Transfer news LIVE
- Chelsea star Eden Hazard has an agreement to join Real Madrid
- Real winger Marco Asensio could head to Stamford Bridge in a shock swap deal
- Christian Pulisic has no intention of quitting Borussia Dortmund
- Man Utd manager Jose Mourinho is open to returning to Real Madrid
Ousmane Dembele update
Arsenal head of recruitment Sven Mislintat has lauded Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele amid transfer links to the player.
“I saw him, he had not even played for Stade Rennes in the first team,” he told Zeit. “I bet he did not know which foot he used in certain situations because he just did not think about it.
“I felt this is a really special player.
“Shinji Kagawa was one of those. We were in Japan ten times, but actually I was safe after the first 30 minutes of play. Nobody could grab it. With one move, he changed the entire direction of the game.”
Transfer news LIVE: Christian Pulisic could be on the move
Neymar open to Premier League move
Neymar has sensationally opened the door to moving to the Premier League.
“It is a big competition, one of the greatest in the world,” he said when asked about moving to England by Manchester City star Benjamin Mendy.
“We don’t know what will happen tomorrow but I believe that every great player, at least one day, has to play in the Premier League.
“If you’re playing there, I hope you can keep enjoying the Premier League, because you deserve only the best.”
Transfer news LIVE: Neymar has opened the door to moving to the Premier League
West Ham eye Man Utd deal
West Ham are eyeing a move for Manchester United star Antonio Valencia.
The Sun claim the Hammers are hoping to land the 33-year-old next summer for free.
Valencia is out of contract at the end of the season and would be a free agent.
Jose Mourinho axed the defender from his line-up this season after a bust-up.
Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea star Eden Hazard has an agreement to join Real Madrid
Jose Mourinho sends Ed Woodward message
Jose Mourinho has fired another shot at Ed Woodward, insisting his Manchester United side lack quality following their draw with Arsenal.
“We shoot ourselves so many times during the season. That is really difficult,” Mourinho told BT Sport.
“And when sometimes people speak about quality… [sighs].
When asked if it’s positive the United players are sacrificing themselves, Mourinho added: “Yes, positive but there are things that I cannot get from them and I cannot say much more than this.”
Transfer news LIVE: Jose Mourinho has fired another shot at Ed Woodward
Chelsea open Kovacic talks
Chelsea have opened talks with Real Madrid over signing Mateo Kovacic on a permanent deal.
The Evening Standard say the Blues have been given the green light to land the Croatia international.
Kovacic is currently on loan from Real Madrid and has impressed under Maurizio Sarri.
And the Standard reckon Kovacic could stay at Stamford Bridge long term if Sarri gets his way.
Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea could sign Mateo Kovacic on a permanent deal
Eden Hazard agreement
Eden Hazard has reached a “total agreement” with Real Madrid, with Marco Asensio and Mateo Kovacic potentially going the other way, shock reports in Spain claim.
Spanish outlet Telemadrid claim Real have an agreement with Hazard, with talks with Chelsea at an advanced stage.
They add that Kovacic, currently on loan at Chelsea, and Asensio could head to the Blues on a permanent basis in a swap deal.
Real are willing to fork out £89m (€100m) and include the two players in the part-exchange to sweeten the deal.
Transfer news LIVE: David De Gea hailed Jose Mourinho
Christian Pulisic decision
Christian Pulisic has no intention of leaving Borussia Dortmund, The National claims.
The USA international is a target for both Liverpool and Chelsea, while Manchester United have also been linked with the winger.
However, The National say the 20-year-old is grateful to Dortmund for handing him his big break in Europe.
The news will come as a big blow to Liverpool and Chelsea who are big admirers of Pulisic.
Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho is open to returning to Real Madrid
Jose Mourinho to Real Madrid update
Jose Mourinho is open to returning to Real Madrid, the Evening Standard claim.
The Manchester United boss is aware of Florentino Perez’s interest – and he’s keen on a return to Madrid.
Mourinho is under contract until 2020 at Old Trafford.
However, his United future is up in the air with the Red Devils struggling to find form.
Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal want Club Brugge striker Wesley Moraes
Arsenal readying striker bid
Arsenal have joined the race for Club Brugge striker Wesley Moraes.
The Sun claim Unai Emery is a big admirer of the 22-year-old and is weighing up a £15m bid.
The Gunners are keen to spend in January following Danny Welbeck’s horror injury.
Welbeck has played his last game for Arsenal after breaking his ankle last month.
Transfer news LIVE: Manchester United could axe Jose Mourinho over Paul Pogba
Mourinho out?
Manchester United could sacrifice Jose Mourinho to keep hold of Paul Pogba, according to transfer expert Ian McGarry.
“There’s clearly a dysfunctional relationship between Mourinho and Pogba. It’s not going to wait,” McGarry told the Transfer Window podcast.
“It’s worsened for that dressing room dressing down to be given and there’s a massive decision to be made.
“At this moment in time the Glazers, from what I’ve heard, not even [Ed] Woodward for that matter, are willing to part company with Jose Mourinho on the basis of a resolution with Pogba.
“However, parting with Paul Pogba may still be the best case scenario for the club.”