birminghammail--2019-01-10--Premier League transfer news Manchester United to sign 30m midfield target Liverpool eye defender

Premier League transfer news: Manchester United to sign £30m midfield target, Liverpool eye defender and midfielder as club monitors striker situation

A round-up of the very latest transfer news and rumours from around the Premier League, courtesy of the Mirror and the Daily Star.  Croatian midfielder Ivan Perisic could finally end his long-running transfer saga and sign for Manchester United.  The 29-year-old was a long-standing target of former boss Jose Mourinho. However Woodward believed the asking price was high for a player of his age.  But now Inter Milan seem keener to sell as they look to fund a bid for Real Madrid’s Luka Modric.  He only penned a new deal at the San Siro last summer, but according to Tuttosport via Calciomercato, the Nerazzurri may look to sell him as they bid for his compatriot.  Inter did want nearly £50m for the creative attacking midfielder.  However that may will drop to around £30m as they look to cash in.  James Tarkowski is reportedly wanted to solve the Reds' defensive issues.  But Burnley aren't playing ball - and want £50 million for the centre-back.  The Sun say Liverpool have made an ambitious loan bid for the player but will be put off by the Clarets' asking price.  Liverpool are ready to enter the race for Nicolo Barella.  But TransferMarketWeb claim Liverpool are one of a number of clubs who are keeping track of the situation.  AC Milan, Napoli, Roma and Inter Milan are all also watching.  The striker has only played a bit part at Anfield this season and has 18 months to run on his contract.  The Hammers are in the market for a striker and are said to be considering an offer.  Jurgen Klopp isn't keen to lose a striker - and won't bring one in this January.  Liverpool winger Bobby Adekanye had looked all set to leave Anfield.  The 19-year-old was negotiating a five-year deal with Serie A side Lazio after talking to the Rome club for the last month and was according to Corriere dello Sport .  It seemed that he was all set to leave in the summer for Simone Inzaghi’s side.  But Lazio have taken the extraordinary step of releasing a statement saying the Adekanye deal is not happening.  In fact they went to far as saying they’ve never entered into negotiations with the player.  They released a statement saying: “In reference to the news released by some press, according to which the SS Lazio would have found an agreement with the player Bobby Adekanye.  “The Company denies this circumstance and announces that it has not signed any contract, nor has it started negotiations for membership of the aforementioned player.”  Long-term Chelsea target Gonzalo Higuain has agreed to join the Stamford Bridge side, according to reports in Spain.  Marca say the deal will be completed in the next few hours, with the 31-year-old becoming the London club’s second signing of the transfer window after Christain Pulisic.  Higuain’s arrival will signal the departure of Alvaro Morata - with Seville keen on the Spaniard.  Higuain has been on loan at AC Milan from Juventus but has not hit form this season and Chelsea are prepared to pay his €40m transfer fee as well as his €8m a year wages.  Andreas Pereira could be on his way out of Manchester United as part of a deal to bring Fiorentina’s Nikola Milenkovic to the club.  Reports in Italy claim United will use Pereira as a makeweight in a deal to tempt Fiorentina to part with Milenkovic.  United are long-term admirers of the Serbian, and are prepared to let Pereira go in order to land their target.  Milenkovic , 21, has 10 caps for Serbia on top of his 79 senior appearances at club level for Partizan Belgrade and Fiorentina.  And La Nazione (via Calciomercato), say Pereira could be used to lure Milenkovic to Old Trafford as United continue their search for a centre-back.  Liverpool winger Rafael Camacho is heading back to Sporting Lisbon on loan – less than 24 hours after being given his debut by Jurgen Klopp, writes Simon Mullock.  Sources in Portugal, claim that Camacho has been allowed to move to Sporting on an 18-month loan deal after making his bow in the FA Cup defeat at Wolves last night.  The highly-rated teenager played impressed as a right-back at Molineux despite the 2-1 third-round loss.  But Klopp has decided that a move back to Sporting will help his development.  Camacho will be out of contract in the summer of 2020, when his spell in Portugal also comes to an end.  The Portuguese Under-18 international, began his career with the Lisbon club at the age of eight.  He moved to Manchester City’s academy when he was 13, before joining Liverpool two years ago.  Camacho was an unused substitute when Liverpool played Everton in the Mersey derby last April.


birminghammail--2019-01-11--Liverpools January transfer blow as wingers future is unclear and Manchester United suffer signing

Liverpool's January transfer blow as winger's future is unclear and Manchester United suffer signing setback

We scour the latest headlines to bring you a round-up of the big transfer news and rumours from the top-flight of English football.  Burnley manager Sean Dyche says his central defender will not be leaving for Anfield.  “The only country that asks a question like this is England. Everything is sorted with buying players,” he said.  “We have four centre-halves. Three, maybe, two-and-a-half are injured so we’ll have to try and come through in the moment.  “We need them back but you cannot buy a fifth centre-half and say so you play two weeks and after that the others come in. There are a lot of rumours out there, and not much fact.”  Dyche has laughed off the likelihood of Tarkowski leaving Turf Moor.  “There are a lot of rumours out there, and not much fact,” Dyche said on talkSPORT.  “The most amazing one is the Tarky one. That is just bizarre.  “It’s that time of the season, and everyone is looking for a snippet, but there is a lot of phantom stuff out there.”  Aaron Ramsey is still considering his options despite being reportedly on the verge of joining Juventus.  Reports suggested the Welshman was heading to the Serie A champions on a free transfer this summer.  But he is yet to make a final decision with Barcelona also interested.  Manchester United have reportedly been told by Fiorentina that Nikola Milenkovic will not be sold this month.  The centre-back was near the top of their wanted list.  But according to sources in Italy, Fiorentina won’t play ball.  They are said to be digging their heels in as they try and keep the players at the club.  The Spanish giants are keen on the  Blues  midfielder, and have put together a deal worth £50 million for the Brazilian.  And the  Mail  report that Barca are prepared to offload £38 million summer signing Malcom as a makeweight in the deal.  Former Bordeaux star Malcom was signed by the Nou Camp club after they failed three times in their pursuit of Willian.  Since his move the 21-year-old has failed to live up to expectations, with Barca now keen to cut their losses.  Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has told  Tammy Abraham : Score another 10 goals for me this season and you’ll never have to play in the Championship again.  Smith has fronted up the on-loan  Chelsea  striker Abraham and asked if he wanted to move away, following the chance of a recall so he could be farmed out to Midlands neighbours  Wolves  in the top-flight.  He talked face-to-face with the 21-year-old England international to find out if he was still keen on a temporary switch to Molineux.  As far is Smith is concerned, Abraham should stay put – and score the goals to fire Villa back into the top-flight.  “Monday was an agreed day off for Tammy,” said Smith. “He came back in on Tuesday. I spoke to him then about his attitude, and it’s been spot-on since then.  “He’s been happy here. I asked if he was looking to go elsewhere and he reiterated he was happy to be at  Villa  , was enjoying playing here and enjoying scoring goals — and nothing more was really said to him. I’ve said right from the outset I couldn’t see him going anywhere, and I’d have been amazed if he had.”


birminghammail--2019-01-16--Its as simple as that - Dean Smith issued frank Aston Villa transfer advice

‘It’s as simple as that’ - Dean Smith issued frank Aston Villa transfer advice

Aston Villa have already added Kortney Hause to their ranks this month – but they must sign another defender before the transfer window closes.  That’s the view of former striker-turned-pundit Dean Ashton who has urged Dean Smith and the Villa hierarchy to swoop for another centre-back.  Villa plucked Hause from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a loan deal lasting until the end of the season and he made his debut in the 3-0 defeat at the hands of Wigan Athletic on Saturday.  Tommy Elphick, who was recalled early from his temporary stint at Hull City by Smith to provide a new option next to James Chester, also played as the Latics took advantage of lax defending to pile misery on the claret and blues.  But Smith must dip back into the market if Villa intend on mounting a promotion challenge, according to Ashton.  “They need centre-backs. It’s as simple as that,” he told Football League World.  “Everything else I have seen from Aston Villa shows me they are a team who will be promoted if they can sort the back line out.  “You can’t concede as many goals as they have done and expect to get promoted.  “With John Terry leaving and sending Tommy Elphick on loan to Hull they left themselves very exposed in that centre-back area. If they could get two in, I think they’ll get promoted. It’s that important.”  From injuries to what the opposition think of Aston Villa. From player ratings to the full thoughts of the manager. The links below show you all the latest Aston Villa stories you need to be reading.   * Discover how we rated the players during the last game with our player ratings    * We will keep you updated with the latest injury developments and news  * Find out what other managers have said after facing Villa - What the rival bosses have said  * We like to reflect your feelings on all things claret and blue with Your latest views  * Transfer rumours, news and gossip are a big part of the game here - The latest transfer news  * Keep an eye on The fixtures, for the next run of games coming up.    Only bottom-side Ipswich Town have conceded more goals than Villa this season and after the defeat to Wigan, Smith said: “  "I’m bitterly disappointed. I didn’t see that second half performance coming, especially after the first. There was nothing between the two sides in the first half, apart from the goal.  “I felt, second half, we just got frustrated and started playing a little bit individually rather than as a team.  "The amount of times the ball went out of play and it took (a long time) to come back into play, the amount of times the forward went down just killed any chance of us getting any fluidity in the game. We got frustrated and gave away stupid goals from there."


birminghammail--2019-01-19--Heres where Aston Villa stand on the latest transfer target linked with a move

