The Telegraph claim that Newcastle are interested in prising away not one, not two, but three Chelsea players this window. The names in the fray? Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Conor Gallagher and Hakim Ziyech.
The reason Chelsea may sell is that they must cut two non-homegrown players from their Champions League squad, given the recent arrivals of Benoit Badiashile, Mykhaylo Mudryk and Joao Felix.
The report also suggests that Manchester United’s Scott McTominay is interested in a move to St James Park after growing frustrated at his lack of pitch time under Erik ten Hag.
Newcastle United considering transfer swoop for Chelsea trio
ARSENAL ‘MAKE RICE THEIR TOP SUMMER TARGET’
Now then, what about this? The Times report that Arsenal have made West Ham and England midfielder Declan Rice their top target for the summer transfer window.
Rice has been vocal about his desire to play Champions League football, and the Hammers could cash in this summer with his current deal set to expire in 2024. The figure to prise Rice away could be as much as £80 million.
WOLVES WAITING FOR WEST HAM RESPONSE ON DAWSON
Wolves are waiting for a response from West Ham over defender Craig Dawson.
Sky Sports News claim that Wolves are “hopeful” that a deal will be completed before the January window closes.
The 32-year-old came close to joining Wolves on deadline day in the last transfer window.
GIAKOUMAKIS CLOSE TO URAWA RED DIAMONDS TRANSFER
An agreement has been reached between Celtic and Urawa Red Diamonds over the transfer of Giorgos Giakoumakis.
The Japanese side have agreed a €4million package with Scottish champions.
MLS team Atlanta are also hoping to to sign the player. That’s another one from our friend, Fabrizio.
NEWCASTLE WEIGHING UP BID FOR GUSTO
Newcastle are weighing up a large bid for Lyon right-back Malo Gusto, according to Foot Mercato via GFFN.
His consistency in an otherwise under-performing Lyon team has caught the eye of a number of clubs, including: Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Tottenham, Juventus and Real Madrid.
However, they claim that the Magpies are the ones pondering “a huge proposal.”
ROMA WORKING ON NEW CONTRACT FOR DYBALA
AS Roma are reportedly working on a new contract for Paulo Dybala.
Calciomercato.com via Football Italia reports that the Italian side are looking to activate a clause in the Argentine’s contract which would increase his salary and remove the release clause.
Dybala’s representatives, Jose Mourinho and the club’s owners will meet to discuss the new deal after March.
TOTTENHAM TO ENTER FRESH TALKS OVER PORRO
Tottenham will have to fork out €45million for Sporting Lisbon right-back Pedro Porro.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Porro is keen on a move to North London, and a new round of talks will commence imminently.
BRIGHTON SET PRICE FOR TROSSARD
Brighton have named their price for Leandro Trossard, following his fall-out with boss Roberto De Zerbi.
It is being reported that a bid of at least £25million is needed to prise the Belgian away from Sussex, according to talkSPORT.
The 28-year-old’s current contract at the Amex expires next year, with Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea all rumoured to be interested in the forward.
REUS’ AGENTS AT OLD TRAFFORD
Marco Reus is another Borussia Dortmund star whose future is in doubt at Signal Iduna Park, with his current contract expiring in June.
The Mirror reports that his two agents were at Old Trafford to watch Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Manchester City on Saturday, fuelling speculation over a proposed move to the Red Devils.
Al-Nassr have also been linked with the forward and want to make the 33-year-old the next high-profile addition to the Saudi Pro League.
ARSENAL TO MOVE AGAIN FOR VLAHOVIC
Italian media outlet CMW claim that Arsenal are ready to make a fresh bid to sign Dusan Vlahovic.
The Gunners were linked with a move for the Serbia striker last year, but he joined Juventus instead from Fiorentina.
The report claims that the North Londoners are preparing to offer the Bianconeri €80 million (£71 million).
BELLINGHAM YET TO MAKE DECISION OVER FUTURE
SPORT1 journalist Patrick Berger explains Jude Bellingham has yet to make a decision over his future.
Manchester City, Liverpool and Real Madrid have all shown interest in the midfielder, but no offers have been made for the 19-year-old.
Aston VILLA REACH AGREEMENT FOR DURAN
News of an incoming at Aston Villa, who have reached an agreement with Chicago Fire over the transfer of Jhon Durán.
The deal is subject to a medical and agreeing personal terms.
XAVI WOULD GIVE GREEN LIGHT TO DEPAY-BROZOVIC SWAP
News now from Spain where Barcelona boss Xavi – according to MARCA – would be willing to sanction the departure of Memphis Depay to Inter Milan if he gets Croatian midfielder Marcelo Brozovic in return. Depay has featured just twice in La Liga this term, and would be keen on the move, MARCA add.
‘WE CAN’T JUST BUY MUDRYK FOR £90M!’ – MOURINHO AIMS DIG AT CHELSEA SPENDING
Jose Mourinho has had a dig at Chelsea for their big spending in the January transfer window. The Blues ex-boss was talking about his need to develop players at Roma, rather than buy them in, and cited Chelsea’s “practically limitless funds” for transfers.
Mourinho said: “We need to find a solution [in the January window], we can’t just buy Mudryk for £90m! Coaches always want to hear we have lots of money, can buy option a, b, c, d, build an incredible team.
That is the dream. I worked at clubs with those sorts of practically limitless funds. There are more and more clubs nowadays who fit that profile, but it’s not our profile. We work, we give our all, we work with the characteristics we’ve got.”
PLOT THICKENS IN RACE FOR OUNAHI
It’s a classic transfer triangle this one, with Morocco midfielder Azzedine Ounahi interesting both Leeds United and Napoli. Leeds are able to pay more, which pleases Ounahi’s club Angers, but the player wants to move to the Italian club, and has agreed terms with them.
To complicate matters further, Leicester are reported to be in for the 22-year-old, according to calciomercato.it. Whoever wins out here will be getting a fine player, based on his World Cup performances.
DORTMUND MAKE CONTRACT OFFER TO MOUKOKO, URGE STAR FORWARD TO COMMIT
Borussia Dortmund have made a “very attractive” offer for Youssoufa Moukoko to extend his stay with the club, and have urged the young Germany star, still only 18, to put pen to paper.
Sporting director Sebastian Kehl said, as per The Athletic: “Youssoufa can now accept this offer and commit – or our paths will part. I see huge potential in him. But there are limits for us as a club. And we have shown these limits. Now it’s up to him to make a commitment in a timely manner.” Moukoko’s contract expires this summer.
SARABIA TO FLY IN FOR WOLVES MEDICAL
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Pablo Sarabia will fly in for a medical at Wolves tomorrow, according to The Times. A €5 million fee has reportedly been agreed, with the Spaniard set to sign a two-and-a-half year deal under compatriot Julen Lopetegui.
INTER SET DUMFRIES ASKING PRICE AMID MAN UTD, CHELSEA INTEREST
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Tuttomercato state that Manchester United and Chelsea have been in touch with Inter Milan about Dutch defender Denzel Dumfries, and have been told that they will need to stump up £35 million to secure his services. Bayern Munich are said to be out of the race.
