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Transfer rumours: Trevoh Chalobah to Leeds United, Jean-Philippe Gbamin to Trabzonspor, Edouard Michut to Sunderland

By Matt Law, Football Editor | 24 August 2022

Transfer rumours: Chalobah to Leeds, Gbamin to Trabzonspor, Michut to Sunderland

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer rumours, including Trevoh Chalobah to Leeds United, Jean-Philippe Gbamin to Trabzonspor and Edouard Michut to Sunderland.

Leeds United are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea centre-back Trevoh Chalobah.

The 23-year-old made 30 appearances for the Blues last season, including 20 outings in the Premier League, having enjoyed a successful campaign on loan at Lorient in 2020-21.

Chalobah is yet to play a minute of Premier League football this term, though, with the signings of Kalidou Koulibaly and Marc Cucurella pushing him down the pecking order.

There has been a host of speculation surrounding the defender's future in recent weeks, with a number of clubs, including Inter Milan and Roma, said to be interested.

However, according to 90min, Leeds are also keeping a close eye on the situation and have already been in touch with his representatives to discuss a possible move to Elland Road before the end of the window.

Everton's Jean-Philippe Gbamin in August 2021 © Reuters

Meanwhile, Trabzonspor are reportedly keen to sign Everton midfielder Jean-Philippe Gbamin and have made 'important progress' in their pursuit of him.

The 26-year-old, who spent the second half of last season on loan at CSKA Moscow, is yet to feature for the Toffees during the 2022-23 campaign.

Gbamin has only made eight appearances for Everton since his arrival from Mainz 05 in 2019, having struggled with injury problems during his time at Goodison Park.

The defensive midfielder is seemingly not in Frank Lampard's plans for the season, and according to 61 Saat, he could join Trabzonspor before the end of the transfer window.

The report claims that an agreement could be finalised 'in a short time', with Gbamin potentially making the move to the Turkish outfit on an initial loan deal.

Edouard Michut in action for Paris Saint-Germain in January 2022 © Reuters

Elsewhere, Sunderland are reportedly in discussions with Paris Saint-Germain over a possible move for midfielder Edouard Michut.

The 19-year-old, who was linked with Celtic earlier this summer, has made eight first-team appearances for the French champions, including seven outings in all competitions last term.

However, the Frenchman is expected to leave PSG before the end of the transfer window, with a number of teams said to be interested in his signature.

According to the Daily Mail, Sunderland have opened talks with the capital giants over a deal for the youngster, who largely operates as an attacking midfielder.

Leicester City's Boubakary Soumare in action with Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly on September 16, 2021 © Reuters

Meanwhile, Roma have reportedly joined the race to sign Leicester City midfielder Boubakary Soumare.

The 23-year-old is believed to be available for the right price during this summer's transfer window, and Crystal Palace have recently been credited with an interest in his services.

According to journalist Gianluigi Longari, Roma are also in the hunt for his signature, with the Italian outfit keen to discuss the possibility of a loan deal.

Soumare only joined the Foxes from Lille last year, and he made 30 outings in all competitions during the 2021-22 campaign, including 19 appearances in the Premier League.

The midfielder has not yet been involved for Brendan Rodgers's side this season, though, amid the ongoing speculation surrounding his future at the club.