Here's where Aston Villa stand on the latest transfer target linked with a move

Aston Villa are yet to make any contact with Mansfield over reported target CJ Hamilton - and are unlikely to do so this month.  The winger had been watched in recent weeks after scoring seven goals this season but boss Dean Smith hasn’t shown any serious interest.  Villa are looking at various options this month in the hope of strengthening their squad ahead of the push to make the play-offs in the months ahead.  But with strong attacking options already available to Smith - plus the recent return of Andre Green - a move for Hamilton looks unlikely.  Championship rivals West Brom and Preston have both been linked with the 23-year-old who began his career at Sheffield United and had spells with Gateshead and Halifax before moving to Mansfield in the summer of 2016.  Villa have moved to bring in Lovre Kalinic and Kortney Hause already this month and are still looking for a left-back as well as midfield options.  Sporting director Jesus Pitarch has been busy using his network on the continent to source potential targets and Villa have plenty of players under consideration at this stage.  From injuries to what the opposition think of Aston Villa. From player ratings to the full thoughts of the manager. The links below show you all the latest Aston Villa stories you need to be reading.   * Discover how we rated the players during the last game with our player ratings   * We will keep you updated with the latest injury developments and news  * Find out what other managers have said after facing Villa - What the rival bosses have said  * We like to reflect your feelings on all things claret and blue with Your latest views  * Transfer rumours, news and gossip are a big part of the game here - The latest transfer news  * Keep an eye on The fixtures, for the next run of games coming up.    Aston Villa have made an offer for French right-back Frédéric Guilbert, sources close to the player have claimed.  Head coach Dean Smith is keen to strengthen his defence this month and Villa have already signed goalkeeper Lovre Kalinic from Gent and centre-back Kortney Hause from Wolverhampton Wanderers.  The club are also interested in adding full-backs, although left-back is believed to be a bigger concern for Smith than right-back.  Guilbert has made 18 appearances for Caen in Ligue 1 this season and helped his team to four clean sheets in addition to grabbing two assists.  A source close to the player told French news outlet Trendance Ouest: "This is an offer of a few million euros, with bonuses depending on his playing time and a possible rise in the Premier League.”  Caen, however, have denied any offers have been submitted for Guilbert, who won their player of the year award last season.  The club’s president, Gilles Sergent, says there have been ‘no open discussions’.  Alan Hutton could leave Aston Villa this month if a bumper contract is on offer elsewhere.  The defender is into the final six months of his contract at Villa Park and has interest in the Championship and up in Scotland.  After penning a one-year contract extension on reduced terms in the summer Hutton has once again been a regular under both Steve Bruce and Dean Smith this season.  But Villa are looking to lower the average age of their squad and 34-year-old right-back Hutton is one of several experienced heads out of contract in June.  Hutton was signed by Alex McLeish in 2011 and is into the eighth season of what has been a topsy turvy claret and blue career.  After being inducted into the ‘Bomb Squad’ by Paul Lambert Hutton has fought his way back and sensationally earned a new deal at the end of last season after being told by Bruce that he’d be released.  The Scottish Cafu has become a firm favourite in these parts in recent seasons due to his wholehearted and committed displays at full-back, and fans reacted to our story on his possible January exit with mixed emotions.


birminghammail--2019-01-21--Chelseas Gary Cahill makes surprise transfer decision amid Aston Villa links - reports

Chelsea’s Gary Cahill makes surprise transfer decision amid Aston Villa links - reports

Former Aston Villa defender Gary Cahill is unlikely to join Fulham from Chelsea after an impasse in contract talks, according to reports.  Fulham want to sign the 33-year-old centre-back to boost their Premier League survival chances under Claudio Ranieri.  The Whites have agreed a deal to buy out the remainder of Cahill’s deal at Chelsea which lasts for another six months – and have offered him terms lasting until the end of the season.  But Cahill is set to turn his back on the offer because he wants a longer-term contract on the table in order to leave Stamford Bridge, Sky Sports are reporting.  Ranieri on Friday revealed he had doubts over Cahill's willingness to join their relegation fight.  Ahead of the weekend defeat to Tottenham, Ranieri said: "He is a very important player and, for us, it would be fantastic. But I don't know if he wants to come and fight with us."  Cahill, a Bodymoor Heath academy graduate, left Villa for Bolton Wanderers in 2008 and joined Chelsea four years later.  He fell out of favour under Antonio Conte and his opportunities have been even more limited under current boss Maurizio Sarri.  Villa examined the possibility of a loan move for Cahill this month, but ruled themselves out because it was not financially viable.  Instead they recalled Tommy Elphick from Hull City and brought in Kortney Hause on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers.  For the ins, outs, rumours, doubts and all your Aston Villa transfer news this month, click here


birminghammail--2019-01-26--Liverpool and Arsenal target joins Barcelona as Manchester United suffer transfer blow and Wolves ey

Liverpool and Arsenal target joins Barcelona as Manchester United suffer transfer blow and Wolves eye striker

Just five days left now until the January transfer window slams closes.  The phones of Premier League bosses, club directors, agents and players are all going into meltdown.  We take a look at the very latest transfer news and gossip from the division.  In-demand Brazilian right-back Emerson is set for a move to La Liga which would give Barcelonafuture rights to his services.  The Atletico Mineiro starlet, 20, has been a rumoured target of Liverpool and Arsenal this transfer window as he looks for a move to Europe.  But according to Marca , he is set to finalise a move to join Real Betis as soon as he returns from representing Brazil in the 2019 South American Under 20 Championship.  The move is reportedly a joint transfer involving Barcelona, in which the Catalan club will pay part of the transfer fee, reserve a percentage of his rights and have first option of securing his services in the future.  The 22-year-old Colombian joined for £4.75m from Deportivo La Coruna in 2016 but has not played a first-team game for City.  Manchester United have had a “great offer” rejected by Fiorentina for Nikola Milenkovic.  The Serbian defender has emerged as a target for United as they look to add defensive reinforcements.  Any new signings are likely to wait until the summer but Ed Woodward has drawn up a shortlist of potential transfer targets.  Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly is United’s No.1 target but Fiorentina chief Pantaleo Corvino claims they launched a bid for Milenkovic, which was ultimately turned down.  Corvino also suggested there had been offers for several other Fiorentina stars.  Tottenham are reportedly looking to land a cut-price move for Adrien Rabiot before the January transfer window ends.  The out-of-favour PSG midfielder will leave for free in the summer - and Spurs want to take advantage with a £20m move in January.  The Sun say the north London club are extremely keen on Rabiot and could tempt PSG to cash-in whilst they can.  The 16-year-old spent time on trial with the Reds last year.  He had come through the ranks at Lyon before joining second-division side US Orleans.  Liverpool are one of several Premier League clubs reportedly interested in James Rodriguez with Real Madrid offering the midfielder to a host of sides.  James Rodriguez has made plenty of headlines this month with the player struggling for game time on loan at Bayern Munich.  The Colombian’s two-year loan spell from  Real Madrid  expires with the Bundesliga giants at the end of the season and it remains unclear of his next move.  Rodriguez has started just nine games this season that suggests Bayern are unlikely to take up the option of signing him permanently at the end of the campaign.  According to their sources, Los Blancos have offered the 27-year-old’s services to the Premier League’s top six.  Arsenal and Tottenham have both been linked with the player this month but it appears Madrid are willing to sell to the biggest bidder with Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City all being offered the same opportunity.  Paris Saint-Germain are set to reintegrate Adrien Rabiot into their first-team plans - but not out of choice.  The French midfielder was banished to the reserves and isolated from Thomas Tuchel’s first team last week after refusing to renew his contract.  Arsenal  and  Liverpool  are rumoured to be amongst the clubs chasing a deal for the 23-year-old as he looks set for the exit.  According to  Sport , PSG have now been ordered to bring Rabiot back into their first team squad within the next 48 hours after previously forcing him to train alone.  Liverpool are interested in Brescia starlet Sandro Tonali, according to the club's owner Massimo Cellino.  Tonali has been earmarked as a potential world-class star for the future and has attracted a wealth of interest from across Europe this season.  The 18-year-old received his first Italy call-up last year and will likely command a big fee when he leaves Serie B side Brescia.  But Tonali's exit could come sooner rather than later if Cellino's comment are anything to go by.  Callum Hudson-Odoi has hit heart set on a move to Bayern Munich - despite  Liverpool  showing late interest in the  Chelsea  youngster.  Hudson-Odoi has decided once and for all he wants to move to the Allianz Arena - and developments at Stamford Bridge in the last 24 hours could speed up the transfer.  Gonzalo Higuain has been added as another forward option for Maurizio Sarri and Hudson-Odoi now hopes to seal his switch to Germany early next week, report  The Sun.  Reports in Germany suggested Liverpool were keen on taking the flier to Anfield and met with the youngster and his agent brother.  Cardiff City have had a £9million bid for Nice star Adrien Tameze rejected, according to  L’Equipe.  The French newspaper say the Bluebirds have been knocked back in their bid to land the 24-year-old.  But Nice could go against the wishes of boss Patrick Viera and let the defensive midfielder go if another offer comes in.  Two new clubs have emerged as late entrants in the race to sign Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian.  The Italian has been heavily linked with a move to Inter Milan or Juventus with reports earlier this week stating a move would be completed imminently.  But  Gazzetta Dello Sport  now say Fiorentina and Valencia are keen to hijack the bid and give him another escape route from Old Trafford.  Manchester City could have the chance to land Isco in the summer - if Santiago Solari stays on as  Real Madrid  manager.  The midfielder has fallen out of favour under Solari and has reportedly demanded to leave if he is kept on as boss after this season.  The 26-year-old has played just 491 minutes of first-team action since the Argentinian took over from Julen Lopetegui in October and had to settle for a fringe role.  It has sparked fierce speculation over his future - and although he’s keen to stay at the Bernabeu,  AS report that he’s decided to ask for a transfer unless Solari leaves.  Manchester United risk losing Juan Mata - with Arsenal among the clubs interested in signing him.  Arsenal  ,  Juventus  , Paris Saint Germain and  Barcelona  are all watching developments closely with Mata out of contract at the end of the season.  Mata, who turns 31 in April, can talk to foreign clubs and sign a pre-contract as United have allowed his contract to run down despite having discussions about a new deal.  Mata played under Arsenal boss Unai Emery when the pair were together at Valencia and Arsenal’s current lack of finances means a free transfer could appeal.


birminghammail--2019-03-14--Premier League transfers Ex Liverpool man wants 50m Manchester United move as Real Madrid look at

Premier League transfers: Ex Liverpool man wants £50m Manchester United move as Real Madrid look at Sadio Mane

A round-up of the latest Premier League transfer news and talking points.  Manchester United, Liverpool and especially Chelsea are vulnerable to a summer raid from Real Madrid following the return of Zinedine Zidane, according to the Daily Star.  The French icon returned to the Bernabeu on Monday night as he was reappointed as manager.  Zidane surprisingly stepped down as boss at the end of the season.  And the La Liga giants have imploded ever since off the back of winning three successive Champions League titles.  Part of convincing Zidane to sign on again in Madrid was promising him a summer splurge in the transfer market to overhaul the team.  Ageing players and the loss of Cristiano Ronaldo still need to be properly addressed and targets are in the pipeline already, with the news coming amid:  With the Premier League’s elite on Real’s radar, according to the Daily Mail, United midfielder Paul Pogba has already been linked.  But his agent Mino Raiola is a barrier in terms of any potential negotiations.  The World Cup winner and Zidane’s compatriot has shown his best form and true influence at Old Trafford since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s arrival.  And the former Juventus superstar could be pursued for a move to Spain, while Tottenham’s Christian Eriksen is a back-up option.  Phillipe Coutinho has issued a “come and get me” plea to Manchester United.  Barcelona’s Coutinho, 26, has confided in a number of United’s Spanish players that he would love a move to Old Trafford.  It is understood the former  Liverpool  man has grown increasingly unsettled in Spain since his switch there 14 months ago for a whopping £142million.  The attacking midfielder has only scored four La Liga goals in the current campaign, is in and out of the team and is not a favourite of the Nou Camp fans.  United are ready to splash big in the summer and know that Coutinho could be theirs for a knockdown £86m.  Gareth Bale might end up joining Manchester United after all as he gets frozen out at Real Madrid.  Bale got himself a new manager yesterday when Zinedine Zidane returned to the club he won three successive Champions League trophies with.  The 46-year-old left the Bernabeu last May but is now back in charge having signed a contract until 2022.  And while Real Madrid fans rejoiced at Zizou’s return, Bale may not have been so happy.  It is rumoured that the Welshman did not get on very well with Zidane, who is looking to bring in the likes of Eden Hazard and Christian Eriksen this summer.  Zidane will be heavily backed in the transfer window by club president Florentino Perez and could make Bale one of his first big-name sacrifices.  Bale will actually be training at Manchester United’s Carrington HQ next week as he prepares for international action with Wales.  He has been included in Ryan Giggs' 31-man squad for the upcoming fixtures against Trinidad & Tobago and Slovakia later this month.  But a sensational summer switch to United cannot be ruled out, especially given bookies have made the Red Devils favourites to land Bale should he leave Real.  Bale is priced as short at 9/4 with both Betfair and Paddy Power to be at Manchester United after the summer transfer window.  Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may end up having the final say on whether the long-term target does end up at United.  Alexis Sanchez is expected to hold talks over his future with Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward between now and the end of the season.  Sanchez has struggled to make an impact at Old Trafford since the big swap deal with Arsenal that saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan go the other way.  The Chile international joined United in January 2018 amid much fanfare, after putting pen to paper on a contract worth an eye-watering £500,000-a-week, including bonuses and image rights.  But his time with the Red Devils has proved a disaster on the pitch - with injury, a dramatic loss of form and the club’s struggles under Jose Mourinho contributing to his personal decline.  According to the  Daily Star , Sanchez is so desperate to leave United he is willing to take a wage cut just to get out.  He has apparently told his representatives that he wants to join a new club this summer, but knows there are few places he could earn the same money.  China might provide such an option and United boss Solskjaer is willing to let the struggling forward go.  Liverpool will miss out on signing highly-rated defender Matthijs de Ligt from Ajax, according to reports in Italy.  The Ajax centre-back has had a breakthrough campaign in Eredivisie and is among the most sought-after young players Europe.  Team-mate Frenkie de Jong is seeing out the season in Holland after signing with  Barcelona  in a £65million deal in January.  De Ligt is the next hottest prospect in Erik ten Hag's team and the club are resigned to losing him before the end of his contract, which expires in June 2021.  The 19-year-old has been flirting with a move away and hinted at an Anfield switch last week, which would see him team up with compatriot Virgil van Dijk.  Zinedine Zidane has reportedly added two more Premier League players to his  Real Madrid  wishlist.  Zidane returned to the Bernabeu on Monday just months after quitting following Champions League victory.  Eden Hazard and Kylian Mbappe have already been linked with summer moves to Real with Zidane having reportedly been promised funds to strengthen his squad.  Reports in Spain suggest there are another two names on Zidane's radar - Sadio Mane and Paul Pogba.  El Chiringuito TV claim the  Liverpool  and  Manchester United  stars are highly-rated by Zidane and he could follow up his interest.  Pogba was expected to leave United earlier this season after a bust-up with former boss Jose Mourinho.  Barcelona  were interested in taking the midfielder to Spain but he has been revitalised under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Old Trafford.  There have even been suggestions he will sign a new deal at United but Real will hope his desire to play under Zidane would lure him to the Bernabeu.  Fabian Schar has put himself back on the radars of  Arsenal  and  Tottenham  .  Defender Schar, 27, has played a key role in  Newcastle  ’s recent upturn, catching the eye of the north London duo.  The Swiss stopper has made 21 appearances, and scored three goals, for Rafa Benitez’s side since his bargain £3million move from Deportivo last summer.  The Gunners and Spurs had monitored Schar when he was at first club Basel and the way he has adjusted to English football has impressed them again.  Schar was awarded the goal of the month award for February for his wonder strike during the Magpies' 2-0 victory over  Burnley  .


birminghammail--2019-03-14--Premier League transfers Phillipe Coutinho wants Manchester United move and Liverpool could lose

Premier League transfers: Phillipe Coutinho 'wants' Manchester United move and Liverpool could lose Sadio Mane


birminghammail--2019-07-02--70m Wolves transfer twist as Liverpool and Manchester United chase massive signings - Premier Leagu

£70m Wolves transfer twist as Liverpool and Manchester United chase massive signings - Premier League rumours

We take a look at all the latest Wolves transfer news and gossip and round-up what else is going on in the Premier League...  Edson Alvarez is being lined up as a direct replacement for Matthijs de Ligt at Ajax, according to reports in the Dutch press.  Wolverhampton Wanderers have been extensively linked with the versatile Mexican international, who is currently competing in the Gold Cup.  Reports from Mexico had suggested that Wolves would be his destination when he makes his widely anticipated move to Europe from Club America in Mexico.  Despite that, De Telegraaf are now reporting that Champions League semi finalists Ajax see Alvarez as a replacement for their in-demand skipper.  De Ligt is expected to complete a mega money move later this week. Despite intense interest from Manchester United, it is expected the Netherlands international will opt for Turin and Juventus for nearly £70m and the Amsterdam giants are already scouting his replacement.  Eredivisie rivals PSV are also believed to have an interest in the 21-year-old but are failing to hit the €9m that America are chasing.  Alvarez has hinted in recent days that it is his dream to complete a move to Europe and that it is moving ever closer.  “The possibilities are there. I am very happy to be closer and closer to that dream that I long for with all my heart and I hope it is the best for me," he told Univision.  Alvarez and his compatriot Raul Jimenez are preparing for their Gold Cup semi final clash with Haiti in the early hours of Wednesday morning.  Wolves are yet to make their first addition to the senior squad, with development players Hong Wan and Raphael Nya currently the only arrivals.  Marseille offered Wolverhampton Wanderers transfer target Morgan Sanson to ‘half of England’ according to reports in the French press.  The Ligue 1 side were desperate to make sales ahead of the end of June in order to make their 2018/19 accounts look more presentable.  That deadline was missed, with Marseille failing to offload some of their most prized assets.  Yacine Brahimi - the attacker once mooted as a transfer target for Wolverhampton Wanderers - is on the verge of agreeing a deal with Premier League rivals Arsenal, it’s being claimed.  Brahimi, currently representing his native Algeria at the African Cup of Nations, is a free agent after leaving Portuguese giants Porto at the end of his contract last month.  A number of clubs have been linked with a move for the 29-year-old, including Wolves and Everton, but A Bola report that the Gunners - who are also trying to drive down the asking price for Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha - will offer Brahimi a £3.5m signing on fee to agree a move to the Emirates Stadium.  Brahimi scored 13 goals in 49 appearances for Porto this past season and had been with the Portuguese champions since the summer of 2014 - now he’s looking for pastures new, with North London the likeliest destination at this point.  Wolves, besides adding Raphael Nya from PSG for their academy and the permanent signing of Leander Dendoncker, are yet to conduct any significant incoming business as far as their first team goes.  Manchester United, Fenerbahce, Galatasaray and Besiktas were all interested in Brahimi, too, according to reports in Portugal.  Leeds United are closing in on Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Helder Costa in a loan deal.  The 25-year-old is among the beaten Championship play-off semi finalist's leading transfer targets this summer as Marcelo Bielsa plots another assault on the top six.  Costa has seen his Wolves playing time become more restricted and amid plans to strengthen the squad at Molinuex, Leeds have made their move.  Contributing 12 goals and 11 assists in his debut campaign after signing from Benfica, Costa remained a valuable member of the side after Nuno Espirito Santo was appointed as head coach, scoring five and assisting six as Wolves raced to the Championship title.  Talk of Moussa Marega joining Wolverhampton Wanderers has been rife this summer.  Mali international striker Marega has been linked with a host of clubs, including Wolves.  The 28-year-old has made no secret of his desire to move to the Premier League and he’s keen to quit Porto this summer after two seasons of goalscoring brilliance.  Speaking last year, Marega told SFR: “I like this championship for a long time. At the same time, who does not like the Premier League?  “It's a very big league, with very big players. It's flattering when clubs are interested in you, but I have always dreamed of playing there.  “I want to be happy, with my family, in a championship that I love.”  Nicolas Pepe would like to move to  Liverpool  this summer, according to reports.  The Lille whizz kid has been attracting interest from a host of top European clubs this summer and is expected to leave Ligue 1.  Liverpool are among those who have been linked to his signature, although the Reds have moved to distance themselves from reports that they would like to sign him.  Pepe is delaying his decision this summer while his representatives wait to see if free-spending Paris Saint-Germain will make a money-spinning move.  But it is claimed in the French press that PSG are not Pepe’s preferred destination.  Manchester United have reportedly agreed terms with Bruno Fernandes ahead of a summer transfer.  Fernandes is the next name on United’s wish list after confirming deals for Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka last month.  Sean Longstaff is also a wanted man, but Fernandes is seen as especially key in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s plans for the club.  And the Norwegian manager might not have long to wait to secure the services of the Sporting Lisbon midfielder.  Reports in Italy claim that United held talks with Fernandes’ representatives on Monday and personal terms were agreed.  Frank Lampard is expected to get a cushy bonus from  Chelsea  if he keeps them in the top four.  Lampard will be announced as Chelsea’s next manager shortly, replacing Maurizio Sarri who has departed the club for Juventus after just one year at the helm.Frank Lampard is expected to get a cushy bonus from  Chelsea  if he keeps them in the top four.  Lampard will be announced as Chelsea’s next manager shortly, replacing Maurizio Sarri who has departed the club for Juventus after just one year at the helm.  Lampard is set to earn £4million-a-year to lead Chelsea - a significant amount less than a lot of other Premier League managers in the Champions League mix.  But there are bonuses on offer to the former midfielder, with the  Daily Mail  claiming that Lampard will take home an extra £1million just for keeping the club in the top four.  Jarrod Bowen is to be on Arsenal’s summer wish list, according to The Sun.  The Hull striker is a wanted man after an impressive season in the Championship, as he plundered 22 goals for the Tigers.  However, reports claim that  Arsenal  have been watching Bowen since January and are now ready to swoop.  Representatives of Dejan Lovren have reportedly held a meeting over a move away from  Liverpool this summer.  Predrag Mijatovic is said to have met with AC Milan officials over a summer switch for Lovren.  Members of the Croatian defender’s team have been been spotted at the club’s training ground over recent days.  For all your latest Wolves news, opinion, analysis and transfer gossip, click here


birminghammail--2019-07-04--Wolves sign wonderkid and eye megastar latest on Romelu Lukaku as Manchester United and Liverpool c

Wolves sign wonderkid and eye megastar, latest on Romelu Lukaku as Manchester United and Liverpool chase Real Madrid transfer  - Premier league rumours

You get the feeling that something big is around the corner with Wolves.  Below, we take a look at the latest Wolves transfer news and take a look at what else is happening in the Premier League.  Wolves and Marseille appear to be fishing in the same talent pool for strikers this summer.  They have both been credited with interest in West Bromwich Albion’s Salomon Rondon - with the Baggies star available for a £16.5million.  However, the Venezuelan isn’t now the only striker in whom the clubs have common links - after reports credited the Ligue 1 outfit with an interest in Andre Silva.  That’s according to Canal+, via Sky Sports News (15:30), who say Marseille have identified the AC Milan striker as an option to replace Mario Balotelli.  The report comes a day after Gazzetta journalist Nicolo Schira has suggested that both Wolves and Southampton are interested in bringing Silva to the Premier League.  Silva spent last season on-loan with Sevilla and despite a promising start endured a difficult year in the Spanish top flight.  Milan paid €38m for the 23-year-old in 2017 but have accepted that they will not be able to recoup those fees and are willing to cut ties, should a side reach their €25m valuation.  The former coach of Lee Harkin says he’s ‘never seen’ a player of such talent before.  Immensely talented 16-year-old Harkin has joined Wolverhampton Wanderers on a three-year contract after impressing during a prolonged trial period.  Harkins has also enjoyed trials at Manchester United and Celtic during his fledgling football career. The Red Devils even invited Harkin and his family to their Premier League match against Tottenham at Old Trafford last season to whet his appetite.  But it's Wolves who have prised him away from Londonderry.  Liverpool have reportedly entered the race to sign Real Madrid starlet Dani Ceballos.  Ceballos has caught the eye at the Under-21s European Championships this summer but he has no future under Zinedine Zidane at the Bernabeu.  Arsenal  and  Tottenham  are both believed to be keeping tabs on the 22-year-old with Milan also in the mix, with Real not ruling out a loan move.  But reports in Spain suggest  Liverpool  are also keen on Ceballos.  MARCA claims  Liverpool have been keeping an eye on the midfielder with there interest growing in recent weeks.  Manchester United will go up against Bundesliga team Werder Bremen as they attempt to sign 18-year-old Stoke defender Nathan Collins.  Collins has only made three senior appearances for Stoke but is highly regarded, with ex-United player Darren Fletcher recommending the player to his former club.  Werder are interested in pursuing a loan deal, but United may bid for Collins on a permanent move in order to try to attract him to Old Trafford.  Collins fits the mould of the young, British talent that United are trying to sign in this transfer window, and he is thought to be the type of player manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking for.  Newcastle will hand their new manager a transfer kitty topping £100m following the shock sale of Ayoze Perez to Leicester, writes Ian Murtagh.  Toon sources insist the cash raised from Perez’s move to the Foxes will be added to the £60m already promised to Rafa Benitez before his own departure earlier this week.  And with wantaway Isaac Hayden keen to quit St James’ Park for personal reasons and unlikely to leave for less than £15m, Benitez’s replacement will have a budget for the season running into nine figures.  That sum will be greeted with plenty of scepticism by a fanbase still reeling from Benitez’s departure, upset at owner Mike Ashley’s running of the club and divided over Perez’ move to a Premier League rival.  But insiders are adamant that managing director Lee Charnley will honour his April pledge that £60m plus every penny raised through sales is to be invested in the team.  The new man will be provided with the sort of funds his predecessor could only dream about.  Philippe Coutinho is set to stay at Barcelona this summer, according to the Brazilian’s agent.  The player’s representative Kia Joorabchian insisted that Barcelona’s general manager, Pep Segura, wants to keep the player.  He told RMC on Wednesday: “I spoke in the past few days with Pep Segura in Barcelona.  “He told me that the club did not want to sell Coutinho this summer - whatever the price.  “And we have had no contact with PSG for Coutinho.”  Romelu Lukaku’s agent has described his potential move to Inter Milan as a ‘difficult dream’ and has urged the Italians to step up their interest in the wantaway striker.  Lukaku has been heavily linked with a move to Inter Milan this summer and recent reports suggest the Serie A club are ready to do all they can to fund a bid.  New manager Antonio Conte has identified the Belgian as one of his main targets and is said to be willing to sell two players to allow him to try and match the £80million fee placed on his head by United.  Lukaku has struggled for consistency since his big-money Old Trafford move from  Everton  but they still want to recoup the fee they paid if they let him go.  For all your latest Wolves news, opinion, analysis and transfer gossip, click here  Chelsea will finally announce Frank Lampard as the club’s new manager today.  Lampard, 41, was at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday putting the finishing touches on his deal.  However, the announcement was delayed.  Here’s why.


birminghammail--2019-07-29--Championship transfer rumours Leeds United 13m offer Birmingham City talks Forest bid

Championship transfer rumours: Leeds United £13m offer, Birmingham City talks, Forest bid

This is the time of the year when the transfer rumour mill goes into overdrive and the latest gossip round-up is a prime example of that.  Here is the latest from the Championship in terms of transfer news and rumours.  Reports in Italy suggest that Leeds United have made a €15m (£13m) bid for Andrea Petagna.  The 24-year-old striker is currently with SPAL in Serie A, having spent 2018/19 on loan from Atalanta.  But Leeds Live are reporting that the reports of a transfer offer are 'wide of the mark' at this stage.  Staying with Leeds momentarily and the Whites have confirmed a first professional contract for Connor Leak-Blunt.  The midfielder is highly rated at Elland Road, with the club confirming a three-year deal for the 17-year-old on Monday afternoon.  Nottingham Forest are on the verge of offering another bid for Scott McKenna, according to reports.  The Aberdeen star took his game to another level last season in Scotland and is courting interest from around the UK.  The Daily Record claim that Forest are preparing a new bid for the centre-back, while Hull City are also interested in the 22-year-old.  Birmingham City goalkeeper Connal Trueman is reportedly in talks to sign a new deal, according to Football Insider .  Trueman is in the final year of his current contract but it's said that Blues want to extend his stay at the club.  Aston Villa will not secure the signing of Stoke City keeper Jack Butland after they refused to meet the club's £20m valuation.  That's according to The Sun , who state that the 26-year-old is likely to stay at the Championship club.


eveningstandard--2019-01-02--Transfer news rumours LIVE Mesut Ozil staying at Arsenal Chelsea sign Pulisic Liverpool Man Utd

Transfer news, rumours LIVE: Mesut Ozil staying at Arsenal, Chelsea sign Pulisic, Liverpool, Man Utd, Tottenham gossip

Welcome to the Evening Standard’s LIVE blog dedicated to the latest transfer news and rumours.  Real Madrid are reportedly ready to rival Barcelona for Tottenham star Christian Eriksen.  The Independent report that Real regard Eriksen as a more easily obtainable option than Eden Hazard, the Belgian remains on their shortlist.  The Sun report that West Ham could scupper Arsenal’s loan move for Denis Suarez with the Hammers offering £20m to sign the player on a permanent deal from Barcelona.  Elsewhere, Tottenham midfielder Mousa Dembele is said to be close to joining Chinese side Beijing Guoan, according to the Daily Mail.  Finally, Fulham have reportedly joined the race for former Tottenham winger Clinton N’Jie.  The Cameroonian, who struggled during his time at Spurs, is also said to be wanted by Burnley, Cardiff and Newcastle, according to the Daily Mail.  We’ll bring you today's football gossip and the latest from Arsenal, Man Utd, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, West Ham, Man City and more over the course of the window…  Can't see the transfer news, rumours LIVE blog? Click here to access our desktop page.  Barcelona are reluctant to let Arsenal target Denis Suarez leave on loan this month ahead of a proposed permanent move in the summer, according to the Mirror.  Lazio have had a £13million bid for Chelsea full-back Davide Zappacosta accepted, according to The Sun.  Chelsea want £10million for Cesc Fabregas as the midfielder flies south for talks following his farewell performance at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, report the Mirror.  Manchester United face a battle with Liverpool and Real Madrid for Porto right-back Eder Militao, according to The Sun.  Meanwhile, The Sun reports Fulham goalkeeper Fabri is set to return to Besiktas just six months after leaving the club to move to west London.  And Frank Lampard has given up hope of signing Chelsea teenager Ethan Ampadu on loan.  Chelsea will make a £50m bid to try and sign PSG striker Edinson Cavani to solve their woes up front.  The Sunday Express report Maurizio Sarri wants the Uruguay international to lead his attack with Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud failing to fulfil that role under the Italian.  Arsenal meanwhile have opened talks with Barcelona over a move for Spanish midfielder Denis Suarez. The Guardian claim the Spaniard is available for around £20m with Unai Emery keen to bring in a player he has previously worked with at Sevilla.  Fulham will offer £15m for Liverpool forward Divock Origi to help their Premier League survival bid, according to the Mirror.  But after offloading Dominic Solanke to Bournemouth, Jurgen Klopp may be wary of letting another backup forward leave the club ahead of their title run in.  Chelsea are said to be close to sealing a complicated loan agreement which will bring Gonzalo Higuain to Stamford Bridge.  Sky Sports say Tottenham and Man City are on alert after young Sunderland striker Josh Maja rejected a new contract with the Black Cats.  Meanwhile, West Ham’s Reece Oxford is said to be holding out for a move to Arsenal and will reject an offer to return to Borussia Monchengladbach this month, according to the Mirror.  Arsenal are today linked with a Serie A star, with manager Unai Emery wanting to sign Torino defender Nicolas N’Koulou, according to reports in Italy.  Chelsea have until January 14 to recall Tammy Abraham from his loan spell at Aston Villa, according to the Guardian.  The terms of the deal mean the Blues can cut short his season-long stint at Villa Park if they trigger a recall option in the first two weeks of the window.  Tottenham have activated an extension clause in Toby Alderweireld's contract which will keep him at the club till 2020, but also includes that infamous £25million transfer clause.  Chelsea have decided against a January move for Gonzalo Higuain, who is on loan at AC Milan from Juventus, according to Goal.  Meanwhile, Crystal Palace midfielder Jason Puncheon is today on the verge of joining Huddersfield while Jonny Williams have completed a move to Charlton Athletic.  Manchester United will only spend big in January if the opportunity to sign a leading centre-back arises, reports The Independent.  Thierry Henry's Monaco have identified Crystal Palace defender Mamadou Sakho as a priority target but the Eagles have not intention of letting him leave, according to The Mail.  Chelsea are adamant the signing of Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund is not related to Eden Hazard's contract situation. The Blues are still determined to agree a new deal with the Belgium international, according to The Sun.  Meanwhile, The Sun reports Huddersfield  are set to complete a loan deal for Crystal Palace midfielder Jason Puncheon until the end of the season.  Sport in Spain say Arsenal have made a £14m offer to sign Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas, who hinted at his imminent departure on social media on Wednesday.  Chelsea have completed their first signing of the window: the £57.5million signing of Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund.  The US international, who becomes the club's third most expensive signing, has signed a five-and-a-half-year deal but will return to Dortmund on loan for the remainder of the season.  Staying with Chelsea, we understand that Fulham are closing in on a deal for Gary Cahill, who has played just 21 minutes in the Premier League this term., while Wolves are interested in signing Tammy Abraham – currently on loan at Aston Villa.  Meanwhile, Christian Eriksen is stalling on signing a new contract with Tottenham following a fresh offer from the club last month.  Elsewhere, Mesut Ozil's agent has described speculation linking the Arsenal star with a January transfer window exit as "unfortunate", and insists that the German playmaker will remain in north London.

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eveningstandard--2019-01-03--Transfer news rumours LIVE Latest Arsenal Man Utd Liverpool Chelsea Tottenham gossip

Transfer news, rumours LIVE: Latest Arsenal, Man Utd, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham gossip

Welcome to the Evening Standard’s LIVE blog dedicated to the latest transfer news and rumours.  Chelsea are expected to complete the signing of Gonzalo Higuain in the coming days, as Maurizio Sarri looks to bolster his attacking options with a move for the 31-year-old Argentine.  Arsenal are being linked with a move for Braga forward Francisco Trincao. According to the Daily Mirror, Juventus are also interested in the 19-year-old.  Liverpool have had a £61million offer for Benfica attacking midfielder Joao Felix rejected, according to Portuguese publication Correio da Manha.  One thing that is confirmed at Anfield, however, is that Trent Alexander-Arnold has signed a new long-term contract with Liverpool .  Tottenham, meanwhile, have held talks with Borussia Monchengladbach over a deal to sign midfielder Jonas Hofmann, according to Bild.  The 26-year-old, who plays in central midfield with the option of operating on either flank, in contracted to the Bundesliga side until June 2020.  Elsewhere, Man Utd are being linked with a move for PSV winger Steven Berwijn, with the club said to be prepared to offer £25m for the 21-year-old. That one’s in the Daily Mirror.  We’ll bring you today's football gossip and the latest from Arsenal, Man Utd, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, West Ham, Man City and more over the course of the window…  Can't see the transfer news, rumours LIVE blog? Click here to access our desktop page.  Standard Sport understands Liverpool are in no rush to hand talented youngster Ki-Jana Hoever a first professional contract.  Chelsea are also closing in on a £31m deal for Zenit midfielder Leandro Paredes, according to The Express.  Manchester United are set to offer Marcus Rashford a new double-your-money deal that will increase his weekly wage to £150,000, according to The Sun.  West Ham have had two offers for Genoa striker Krzysztof Piatek rejected, reports The Mail.  Liverpool are keeping tabs on Schalke midfielder Weston McKennie, 20, and are considering a £20m swoop, according to The Sun.  Leeds have rejected a bid from Crystal Palace for 18-year-old Jack Clarke, reports the Yorkshire Evening Post.  Chelsea have agreed a deal with Juventus to sign Gonzalo Higuain on loan until the end of the season, according to Sky in Italy.  Manchester United and Chelsea set for summer transfer battle over Crystal Palace full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, reports The Mirror.  Arsenal target Denis Suarez has been named in Barcelona's matchday squad for Thursday's Copa del Rey clash with Levante.  Manchester City have opened talks with Hadjuk Split over a £7m deal for 18-year-old midfielder Ante Palaversa, reports The Mail.  According to Sky Sports, Atletico Madrid are in advanced talks to sign Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata, who is valued at £45m.  Meanwhile, Divock Origi is among a number of players Tottenham are considering signing to replace injured Harry Kane in the coming weeks, reports The Telegraph.  Arsenal are being encouraged to make a move for Colombian international James Rodriguez, Standard Sport understands.  The 27-year-old is in the final six months of a two-year loan from Real Madrid with Bayern Munich keen to offload the playmaker if they can find a club willing to pay a £3million fee to release him from the existing agreement.  Any potential loan deal could hinge on whether the Gunners can offload Mesut Ozil in the January transfer window.  Meanwhile, Tottenham could be forced to enter the transfer market following the news that Harry Kane is out until early March after suffering an ankle ligament injury.  And the BBC have suggested that West Ham’s Marko Arnautovic could be an option for Spurs to bolster their attacking lines.  West Ham, meanwhile, have rejected a €10m bid from Fiorentina for midfielder Pedro Obiang, according to Sky Sports.  The Daily Mirror claim that Arsenal are resigned to the fact they will need to subsidise Mesut Ozil’s £350,000-a-week wages to offload him to Inter Milan.  Elsewhere, Man Utd will consider offers for midfielder Marouane Fellaini this month, according to the Daily Mail.  Tottenham could be forced into the transfer market after confirming that Harry Kane is out until early March after suffering an ankle ligament injury.  Chelsea will demand more than £100m if Eden Hazard tells the club he wants to join Real Madrid, according to the Telegraph.  Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has moved into pole position to become Manchester United's next permanent boss, reports The Sun.  David de Gea wants to commit his long-term future to Manchester United but is awaiting a suitable offer, according to The Mail.  Jonjo Shelvey has been told he is staying at Newcastle amid interest from West Ham, reports The Mirror.  Meanwhile, Alvaro Morata is in talks with Atletico Madrid ahead of a move back to Spain, according to The Sun.  Marca in Spain say the striker is willing to take a pay cut to join Atleti.  Standard Sport understands Chelsea have made an opening £26.8m offer to Zenit St Petersburg for midfielder Leandro Paredes.  Unai Emery wants Arsenal to offload Mesut Ozil in January to free up funds before the window shuts, according to the Daily Mail.  Wolves will rival Chelsea for the signature of striker Callum Wilson, reports the Birmingham Mail.  Former Manchester United striker Andy Cole is set to join Sol Campbell at Macclesfield Town as a coach, according to the Daily Mail.  Meanwhile, Watford midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure has told a French TV said he wants to leave Vicarage Road amid interest from PSG.  England boss Gareth Southgate has emerged as a potential candidate for the Man Utd job, according to reports this morning.  The Sunday Telegraph claim that officials at Old Trafford are growing concerned that Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino will remain at Spurs, forcing them to rethink their plans.  Meanwhile, AC Milan coach Gennaro Gattuso hinted that striker Gonzalo Higuain wants to leave the club amid interest from Chelsea.  Staying in Serie A, and Arsenal are said to have quoted Juventus a fee of £18million should they wish to sign Aaron Ramsey this month, according to the Sunday Mirror.  Chelsea, according to the Sun on Sunday, are said to be considering a move to re-sign Nathan Ake for Bournemouth.  The Dutch defender moved to the South Coast from Stamford Bridge in 2017 following a successful spell on loan there, and Chelsea are said to retain a £40m buy-back clause from that deal.  Finally, Real Madrid’s interest in Christian Eriksen could see Tottenham reignite theirs in Ajax wonderkid Frenkie de Jong, according to the Sunday Mirror.  Spurs are understood to be long-time admirers of the 21-year-old, but would face stiff competition from the likes of Man City and Barcelona.  Barcelona have joined the race for Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata, reports The Sun.  Juventus are planning a summer swoop for Real Madrid outcast Isco, according to The Mail.  Manchester United and Arsenal have joined the race to sign Porto star Yacine Brahimi, reports The Mirror.  Chelsea have agreed in principle deals with Leandro Paredes and Nicola Barella, according to The Telegraph.  Monaco manager Thierry Henry is set to offer Michy Batshuayi an escape route out of Chelsea, reports The Sun.  Fulham have rejected a £50m bid for star striker Aleksandar Mitrovic from an unnamed Chinese club, reports The Sun.  Bayern Munich hope to beat Barcelona for the signature of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot, according to The Sun.  Crystal Palace and Fulham have been put on alert after Michy Batshuayi's loan spell at Valencia was cut short, according to The Mirror.  The Daily Telegraph reports Chelsea have rejected Barcelona's offer to swap Willian for Malcom plus cash.  England winger Jadon Sancho wants to stay at Borussia Dortmund despite reports linking him with a Premier League move, reports The Mail.  Tottenham want to sign Hoffenheim and Austria midfielder Florian Grillitsch, according to Sky Sports.  West Ham face a battle to keep hold of star striker Marko Arnautovic after his brother and agent declared he 'wants to go' amid talk of a lucrative offer from an unknown Chinese Super League club.  Gonzalo Higuain’s agent is in London with Chelsea keen to buy the striker.  Standard Sport understands that Nicolas Higuain, the forward’s brother, arrived on Thursday morning and is expected to meet with Chelsea officials to sound out their interest.  Meanwhile, contrary to reports, we understand that Aaron Ramsey has not yet agreed to join Juventus with his agent due to speak with other clubs.  The Serie A side are in pole position to secure the services of the Arsenal star this summer, but Inter Milan, AC Milan, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are also interested.  Elsewhere, Barcelona could sell Philippe Coutinho to fund deal to bring Neymar back to Camp Nou.  Chelsea want to sign Andre Silva but any deal hinges on Alvaro Morata replacing the striker at Sevilla, reports The Sun.  Ander Herrera is set to sign a new deal for Manchester United after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer convinced him to stay, according to The Sun.  Arsenal have asked about Chelsea target Nicolo Barella and could make a late bid to hijack the deal, reports The Daily Mail.  The Sun reports Inter Milan are planning a summer swoop for Luka Modric and could sell Ivan Perisic to Manchester United to help raise funds.  Real Madrid want either Christian Eriksen or Eden Hazard to be their new playmaker as they plan an overhaul of the squad this summer, reports The Independent.  Standard Sport understands that Chelsea have put Cesc Fabregas’ proposed move to Monaco on hold until they can bring in a replacement for the Spaniard.  The Blues have identified two possible replacements in Cagliari star Nicolo Barrera and Zenit St Petersburg's Leandro Paredes and will not sanction Fabregas’ move to Ligue 1 until one of those deals is agreed.  According to AS, Morata’s agent Juanma Lopez has travelled to the Andalusian city to hold talks with Sevilla director of football Joaquin Caparros over the possibility of a loan move.  Real Betis meanwhile are interested in signing West Ham striker Lucas Perez on loan. The Hammers could still hold onto the former Arsenal man until the end of the season if they are unable to bring in a replacement.  Arsenal are exploring the possibility of making former midfielder Edu the club’s new director of football.  The Gunners are keen to add further expertise to their first-team operations as part of a restructuring which began when Arsene Wenger was in charge and continued this season with chief executive Ivan Gazidis’s departure to AC Milan.  Barcelona are reluctant to let Arsenal target Denis Suarez leave on loan this month ahead of a proposed permanent move in the summer, according to the Mirror.  Lazio have had a £13million bid for Chelsea full-back Davide Zappacosta accepted, according to The Sun.  Chelsea want £10million for Cesc Fabregas as the midfielder flies south for talks following his farewell performance at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, report the Mirror.  Manchester United face a battle with Liverpool and Real Madrid for Porto right-back Eder Militao, according to The Sun.  Meanwhile, The Sun reports Fulham goalkeeper Fabri is set to return to Besiktas just six months after leaving the club to move to west London.  And Frank Lampard has given up hope of signing Chelsea teenager Ethan Ampadu on loan.  Chelsea will make a £50m bid to try and sign PSG striker Edinson Cavani to solve their woes up front.  The Sunday Express report Maurizio Sarri wants the Uruguay international to lead his attack with Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud failing to fulfil that role under the Italian.  Arsenal meanwhile have opened talks with Barcelona over a move for Spanish midfielder Denis Suarez. The Guardian claim the Spaniard is available for around £20m with Unai Emery keen to bring in a player he has previously worked with at Sevilla.  Fulham will offer £15m for Liverpool forward Divock Origi to help their Premier League survival bid, according to the Mirror.  But after offloading Dominic Solanke to Bournemouth, Jurgen Klopp may be wary of letting another backup forward leave the club ahead of their title run in.  Chelsea are said to be close to sealing a complicated loan agreement which will bring Gonzalo Higuain to Stamford Bridge.  Sky Sports say Tottenham and Man City are on alert after young Sunderland striker Josh Maja rejected a new contract with the Black Cats.  Meanwhile, West Ham’s Reece Oxford is said to be holding out for a move to Arsenal and will reject an offer to return to Borussia Monchengladbach this month, according to the Mirror.


