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Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea defender eyed by Villarreal, Elanga set for Newcastle medical, Kudus to Spurs latest

Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea defender eyed by Villarreal, Elanga set for Newcastle medical, Kudus to Spurs latest

The Suna day ago
THE thrills and spills of the summer transfer window are well underway with some huge deals in the pipeline over the next few weeks!
Chelsea defender Axel Disasi has been eyed by Spanish giants Villarreal, according to reports.
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has reported that Anthony Elanga is set for his Newcastle medical today.
And Tottenham Mohammed Kudus, according to reports.
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