Transfer Rumours: Ollie Watkins surprise as €50m Man Utd bid confirmed

Transfer Rumours: Ollie Watkins surprise as €50m Man Utd bid confirmed Make us your Google favourite sources runs through the biggest rumours and gossip from 18 August, including the latest updates on Ollie Watkins , Bruno Fernandes and Enzo Fernandez . Al-Hilal chase Watkins Al-Hilal are interested in Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins as a replacement for Karim Benzema, as per Sacha Tavolieri . Simone Inzaghi wants to get rid of the 38-year-old just half a year after signing him, and it is believed that Benzema is open to leaving. However, getting the Frenchman off the books is not straightforward because his salary is "partly paid by [Saudi Arabia's] governing bodies." That is why Al-Hilal have yet to make a bid for Watkins, who was linked with Fenerbahce earlier this summer. An agreement on personal terms is in place, but the Benzema situation needs to be resolved before an offer can be made for the England international. Galatasaray to bid for Fernandes Galatasaray are ready to launch a €50 million bid for Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes, writes. The Istanbul giants have been looking for a marquee No.10 all summer, with Fernandes at the top of their wishlist. They are now ready to make their move after supporters demanded new signings following a 2-2 draw with Corum last week. Galatasaray are willing to double Fernandes' wages, but reports that Man Utd have no intention of selling their captain at any price after his record-breaking season in the Premier League. Fernandez saga continues Man City are still doing "whatever it takes" to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, according to . City believe that there is still a deal to be done despite not making the required €140m bid by last Friday's deadline. Chelsea, too, seem to think that the saga isn't over yet. They want a resolution as soon as possible and have hired superagent Jorge Mendes to expedite the process. adds that City will likely have to offer more than €140m now - or better payment terms - if they want to strike a deal to sign the Argentina international before Deadline Day. Liverpool agree Barcola, Mbaye terms Liverpool have reached broad agreements on personal terms with PSG wingers Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye , claims. Both players are keen on the move to Merseyside, and significant progress in discussions with them and their representatives has been made. However, PSG's valuation of both continues to be a problem. The French giants want €170m for Barcola, although it is believed that just over €145m could be enough to break their resolve. Mbaye, meanwhile, is valued at close to €60m, but it is thought that his fee could be pushed down to around €35m. Neto asking price Chelsea value Pedro Neto at north of €100m, the understands. The Portugal international has been fielding increasingly strong interest in recent weeks, with Man City, Tottenham and now Al-Hilal all exploring a deal. Over the weekend, reports claimed that Neto had already agreed terms with the latter and that Chelsea could sell for €60m. However, it is now suggested that the Blues do not want to lose the winger this close to the start of the new season. Consequently, they have set an asking price that they hope will prove prohibitive to a possible transfer. More transfer rumours Coventry City are in pole position to sign Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk on loan. () Newcastle , Aston Villa, RB Leipzig , Borussia Dortmund and AS Roma have enquired about AC Milan 's €35m-rated outcast Christopher Nkunku . ( Daniele Longo ) Brighton could accept a fee in the region of €70m for Man Utd and Newcastle target Carlos Baleba . () West Brom are in talks to re-sign Man Utd midfielder Toby Collyer on a permanent deal. () Strasbourg have had two bids rejected for Werder Bremen wonderkid Karim Coulibaly . () Chelsea are looking to sell Marc Guiu before the end of the window and value him at just under €30m. () Man Utd are willing to sell Harry Amass to free up funds for a new left-back signing. () West Ham defender Jean-Clair Todibo is willing to take a pay cut to join Marseille . ()