TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Chelsea ‘enter race for £25m Blackburn wonderkid Adam Wharton’, PSG ‘believe they can sign Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes’, and ‘SEVEN clubs send scouts to AFCON to watch promising Ivory Coast centre-back’
- AC Milan are reportedly looking to sign Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior
- Spurs midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has reportedly rejected Lyon’s advances
- NO ONE can fill Jurgen Klopp’s shoes… but Xabi Alonso can go wherever he wants. If Liverpool are smart, they will ask him to come to Anfield It all starts
With just three days of the transfer window remaining, things are heating up.
It’s been a surprisingly quiet period, even by January standards, but the panicky whispers in the room seem to be gaining momentum as clubs realize they have to do something before it’s too late.
In today’s transfer gossip column, we look at news that suggests Newcastle could lose a key player before Wednesday is over, as PSG are optimistic about their chances of securing Bruno Guimaraes.
Elsewhere, there’s a centre-back at AFCON that seven top clubs have sent scouts to keep an eye on, Chelsea are chasing another wonderkid and relegation battlers are trying to save the day with some last-minute business. Typical.
All this and more in Mail Sport’s transfer gossip column on Monday.
Chelsea are reportedly set to rival Crystal Palace for Blackburn midfielder Adam Wharton, 19
Paris Saint-Germain believe they can beat the crowds by signing Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle. Real Madrid also seems to be enthusiastic. Newcastle have admitted they may have to sell a top player. (Daily mirror)
AC Milan have contacted Arsenal about a move for defender Jakub Kiwior. The Italian club would like to loan him with the right to purchase. Arsenal are not very keen on that, but they can be persuaded under certain conditions. (Calciomercato)
Bayer Leverkusen is preparing a shock for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. Palace, who have already turned down a loan from RB Leipzig, are said to want £20m for him and would have to look for a replacement. (The sun)
AC Milan have contacted Arsenal as they want to sign defender Jakub Kiwior
Aston Villa have made a third bid for Middlesbrough striker Morgan Rogers of around £15 million plus add-ons. Rogers has scored seven goals this season. (The Athletics)
Seven clubs have sent scouts to AFCON to watch Ivory Coast centre-back Ousmane Diomande, 20, who plays for Sporting CP in Portugal. Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Newcastle, Juventus and Bayern Munich are watching him. (A Bola)
Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg rejected Lyon’s approach for him. (Sky Sports Germany)
Chelsea have joined the race for Blackburn midfielder Adam Wharton, 19, with sporting director Paul Winstanley set to look at him. Blackburn has already rejected an offer from Crystal Palace of £18.5m and wants £25m. (The sun)
Fulham are preparing a new offer for Armando Broja. Chelsea is willing to part with him for ten million euros. (TEAM Talk)
Seven clubs have reportedly sent scouts to keep an eye on Ivory Coast centre-back Ousmane Diomande
Everton are interested in Lyon centre-back Jake O’Brien. The 22-year-old won the Belgian second tier last season on loan at RWD Molenbeek. (Irish independent)
Rangers are close to loaning out Lens winger Oscar Cortes. The 20-year-old moved from Colombia last year to play in Erope and has been capped by the Narional team. (Daily record)
