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Friday Transfer News: Utd's Sneijder bid, Cesc back to Arsenal & Mangala keen on England
TODAY'S transfer round-up sees news that Manchester United are plotting a £12m January bid for Wesley Sneijder while Eliaquim Mangala has given Chelsea and United a boost by snubbing a move to Monaco. Elsewhere, Cesc Fabregas wants to return to Arsenal while Paul Lambert wanted Romelu Lukaku at Aston Villa.
The summer deadline has long slammed shut, but that hasn't stopped transfer speculation from churning on. Here is a roundup of all the latest news, rumours and gossip...
Manchester United are preparing a £12m January bid for Galatasaray's Wesley Sneijder, who has been forced to deny links with Chelsea in recent days.
Manchester United and Chelsea have been given a boost in their pursuit of Porto's Eliaquim Mangala, with the defender wanting to move to England rather than France, with the Principality side ready to turn to Liverpool target Kurt Zouma as an alternative.
Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas has opened the door to the possibility of a return to Arsenal, after saying he would like to come back to the club one day.
And Arsene Wenger says his former captain would be welcome back at the Emirates.
Paul Lambert has revealed he tried to bring Romelu Lukaku to Everton and was keen to partner the Belgian with international teammate Christian Benteke.
Club chat and other gossip
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini insists he won't be drawn into mind-games with Chelsea colleague Jose Mourinho.
Martin Jol has back Fulham's Darren Bent to be in contention for England's World Cup squad if he can hit form at the right time.
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