Al-Hilal closing in on Watkins - Thursday's gossip
Al-Hilal close in on a £50m deal for Ollie Watkins, Chelsea line up Bournemouth's Alex Scott, Sunderland make a loan offer for Jack Grealish, plus more.
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Spain left-back considering his future at Barcelona amidst Manchester United interest.
Bournemouth's 22-year-old English midfielder.
Dodo is a Brazilian right-back who plays for Fiorentina.
Exequiel Palacios is an Argentine midfielder playing for Bayer Leverkusen.
Franculino is a forward from Guinea-Bissau.
Honest Ahanor is an Italian defender from Atalanta.
Igor Paixao is a Brazilian forward known for his skills on the field.
Jack Grealish is a professional footballer who was formerly Manchester City's record signing.
Jake O'Brien is a defender from the Republic of Ireland.
Jean-Clair Todibo is a West Ham and France defender.
Martin Terrier is a French striker who plays for Bayer Leverkusen.
Matias Fernandez-Pardo is a forward for Lille and Belgium.
Ollie Watkins is an England football player who plays as a forward.
Rafael Leao is a 27-year-old Portugal forward interested in moving to the Premier League.
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Al-Hilal close in on a £50m deal for Ollie Watkins, Chelsea line up Bournemouth's Alex Scott, Sunderland make a loan offer for Jack Grealish, plus more.
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