PL CLUBS EYEING CARRASCO
Premier League sides have been alerted after Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone gave the go-ahead for the club to sell winger Yannick Carrasco, according to AS.
Both Manchester United and Chelsea have been heavily linked with the Belgium international in recent months, with Carrasco's contract boasting an £86 million release clause.
Both Nicolas Gaitan and Luciano Vietto are also understood to be on the transfer list.
LUCAS MOURA LINKED WITH CHELSEA
Lucas Moura has emerged as a potential transfer target for Chelsea this January, reports Buzz Sport .
The Brazilian has been frozen out of Paris Saint-Germain's plans, and is keen to seal a move away.
And he would be an interesting choice for the Blues should Willian choose to move to China.
MUSONDA WANTED ON LOAN BY BETIS AGAIN
Real Betis are considering a move to sign Chelsea attacker Charly Musonda on loan for a second time, according to AS .
Musonda previously spent 12 months on loan at Betis before returning to Chelsea in January this year and he recently signed a new contract at Stamford Bridge until 2022 .
He will make a late decision on whether to go out on loan again in the New Year, with Betis considering a move for Musonda as they look to improve their attacking options.
ARSENAL & CHELSEA TRACK BURNLEY STAR
Burnley defender James Tarkowski is being closely monitored by top four rivals Arsenal and Chelsea, according to the Daily Star .
The £30 million-rated centre-back has been a key figure in Burnley’s success this season, with Sean Dyche’s men having only conceded 15 goals – fewer than Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham.
COURTOIS TO BECOME WORLD'S BEST-PAID KEEPER
Thibaut Courtois will become the best-paid goalkeeper in world football, if he signs a new contract at Chelsea, claims the Daily Telegraph .
Chelsea are determined to keep hold of Courtois, who is out of contract in the summer of 2019 and has regularly been linked with a move to Real Madrid.
Courtois is set to be offered a new deal by Chelsea which will see his wages eclipse the £200,000 a week being earned by Manchester United keeper David de Gea.
CONTE MAKES BONUCCI CONTACT
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has been in touch with Leonardo Bonucci amid reports the defender is unhappy at AC Milan, according to Tuttosport .
Bonucci only joined Milan in the summer in a shock €40 million deal from Juventus, but is already looking for a way out due to the club’s poor form this season.
He has previously been a target for Manchester City, while Conte wanted to sign the centre-half when he took over as Chelsea boss in 2016.
Conte has been back in touch with Bonucci and the Italy international is willing to link up with his old coach next season, wherever the current Blues boss is managing.
PSG TO MAKE €170M MILINKOVIC-SAVIC BID
Paris Saint-Germain are ready to pay €170 million to sign Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, reports Corriere dello Sport .
Milinkovic-Savic has enjoyed an impressive season for Lazio, and has already attracted interest from Premier League rivals Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United, along with Barcelona.
The 22-year-old has insisted he is happy at Lazio , but PSG could test both the player and Serie A club’s resolve with a mammoth bid.
CHELSEA OWNER TO VETO HAZARD TO MAN UTD MOVE
While Jose Mourinho hopes for a reunion with Eden Hazard, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich may prevent such a move from happening, according to Don Balon .
United is preparing an offer of €100 million euros to trump Real Madrid, but the Blues owner has no desire to sell his star man to a direct rival.
CHELSEA READY LEMAR BID
Chelsea are ready to make a move for Monaco attacker Thomas Lemar after an attempt to land Leon Bailey from Bayer Leverkusen has failed, according to the Evening Standard .
The Blues were targeting a £20 million offer for the Bundesliga 20-year-old attacker, but with Leverkusen deeming him untouchable, Chelsea will move onto Lemar and make another attempt at signing Everton's Ross Barkley.
NEWCASTLE SECURE KENEDY ON LOAN
Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez has finally landed his man, securing Kenedy in a loan deal from Chelsea according the Daily Mail .
Kenedy appeared set for a move earlier this year only to have it blocked by Chelsea boss Antonio Conte, though the Brazilian has just appeared three times this season.
Newcastle will pay a loan fee for Kenedy, with Benitez's transfer budget hindered by Newcastle's potential sale.
MAN UNITED BATTLE REAL FOR HAZARD
Manchester United are prepared to battle Real Madrid for the signature of Eden Hazard, according to the Sun .
Hazard and United boss Jose Mourinho are old acquaintances at Chelsea, lifting the Premier League title together in 2014-15.
And the newspaper claims United could bid up to £90million to seal a reunion for the pair next season.
