Chelsea’s boss refuses to rule out move for Chilean Star

Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte may have provided a hint that he is set to sign Bayern Munich midfielder, Arturo Vidal. The Chilean has been in fine form this season, and spent four trophy-laden years with Conte at Juventus, and they could be reunited again soon. Speaking after Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Brighton on Boxing Day, Conte admitted that Vidal was a player he would love to go to war with, if he has the opportunity to. Vidal’s long term future could be outside the Allianz Arena after German publication, Kicker claimed the Bundesliga leaders would listen to offers for his signature. The two time Copa America winner has less than two years left on his current deal, and by the time it comes up for renewal, he would be 32 years old. Vidal won four consecutive Serie A titles in Italy alongside Conte, as well as a Copa Italia. Having started his European career at Bayer Leverkusen, he returned to Germany to join Bayern Munich two years ago. He has been a German League in every season he has played for the Bundesliga leaders. Vidal has started 11 games this season, netting 5 times and providing 2 assists.

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Championship clubs desperate to land Liverpool youngster who is available for Loan

Liverpool youngster, Ben Woodburn is not short of suitors after Jurgen Klopp decided he can leave the Reds on loan. The Welsh youngster is one of the most highly rated youngsters in the Premier League, but has found his path to the first team blocked by the performance of those ahead of him. Woodburn burst onto to the scene last season, when he became Liverpool’s youngest ever scorer with a goal against Leeds United in the League Cup. His career steadily progressed and he earned his first and a few more Welsh cap in the last world Cup qualifiers, scoring on his full Wales debut. He is highly regarded at Anfield, but Klopp wants him to make a temporary move in other to get more first team opportunities. According to Sun Sport, Woodburn is wanted by Sunderland, Norwich, Leeds United and Preston North End. His former national team manager, Chris Coleman who is now managing Sunderland is currently the favourites to land the teenager. The 18 years old signed a new long term deal at Anfield earlier in the year, and the Kops expect him to become one of their legendary local lads.

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Manchester United close in on the signing of Brazilian youngster

Manchester united are set to follow in the footsteps of their city rivals in signing their own Brazilian wonder kid. Daily Mail is reporting that United have entered talks with French side Bordeaux  for the signature of their Brazilian star, Malcom. The 20 years old has been in stunning form for them this season and has netted 7 goals in 18 games. He joined them from Corinthians last year, and has impressed in the French league. Jose Mourinho considers Malcom to be one of the best young players in Europe and wants to steal a match on his other suitors. Bordeaux have reportedly asked the Red Devils to pay £50 million for the attacker, but the Red Devils will only pay £33 million. Manchester City signed Gabriel Jesus last season, and the Brazilian has set the Premier League alight. His performance has made other teams to develop interest in signing young Brazilian players. The Red Devils would reportedly sign Malcom next month and loan him back to Bordeaux so he can continue to enjoy regular playing time. Malcom was born just six weeks before Gabriel Jesus, and reportedly has a gentle man agreement with Bordeaux that he would be allowed to leave if a big club comes.

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Manchester United midfielder keen on joining Premier League rivals

Manchester United star Henrikh Mkhitaryan is reportedly reluctant to leave the Premier and wants to join either Tottenham or Arsenal. The Armenian has struggled to impress Jose Mourinho since he joined the Red Devils from Borussia Dortmund last season. He started his maiden season poorly, but picked up some form to help the Red Devils win the Europa League and League Cup. However, this season, his performance has been inconsistent again and Jose Mourinho seems to have given up on him. The Red Devils had reportedly offered him to his former club, Borussia Dortmund, but the player prefers to remain in the Premier League. Futnsoccer is reporting that the Red Devils are considering a swap deal with the Gunners that would Mesut Ozil head to Old Trafford and Henrikh Mkhitaryan going the other way. The reports further claims that the midfielder is baffled by how he is been treated by Jose Mourinho, and he is currently not interested in moving back to Germany. Borussia Dortmund are preparing a loan offer that would see them sign the attacker permanently next summer.

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Liverpool set to battle Arsenal for Mexican star

Liverpool are set to rival Arsenal in the race for the signature of Hirving Lozano. The PSV attacker has been in fine form this season in the Dutch league and has attracted the interest of both Premier League sides. Lozano only joined PSV in June on a six years deal, but his stock has reason as he has netted 11 times for them already. Arsene Wenger thought he had stolen a march on the player’s other suitors, but Liverpool are now ready to bid £42 million for him according to reports. According to Daily Star, some people in Arsenal are concerned about the commitment of Alexis Sanchez as the Chilean enters the final six months of his Arsenal deal, and Wenger sees Lozano as a perfect replacement for Sanchez. Manchester City failed in their bid to land Sanchez last summer, however, they remain keen and PSG are also interested in the Chilean. The Gunners are also interested  in German midfielder, Julian Draxler, and Wenger has reportedly asked PSG about a swap deal taking Sanchez the other way. Liverpool are also fighting to keep Philippe Coutinho out of the reach of Barcelona, and Klopp wants Lozano to give him more option in attack.

