Transfer gossip: Bees again linked with Paterson, Sun say Forest want £1m

A round-up of the latest transfer speculation involving the area’s clubs…

The Sun say Nottingham Forest want £1m for Jamie Paterson and that Brentford are battling with Huddersfield to sign him. 

The 24-year-old winger has impressed while on loan at Huddersfield, who are said to be keen to snap him up on a permanent deal.

Brentford were recently linked with Paterson as he previously played under Bees boss Dean Smith at Walsall.

Smith insisted last month that he was not pursuing a deal to sign Paterson.

Millwall defender Christian Mbulu is on Chelsea’s radar, again according to The Sun.

The 19-year-old has impressed since being signed from non-League Brentwood Town last year and the Blues are said to be showing an interest.

Meanwhile, speculation continues over the future of goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, with the Daily Telegraph reporting that he is likely to leave Chelsea.

Everton and Norwich City are said to have shown an interest in the 28-year-old, who was signed from Stoke last summer.

Begovic deputised for Thibaut Courtois earlier in the season but has been out of the picture since the Belgian’s return from a knee injury.

With Antonio Conte widely reported to be in the frame to take over as Chelsea boss, the Telegraph also believe the Italy coach has identified Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan as a potential signing.

The newspaper also believe Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone, who has been linked with the Chelsea job, plans to stay put and wants to re-sign Blues striker Diego Costa for the Spanish club.

Metro say the arrival of Nainggolan could mean John Mikel Obi leaves Stamford Bridge.

And Italian media reports continue to suggest that Chelsea are interested in Juventus’ former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba.