenal his entire career and many thought he was on course to become a superstar following his impressive 2021/22 campaign.

However, injuries have affected his development and recent seasons have seen the 23-year-old slip down Mikel Arteta’s pecking order. The Englishman is not guaranteed many minutes at the Emirates Stadium and it would be best for the player to try a new challenge.

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Smith Rowe only received 475 minutes of action last season in all competions, therefore, Arsenal’s asking price is quite high, especially when the midfielder only has two years remaining on his current deal.

The North London club may have to lower their asking price for the Englishman if they want to part ways with him this summer.

A lot of clubs will not be willing to pay over £50m for Smith Rowe as it remains to be seen what the Crystal Palace bid will be.

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Crystal Palace had a bid rejected from Arsenal for midfielder Emile Smith-Rowe.

However, according to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth, the Eagles are set to return with another bid for the Arsenal player.

The Gunners are looking to cash in on the midfielder this summer as the player does not have a place in manager Mikel Arteta’s plans.

The English midfielder was barely used by the Spaniard last season and with no indication of his playing time improving at the Emirates Stadium, the Gunners are ready to let him leave.

Crystal Palace and Fulham have both shown interest in the services of the midfielder and they have both seen their first bid get rejected by the North Londoners.

Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth told GiveMeSport:

“There’s been strong interest from Crystal Palace and Fulham and we expected bids to go in. That has transpired and they have both made bids for Smith Rowe. Both bids were rejected.

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“It’s expected now that discussions will continue internally at both clubs over whether to go back in with an improved offer, which we fully expect to happen.”

Crystal Palace move can revive Smith-Rowe’s career

Smith-Rowe is under contract until 2026 at Arsenal but the midfielder has struggled with his fitness and form at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners have a number of other midfielders ahead of him in the pecking order and with a new signing expected to arrive this summer, it will be a cause of huge concern to the player.

Palace are looking to add creativity to their team after losing Michael Olise to Bayern Munich.

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Crystal Palace finished in tenth place in the Premier League last season after ending their campaign in fine form under manager Oliver Glasner.

They played some of the best attacking football in the league in the last couple of months and won six of their last seven matches.

Thanks to the brilliant form of Michael Olise, who has now left to join Bayern Munich, and Eberechi Eze, the Eagles showed they are on the right track under the leadership of Glasner.

The fans are excited about next season and they are hoping to continue where they left off.

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How to buy Crystal Palace tickets

Tickets for Crystal Palace home games can be purchased via the club’s official ticketing page.

For many games, tickets will only be sold to club members. Crystal Palace membership costs £25 per season.

But buying a membership does not guarantee you any tickets.

Is buying Crystal Palace tickets easy?

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About Selhurst Park

Crystal Palace play their home games at Selhurst Park, a football stadium located in Selhurst, in the London Borough of Croydon, England.

Wimbledon shared it from 1991 to 2003, while Charlton Athletic did the same from 1985 to 1991.

Its capacity is 25,486 and it was constructed in 1924.

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Crystal Palace’s Premier League fixtures (2024/25 season)

The below dates are subject to possible change at this point.

18/08/2024 14:00 Brentford (A)

24/08/2024 15:00 West Ham (H)

01/09/2024 13:30 Chelsea (A)

14/09/2024 15:00 Leicester City (H)

21/09/2024 17:30 Manchester United (H)

28/09/2024 15:00 Everton (A)

05/10/2024 15:00 Liverpool (H)

19/10/2024 15:00 Nottingham Forest (A)

26/10/2024 15:00 Tottenham Hotspur (H)

02/11/2024 15:00 Wolverhampton (A)

09/11/2024 15:00 Fulham (H)

23/11/2024 15:00 Aston Villa (A)

30/11/2024 15:00 Newcastle United (H)

03/12/2024 19:45 Ipswich Town (A)

07/12/2024 15:00 Manchester City (H)

14/12/2024 15:00 Brighton (A)

21/12/2024 15:00 Arsenal (H)

26/12/2024 15:00 A.F.C. Bournemouth (A)

29/12/2024 15:00 Southampton (H)

04/01/2025 15:00 Chelsea (H)

14/01/2025 19:45 Leicester City (A)

18/01/2025 15:00 West Ham United (A)

25/01/2025 15:00 Brentford (H)

01/02/2025 15:00 Manchester United (A)

15/02/2025 15:00 Everton (H)

22/02/2025 15:00 Fulham (A)

25/02/2025 20:00 Aston Villa (H)

08/03/2025 15:00 Ipswich Town (H)

15/03/2025 15:00 Newcastle United (A)

02/04/2025 19:45 Southampton (A)

05/04/2025 15:00 Brighton (H)

12/04/2025 15:00 Manchester City (A)

19/04/2025 15:00 A.F.C. Bournemouth (H)

26/04/2025 15:00 Arsenal (A)

03/05/2025 15:00 Nottingham Forest (H)

10/05/2025 15:00 Tottenham Hotspur (A)

18/05/2025 15:00 Wolverhampton (H)

25/05/2025 16:00 Liverpool (A)

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Crystal Palace could see Marc Guehi depart the club this summer as several clubs, which includes Tottenham, have an eye on the England international.

The centre-back started for the Three Lions at Euro 2024 this summer and was one of the only players within Gareth Southgate’s squad that came away from the tournament with credit in the bank.

The Crystal Palace star put in some brilliant performances for England and it is even more impressive considering he missed a lot of the 2023/24 campaign through injury.

Guehi has attracted the interest of several clubs over the past year and according to Sky Sports, they include Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Juventus, Newcastle, and Tottenham.

The Englishman has a contract at Selhurst Park until 2026 and therefore, Crystal Palace could seek £70m to part ways with their star defender during the current transfer window – similar to Everton’s valuation of Jarrad Branthwaite.

The London club will not want to lose another one of their best players ahead of the new season having already lost Michael Olise to Bayern Munich, which could make obtaining Guehi very difficult for interested parties.

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Do Tottenham need Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi?

Guehi has been with Crystal Palace since moving from Chelsea in 2021 and has developed into one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League.

It is not hard to see why clubs such as Tottenham are interested in the England international but do Spurs really need the player? Ange Postecoglou plays with only two central defenders and the Aussie coach already has Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero as his starters. Spurs even have a solid backup in Radu Dragusin.

£70m is a lot to pay for Guehi if he is going to be rotated and the England star will not want that role.

It is hard to see the defender making a move to North London this summer but many other clubs are showing an interest in the 24-year-old, as it remains to be seen if Crystal Palace are open to letting him go.

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