Rumour Reel: Conte’s Chelsea make Koulibaly bid in hope of boosting Blues defence

The Baggies defender was outstanding in his club’s 1-0 away victory over Crystal Palace in their Premier League opener last weekend, having deputised at left back against tricky Eagles wingers, possibly increasing the Gunners’ interest.

Arsene Wenger has been rocked by a defensive injury crisis this summer, with the Frenchman having had to start Calum Chambers and new signing Rob Holding in the heart of his defence for Arsenal’s opening 4-3 loss to Liverpool.

Evans would be an unexpected arrival at the Emirates if the Gunners can pull off such a switch, and one that fans may not be entirely happy with, though the Belfast-born former Manchester United defender may see this as another great career move.

Wilson tracked by Championship clubs

With Jose Mourinho having added Zlatan Ibrahimovic to his ranks this summer, as well as having Wayne Rooney and Marcus Rashford, the Portuguese tactician is reportedly willing to let young striker James Wilson depart Old Trafford on loan.

The Red Devils starlet has now become the centre of a tug-of-war between Championships clubs, as both Derby County and Fulham battle it out to secure his year-long signature, which would significantly boost their chances of promotion this season.

Wilson, still just 20 years of age, has already spent time on loan at Brighton and Hove Albion last term, with the England Under-21 international grabbing five goals in 28 appearances for the Seagulls.

The Man Utd academy graduate has not been given a squad number by United ahead of the first half of this campaign and is set to follow Adnan Januzaj out on loan, with the latter winger having joined Sunderland for the season, where Paddy McNair and Donald Love also arrived permanently.

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