Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic set to leave on a free transfer before Tuesday

After spending nine successful years at Stamford Bridge, it might be curtains for Branislav Ivanovic’s Chelsea career, if reports are to be believed.

With four days to go for the January transfer window to slam shut, clubs like Crystal Palace, Leicester City, West Brom and Zenit St. Petersburg are queuing up to sign the Serbian defender.

After Antonio Conte switched to a 3-4-3 formation, Ivanovic has found his starting berth usurped in part by Cesar Azpilicueta and Victor Moses. With fitness and form already on the wane, the defender has been a peripheral figure in Chelsea’s grip on the top of the league table.

Conte wants Real Madrid’s Alvaro Morata to replace Diego Costa

Chelsea striker Diego Costa is being linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge following a recent bust-up with manager Antonio Conte.

The duo were involved in a training ground spat and the Chelsea striker was dropped for last weekend’s game as a result of that. Telegraph are now reporting that Antonio Conte has already identified a long-term replacement for the Spanish international.

Liverpool plotting move to sign Southampton skipper José Fonte

Liverpool are are looking to sign Southampton defender, José Fonte, in the January transfer window to plug their leaky defence.

Fonte has recently rejected a new contract deal at St Mary’s, and he is looking for a move elsewhere. Southampton will demand a fee of around £10m for the 33-year-old defender.

According to reports from the Mirror, Liverpool are keen to bring the Portuguese to Anfield to reinforce the defensive area. Jürgen Klopp wants to bring in an experienced defender to his squad, and Fonte fits the bill. His wealth of experience could be a major asset for Klopp, as he aims to guide Liverpool to the Premier League title.

Mourinho wants Matic at Old Trafford

José Mourinho, the Manchester United manager, is ready to test Chelsea’s resolve with a shock move for Nemanja Matić next summer.

United will be looking to spend big next summer as Mourinho is keen to build the squad to his own taste. While Atlético Madrid duo Antonione Griezmann and Saúl Ñíguez are the top of his shopping list, according to the Mirror, the Portuguese wants Matić as well to bolster his midfield department.

Swapping Batshuayi for Swansea’s Llorente makes sense for all four parties

With Chelsea raring to win the Premier League, Antonio Conte needs to carry out some preemptive measures. Not surprisingly, there have been suggestions that the Chelsea boss wants to add another striker to the ranks. With Diego Costa being sublime this season, the Blues don’t need a first-team striker, but they do require a capable back-up whenever the need arises. Costa has been disciplined this season, but still carries the risk of blowing up anytime, and hence, precautions must be taken.

Chelsea signed Michy Batshuayi from Marseille in the summer. The Belgian had done exceedingly well with the French club in the last couple of seasons, and it made sense for the player to move to greener pastures, especially considering Marseille were in deep crisis after Marcelo Bielsa resigned.

Chelsea lining up move for Middlesbrough’s Ben Gibson to replace John Terry

Chelsea are looking to sign the highly talented Middlesbrough centre-back Ben Gibson at the end of this season.

As per Daily Mirror‘s report, The 23-year-old is one of the most sought after defenders in the Premier League alongside van Dijk right now and Antonio Conte sees him as the perfect replacement for club legend John Terry.

Slaven Bilic: Dimitri Payet wants to leave West Ham United

West Ham manager, Slaven Bilic, has revealed that French midfielder, Dimitri Payet, has expressed his desire to leave the Premier League club.

Ahead of West Ham’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace, Bilic said in his pre-match press conference that Payet has not trained with the club, and he will not play this weekend.

Payet joined from Marseille for a reported fee of £10.7m in 2015 on a long term contract. He was simply outstanding for the Hammers in his first season, and his impressive form also won him back a place in Didier Deschamps’s France squad for Euro 2016 last summer.

Liverpool to make concrete approach for Tiemoué Bakayoko

Till last week, the interest in Monaco midfielder, Tiemoué Bakayoko, was limited to three heavyweight Premier League clubs – Manchester United, Manchester City, and Chelsea. To make the transfer saga more appealing, what more can you do? Yes, you guessed it right. Just add more clubs to the mix.

According to reports from Le 10 Sport, Liverpool and Arsenal have joined the race for the highly rated 22-year-old French midfielder. The Reds have made a concrete approach and have contacted Monaco to enquire about their asking price for the player.

Fernando Llorente: Antonio Conte is the best coach I’ve worked with

Swansea City striker, Fernando Llorente, says that he does not know anything about the rumoured interest from Chelsea, and that he is solely focussed on continuing with the Wales club.

Antonio Conte, the Chelsea manager, is looking to bolster his attacking department following the departure of Oscar to the Chinese Super League. Michy Batshuayi has hardly played under Conte this season, and although the Italian has backed him publicly, it seems that he is not fully convinced with the Belgian striker.

Barcelona to sign João Cancelo next summer

Barcelona are edging closer to securing a deal for the Valencia right-back, João Cancelo. According to reports from Sport, Barcelona are confident of signing Cancelo next summer. The Catalan club has not only held talks with the player’s agent, but has also started negotiating a deal with Valencia.

