Fabregas to Monaco could happen today
The Chelsea man looks to have played his to have played his last match for the Blues and is set for a move to Monaco.
Csec Fabregas could be announced as a Monaco player today, as reprted by L’Equippe.
The former Arsenal and Barcelona man bid an emotional farewell to English football on Saturday in Chelsea’s FA Cup win against Nottingham Forest.
Fabregas all but confirmed after the game that he will be joining Monaco and claimed: “everyone knows the situation.”
BREAKING: Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas travelling to France for talks over a move to Monaco. #SSN pic.twitter.com/SfHO9qmSDk
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) January 6, 2019
Denis Suarez set for Arsenal move
Arsenal have opened talks with Barcelona over Spanish midfielder Denis Suarez and are hopeful of signing the 24-year-old in the January transfer window according to the Observer.
But Gunners manager Unai Emery also wants to sign a defender and a winger reports the Mail on Sunday.
Barca confident of De Jong signing
Barcelona are confident of beating PSG to the signing of Frenkie De Jong from Ajax, according to Mundo Deportivo.
The Dutch midfielder will cost the Spanish champions around €75 million but negotiators believe the player prefers the prospect of playing at the Nou Camp rather than the Parc de Princes next season.
De Ligt set to snub PSG in favour of Juve
PSG could be set to lose out on the signing of Matthijs De Ligt with the player believed to be keener on a move to Juventus according to Goal.com.
The Dutchman is likely to leave Ajax before the end of the season but the French champions look set to be frustrated by the Italians in their pursuit of the starlet.
Chelsea eye £50m Cavani bid
Chelsea are set to make a stunning £50 million bid for PSG striker Edinson Cavani, according to the Sunday Express.
Maurizio Sarri is keen to land the Uruguayan as he looks to solve the club's issues in front of goal.
Chelsea are preparing to bid for Paris St Germain's Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani, according the papers.
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) January 6, 2019
Sunday's gossip is here ? https://t.co/EmMX2JG9F6 pic.twitter.com/BRgmJunPBW
Juventus want Jordi Alba
Juventus are keen to secure the service of Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba, according to reports in Italy.
Tuttosport claim the Turin side are hoping to jump on any instability surrounding Alba’s future at the Nou Camp after the 29-year-old failed to agree a new contract with Barca during their recent negations.
Juve plan to lay the ground works this month for the Spanish international’s potential move next summer.
#Juventus planning summer swoop for #Barca left-back #Alba pic.twitter.com/rgsB7DS3au
— All Football App (@allfootballapp) January 6, 2019
Benatia could be key in Ramsey to Juve deal
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey could be on his way to Juventus this month, that is if the Serie A champions will allow Medhi Benatia to go the other way.
The Gunners are keen to sign the Moroccan defender, according to reports from Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport, but the Turin-based club may use him to as a makeweight in any deal to bring Ramsey to Italy.
The Mirror claim boss Unai Emery does not want to sell the Welshman this month, but the defensive injury crisis at the Emirates could force his hand.
Simeone working to keep Godin
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone says he is working on a deal to keep 32-year-old Uruguay defender Diego Godin, who is a target for Manchester United, at the Spanish club according to Sunday Express.
Man City want Quintero
Porto's 25-year-old midfielder Juan Quintero, who has spent the past three seasons on loan with clubs in France and his native Colombia, and is now in Argentina with River Plate, says his agent has met Manchester City officials to discuss a possible deal according to Sunday Mirror.
Mourinho turned down Benfica job
Ex-Man Utd man passes on Portuguese return
Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho turned down a chance to secure an immediate return to coaching in his home country with Benfica, reports Record.
The 55-year-old was dismissed last month from Old Trafford after a run of mixed form, but has since declined the offer to take the reins at the Primeira Liga outfit.
Jose Mourinho turns down Benfica approachhttps://t.co/ckJsF10jQn pic.twitter.com/yddIq0VELa
— AS English (@English_AS) January 5, 2019
Sources: Goal, BBC, Reuters, AFP