Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea Hazard swap, Ozil sent Arsenal message, Liverpool, Man Utd
TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: Updates from Manchester United, Liverpool Chelsea and Arsenal and the biggest deals, gossip and rumours from across Europe.
Posted Sunday, December 23, 2018 by Dailystar.co.uk
Transfer News LIVE: The biggest deals, gossip and rumours concerning Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and the rest of the Premier League.
Solanke to Rangers?
Rangers could win the Scottish Premiership by signing one Liverpool forward in January, claims Celtic legend Chris Sutton.
"Celtic fans might scoff at the notion Rangers are in title contention but they better start to face facts," he told the Daily Record.
"Rangers are in the race and unless there’s serious work done at Parkhead during this transfer window they are in big danger of getting pipped at the line.
“Never mind this week’s big games, the Premiership could be won and lost in January.
"If Rangers find the cash to bring in someone like Dominic Solanke and Celtic dither again, they will pay the ultimate price."
Transfer news: Is Alexis Sanchez ready to go? (Pic: Getty)
Sanchez ready to go
Manchester United star Alexis Sanchez wants to leave the club regardless of who takes over in the summer.
Sanchez has continuously struggled at Old Trafford since his drawn out Arsenal exit in January.
And according to reports in Chile, Sanchez is now looking for a swift exit - even though his former boss has been sent packing by United chiefs.
South American outlet La Tercera claim the player is 'uncomfortable' in Manchester and is not coping well with living in the city.
Man Utd's Militao blow
Manchester United have been shot down by Porto's president regarding their interest in Eder Militao.
The Red Devils are said to be in hot pursuit of the defender, who is currently valued at €50m (£45m) and United were in pole position due to Jose Mourinho's Porto connection.
'The Special One' has since been dismissed by United - and the Portuguese outfit have now added more doubt over a potential deal by issuing a staunch denial of the report, claiming the 20-year-old will not be sold in January.
“There has been talk of one or two clubs, who were careful to call me to say that the interest was a lie," Porto president Pinto da Costa told O Jogo.
"Militao will not leave in January. Then let’s see."
Transfer news LIVE: Keep up to date with all the rumours and gossip ahead of the January window (Pic: Getty)
Transfer news: Is United's Militao deal dead? (Pic: Getty)
Loftus-Cheek staying
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri insists Ruben Loftus-Cheek is an "important" player for the Blues in the future and that he will not be leaving in January.
“He is a very good player, his potential is great and he played seven matches out of seven in the last month,” Sarri said.
“I think four in the starting XI and three on the bench. We are very happy with him, he is improving from a tactical point of view.
“At the moment he is a very important player for us and in the future he will be a permanent player for us.”
Transfer news: Arsenal to sell Ozil? (Pic: Getty)
Ozil sent contract message
Unai Emery has told Mesut Ozil that commitment is more important than the size of his salary.
And the Gunners boss gave an unconvincing answer when asked if the £42m playmaker was available - for a transfer or loan in January with Inter Milan among the interested clubs.
“For me the player’s salary is not important for me, I don’t know the player’s salary because for me they are the same," he said.
“Every player, I want to give them the same conversation or the same decision for play or not play.
Transfer news: Isco for Hazard? (Pic: Getty)
Liverpool Kane contract
Liverpool have handed a contract extension to midfielder Herbie Kane.
The 20-year-old has also extended his loan spell at Doncaster Rovers until the end of the season.
“It is massive, coming from a massive club like Liverpool, so I’m happy,” he told Liverpoolfc.com.
“I was excited to get it done. It took a lot of hard work to get this, but thankfully it is done. Hopefully I can carry on working hard and get to where I want to be.”
Chelsea Real Madrid swap?
Real Madrid are plotting to use Chelsea’s interest in Isco to lure Eden Hazard to the Bernabeu, according to El Gol Digital.
The Belgian superstar has been heavily linked with a move to the Spanish giants ever since Cristiano Ronaldo’s shock move to Juventus in the summer.
He previously admitted it was his “dream” to make the switch to Real Madrid, sparking panic among Chelsea fans.
According to The Sun, Chelsea are looking at a move for Isco ahead of next month’s transfer window.
It was claimed on Wednesday that Blues bosses were imminently set to launch a £70m offer in a bid to get a deal done before January 1.
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