Transfer SMS: Premier League rookies visit Sesco replacement Nottingham Forest pays attention to defender A

Newcastle inspects Portuguese striker

It is reported that Newcastle United has sent a scout to inspect Benfica striker Vanglis Pavlidis. Previously, Newcastle has been going all out for signing Benjamin Sesco of Leipzig Red Bull, trying to win the competition with Manchester United. However, the Slovenian international finally decided to reject Newcastle and choose to join Old Trafford. Therefore, Eddie Howe's team seemed to turn their attention elsewhere and continue to look for new strikers. According to British media reports, Newcastle is currently considering whether to pursue Benfica's Pavlidis. Newcastle has sent scouts to watch the Greek international in the Champions League qualifying match against Nice, the report said. Benfica won 2-0 on Wednesday at the Allianz Riviera Stadium and 26-year-old Pavlidis was replaced after 77 minutes of appearance. Pavlidis’s contract is valid until the summer of 2029 and is reportedly included in its contract with a £87 million termination clause. Newcastle is also considering other potential candidates in the search for a striker, including Chelsea forward Nicholas Jackson.

Forest is interested in Cameroon international

It is reported that Nottingham Forest has set Verona right-back Jackson Chachuale as the transfer target. Nuno can currently rely on Ola Einer and Neko Williams as right-back candidates, but the latter tends to be on the left last season. With that in mind, the Forests seem to be looking for players who can compete with Ayner for the right-back position. According to Romano, Forest is interested in signing Chachua from Serie A team Verona. The Premier League club has been in contact to understand the conditions of the potential deal, the news said. Chachua joined the team in a permanent transfer last summer after being loaned to Verona in 2023-24. The 23-year-old was the team’s regular mainstay last season, starting all 36 Serie A games, contributing 2 goals and 3 assists. Chachua has made 10 appearances for the Cameroon national team and his contract with Verona is valid until the summer of 2027.

West Ham United is interested in Southampton star

It is reported that West Ham United intends to sign Southampton star Matthews Fernandez before the transfer window closed on September 1. Fernandez made 36 appearances in the Premier League after joining Southampton from Portuguese giant Sporting Lisbon last summer. The 21-year-old has contributed 2 goals and 4 assists in the league, but he has failed to stop the Saints from finishing at the bottom of the standings with just 12 points. Despite gaining steady playing time on a struggling team, the Portuguese midfielder attracted transfer interest in the final month of the summer window. According to British media reports, West Ham United plans to potentially introduce Fernandez in the later stages of the transfer market. Hammers coach Graham Porter is eager to add a strong player to the midfield roster and has clearly listed Fernandez as one of the top goals. Southampton is reluctant to approve the player's departure, but if any Premier League clubs send out an invitation, it may be difficult for them to keep him at St. Mary's Stadium.