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Chelsea set to make their number one the best paid goal keeper in the world

In a bid to keep him out of the clutches of Real Madrid, Chelsea are set to offer Thibaut Courtois a stunning new deal.

According to Metro Sport, the Blues are reportedly ready to offer the Belgian over £200,000 per week to remain with them.

This offer would see him topple Manchester United’s David de Gea who currently earns £200,000 per week.

The Belgian currently has just 18 months left on his deal, and with a return to Madrid a possibility due to family ties, the Blues are taking no chances.

Real Madrid have been keeping a close watch on the shot stopper who was with Atletico for Three seasons in Spain, and Los Blancos could make a move if the Belgian decides to run down his current deal.

Madrid are also looking at signing de Gea, but Manchester United are unlikely to allow their keeper leave for any fee at the moment as he remains one of the reason they  are challenging for the Premier League.

Courtois has asked that any transfer talks be suspended at the moment until the end of this current campaign.

Pep Guardiola orders for the signing of Chelsea target

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has demanded that his club sign Southampton’s Virgil van Dijk ahead of Chelsea.

Earlier this week, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte asked other top English sides not to allow Pep Guardiola have a free run in the transfer market, as allowing them to sign all the best players would not be healthy.

Metro is reporting that Guardiola has asked for the signature of van Dijk alongside Alexis Sanchez.

The Dutch defender also remains a Liverpool target, but the Reds would wait for encouragement from the Saints before making another move following their illegal pursuit of the defender last summer, which ended with them making a public apology.

Van Dijk has not been as brilliant as he was last season, this may be due to the injury he sustained last season which ruled him out of action at the beginning of the season.

However, he is still highly rated and the Saints would reportedly ask for at least £60 million for his signature.

It is still unclear if he would be sold next month, but Guardiola sees him as a long term replacement for Vincent Kompany and would be ready to wait until next summer.

 

Arsenal star set to mega money move to Premier League leaders next summer

Arsenal star, Alexis Sanchez is set to make a move to Manchester City next summer in a deal that would make him the highest paid player in the Premier League.

The Chilean has less than seven months left on his current deal with the Gunners, and he has refused to commit his long term future to them so far.

Sanchez was close to joining Manchester City last summer in a £60 million move, but the deal fell through at the last minute after the Gunners failed to sign Thomas Lemar as his replacement.

There are reports that the Gunners are planning to cash in on him next month, but IBTimes is reporting that  the South American would reject any winter move and run down his current deal.

Per the reports, if Sanchez joins the Cityzens next summer, he would be in line to earn £400,000 per week.

With the absence of a transfer fee, Man City have agreed to pay him a huge sign on bonus, coupled with a £325,000 per week basic wage, with a further £75,000 weekly for image rights.

Sanchez has not been at his brilliant best this season, but Pep Guardiola still believes he can help him win trophies.

Liverpool are ready to sign summer target next month

Liverpool are set to complete the signing of AS Monaco star, Thomas Lemar next month.

The Reds were close to signing the attacking midfielder last summer, but Arsenal’s last minute attempt to hijack the deal unsettled the player and he decided to remain in Monaco instead.

With the sale of Phil. Coutinho imminent, Liverpool have reportedly prepare to sign Lemar for £90 million next month according to Read Liverpool FC.

The Reds are bracing themselves for a bid of at least £130 million for Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona, and Jurgen Klopp believes that Lemar can do a good job in replacing the Brazilian.

The Reds are very well stocked in their attack with Mohammed Salah helping with the goals, but club wants more depth just in case suspension and injury sets in.

Although Arsenal are still interested in his signature, Lemar reportedly favours a move to Anfield as he wants to play for Jurgen Klopp.

Meanwhile, the Reds are also planning to send some of their players out on loan next month, but Daniel Sturridge would not be one of them.

Danny Ings, Ovie Ejaria, and Ben Woodburn are all expected to make temporary switches away for more first team action.

Tottenham linked with audacious move for former Liverpool star

Tottenham have been linked with a sensational move for former Liverpool striker, Luis Suarez.

The Lillywhites are reportedly planning for life after Harry Kane as the England man continues to attract the interest of Real Madrid.

Spanish publication Don Balon is claiming that Tottenham know that it would be hard to keep Harry Kane without trophies beyond this season, and they have made enquiries about the availability of Suarez.

Suarez also faces an uncertain future at Camp Nou with the arrival of Antoine Griezmann likely to limit his game time.

The Uruguayan has not been at his lethal best this season, and some sections of the club’s board feel his age may be catching up with him.

Although Spurs signed Fernando Llorente last summer, the Spaniard has scored just one goal this season, and does not look potent enough to replace the England striker.

Meanwhile, Luis Suarez is a proven Premier League goal scorer as he scored at least 80 goals in  3+ years for Liverpool.

Suarez cost Barcelona around £75 million in the summer of 2014, the Catalans would likely demand over the £80 million mark if they agree to sell the attacker.

Everton set to swoop on forgotten Arsenal man

Everton manager, Sam Allardyce is prepared to give Arsenal’s Theo Walcott a fresh start with a move next month.

The England attacker has been reduced to a bit-part role at the Emirates this season and he has not started a single Premier League game so far.

He captained the Gunners’ side in their Carabao Cup win over West Ham on Wednesday, but with an eye for next summer’s world Cup in Russia he wants more involvement in first team duties.

Arsene Wenger is reluctant to allow the former Southampton man leave the Emirates, but he knows he would be powerless to stop him if he does decide to move.

Sam Allardyce is looking to add to his team and he would be supported in the transfer market next month.

The Former England manager has made a solid start to life as the Toffees manager winning four and drawing one of his five games so far.

The Toffees are also interested in signing Steven Nzonzi of Sevilla.

The French midfielder has fallen out with the Spanish club’s manager since he left their 3-3 draw with Liverpool before the final whistle.

Everton face competition from Arsenal and West Ham for the midfielder’s signature.

Newcastle Eye audacious move for Chelsea defender

Newcastle United’s bid to avoid relegation this season has seen them being linked with some audacious transfers.

This time, they have been linked with a move for Chelsea defender, David Luiz.

Luiz has fallen down the perking order in Antonio Conte’s team following his performance in Chelsea’s Champions League loss to AS Roma at the end of October.

Since that month, the Brazilian has not been considered for selection, with Academy graduate Andreas Christensen favoured ahead of him at the moment.

Luiz is currently out with an injury and hopes to resume full training next month, however, he may find his path to the first team blocked.

Rafael Benitez is desperate for quality addition to his team as he looks to guide them to Premier League safety at the end of this season, and wants to add David Luiz to his line up.

Benitez is poised to make a loan offer for Luiz while the Blues consider his future.

The Spaniard hopes that the prospect of missing the world cup if he does not feature for the Blues would see Luiz decide to join them and help save them from relegation.

The Magpies are also credited with an interest in signing Luke Shaw next month.

Barcelona prepare to splash £132 million on Liverpool star next month

Barcelona are prepared to splash £132 million on signing Philippe Coutinho next month.

The Spaniards were desperate to sign the Brazilian last summer and made three bids with the last being a reported £117 million, but Liverpool refused to sell.

Coutinho on his part, submitted a written transfer request to make the deal go through, but the Reds remain adamant that he would not be sold.

The attacker has recovered well from an injury that kept him out of action early on to help the Reds reach the Champions League knock out phase, as well as enter inside the top four.

According to Sport via Daily Mail, the Blaguranas are prepared to bid for Coutinho again next month, as they seek to avoid a bidding war next summer.

They know that they would need to at least match the £132 million the signed Ousmane Dembele from Borussia Dortmund if they want to get Liverpool to sell, and that is what they are prepared to do.

Per the reports, the Spanish giants have met with Coutinho and his agent to agree personal terms, and they now want to table a bid for his signature.

Although the Reds have agreed to sell, but it would be difficult for them to allow the Brazilian leave next month.

Arsenal turn to Bundesliga for defensive reinforcement

Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger is reportedly looking at signing top emerging Bundesliga defender Abdou Diallo from Mainz 04.

The 21 years old joined the German league strugglers last summer, but he has impressed so greatly that several European sides are looking to sign him next month.

However, Arsenal appear in pole position with Wenger’s reputation for helping young French talents prosper an attracting proposition.

The Gunners have a thin defence, with Shkodran Mustafi and Laurent Koscielny the only top defender currently at the Emirates.

Rob Holding and Calum Chambers have failed to make an impression on Arsene Wenger this season, with both of them sharing just 5 premier League starts this season.

This is not the first time that Arsene Wenger would be looking to the German market to sign players.

He has signed Sead Kolasinac and Granit Xhaka over the past few seasons, and he seems to have trust in the quality of the league.

Diallo made a few appearances for AS Monaco last season, and reportedly attracted the attention of the Gunners’ scouts then, but he needed to play more games and prove himself, which is what he is currently enjoying in Germany.

Manchester City set to offer stunning longterm deal to star man

Manchester City are not ready to lose any of the players that has helped them storm to the top of the Premier League this season, as they look set to offer Kevin de Bruyne a new long term contract.

The Belgian midfielder has been their most outstanding player this season, helping their cause with 6 goals and 8 assists all before the new year, and the league leaders want to reward his form.

According to Daily Mail Sport, the Cityzens are set to offer the De Bruyne a new six years deal worth above £200,000 per week.

This would be almost double his current £115,000 per week deal which still has at least four years to run.

Manchester City do not see any problems arising during negotiations as the Belgian is obviously settled in Cheshire with his family and would be willing to continue contributing to their long term project.

This news comes after reports that they are set to make Pep Guardiola the highest paid manager in the world in a deal that could see him remain at the Etihad for an additional 8 years.

The Cityzens also plan to offer improved terms to Gabriel Jesus, and remain hopeful that Fernandinho would sign a contract extension with them.