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Transfer news, rumours LIVE: Arsenal, Man Utd, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham - today's latest football gossip

Welcome to the Evening Standard’s LIVE blog dedicated to the latest transfer news and rumours.  Chelsea have until January 14 to recall Tammy Abraham from his loan spell at Aston Villa, according to the Guardian.  The terms of the deal mean the Blues can cut short his season-long stint at Villa Park if they trigger a recall option in the first two weeks of the window.  Chelsea have decided against a January move for Gonzalo Higuain, who is on loan at AC Milan from Juventus, according to Goal.  Crystal Palace have made a £6.5million bid for Everton striker Oumar Niasse, reports The Sun.  Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas has renewed his contract with the Spanish club for an extra year, according to Marca.  Meanwhile, Palace midfielder Jason Puncheon is today on the verge of joining Huddersfield.  We’ll bring you the latest from Arsenal, Man Utd, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, West Ham, Man City and more over the course of the window…  Can’t see the Transfer news, rumours LIVE blog? Click here to access our desktop page.  Manchester United will only spend big in January if the opportunity to sign a leading centre-back arises, reports The Independent.  Thierry Henry's Monaco have identified Crystal Palace defender Mamadou Sakho as a priority target but the Eagles have not intention of letting him leave, according to The Mail.  Chelsea are adamant the signing of Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund is not related to Eden Hazard's contract situation. The Blues are still determined to agree a new deal with the Belgium international, according to The Sun.  Meanwhile, The Sun reports Huddersfield  are set to complete a loan deal for Crystal Palace midfielder Jason Puncheon until the end of the season.  Sport in Spain say Arsenal have made a £14m offer to sign Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas, who hinted at his imminent departure on social media on Wednesday.  Chelsea have completed their first signing of the window: the £57.5million signing of Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund.  The US international, who becomes the club's third most expensive signing, has signed a five-and-a-half-year deal but will return to Dortmund on loan for the remainder of the season.  Staying with Chelsea, we understand that Fulham are closing in on a deal for Gary Cahill, who has played just 21 minutes in the Premier League this term., while Wolves are interested in signing Tammy Abraham – currently on loan at Aston Villa.  Meanwhile, Christian Eriksen is stalling on signing a new contract with Tottenham following a fresh offer from the club last month.  Elsewhere, Mesut Ozil's agent has described speculation linking the Arsenal star with a January transfer window exit as "unfortunate", and insists that the German playmaker will remain in north London.  Juventus are confident of agreeing a pre-contract with Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey worth £31m over four years, according to the Times.  The Italian side are one of a number of Europe’s top clubs interested in signing the Wales international.  Meanwhile, Tottenham are braced for renewed interest in two of their midfielders, according to the Daily Mail.  Mousa Dembele – who is expected to leave in the summer – is attracting renewed interest from the Chinese Super League, while West Brom are hoping to sign Victor Wanyama on loan.  Staying with Spurs, the Telegraph report that PSG will join the race for centre back Toby Alderweireld.  And that move from the French giants could perhaps explain Man Utd’s reported interest in Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles, who has been linked with a move to Old Trafford by the Daily Mirror.


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Transfer news, rumours LIVE: Arsenal, Chelsea, Man Utd, Liverpool, Tottenham latest and today's football gossip

Welcome to the Evening Standard’s LIVE blog dedicated to the latest transfer news and rumours.  Chelsea are said to be close to sealing a complicated loan agreement which will bring Gonzalo Higuain to Stamford Bridge.  The Sun reports that the agreement, which would see Alvaro Morata move the over way, would have the option of becoming a permanent deal in the summer. Higuain, currently on loan at Milan from Juventus, starred under Blues boss Maurizio Sarri at Napoli and his been among him top targets since moving to Stamford Bridge last summer.  Another Chelsea player on the move is Cesc Fabregas, who is expected to make his final appearance for the club today in the FA Cup against Nottingham Forest before completing a move to Thierry Henry’s AS Monaco.  Elsewhere, Sky Sports say Tottenham and Man City are on alert after young Sunderland striker Josh Maja rejected a new contract with the Black Cats.  Meanwhile, West Ham’s Reece Oxford is said to be holding out for a move to Arsenal and will reject an offer to return to Borussia Monchengladbach this month, according to the Mirror.  We’ll bring you today's football gossip and the latest from Arsenal, Man Utd, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, West Ham, Man City and more over the course of the window…  Can’t see the Transfer news, rumours LIVE blog? Click here to access our desktop page.  Arsenal are today linked with a Serie A star, with manager Unai Emery wanting to sign Torino defender Nicolas N’Koulou, according to reports in Italy.  Chelsea have until January 14 to recall Tammy Abraham from his loan spell at Aston Villa, according to the Guardian.  The terms of the deal mean the Blues can cut short his season-long stint at Villa Park if they trigger a recall option in the first two weeks of the window.  Tottenham have activated an extension clause in Toby Alderweireld's contract which will keep him at the club till 2020, but also includes that infamous £25million transfer clause.  Chelsea have decided against a January move for Gonzalo Higuain, who is on loan at AC Milan from Juventus, according to Goal.  Meanwhile, Crystal Palace midfielder Jason Puncheon is today on the verge of joining Huddersfield while Jonny Williams have completed a move to Charlton Athletic.  Manchester United will only spend big in January if the opportunity to sign a leading centre-back arises, reports The Independent.  Thierry Henry's Monaco have identified Crystal Palace defender Mamadou Sakho as a priority target but the Eagles have not intention of letting him leave, according to The Mail.  Chelsea are adamant the signing of Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund is not related to Eden Hazard's contract situation. The Blues are still determined to agree a new deal with the Belgium international, according to The Sun.  Meanwhile, The Sun reports Huddersfield  are set to complete a loan deal for Crystal Palace midfielder Jason Puncheon until the end of the season.  Sport in Spain say Arsenal have made a £14m offer to sign Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas, who hinted at his imminent departure on social media on Wednesday.  Chelsea have completed their first signing of the window: the £57.5million signing of Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund.  The US international, who becomes the club's third most expensive signing, has signed a five-and-a-half-year deal but will return to Dortmund on loan for the remainder of the season.  Staying with Chelsea, we understand that Fulham are closing in on a deal for Gary Cahill, who has played just 21 minutes in the Premier League this term., while Wolves are interested in signing Tammy Abraham – currently on loan at Aston Villa.  Meanwhile, Christian Eriksen is stalling on signing a new contract with Tottenham following a fresh offer from the club last month.  Elsewhere, Mesut Ozil's agent has described speculation linking the Arsenal star with a January transfer window exit as "unfortunate", and insists that the German playmaker will remain in north London.  Juventus are confident of agreeing a pre-contract with Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey worth £31m over four years, according to the Times.  The Italian side are one of a number of Europe’s top clubs interested in signing the Wales international.  Meanwhile, Tottenham are braced for renewed interest in two of their midfielders, according to the Daily Mail.  Mousa Dembele – who is expected to leave in the summer – is attracting renewed interest from the Chinese Super League, while West Brom are hoping to sign Victor Wanyama on loan.  Staying with Spurs, the Telegraph report that PSG will join the race for centre back Toby Alderweireld.  And that move from the French giants could perhaps explain Man Utd’s reported interest in Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles, who has been linked with a move to Old Trafford by the Daily Mirror.


