Chelsea chase French ace Chelsea are one of four clubs in the race to sign former Newcastle man Florian Thauvin. FranceFootball report that the Blues are in contention to bring the winger back to the Premier League - but they’ll have to match meet Marseille’s price tag of around £40m. Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan are also said to be interested. Arsenal scout Under Arsenal scouts reportedly watched Cengiz Under in action this week. The Turkish international has attracted interest from Tottenham in recent times. But Gazzetta dello Sport claims Arsenal checked on Under in the defeat to Viktoria Plzen. Chelsea centre-back 'free to leave' Gary Cahill has been told he can leave Chelsea by boss Maurizio Sarri. The Blues skipper has found himself out of favour under Sarri this season. A January move could be on the cards with Arsenal reportedly keeping an eye on him. Everton linked with £20m striker Everton have been linked with a move for RB Leipzig … [Read more...] about The latest Premier League transfer news and rumours
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Transfers LIVE: Latest news and rumours from the January window
Welcome to Evening Standard’s LIVE blog dedicated to the latest transfer news and rumours. Today’s transfer news and rumours Juventus are reportedly ready to bring Paul Pogba back to Turin when the January transfer window opens. Tuttosport report that Juve was ‘Pogba straight away’ as question marks continue to hang over his long-term future at Old Trafford. A return to Juventus would be a repeat of the move Pogba made back in 2012, when he quit Man Utd for Serie A, only to return to Manchester four-years later in a £89.3million deal. Meanwhile, Jose Mourinho has reportedly been given the greenlight to move for his No1 defensive target: Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld. Mourinho and Man Utd have been heavily linked with Tottenham’s Belgium international, whose contract is due to expire next summer. The Sun reports that Man Utd’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has given Mourinho the go-ahead to move for the 29-year-old next month. … [Read more...] about Transfers LIVE: Latest news and rumours from the January window
Anthony Martial makes Man Utd transfer decision and more rumours
Anthony Martial wants to fight for his place at Manchester United, according to reports. The Sun suggest Martial has made a dramatic U-turn over his transfer stance and is now determined to fight for his future at the club. According to the report the Frenchman is relishing the opportunity to prove his worth at the club and remains determined to battle for a place in Jose Mourinho's starting lineup. It is also suggested Martial has backed down on previous plans to push for a move away from Old Trafford ahead of next week's European transfer deadline. Martial's agent Philippe Lamboley insisted the 22-year-old wanted to leave United over the summer, however United remained adamant they did not want to sell the French forward. According to the report United's faith in Martial has convinced him to commit his future to the club and the player is happy to fight for his place. In other transfer news, Marcos Rojo has reportedly asked Mourinho if he can move to Fenerbache before the transfer … [Read more...] about Anthony Martial makes Man Utd transfer decision and more rumours
Man Utd transfer news RECAP
Manchester United will arrive back in Manchester today after a win against Real Madrid in the International Champions Cup. After an interesting few weeks where Jose Mourinho appeared to criticise everyone from the young players, to the senior players on holiday, to the board, the tour has finally come to an end. United won in Miami last night in their fifth and final game in America thanks to goals from Alexis Sanchez and Ander Herrera and now the squad are back on home ground before a final pre-season friendly against Bayern Munich at the weekend. Defender Victor Lindelof is the latest World Cup player to return to training and Mourinho will be hoping to get his full squad back together in the coming days ahead of the season opener against Leicester on August 10. Stick with us as we bring you the transfer rumours and news LIVE from Old Trafford. Key Events Jose Mourinho resists whispering in Gareth Bale's ear 07:08 Martial breaks silence 18:09 United in 'advanced transfer … [Read more...] about Man Utd transfer news RECAP
Football transfer news and rumours: ‘Chelsea preparing £30million bid for Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey’
Aaron Ramsey's ongoing contract saga with Arsenal has taken an unexpected turn as it emerges Premier League rivals Chelsea are apparently preparing a £30million bid for the Welshman. According to the Daily Mail, new Gunners manager Unai Emery is confident that Ramsey will stay at the Emirates and sign a new, rather lucrative deal but Stamford Bridge spies are hiding in the bushes (not literally) ready to pounce if it looks like a transfer is a possibility. Ramsey only has 12 months left on his current contract, meaning he can begin negotiations with other clubs in January over a free transfer - something Arsenal aren't incredibly eager to happen. At 27-years-old, Ramsey - in theory - has his best years as a midfielder ahead of him and any signs of 'deadlock' in the contract talks will trigger a Chelsea bid. Is £30million anything close to Ramsey's valuation? If you can hear a sobbing sound in the background, that's just Danny Drinkwater, dragging his gym bag … [Read more...] about Football transfer news and rumours: ‘Chelsea preparing £30million bid for Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey’