Transfer Update: Man City Eye Late Enzo Fernandez Signing as Chelsea Turn to Alex Scott

The latest transfer news and rumors from Wednesday’s newspapers:

ENZO FERNANDEZ

Chelsea are preparing to return to Bournemouth to pursue Alex Scott as Enzo Fernandez edges closer to a potential move to Manchester City – The Independent

Manchester City are poised to make a late push for Enzo Fernandez in what could become the summer’s biggest Premier League transfer – The Telegraph

Manchester City are expected to renew their interest in Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez – Daily Mail

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ASTON VILLA

Aston Villa have expressed interest in proposing a £65m package for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, while questions linger over the future of Ollie Watkins – The Telegraph

Ollie Watkins could command an annual salary of £12m if Al Hilal finalize an agreement with Aston Villa during the final week of the summer transfer window – The Telegraph

Aston Villa have submitted an offer for Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta, though the proposal fell well short of Palace’s valuation – The Athletic

PREMIER LEAGUE

Tottenham Hotspur are nearing a deal that would push their summer expenditure close to £400m, with ongoing discussions over securing Omar Marmoush from Manchester City – The Telegraph

Newcastle have tabled a £35m bid for Lille winger Matias Fernandez-Pardo – L’Equipe

Newcastle United have named former defender Paul Dummett to their restructured loan department, which is set to play a key role in their strategic initiatives – The i

Brentford are closing in on an agreement to sign West Ham left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf – The Sun

SCOTTISH FOOTBALL

PAOK are preparing to compete with Celtic for Ermin Mahmic – Daily Record

Aberdeen are unlikely to revisit their pursuit of Killian Phillips this window unless St Mirren adjust their £500,000 valuation – Daily Record

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