TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Chelsea reignite Michael Olise interest despite his desire to join Man United, the Blues and Man City have an eye on Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies and Leverkusen ‘remain optimistic’ of keeping hold of Xabi Alonso
- Michael Olise was due to move to Stamford Bridge last summer but opted to stay
- Davies’ contract with the German champions expires at the end of next season
- 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
It was one of the quietest – and strangest – January transfer windows in recent years.
Clubs are reluctant to spend money, and face the threat of heavy penalties if they exceed their means.
But there are still a few days left and we will see how disciplined the teams really are as they risk letting their squads fall short in the second half of the campaign.
Chelsea, Burnley and Nottingham Forest could all be involved in deals as Liverpool begin the process of finding Jurgen Klopp’s replacement.
Here, Mailsport looks at the latest transfer gossip on Sunday morning.
Michael Olise signed a new contract with Crystal Palace this summer after interest from Chelsea
Xabi Alonso is the favorite to take over from Jurgen Klopp at Anfield after his shock decision to leave the club
Chelsea are interested in signing Crystal Palace star Michael Olise this summer. The 22-year-old looked set to move to Stamford Bridge six months ago after the Blues activated a release clause in his contract, but he opted to stay and extend his contract. However, Olise prefers a transfer from Manchester United. (Football.London)
Bayer Leverkusen remains ‘optimistic’ about retaining in-demand manager Xabi Alonso and assumes he will stay at the club beyond the summer. The Spaniard is the favorite to take over from Jurgen Klopp at Anfield. (Heaven Germany)
Kasper Schmeichel, 37, is a target for Nottingham Forest this month but they may have to sell before they can buy amid charges of allegedly breaching Premier League spending rules. (Mailsport)
Chelsea and Manchester City are among the clubs monitoring Alphonso Davies’ contract situation at Bayern Munich. The Canadian left back’s current contract expires in the summer of 2025 and talks on an extension have yet to come to a positive conclusion. (The mirror)
Everton are considering a loan move for 28-year-old Algerian winger Said Benrahma from West Ham. The Toffees are looking for a replacement for current loanee Arnaut Danjuma, who is closing in on a move to Lyon in Ligue 1. (HITC)
Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies is out of contract next summer and is in the interest of Man City and Chelsea
Brighton have made a swoop for £40million-rated Leicester man Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
Inter Milan midfielder Stefano Sensi could be heading to the King Power from Serie A
Brighton and Hove Albion have made an approach for Leicester City’s midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. However, Leicester value the 25-year-old at over £40 million. He also has interest from Brentford and Fulham. (Mailsport)
The Foxes have made an offer to sign 28-year-old Italian midfielder Stefano Sensi on loan, with the option to buy if they secure promotion back to the Premier League this season. (Gianluca DiMarzio)
Former Everton striker Moise Kean is set to join Atletico Madrid on loan from Juventus. There is no obligation to buy the deal that brings the striker to Wanda Metropolitano. (Fabrizio Romano)
Arsenal defender Cedric Soares is attracting interest from Turkish giants Galatasaray. The Portuguese full-back has entered the final six months of his contract with the Emirates. (Evening standard)