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Arsenal move ahead of rivals in the race to sign Bundesliga star

Arsenal have moved ahead of rivals Manchester United and Chelsea in the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen star, Leon Bailey. The Jamaican winger has made a flying start to the season, as he has already netted 8 goals. Chelsea were leading the race to sign Bailey as at last week, but The Sun is reporting that they have been leapfrogged by the Gunners. Bailey came off the bench to score twice as Bayer came from behind to draw 4-4 at Hannover last week, he also scored the winner in  2-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach in the German cup. The Gunners are believed to have sent scouts to watch him in both games. Arsene Wenger is still looking for a replacement for Alex Oxlaide-Chamberlain who left the club for Liverpool last summer. Arsenal also faces the prospect of losing Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil next month, while the future of Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud remain in doubt. Bailey may not be sold next month as the German looks to push for a top four finish. He also just signed a new five years deal recently.

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Manchester City star signs new two years deal after impressive start to the season

Manchester City defender, Nicholas Otamendi has signed a new two years deal at the Etihad. The Argentine has been in inspired form this season, helping the Cityzens maintain an unbeaten start to the league season after 19 games. Otamendi has featured in 18 of those matches, netting the winner against Manchester United at Old Trafford. The 29 years old has netted 5 times in all competitions this season. Otamendi is the most reliable City defender this season, with Kompany and John Stones all getting injured and missing in action at some point in the season. The Argentine reportedly had a deal until 2020, but Goal via Sun Sport is revealing that City have offered him a new two years extension. He would be the latest of City’s players to sign new deals, with Gabriel Jesus in line for a new five years contract, while Fernandinho is reportedly close to signing a one year extension, and Kevin de Bruyne is also discussing a new 6 years deal worth more that £60 million. Pep Guardiola is also reportedly interested in extending his stay with the Premier League champions despite failing to agree new deals at Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

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Liverpool dealt huge blow as transfer target insists he is not leaving next month

Liverpool’s hopes of Landing PSG’s Javier Pastore has been dealt a major blow, as the Argentine insists he would not be leaving the Parc des Princes next month. The Argentine play maker has been left frustrated by the lack of playing time he has had to deal with in the French capital. The arrival of Kylian Mbappe and Neymar has seen him drop down the perking order in Unai Emery’s team. The Spanish boss even prefers Julian Draxler, Angel di Maria and fellow Argentine Giovanni de Celso to Pastore. However, Pastore has insisted he is happy to remain at the club. According to Sun Sport, the attacker who has been linked with a move to Liverpool has just under two years left on his current deal, but he remains committed to the French side. Jurgen Klopp is reportedly keen to add Pastore’s creativity to his team, especially if Phil. Coutinho leaves Merseyside next month. Pastore has enjoy some playing time recently, as Emery continues to rotate some of his midfield players. Despite his limited appearance this season, he has scored 8 goals for PSG.

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Manchester United ready to loan back youngster in order to secure his long term future

Manchester United have stepped up their interest in the signature of Fulham’s teenage sensation, Ryan Sessegnon. The 17 years old has been a revelation since he broke into the Londoners’ first team last season, and several clubs have been keeping an eye on him. He scored a hat trick last month against Sheffield United, and that performance has inspired Manchester United to Step up their pursuit of his signature. According to Sun Sports, Luke Shaw’s re-emergence into United’s first team means that the Red Devils can allow Sessegnon to continue his development at Fulham. However, they want to secure his long term future, and a £25 million move could be on the cards. The Red Devils face stiff competition from Tottenham who are also very keen on the London teenager. The Lilywhites believes Sessegnon would prefer to remain in London and stay closer to his family. They are even ready to sign his brother Stephen as well, although Stephen would have to make do with loan moves away to further his development. Sessegnon has played in all of Fulham’s 23 Championship games this season.  

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Italian giants willing to take Manchester United outcast on loan next month

Italian giants Inter Milan are willing to take Manchester United attacker, Henrikh Mkhitaryan on loan next month. The Armenian winger has had a frustrating spell in the north east since he made the move from Borussia Dortmund last summer. His inconsistency seem to have been frustrating for Jose Mourinho and the Portuguese manager has moved him down the perking order. The Sun is reporting that Inter are willing take Mkhi on loan for the next six months, however, they cannot guarantee that they would make the move permanent next summer. This is partly due to the fact that they do not want to come under punishment from UEFA for breaking any Financial Fair Play rule. His former club, Dortmund are reportedly also interested in taking back their man. The  Red Devils are ready to rival Chelsea for the signature of Alex Sandro, and Mourinho is reportedly ready to add Mkhi as a sweetener to the deal. Mkhitaryan would be happy to leave the north east as long as he would be guaranteed playing time at his next destination, however, the Armenian is also prepared to fight for his future if he would be given the chance.  

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