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Thursday’s transfer rumors – Chelsea offered chance to sign Silva

Adama Traore of Wolves, Thiago Silva of Paris Saint-Germain, Alex Sandro of Juventus
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Latest transfer rumors from around the footballing world, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and much more.

Wolves open to selling Traore.

Wolves are willing to entertain big-money offers in the range of €77 million (£70m) for Adama Traore. The 24-year old winger has three years remaining on his contract. He is one of their most prized assets and is highly regarded by manager Nuno Espirito Santo. Therefore, the club is under no pressure to sell him. However, Wolves are open to doing so in order to raise funds to buy more players. [Daily Mail]

Silva offered to Chelsea.

Paris Saint-Germain have presented Chelsea the opportunity to sign Thiago Silva on a free transfer. The 35-year old center-back will make his final appearance for PSG in the Champions League final this weekend. It is understood that he is keen on a move to the Premier League and even is willing to take pay cut to do so.

Chelsea have struggled with defensive issues last season. With Frank Lampard eager to bolster his defensive options this summer, and Silva could be an interesting option. [The Telegraph]

Man United start Sandro hunt.

Manchester United have rekindled their interest in Juventus’ Alex Sandro. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to bring in a competitor for Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams for the left-back role.

Sandro has three years left on his Juve contract. It is expected that the Italian giants would be tempted to listen to a transfer offer in the range of €40 million for him. [Calciomercato]

Southampton favorites to sign Welbeck.

Southampton are reportedly in pole position to secure the services of Watford’s Danny Welbeck. Many of Watford’s players could leave the club following their relegation, and one of them is Welbeck. The 29-year old forward is expected to cost around €6 million (£5.5m). [The Sun]

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