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Transfer news, rumours and today’s football gossip | January 7, 2019
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.
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…
Sunday January 6 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.
Saturday January 5 transfer news and rumours
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.
Friday January 4 transfer news and rumours
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.
Thursday January 3 transfer news and rumours
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.
Wednesday January 2 transfer news and rumours
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.
