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Bruno Fernandes wants to complete a move to Manchester United in January
The Portuguese star has told Sporting Lisbon that he wants to leave
PSG star Layvin Kurzawa has reportedly agreed to join Arsenal
Real Madrid are set to complete the signing of Brazilian star Reinier
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Victor Moses exit
Chelsea defender Victor Moses is understood to be closing in on a loan switch to Inter Milan.
The Premier League winning full-back has returned to Stamford Bridge after ending a temporary stint at Fenerbahce.
And Lampard admitted the wide man could well be on his way out.
"On Victor Moses, he's obviously coming back from his loan with a view to going elsewhere, and those talks are ongoing as well," said Lampard.
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Edinson Cavani to Chelsea?
Frank Lampard has refused to rule out a move for PSG striker Edinson Cavani.
Chelsea are in the market for a striker to provide support and ease the burden on Tammy Abraham, who’s scored twice in his last eight top-flight games.
Uruguay international Cavani, who turns 33 next month, has found opportunities limited this season and is now keen to call time on his Parc des Princes stay.
'He is a great player, I played against him,” Lampard said when quizzed about links to Cavani. “I am not sure what the situation is there though. He has experience, sometimes it's good to bring in experience. We’ll see.”
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Barcelona have offered winger Konrad de la Fuente a new contract and will not be accepting no for an answer.
ESPN claim Barcelona want to tie the US youth international to a long-term deal and will sideline him for the remainder of the season if he declines.
It’s said De la Fuente, 18, is stalling because he’s interested in linking up with former US national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann at Hertha Berlin.
Barcelona are offering him an initial £383,000 annual salary that could increase to £511,000 over the course of a three-year deal.
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Timo Werner preference
Liverpool are Timo Werner's preferred destination should he choose to leave RB Leipzig.
That’s according to German newspaperBild, with Jurgen Klopp understood to be a long-time admirer of the 23-year-old.
Werner extended his contract until June 2023 and has a £51million release clause that decreases each year.
Express Sport understands Chelsea and Manchester United are also keen on the Germany international, who has bagged an incredible 86 goals in 140 appearances for Leipzig.
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The France Under-21 international has been linked with Manchester United, Chelsea and Real Madrid in recent weeks.
And he’s been unequivocal in his desire to secure a move elsewhere - but not in the January transfer window.
“Yes, of course,” he told L’Equipe when asked if he wants to leave Lille. “I have already discussed with the coach. I told him very clearly. I have a very clear idea of where I want to go in my career.
“I want to do a full season here, yes. It is not time to leave – I don’t want to leave with regrets.”
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Wanted: Alex Telles
Chelsea are looking to sign Porto full-back Alex Telles.
The Blues are in the market for a left-back to replace Marcos Alonso, who is reportedly surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge,
Leicester star Ben Chilwell is considered first-choice for Frank Lampard, but Portuguese newspaperA Bolaclaim Chelsea have monitored Telles for a long time.
Telles, 27, is out of contract in June 2021 and is unlikely to sign an extension.
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Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho remains Chelsea’s top target.
That’s according to Goal, who claim the club are prepared break their transfer record to lure the England international to Stamford Bridge.
It’s believed Manchester United’s interest in the 19-year-old has made Roman Abramovich and Co. more willing to submit an offer well in excess of £70million.
Sancho shares close ties with England colleagues Callum Hudson-Odoi and Tammy Abraham and that is reportedly another draw for the attacker, who supports Chelsea.
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Abel Ruiz to Sporting Lisbon
Sporting Lisbon are finalising a deal for Barcelona talent Abel Ruiz.
Spanish publication Sport claim Ruiz, 19, is set to complete an 18-month loan to the Portuguese side with only a few formalities left to resolve.
Valencia and a few other clubs had shown interest in the centre-forward, who has scored twice and provided three assists for Barcelona B this season.
The two parties are still negotiating a purchase option and a buy-back clause but Ruiz is likely to arrive in Lisbon to complete a medical in the next few days.
His arrival could trigger Bruno Fernandes’ long-awaited move away from the club.
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Bruno Fernandes wants to complete a move to Manchester United in January.
That’s according to Sky Sports, who claim the Portuguese midfielder has told Sporting Lisbon that he’s desperate to leave.
Talks between the two parties are expected to continue on Monday to resolve the remaining financial issues.
Fernandes, 25, has agreed personal terms with the Old Trafford club but Sporting are unhappy with the structure of payment and would like more of the £68million paid up front.
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Layvin Kurzawa contract ‘agreed’
Layvin Kurzawa has reportedly agreed to join Arsenal when his contract at Paris Saint-Germain ends this summer.
Left-back Kurzawa, who earns £98,000 per week at Le Parc des Princes and is demanding similar from his next club, has also been linked with a move to Inter Milan.
But according to France Football, Kurzawa has chosen the Emirates over the San Siro, and will join in the summer.
Kurzawa has started just six Ligue 1 games this season and Mikel Arteta is keen to strengthen his back-line.
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Real Madrid will announce the signing of Brazilian talent Reinier Jesus on Monday.
Spanish publicationASclaim the teenager, who celebrated his 18th birthday yesterday, will sign a six-year deal at the Bernabeu having completed his medical 10 days ago
The Spanish giants will pay £25million for the attacking midfielder, who is expected to join Real Madrid’s reserve side to continue his development.
Chelsea, Arsenal and Everton were all linked with the Flamengo star, but Zinedine Zidane has won the battle.
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Giroud exit in doubt
Olivier Giroud could end up staying at Chelsea this month with Inter Milan struggling to make room for the striker.
La Gazzetta dello Sportreport that Inter were not willing to sign Giroud until they offloaded Matteo Politano, who looked destined to join Roma.
The 26-year-old’s proposed move to the Italian capital looks in danger of falling through, though.
Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta suggested on Friday that Giroud’s arrival could depend on Politano’s exit.