NEWCASTLE JOIN LUIZ RACE
Newcastle United are the latest club to show an interest in signing Chelsea defender David Luiz, according to the London Evening Standard .
The Brazil international has fallen out of favour at Stamford Bridge this season and has been linked with Arsenal, Real Madrid and Juventus.
And Magpies boss Rafa Benitez is hopeful he can persuade the centre-back to move to the north-east, though any move would have to be a loan deal.
REAL MADRID ADVANCE HAZARD NEGOTIATIONS
Real Madrid are making progress in their negotiations to sign Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard next summer, claims Diario Gol .
Zinedine Zidane has instructed Madrid president Florentino Perez to pursue a deal for Hazard and the Belgium international could arrive at the Santiago Bernabeu after next year’s World Cup in Russia.
If Hazard does move to Madrid, then Marco Asensio is likely to seek a transfer away, with Manchester City a potential destination.
LUIZ TRIED FOR BARCELONA MOVE
Barcelona have ruled out signing David Luiz after the Chelsea defender offered himself to the Camp Nou club, according to Catalunya Radio, via Sport .
Luiz’s future at Chelsea appears uncertain and the Brazilian, who has also been linked with Arsenal, Manchester United, Juventus and Real Madrid, has recently travelled to Barcelona for treatment on an injury.
During his trip, Luiz offered himself to Barcelona, who are looking to sign a new centre-back due to the expected departure of Javier Mascherano.
However, due to Luiz being 30 and the financial implications of signing him, Barca are instead focusing on other defensive targets.
MAN UTD OFFER MKHI FOR ALEX SANDRO
Manchester United are willing to offer Henrikh Mkhitaryan to Juventus as part of their bid to sign Alex Sandro, claims The Sun .
Reports have suggested that United will offer £60 million for Alex Sandro in an attempt to beat Chelsea to the signing of the Brazilian left-back.
However, the out-of-favour Mkhitaryan could also be used as a bargaining chip in a deal for Alex Sandro. Juventus, while interested in Mkhitaryan, would prefer to see reported Barcelona target Daley Blind included by United as part of any deal.
CHRISTENSEN TO HOLD CHELSEA TALKS
Andreas Christensen is expected to hold talks with Chelsea regarding a new contract, reports the Evening Standard .
The 21-year-old’s current deal expires in 2020, but Chelsea are keen to reward the centre-half with an extension following his impressive impact in the first team this season.
Christensen spent the previous two years on loan at Borussia Monchengladbach, but has now established himself as a key member of Blues boss Antonio Conte’s plans.
CHELSEA CONSIDER ZAHA BID
Chelsea are considering making a move for Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, according to the Daily Mirror .
The Ivory Coast international has been in superb form for the Eagles, with Antonio Conte monitoring his progress.
Tottenham have previously been linked with the former Manchester United man, but the Premier League champions could now move to the front of the queue, though any move is unlikely to take place until the summer transfer window.
CHELSEA SET TO SIGN ALEX SANDRO
Chelsea are hoping to seal a cut-price deal for Juventus defender Alex Sandro, according to the Daily Star .
The full-back reportedly was close to a move to Stamford Bridge last summer, but has seen his form drop off alarmingly this season after having his transfer hopes frustrated.
Now the Blues are hoping to sign Sandro for £50 million, significantly below the price first quoted by the Serie A champions.
CONTE IN LINE TO REPLACE ZIDANE
Antonio Conte is in contention to succeed Zinedine Zidane as Real Madrid head coach, according to The Sun .
Zinedine Zidane guided the Blancos to two successive Champions League titles and a La Liga win last season but is under pressure to recover the deficit to Barcelona this campaign.
Conte still has 18 months left on his Chelsea contract and has previously dismissed suggestions that he was set to leave Stamford Bridge.
BATSHUAYI PART OF CHELSEA'S LEMAR BID
Michy Batshuayi may be used by Chelsea as part of the club’s bid to sign Monaco winger Thomas Lemar in the January transfer window, claims The Sun .
Chelsea have joined Arsenal and Liverpool in the chase to sign Lemar , whose reported £92 million price tag could be offset partly by striker Batshuayi heading to Monaco.
LUIZ OFFERS CONTE ULTIMATUM
David Luiz wants to given regular first-team football or be given a move away from Chelsea, according to Express Sports .
The defender has played just once since Chelsea's Champions League defeat to Roma in October and reportedly has the likes of Bayern Munich monitoring the situation.