Rumour Has It: Chelsea ‘very close’ to agreeing deal for Leipzig’s Szoboszlai

RB Leipzig midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has five goals and 13 assists in 31 appearances this term.

The 22-year-old’s talent has not gone unnoticed, and he is sure to have plenty of potential suitors.

Szoboszlai is contracted with Leipzig 2026, but the latest reports suggest a move is coming sooner rather than later.

TOP STORY – CHELSEA SET TO AGREE SZOBOSZLAI DEAL

Chelseaare on the verge of securing the signing of Leipzig midfielder Szoboszlai, according to TuttoMercatoWeb.

The Blues have been linked with the Hungary internationalfor the past 12 months, but the report claims they are close to securinga deal.

Negotiations have become advanced, with the two parties "very close", andan agreement is likely to be reached in the next few days.

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–Marcel Sabitzer is likely tomake his loan move toManchester Unitedpermanent, claims Sky Sport’s Florian Plettenberg. Bayern Munich have already identified a replacement in the form of Konrad Laimer.

– Leipzig’sJosko Gvardiol could "soon" head to the Premier League, according to Calciomercato, offering a boost for English trioManchester City, Chelseaand Tottenham.

–Liverpoolmanager Jurgen Klopp has identified Juventus midfielderManuel Locatellias his main transfer target, reports Fichajes.

– Italian trio Milan,InterandJuventusare all monitoring Roberto Firmino‘s situation at Liverpool following reports he will exit the club at the end of this season when his contract expires, claims Football Italia.

– Sport claimsNewcastle Unitedare plotting a move for Barcelona wingerRaphinha . The former Leeds United manhas not made a huge impact since his move to Camp Nou.

–Wilfried Zahawill exit Crystal Palace as a free agent at the end of this season, withArsenalandChelseaamong those leading the pursuit to sign him, reports talkSPORT.