Los Che are demanding a fee around €30m for the 22-year-old defender, which is too much for a young footballer who has yet to establish himself as a regular international for his country, but Barcelona believe it is worth the investment. After holding talks with the player’s agent, Jorge Mendes, for weeks, Barcelona came to know that two very powerful European clubs are equally interested in the player.

Chelsea looking to sign Tiemoué Bakayoko and Djibril Sidibé

Chelsea are set to complete the £60m sale of Brazilian midfielder Oscar to Shanghai SIPG next month. The Blues received the mega-money offer earlier this month and are already looking at replacements for the 25-year-old. Guardian are reporting that Antonio Conte wants to use the funds from Oscar’s sale to improve his midfield and defence.

Jurgen Klopp looking to sign Julian Draxler for Liverpool

Liverpool are looking to make an approach for the German international, Julian Draxler, when the transfer window opens next month. Draxler has been linked with a move to Arsenal as well.

The Reds will be without Sadio Mane next month due to his participation in AFCON. Additionally, Philippe Coutinho is not back from his injury yet.

A possible £700,000-a-week for Rooney to join Chinese Super League

Wayne Rooney, the Manchester United skipper, will be offered a mouth-watering £700,000-per-week salary to leave the Premier League giants and head for China next summer.

Two Chinese clubs – Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao and Beijing Guoan – are both reportedly interested in signing Rooney, as they are looking to take Chinese football to the next level.

Rooney already on £300,000-a-week has two years left on his contract at United, but he could swap clubs in the summer.

Thibaut Courtois close to Madrid move

Chelsea goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, is expected to complete a permanent transfer to Real Madrid at the end of this season.

As per the latest reports, Courtois has already informed his teammates and friends of his desire to join Real Madrid. Los Blancos have discussed a potential transfer with the Belgian international. The report adds that a permanent transfer is close, although Roman Abramovich is not keen on letting one of Chelsea’s players leave.

Deadline Day Live: Arsenal Transfer News From 2016 Summer Window

It’s the transfer deadline day and Arsenal are expected to be busy on the final day of the transfer window.

The Gunners may not sign any new player today but star midfielder Jack Wilshere may leave the club on loan. Also, French defender Mathieu Debuchy is wanted by a host of European clubs.

Here, we’re bringing you all the major Arsenal transfer news in the form of live blog / commentary covering the final few hours of the 2016 summer transfer window.

Deadline Day Live: Chelsea Transfer News From 2016 Summer Window

It’s the transfer deadline day and Chelsea are expected to be busy on the final day of the transfer window.

Here, we’re bringing you all the major Chelsea transfer news in the form of live blog / commentary covering the final few hours of the 2016 summer transfer window.

CHELSEA TRANSFER NEWS: LIVE!

9.10 am – We will be keeping a close eye on several deals today. Marcos Alonso is likely to complete his move from Fiorentina today. There is also a reported interest in PSG defender David Luiz. Plus, a lot of Chelsea players could go out on loan today.

Spurs transfer news: Tottenham prepare bid for Isco after Real Madrid block Chelsea move for South American star

 

 

After watching three Tottenham Hotspur games this season, it does seem like Mauricio Pochettino’s side could do with some fresh talent in attacking midfield to give them an added spark up top.

Well, how about Real Madrid playmaker Isco?

Guardiola confirms Man City will allow Joe Hart to leave following interest from Everton

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has revealed that he won’t stand in the way of goalkeeper Joe Hart, should he request for a transfer this summer.

The Spanish coach dropped Hart for Man City’s first two competitive matches this season and the England International could soon be heading for exit in search of regular football.

Man City are reportedly on the verge of signing Barcelona goalkeeper Claudio Bravo, who Guardiola sees as his No. 1 stopper at the Etihad Stadium for the coming years, meaning Hart could be instructed to play second fiddle to the Chilean goalkeeper.

But when asked if Hart can leave if he handed in a transfer request, Guardiola said: “Of course. I don’t want players who are unhappy.

Chelsea submit £38m bid for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is looking to sign a defender this summer and the Napoli centre back Kalidou Koulibaly is a target for the Blues.

The highly rated defender has been a target for Manchester United as well. The Old Trafford outfit even submitted a bid for him earlier this year.

According to latest reports, Chelsea have submitted a 38 million pounds bid for the Senegal defender. Koulibaly is apparently on top of Chelsea’s transfer wishlist right now and the player’s agent has fuelled further speculations by claiming that his client has decided to complete a transfer away from Napoli this summer.

Latest on Gabriel Jesus Transfer saga: Brazilian signs for Real Madrid

Gabriel Jesus’ transfer saga to Europe has been a right mess so far.

A few days ago, the player seemed destined for a move to Barcelona. Then came the interest from Manchester City and apparently their new manager Pep Guardiola swung the deal in City’s favour with a phone call.

Yesterday, reports emerged that the player has snubbed both Manchester City and Barcelona for a move to Real Madrid. The Brazilian has supposedly signed a pre-contract agreement and could join Los Blancos in January 2017 or next summer.