Premier League transfer news and rumours
Ousmane Dembele: Barcelona to Chelsea/Liverpool/Arsenal
The 21-year-old has struggled to settle in Spain since signing for £97m from Borussia Dortmund last summer and The Sun says the news could put a number of Premier League clubs on alert.
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Chelsea and Liverpool lead the chase for the World Cup winner while Arsenal could also be keen to see Dembele reunite with former Dortmund teammate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Alli signs new Spurs deal
Dele Alli has joined Harry Kane, Son Heung-min, Erik Lamela and Harry Winks in becoming the latest player to sign a new long-term contract at Tottenham. After agreeing a six-year contract until 2024, Alli tweeted: “I’ve loved my time at Spurs so far. I’m very excited to see what the future holds.” (BBC Sport)
Karius loan to be cut short?
It is claimed that Turkish side Besiktas have reportedly asked Liverpool to cancel Loris Karius’s two-year loan deal and replace him with Divock Origi. 90min reports that Besiktas have been unimpressed by German goalkeeper Karius and are eager to bring in Belgium striker Origi instead.
Zlatan’s not returning to Old Trafford
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has ruled out the club re-signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic on loan in January. When asked about a possible move for the LA Galaxy striker Mourinho said “no”. (Sky Sports)
Race is on to sign Tonali
Inter Milan have joined Chelsea, AC Milan, Juventus, Monaco and Roma in the battle to sign Brescia midfielder Sandro Tonali. Inter sent scouts to watch the 18-year-old in action in Serie B. (The Sun)
Dortmund confident Sancho will stay
It is reported today that Manchester United are interested in signing 18-year-old England winger Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund. However, Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc is confident the youngster will stay in Germany. Zorc said: “I’m pretty sure Jadon will be playing with us for some time.” (FourFourTwo)
Juve keen on Fiorentina star
Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic is a target for Juventus. Serbian Milenkovic has also been linked with Manchester United and Tottenham, but Juve could be ready to make a move for the 21-year-old. (Calciomercato)
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