Preston have strengthened at full-back this summer with the addition of Pol Valentin, who was snapped up on a free transfer from Sheffield Wednesday. Fellow summer recruit, Thierry Small, is capable of operating on the right side too. PNE, though, are still seeking defensive reinforcements - Hull City’s Cody Drameh has been heavily linked.

Chelsea have been told to prepare to spend more than expected if they want to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, who is also being tracked by Manchester United

Chelsea have initiated contact with Lyon's Malick Fofana, while Napoli are keen on a deal for Manchester City winger Jack Grealish. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe.

Below is a look at some of the latest transfer news, with two Champions League teams aiming to strengthen their attacking options.

Bild claimed that Kobel’s entourage had informed Dortmund’s sporting director, Sebastian Kehl, that a move to west London was completely ‘off the table’, with the shot-stopper keen to remove any distractions ahead of the Club World Cup.

Enzo Maresca confirmed Chelsea's plans to sign a new winger this summer and the Blues have made a fresh enquiry over a potential option.

Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic has a gentleman's agreement with the club allowing him to leave this summer for a set price.

Ian Wright left Arsenal in 1998 as a club legend – but he could have been public enemy number one had he got his way two years earlier. A firm fan favourite with the red half of north

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano delivered a big bit of Chelsea transfer news right ahead of their Club World Cup match last night. Chelsea beat Los Angeles FC 2-0 in their Club World Cup opening group game last night in what was a very strange and subdued atmosphere in front of just 22,000 people in a huge stadium.

Chelsea kick-started their Club World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over Los Angeles FC but John Obi Mikel was nevertheless ‘frustrated’ by one member of Enzo Maresca ’s squad. Pedro Neto scored a superb goal to give the Premier League giants a first-half lead over MLS side Los Angeles.