Transfer news: Chelsea offer defender for Kounde, another Odegaard battle

Hello and welcome along to this Wednesday's transfer market live blog. We'll bring you the latest updates from across the market right here, from the latest done deals to the day's biggest and freshest rumours. So, follow along with us!

Transfer market news and rumours LIVE

9:22 CEST: All roads lead to Monchi

As Kounde seems set to depart Sevilla, Monchi is looking at who he can bring into replace the Frenchman. According to Sport1 in Germany, Jerome Boateng is the top candidate.

9:12 CEST: Zouma offered to Sevilla

With Chelsea looking likely to sign Jules Kounde, the Blues have offered Kurt Zouma, a defender that Monchi is a fan of, as part of the deal, according to Alberto Fernandez.

9:00 CEST: Battle over Odegaard

Martin Odegaard's future remains a topic of discussion, with Cadena Ser claiming that he could leave Real Madrid this summer, and his destination being Arsenal. Mikel Arteta is keen to take the midfielder on loan again, although a permanent switch hasn't been ruled out.

8:53 CEST: Kounde open to Chelsea move

While Jules Kounde continues pre-season with Sevilla, progress is being made over a move to Chelsea between the two clubs. The Frenchman, despite having rejected Tottenham earlier in the summer, is open to a move to West London.