Transfer gossip: Palace again linked with James
Some of the latest transfer speculation involving the area’s clubs….
Crystal Palace have again been linked with Chelsea youngster Reece James.
The young right-back impressed on loan at Wigan last season and Chelsea want him to sign a new contract.
The Sun say Palace are keen to buy James or take him on loan as a replacement for Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who was recently sold to Manchester United.
The Sun declare that Palace are “prepared to wait” until James recovers from an ankle injury – he is expected to be fit again next month – and until Chelsea get a verdict on their appeal against a transfer ban, which could deter the Blues from allowing players to leave.
Bees drop Maupay price, Sun claim
Brentford are ready to sell Neal Maupay to Sheffield United for £15m, according to The Sun.
Following reports that the promoted Blades were closing in on a £15m to buy the French striker, West London Sport revealed last week that Brentford want at least £20m.
The Sun, though, claim the Bees have dropped the price from £22m to £15m and that Maupay is set to make the move.
The newspaper declare that Brentford have “slashed the asking price” because of Maupay’s desire to play in the Premier League.
Related West London Sport story: Bees want at least £20m for Maupay
Bees ‘want £2.5m for Sawyers’
Brentford want £2.5m for Celtic target Romaine Sawyers, according to the Scottish Sun.
West London Sport revealed last week that Brentford had rejected an offer for Sawyers from the Glasgow club.
Related West London Sport story: Bees target Jansson and reject Sawyers bid
