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Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea begin Higuain talks, Coutinho Man Utd update, Arsenal eye deal

TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - Follow the latest news and gossip as Chelsea appear to close in on Gonzalo Higuain, Arsenal ramp up their interest in Denis Suarez and Manchester United follow Philippe Coutinho's situation.


Posted Monday, January 14, 2019 by Express.co.uk

Chelsea in Higuain talks

Chelsea are in talks with Juventus over a deal to sign Gonzalo Higuain, Express Sport understands.

Chelsea want to sign Higuain in a deal that would likely send Alvaro Morata back to Spain.

But negotiations are set to prove tricky.

Chelsea want to take the remaining six months off Higauin's loan deal at AC Milan and transfer it to them.

They then want to sign Higuain on loan for a further 12 months in the summer.

And then, at the end of the 2019/20 season, they will sign the striker permanently.

However, it is understood Juventus want to insert clauses into the deal so that Chelsea would buy Higuain outright at the end of THIS season if they qualify for the Champions League for 2019/20.

Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea begin Higuain talks, Coutinho Man Utd update, Arsenal eye deal
Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea have begun talks over signing Gonzalo Higuain

Hazard to Real Madrid already done

Eden Hazard's transfer from Chelsea to Real Madrid is ‘already done' - reckons former Arsenal striker Paul Mariner.

Hazard is wanted at Real Madrid and an official bid in the summer of around £150m is expected.

The Blues have signed Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund in a £57.5m deal, which could smooth Hazard's exit.

And Mariner reckons the deal with Real Madrid has already been signed off.

"It's a yes," he said on ESPN.

"I think the deal's been done a long, long time ago."

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Transfer news live: Eden Hazard to Real Madrid is supposedly done

Defoe impact

Jermain Defoe gives Rangers more options to change things up, admits Steven Gerrard.

"We've tried certain things," Gerrard told the Rangers official website.

"Jermain gives us the option of playing two up front, whether that be 4-4-2, a diamond, 3-5-2… it gives us that luxury. Kyle also does that we can go with a target man and a smaller guy around him.

"Ryan Hardie has come into the picture. It has been nice to work with four quality forwards.

"We haven't had that luxury so that's been really nice and a big positive."

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Transfer news: Jermain Defoe gives Steven Gerrard more options

Real ignored Zidane request

Real Madrid ignored Zinedine Zidane's transfer request for Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo.

"Zidane made it very clear when he decided to leave the club," former president Ramon Calderon said.

"He insisted on keeping Cristiano and transferring Bale, and the president did completely the opposite.

"Zidane also wanted to sign some players and transfer others —apart from Bale— but he didn't get his wish, so he decided to leave. And he was right."

Dybala wants to play with Pogba

Paulo Dybala has revealed he wants to play with Paul Pogba again.

Pogba has been linked with a return to Juventus after moving to United in 2016 - and Dybala would be keen.

"I'd always like to play with someone of his level," Dybala told French TV station Telefoot.

"Whatever decision he makes, I always wish him the best of luck."

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Transfer news: Paulo Dybala wants to play with Paul Pogba again

Paredes deal agreed

Zenit St-Petersburg midfielder Leandro Paredes has agreed to join Chelsea.

Thats according to La Gazette dello Sport journalist Nicolo Schirra, who claims Paredes has agree a five-year deal worth £77k per week.

"Chelsea wants to close Leandro Paredes from Zenit," Schirra tweeted. "Marina Granovskaia has offered €30 million for him and awaits an answer.

"He wants to leave from Russia: agreement to sign a contract until 2023 (€4.5 million per year)."

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Transfer news: Leandro Paredes has agreed to join Chelsea

Coutinho won't leave Barca

Philippe Coutinho "dreamt" of playing for Barcelona as a little boy, so there's not a chance he'd be prepared to throw that all away for Manchester United.

There's no hiding from the fact that things are not right for the Brazilian at the moment.

He's out of favour, out of form and clearly not enjoying his football - when he's getting a chance to play.

But talk of a potential exit to Manchester United is transparent and unrealistic.

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Transfer news: Philippe Coutinho is unlikely to join Manchester United

Wilson 'injured'

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe fuelled speculation that Callum Wilson is about to join Chelsea after he left him out of his squad to face Everton.

But he insists he has been left out due to injury despite talk of a transfer this month.

"Callum's hamstring strain isn't serious but enough to keep him out of this game," he said.

Bournemouth are thought to be holding out for £75m but do not want to sell.

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Transfer news: Eddie Howe insists Callum Wilson is injured

Carvalho slams Ronaldo sale

William Carvalho says Real Madrid were wrong to sell Cristiano Ronaldo.

"Of course, Cristiano is needed in any team in the world and in Real Madrid they notice a little bit, not much, the goals that Cristiano scored," he said.

"But now he's fine, he's good in Juventus and he'll score many goals there.

"It is difficult to know [why he left], I do not know what happened, but I know how Cristiano is, he has an ambition the size of the world, he wants to always do things well and show that he is the best.

"I would not have sold him for €100million. Not for €200million, no."

Marko Arnautovic wants to quit

Michail Antonio has admitted the West Ham players know Marko Arnautovic wants to sit the club.

"Obviously there is interest, everyone knows that Marko wants to go," Antonio said on Goals on Sunday.

"He's massive for the club, I think he's joint top goalscorer, he's a massive player for us, the fans love him.

"It's just one of those things where in his life right now he feels this is another step for him."

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Transfer news: Marko Arnautovic wants to quit West Ham for China

Real Madrid £300m Kane quote

According to AS, Real Madrid have made Harry Kane their top transfer target for the summer.

Florentino Perez is living to regret the decision not to replace Cristiano Ronaldo as the side flounder in fifth place.

Real Madrid have reportedly enquired about Kane before the Christmas break and were told it would cost £312m to sign the England captain.

After being forced to pay a world-record fee in 2013 for Gareth Bale, Levy has also quoted Los Blancos £223m to sign Eriksen in attempt to scare them off.

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Transfer news: Real Madrid have been quoted a huge fee for Harry Kane

Madrid step up Hazard and Eriksen interest

Real Madrid are set to bid £50m each for BOTH Eden Hazard and Christian Eriksen to get the ball rolling on their summer spending.

Real Madrid reportedly want both players this summer and will start their moves with a low ball offer, according to the Sun.

It is claimed Madrid expect to see the bids rejected and will then begin negotiations for the players.

Hazard and Eriksen are seen as gettable targets by the Spanish giants due to their contract situations.

Hazard will have just 12 months on his deal in the summer and is likely to leave then unless a new contract is agreed.

Eriksen is in a similar boat and has been stalling on an offer from Tottenham since before Christmas.

Both players have been identified as options to improve their attack following a difficult start to the season.

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