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Transfer news, rumours LIVE: Chelsea, Arsenal, Man Utd, Liverpool, Tottenham latest and today's football gossip


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Transfer news, rumours LIVE: Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham latest and today's football gossip

Welcome to the Evening Standard’s LIVE blog dedicated to the latest transfer news and rumours.  England boss Gareth Southgate has emerged as a potential candidate for the Man Utd job, according to reports this morning.  The Sunday Telegraph claim that officials at Old Trafford are growing concerned that Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino will remain at Spurs, forcing them to rethink their plans.  The Tottenham is Ed Woodward’s No.1 choice to succeed Jose Mourinho on a full-time basis.  Meanwhile, AC Milan coach Gennaro Gattuso hinted that striker Gonzalo Higuain wants to leave the club amid interest from Chelsea.  Staying in Serie A, and Arsenal are said to have quoted Juventus a fee of £18million should they wish to sign Aaron Ramsey this month, according to the Sunday Mirror.  Chelsea, according to the Sun on Sunday, are said to be considering a move to re-sign Nathan Ake for Bournemouth.  The Dutch defender moved to the South Coast from Stamford Bridge in 2017 following a successful spell on loan there, and Chelsea are said to retain a £40m buy-back clause from that deal.  Finally, Real Madrid’s interest in Christian Eriksen could see Tottenham reignite theirs in Ajax wonderkid Frenkie de Jong, according to the Sunday Mirror.  Spurs are understood to be long-time admirers of the 21-year-old, but would face stiff competition from the likes of Man City and Barcelona.  We’ll bring you today's football gossip and the latest from Arsenal, Man Utd, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, West Ham, Man City and more over the course of the window…  Can't see the transfer news, rumours LIVE blog? Click here to access our desktop page.  Barcelona have joined the race for Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata, reports The Sun.  Juventus are planning a summer swoop for Real Madrid outcast Isco, according to The Mail.  Manchester United and Arsenal have joined the race to sign Porto star Yacine Brahimi, reports The Mirror.  Chelsea have agreed in principle deals with Leandro Paredes and Nicola Barella, according to The Telegraph.  Monaco manager Thierry Henry is set to offer Michy Batshuayi an escape route out of Chelsea, reports The Sun.  Fulham have rejected a £50m bid for star striker Aleksandar Mitrovic from an unnamed Chinese club, reports The Sun.  Bayern Munich hope to beat Barcelona for the signature of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot, according to The Sun.  Crystal Palace and Fulham have been put on alert after Michy Batshuayi's loan spell at Valencia was cut short, according to The Mirror.  The Daily Telegraph reports Chelsea have rejected Barcelona's offer to swap Willian for Malcom plus cash.  England winger Jadon Sancho wants to stay at Borussia Dortmund despite reports linking him with a Premier League move, reports The Mail.  Tottenham want to sign Hoffenheim and Austria midfielder Florian Grillitsch, according to Sky Sports.  West Ham face a battle to keep hold of star striker Marko Arnautovic after his brother and agent declared he 'wants to go' amid talk of a lucrative offer from an unknown Chinese Super League club.  Gonzalo Higuain’s agent is in London with Chelsea keen to buy the striker.  Standard Sport understands that Nicolas Higuain, the forward’s brother, arrived on Thursday morning and is expected to meet with Chelsea officials to sound out their interest.  Meanwhile, contrary to reports, we understand that Aaron Ramsey has not yet agreed to join Juventus with his agent due to speak with other clubs.  The Serie A side are in pole position to secure the services of the Arsenal star this summer, but Inter Milan, AC Milan, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are also interested.  Elsewhere, Barcelona could sell Philippe Coutinho to fund deal to bring Neymar back to Camp Nou.  Chelsea want to sign Andre Silva but any deal hinges on Alvaro Morata replacing the striker at Sevilla, reports The Sun.  Ander Herrera is set to sign a new deal for Manchester United after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer convinced him to stay, according to The Sun.  Arsenal have asked about Chelsea target Nicolo Barella and could make a late bid to hijack the deal, reports The Daily Mail.  The Sun reports Inter Milan are planning a summer swoop for Luka Modric and could sell Ivan Perisic to Manchester United to help raise funds.  Real Madrid want either Christian Eriksen or Eden Hazard to be their new playmaker as they plan an overhaul of the squad this summer, reports The Independent.  Standard Sport understands that Chelsea have put Cesc Fabregas’ proposed move to Monaco on hold until they can bring in a replacement for the Spaniard.  The Blues have identified two possible replacements in Cagliari star Nicolo Barrera and Zenit St Petersburg's Leandro Paredes and will not sanction Fabregas’ move to Ligue 1 until one of those deals is agreed.  According to AS, Morata’s agent Juanma Lopez has travelled to the Andalusian city to hold talks with Sevilla director of football Joaquin Caparros over the possibility of a loan move.  Real Betis meanwhile are interested in signing West Ham striker Lucas Perez on loan. The Hammers could still hold onto the former Arsenal man until the end of the season if they are unable to bring in a replacement.  Arsenal are exploring the possibility of making former midfielder Edu the club’s new director of football.  The Gunners are keen to add further expertise to their first-team operations as part of a restructuring which began when Arsene Wenger was in charge and continued this season with chief executive Ivan Gazidis’s departure to AC Milan.  Barcelona are reluctant to let Arsenal target Denis Suarez leave on loan this month ahead of a proposed permanent move in the summer, according to the Mirror.  Lazio have had a £13million bid for Chelsea full-back Davide Zappacosta accepted, according to The Sun.  Chelsea want £10million for Cesc Fabregas as the midfielder flies south for talks following his farewell performance at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, report the Mirror.  Manchester United face a battle with Liverpool and Real Madrid for Porto right-back Eder Militao, according to The Sun.  Meanwhile, The Sun reports Fulham goalkeeper Fabri is set to return to Besiktas just six months after leaving the club to move to west London.  And Frank Lampard has given up hope of signing Chelsea teenager Ethan Ampadu on loan.  Chelsea will make a £50m bid to try and sign PSG striker Edinson Cavani to solve their woes up front.  The Sunday Express report Maurizio Sarri wants the Uruguay international to lead his attack with Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud failing to fulfil that role under the Italian.  Arsenal meanwhile have opened talks with Barcelona over a move for Spanish midfielder Denis Suarez. The Guardian claim the Spaniard is available for around £20m with Unai Emery keen to bring in a player he has previously worked with at Sevilla.  Fulham will offer £15m for Liverpool forward Divock Origi to help their Premier League survival bid, according to the Mirror.  But after offloading Dominic Solanke to Bournemouth, Jurgen Klopp may be wary of letting another backup forward leave the club ahead of their title run in.  Chelsea are said to be close to sealing a complicated loan agreement which will bring Gonzalo Higuain to Stamford Bridge.  Sky Sports say Tottenham and Man City are on alert after young Sunderland striker Josh Maja rejected a new contract with the Black Cats.  Meanwhile, West Ham’s Reece Oxford is said to be holding out for a move to Arsenal and will reject an offer to return to Borussia Monchengladbach this month, according to the Mirror.  Arsenal are today linked with a Serie A star, with manager Unai Emery wanting to sign Torino defender Nicolas N’Koulou, according to reports in Italy.  Chelsea have until January 14 to recall Tammy Abraham from his loan spell at Aston Villa, according to the Guardian.  The terms of the deal mean the Blues can cut short his season-long stint at Villa Park if they trigger a recall option in the first two weeks of the window.  Tottenham have activated an extension clause in Toby Alderweireld's contract which will keep him at the club till 2020, but also includes that infamous £25million transfer clause.  Chelsea have decided against a January move for Gonzalo Higuain, who is on loan at AC Milan from Juventus, according to Goal.  Meanwhile, Crystal Palace midfielder Jason Puncheon is today on the verge of joining Huddersfield while Jonny Williams have completed a move to Charlton Athletic.  Manchester United will only spend big in January if the opportunity to sign a leading centre-back arises, reports The Independent.  Thierry Henry's Monaco have identified Crystal Palace defender Mamadou Sakho as a priority target but the Eagles have not intention of letting him leave, according to The Mail.  Chelsea are adamant the signing of Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund is not related to Eden Hazard's contract situation. The Blues are still determined to agree a new deal with the Belgium international, according to The Sun.  Meanwhile, The Sun reports Huddersfield  are set to complete a loan deal for Crystal Palace midfielder Jason Puncheon until the end of the season.  Sport in Spain say Arsenal have made a £14m offer to sign Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas, who hinted at his imminent departure on social media on Wednesday.


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Transfer news, rumours LIVE: Chelsea, Man Utd, Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham latest and today's football gossip

Welcome to the Evening Standard’s LIVE blog dedicated to the latest transfer news and rumours.  Chelsea will make a £50m bid to try and sign PSG striker Edinson Cavani to solve their woes up front.  The Sunday Express report Maurizio Sarri wants the Uruguay international to lead his attack with Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud failing to fulfil that role under the Italian.  Chelsea have already agreed a deal to sign Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund – but the USA international won’t arrive at the club until the summer.  Arsenal meanwhile have opened talks with Barcelona over a move for Spanish midfielder Denis Suarez. The Guardian claim the Spaniard is available for around £20m with Unai Emery keen to bring in a player he has previously worked with at Sevilla.  Colombia international Juan Fernando Quintero says his agent has met with Manchester City over a possible move. The attacking midfielder is owned by Porto but is currently on loan at Argentine side River Plate.  Fulham will offer £15m for Liverpool forward Divock Origi to help their Premier League survival bid, according to the Mirror.  But after offloading Dominic Solanke to Bournemouth, Jurgen Klopp may be wary of letting another backup forward leave the club ahead of their title run in.  We’ll bring you today's football gossip and the latest from Arsenal, Man Utd, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, West Ham, Man City and more over the course of the window…  Chelsea are said to be close to sealing a complicated loan agreement which will bring Gonzalo Higuain to Stamford Bridge.  Sky Sports say Tottenham and Man City are on alert after young Sunderland striker Josh Maja rejected a new contract with the Black Cats.  Meanwhile, West Ham’s Reece Oxford is said to be holding out for a move to Arsenal and will reject an offer to return to Borussia Monchengladbach this month, according to the Mirror.  Arsenal are today linked with a Serie A star, with manager Unai Emery wanting to sign Torino defender Nicolas N’Koulou, according to reports in Italy.  Chelsea have until January 14 to recall Tammy Abraham from his loan spell at Aston Villa, according to the Guardian.  The terms of the deal mean the Blues can cut short his season-long stint at Villa Park if they trigger a recall option in the first two weeks of the window.  Tottenham have activated an extension clause in Toby Alderweireld's contract which will keep him at the club till 2020, but also includes that infamous £25million transfer clause.  Chelsea have decided against a January move for Gonzalo Higuain, who is on loan at AC Milan from Juventus, according to Goal.  Meanwhile, Crystal Palace midfielder Jason Puncheon is today on the verge of joining Huddersfield while Jonny Williams have completed a move to Charlton Athletic.  Manchester United will only spend big in January if the opportunity to sign a leading centre-back arises, reports The Independent.  Thierry Henry's Monaco have identified Crystal Palace defender Mamadou Sakho as a priority target but the Eagles have not intention of letting him leave, according to The Mail.  Chelsea are adamant the signing of Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund is not related to Eden Hazard's contract situation. The Blues are still determined to agree a new deal with the Belgium international, according to The Sun.  Meanwhile, The Sun reports Huddersfield  are set to complete a loan deal for Crystal Palace midfielder Jason Puncheon until the end of the season.  Sport in Spain say Arsenal have made a £14m offer to sign Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas, who hinted at his imminent departure on social media on Wednesday.  Chelsea have completed their first signing of the window: the £57.5million signing of Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund.  The US international, who becomes the club's third most expensive signing, has signed a five-and-a-half-year deal but will return to Dortmund on loan for the remainder of the season.  Staying with Chelsea, we understand that Fulham are closing in on a deal for Gary Cahill, who has played just 21 minutes in the Premier League this term., while Wolves are interested in signing Tammy Abraham – currently on loan at Aston Villa.  Meanwhile, Christian Eriksen is stalling on signing a new contract with Tottenham following a fresh offer from the club last month.  Elsewhere, Mesut Ozil's agent has described speculation linking the Arsenal star with a January transfer window exit as "unfortunate", and insists that the German playmaker will remain in north London.


