Transfer gossip: Chelsea, Brentford and Fulham linked with Lens defender
Some of the latest transfer speculation involving the area’s clubs…
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LENS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 13: Ismaelo Ganiou of Lens on the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD2 match between RC Lens and Sporting Club de Portugal at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on October 13, 2026 in Lens, France. (Photo by Daniel Weir/Sports Press Photo/Getty Images)
LENS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 13: Ismaelo Ganiou of Lens on the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD2 match between RC Lens and Sporting Club de Portugal at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on October 13, 2026 in Lens, France. (Photo by Daniel Weir/Sports Press Photo/Getty Images)
Chelsea, Brentford and Fulham are reportedly among clubs keeping tabs on Lens defender Ismaelo Ganiou.
According to Teamtalk, the 21-year-old Frenchman is also being monitored by Manchester City, Newcastle and Tottenham.
Blues linked with Kamara
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Boubacar Kamara #8 of Aston Villa F.C. in action during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford in Manchester, on November 7, 2026. (Photo by Mike Morese/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Boubacar Kamara #8 of Aston Villa F.C. in action during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford in Manchester, on November 7, 2026. (Photo by Mike Morese/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Chelsea have also been linked with Aston Villa midfielder Boubacar Kamara.
German outlet Fussball News claims the Blues, Inter Milan and Saudi side Al-Hilal have all added the 26-year-old France international to their watchlists following his return from injury.
De Winter reportedly monitored
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GENOA, ITALY - NOVEMBER 08: Koni De Winter of AC Milan in action during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and AC Milan at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on November 08, 2026 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Cottini/AC Milan via Getty Images)
GENOA, ITALY - NOVEMBER 08: Koni De Winter of AC Milan in action during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and AC Milan at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on November 08, 2026 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Cottini/AC Milan via Getty Images)
Chelsea are also said to be watching AC Milan centre-back Koni de Winter.
Caught Offside reports that Liverpool and Manchester United are also monitoring the form of the 24-year-old Belgium international.
Roque touted for potential move
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL, NOVEMBER 8: Vitor Roque of Palmeiras controls the ball under pressure from Santiago Sosa of Vasco da Gama during the Copa do Brasil semifinal second leg match between Vasco da Gama and Palmeiras at Sao Januario Stadium on November 8, 2026 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Andre Ricardo/Sports Press Photo/Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL, NOVEMBER 8: Vitor Roque of Palmeiras controls the ball under pressure from Santiago Sosa of Vasco da Gama during the Copa do Brasil semifinal second leg match between Vasco da Gama and Palmeiras at Sao Januario Stadium on November 8, 2026 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Andre Ricardo/Sports Press Photo/Getty Images)
Chelsea are one of four Premier League clubs to have contacted the representatives of Palmeiras forward Vitor Roque, it’s been claimed.
Brazilian outlet Bolavip, as reported by Teamtalk, says Everton, Manchester United and Tottenham have also made contact over the 21-year-old Brazil international, a former Barcelona player who is apparently valued at £42m.