Football gossip: Bissouma, Wharton, Richarlison, Raphinha

Chelsea Offered Bissouma As Replacement For Enzo Fernandez

Chelsea were offered former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma, 30, as a potential replacement for Argentina international Enzo Fernandez, who completed a £125million move to Manchester City, according to a report by the Sun. Bissouma left Tottenham as a free agent in the summer following the end of his contract at the north London club.

Man City, Chelsea Chased Wharton Before Palace Rejected All Bids

Manchester City and Chelsea were among clubs that showed interest in signing Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton, 22, before the transfer deadline, but the Eagles rejected every offer made for their star player, according to a report by the Guardian.

Villa, Man City, Newcastle Eye Baena As Atletico Hold Firm

Aston Villa, Manchester City and Newcastle United are showing interest in Atletico Madrid winger Alex Baena, but the La Liga side have no plans to sell the 25-year-old Spain international, according to a report by CaughtOffside.

Liverpool, Man United Admirers Of Wolves’ Teen Mane

Wolverhampton Wanderers could have sold Portugal Under-21 forward Mateus Mane, 18, before the transfer window closed, with Liverpool and Manchester United both admirers of the youngster, according to a report by Teamtalk.

Arsenal Weigh £68m January Move For Raphinha

Arsenal are considering a £68million offer for Barcelona and Brazil winger Raphinha, 29, when the transfer window reopens in January, according to a report by Fichajes.

Spurs Consider Paying Off Richarlison’s Contract

Tottenham Hotspur are considering paying up the remainder of Richarlison’s contract to allow the out-of-favour Brazil forward, 29, to leave the club on a free transfer, according to a report by Talksport.

Everton’s Late Bid For Castellanos Comes Too Late For West Ham

Everton made a verbal offer of £40million plus £5million in add-ons to West Ham for Argentine striker Taty Castellanos, 27, on deadline day, but the move came too late for the Hammers to sanction his exit, according to a report by Teamtalk.

Newcastle Reject Forest’s Offers For Jacob Murphy

Newcastle United rejected two offers from Nottingham Forest for attacking midfielder Jacob Murphy, 31, after manager Matthias Jaissle insisted on keeping the England international, according to a report by Football Insider.