TRANSFER GOSSIP: Chelsea mull a crosstown move for Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsdale, West Ham prepare to move on Pablo Fornals… and Real Madrid eye on ANOTHER Bellingham
- Chelsea will be without number 1 Robert Sanchez for at least four weeks after his injury
- A number of clubs are struggling with depleted selections amid a busy schedule
- A restless crowd and a club with the same old problems. Teams race past Crystal Palace… but what do Eagles fans want? – It all starts
With just over a week until Christmas Day, a number of clubs have put together their own wish lists as they prepare for the opening of the January transfer window.
As injuries mount and a congested fixture list begins to take its toll, a number of Premier League sides are assessing whether their ranks have the necessary depth to challenge in the second half of the season.
Chelsea will use untested former MLS goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic in the absence of shot-stopper Robert Sanchez, but could look to the market longer-term to strengthen their ranks.
Newcastle are another club who have seen their squad decimated by injuries, and with no recall of any key loan players, could opt to fill gaps in their squad more permanently.
Here, Mail Sport discusses all the swirling speculation surrounding impending player deals on Saturday morning.
Chelsea could look to strengthen their ranks between the sticks with a move for Aaron Ramsdale
Jude Bellingham's younger brother Jobe has enjoyed a steady rise since moving to Sunderland
West Ham could bring in Pablo Fornals in a bid to free up funds for further development of the squad
Real Madrid are keeping a close eye on the development of Jude Bellingham's younger brother Jobe, who has become a regular starter at Sunderland just months after signing for the Championship team (Sport)
Chelsea are considering a move for out-of-favour Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, and could be spurred by the recent injury to their number 1 Robert Sanchez (talkSPORT)
Man United's £39million flop Donny van de Beek is set to join Eintracht Frankfurt on a six-month loan deal after playing just 21 minutes in red this season. The Bundesliga team have an option to buy the midfielder for £12.5 million (Mail Sport)
Barcelona boss Xavi has doubled his interest in River Plate star Claudio Echeverri but could face competition from top rivals Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.ESPN)
Lille have slapped a £42.9 million (€50 million) price tag on talented 18-year-old Leny Yoro, who has attracted the attention of clubs including PSG, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, with the youngster aiming to become their third player to make. highest player sales of all time (Foot Mercato)
Liverpool will have to fend off competing interest from Premier League rivals Newcastle and Serie A clubs including AC Milan and Roma to secure the signature of Ecuadorian defender Piero Hincapie.Image)
Piero Hincapie (right) impressed as part of Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen squad
Claudio Echeverri (left) was called a 'talent' by Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez on Friday evening
A turbulent feud between Joshua Kimmich and Thomas Tuchel could see the midfielder leave
West Ham will look to sign Pablo Fornals during the January transfer window in a bid to free up funds for long-term recruitment. The Spaniard was previously followed by Saudi Pro League clubs last summer (90min)
Manchester City could look to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich – who has shot to the top of Pep Guardiola's wishlist – following his fallout with head coach Thomas Tuchel.Football transfers)