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Transfer news, rumours LIVE: Man Utd, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham latest and today's football gossip

Welcome to the Evening Standard’s LIVE blog dedicated to the latest transfer news and rumours.  Chelsea will make a £50m bid to try and sign PSG striker Edinson Cavani to solve their woes up front.  The Sunday Express report Maurizio Sarri wants the Uruguay international to lead his attack with Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud failing to fulfil that role under the Italian.  Arsenal meanwhile have opened talks with Barcelona over a move for Spanish midfielder Denis Suarez. The Guardian claim the Spaniard is available for around £20m with Unai Emery keen to bring in a player he has previously worked with at Sevilla.  Fulham will offer £15m for Liverpool forward Divock Origi to help their Premier League survival bid, according to the Mirror.  But after offloading Dominic Solanke to Bournemouth, Jurgen Klopp may be wary of letting another backup forward leave the club ahead of their title run in.  We’ll bring you today's football gossip and the latest from Arsenal, Man Utd, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, West Ham, Man City and more over the course of the window…  Chelsea are said to be close to sealing a complicated loan agreement which will bring Gonzalo Higuain to Stamford Bridge.  Sky Sports say Tottenham and Man City are on alert after young Sunderland striker Josh Maja rejected a new contract with the Black Cats.  Meanwhile, West Ham’s Reece Oxford is said to be holding out for a move to Arsenal and will reject an offer to return to Borussia Monchengladbach this month, according to the Mirror.  Arsenal are today linked with a Serie A star, with manager Unai Emery wanting to sign Torino defender Nicolas N’Koulou, according to reports in Italy.  Chelsea have until January 14 to recall Tammy Abraham from his loan spell at Aston Villa, according to the Guardian.  The terms of the deal mean the Blues can cut short his season-long stint at Villa Park if they trigger a recall option in the first two weeks of the window.  Tottenham have activated an extension clause in Toby Alderweireld's contract which will keep him at the club till 2020, but also includes that infamous £25million transfer clause.  Chelsea have decided against a January move for Gonzalo Higuain, who is on loan at AC Milan from Juventus, according to Goal.  Meanwhile, Crystal Palace midfielder Jason Puncheon is today on the verge of joining Huddersfield while Jonny Williams have completed a move to Charlton Athletic.  Manchester United will only spend big in January if the opportunity to sign a leading centre-back arises, reports The Independent.  Thierry Henry's Monaco have identified Crystal Palace defender Mamadou Sakho as a priority target but the Eagles have not intention of letting him leave, according to The Mail.  Chelsea are adamant the signing of Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund is not related to Eden Hazard's contract situation. The Blues are still determined to agree a new deal with the Belgium international, according to The Sun.  Meanwhile, The Sun reports Huddersfield  are set to complete a loan deal for Crystal Palace midfielder Jason Puncheon until the end of the season.  Sport in Spain say Arsenal have made a £14m offer to sign Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas, who hinted at his imminent departure on social media on Wednesday.  Chelsea have completed their first signing of the window: the £57.5million signing of Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund.  The US international, who becomes the club's third most expensive signing, has signed a five-and-a-half-year deal but will return to Dortmund on loan for the remainder of the season.  Staying with Chelsea, we understand that Fulham are closing in on a deal for Gary Cahill, who has played just 21 minutes in the Premier League this term., while Wolves are interested in signing Tammy Abraham – currently on loan at Aston Villa.  Meanwhile, Christian Eriksen is stalling on signing a new contract with Tottenham following a fresh offer from the club last month.  Elsewhere, Mesut Ozil's agent has described speculation linking the Arsenal star with a January transfer window exit as "unfortunate", and insists that the German playmaker will remain in north London.


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Transfer news, rumours LIVE: Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham latest and today's football gossip

Welcome to the Evening Standard’s LIVE blog dedicated to the latest transfer news and rumours.  Standard Sport understands that Chelsea have put Cesc Fabregas’ proposed move to Monaco on hold until they can bring in a replacement for the Spaniard.  The Blues have identified two possible replacements in Cagliari star Nicolo Barrera and Zenit St Petersburg's Leandro Paredes and will not sanction Fabregas’ move to Ligue 1 until one of those deals is agreed.  Sevilla meanwhile are interested in signing Chelsea’s Alvaro Morata on loan.  According to AS, Morata’s agent Juanma Lopez has travelled to the Andalusian city to hold talks with Sevilla director of football Joaquin Caparros over the possibility of a loan move.  Real Betis meanwhile are interested in signing West Ham striker Lucas Perez on loan. The Hammers could still hold onto the former Arsenal man until the end of the season if they are unable to bring in a replacement.  Arsenal are exploring the possibility of making former midfielder Edu the club’s new director of football.  The Gunners are keen to add further expertise to their first-team operations as part of a restructuring which began when Arsene Wenger was in charge and continued this season with chief executive Ivan Gazidis’s departure to AC Milan.  Athletic Bilbao sporting director Rafa Alkorta has told Cadena Ser the club are eager to re-sign Man Utd midfielder Ander Herrera and Tottenham striker Fernando Llorente.  We’ll bring you today's football gossip and the latest from Arsenal, Man Utd, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, West Ham, Man City and more over the course of the window…  Can't see the transfer news, rumours LIVE blog? Click here to access our desktop page.  Barcelona are reluctant to let Arsenal target Denis Suarez leave on loan this month ahead of a proposed permanent move in the summer, according to the Mirror.  Lazio have had a £13million bid for Chelsea full-back Davide Zappacosta accepted, according to The Sun.  Chelsea want £10million for Cesc Fabregas as the midfielder flies south for talks following his farewell performance at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, report the Mirror.  Manchester United face a battle with Liverpool and Real Madrid for Porto right-back Eder Militao, according to The Sun.  Meanwhile, The Sun reports Fulham goalkeeper Fabri is set to return to Besiktas just six months after leaving the club to move to west London.  And Frank Lampard has given up hope of signing Chelsea teenager Ethan Ampadu on loan.  Chelsea will make a £50m bid to try and sign PSG striker Edinson Cavani to solve their woes up front.  The Sunday Express report Maurizio Sarri wants the Uruguay international to lead his attack with Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud failing to fulfil that role under the Italian.  Arsenal meanwhile have opened talks with Barcelona over a move for Spanish midfielder Denis Suarez. The Guardian claim the Spaniard is available for around £20m with Unai Emery keen to bring in a player he has previously worked with at Sevilla.  Fulham will offer £15m for Liverpool forward Divock Origi to help their Premier League survival bid, according to the Mirror.  But after offloading Dominic Solanke to Bournemouth, Jurgen Klopp may be wary of letting another backup forward leave the club ahead of their title run in.  Chelsea are said to be close to sealing a complicated loan agreement which will bring Gonzalo Higuain to Stamford Bridge.  Sky Sports say Tottenham and Man City are on alert after young Sunderland striker Josh Maja rejected a new contract with the Black Cats.  Meanwhile, West Ham’s Reece Oxford is said to be holding out for a move to Arsenal and will reject an offer to return to Borussia Monchengladbach this month, according to the Mirror.  Arsenal are today linked with a Serie A star, with manager Unai Emery wanting to sign Torino defender Nicolas N’Koulou, according to reports in Italy.  Chelsea have until January 14 to recall Tammy Abraham from his loan spell at Aston Villa, according to the Guardian.  The terms of the deal mean the Blues can cut short his season-long stint at Villa Park if they trigger a recall option in the first two weeks of the window.  Tottenham have activated an extension clause in Toby Alderweireld's contract which will keep him at the club till 2020, but also includes that infamous £25million transfer clause.  Chelsea have decided against a January move for Gonzalo Higuain, who is on loan at AC Milan from Juventus, according to Goal.  Meanwhile, Crystal Palace midfielder Jason Puncheon is today on the verge of joining Huddersfield while Jonny Williams have completed a move to Charlton Athletic.  Manchester United will only spend big in January if the opportunity to sign a leading centre-back arises, reports The Independent.  Thierry Henry's Monaco have identified Crystal Palace defender Mamadou Sakho as a priority target but the Eagles have not intention of letting him leave, according to The Mail.  Chelsea are adamant the signing of Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund is not related to Eden Hazard's contract situation. The Blues are still determined to agree a new deal with the Belgium international, according to The Sun.  Meanwhile, The Sun reports Huddersfield  are set to complete a loan deal for Crystal Palace midfielder Jason Puncheon until the end of the season.  Sport in Spain say Arsenal have made a £14m offer to sign Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas, who hinted at his imminent departure on social media on Wednesday.  Chelsea have completed their first signing of the window: the £57.5million signing of Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund.  The US international, who becomes the club's third most expensive signing, has signed a five-and-a-half-year deal but will return to Dortmund on loan for the remainder of the season.  Staying with Chelsea, we understand that Fulham are closing in on a deal for Gary Cahill, who has played just 21 minutes in the Premier League this term., while Wolves are interested in signing Tammy Abraham – currently on loan at Aston Villa.  Meanwhile, Christian Eriksen is stalling on signing a new contract with Tottenham following a fresh offer from the club last month.  Elsewhere, Mesut Ozil's agent has described speculation linking the Arsenal star with a January transfer window exit as "unfortunate", and insists that the German playmaker will remain in north London.