Transfer Updates: Coventry Pursue Former Man Utd Talent, Crystal Palace Bids for £42.9m Midfielder
Coventry Eye Angel Gomes Return
Coventry City have reportedly made a move to sign Angel Gomes, the former Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder. Gomes, 25, has recently returned to his parent club Marseille after a goalless and assist-less spell in 13 appearances with Wolves. Despite starting seven Premier League games for Wolves, he was unable to prevent their drop to the Championship, and Wolves decided against activating the £6 million purchase option.
According to L'Equipe via SportWitness, Coventry have expressed interest in taking Gomes on loan or on a permanent basis. The player remains under contract at Marseille for two more years, but the Ligue 1 club may allow him to leave if a suitable offer arrives. Gomes has managed four goals in 20 matches for Marseille since joining them last summer on a free transfer from Lille.
Newcastle Demand High Price for Joe Willock
Joe Willock, who came through the Arsenal academy and now plays for Newcastle United, faces uncertainty over his future. His contract runs out next year, and despite Newcastle already losing key midfielders this summer, the club is reluctant to let Willock go cheaply.
Turkish media outlet Sabah, relayed by SportWitness, reports that Newcastle wants around £19.7 million for Willock, while interested side Besiktas have only offered up to £11.2 million. Besiktas might stretch to £12.9 million, but Newcastle's firm price appears to be blocking the transfer. Willock has contributed 19 goals and 11 assists over 182 games for Newcastle, who are also looking to strengthen their midfield by targeting Marseille's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
Niclas Fullkrug Transfer Collapse
West Ham United striker Niclas Fullkrug seems stuck after a failed loan spell at AC Milan, where he scored just once in 20 appearances. Following West Ham's relegation from the Premier League, Fullkrug is unlikely to feature prominently and was not part of the squad in their recent EFL Cup win over Portsmouth.
Fullkrug had agreed terms with Italian club Venezia, but according to German source SportBild, West Ham's financial demands have killed the deal. The transfer is now off, leaving Fullkrug to train individually as he searches for a new club. Since joining West Ham from Borussia Dortmund for £27 million in 2024, Fullkrug has netted three goals in 29 appearances.
Crystal Palace Make Offer for Monaco Midfielder Lamine Camara
Crystal Palace appear to have gained an advantage over Nottingham Forest in the race to sign 22-year-old Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara. The Senegal international has been linked with Manchester United and Liverpool, but neither Premier League giant has formalized their interest. United have added Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos, while Liverpool focus on Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola.
FootMercato reports that Palace have submitted a solid offer for Camara, though the exact amount is undisclosed. Monaco have set a hefty price tag of £42.9 million (50 million euros), signaling tough negotiations ahead. Camara's contract runs until 2029, but Monaco needs to make another major sale after transferring Maghnes Akliouche to PSG.
Transfer Summary
- Angel Gomes: Coventry City interested, currently at Marseille, 4 goals in 20 games.
- Joe Willock: Newcastle demands £19.7m, Besiktas bid up to £12.9m, 19 goals and 11 assists in 182 games.
- Niclas Fullkrug: West Ham asking too much for striker, move to Venezia collapsed, 3 goals in 29 games since 2024.
- Lamine Camara: Crystal Palace bids for Monaco midfielder, priced at £42.9m, contract until 2029.
