Premier League transfer news: Isco, Cesc Fabregas, Jordan Pickford, Mousa Dembele
Manchester City and Chelsea could swoop for Real Madrid star Isco

Premier League transfer news and rumours
Is Isco’s time up at Real?
Manchester City and Chelsea are today being linked with a move for Real Madrid attacking midfielder Isco.
The Daily Express, citing Spanish news outlet OK Diario, reports that the 26-year-old’s relationship with new Real head coach Santiago Solari has hit “rock bottom” and his days at the Bernabeu “are numbered”.
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Should Isco leave the Spanish giants he could find himself in the Premier League with Man City and Chelsea ready to make a move. Spanish newspaper AS claims that Italian side Juventus could also be interested.
Fabregas set for £10m Milan move
AC Milan are reportedly close to signing Cesc Fabregas in a £10m transfer from Chelsea. Milan boss Gennaro Gattuso is “desperate for a quick deal” for the Spanish World Cup winner and Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has sanctioned a January move. (The Sun)
Bayern eye Hudson-Odoi
The Sun also reports that another Chelsea star could be set to leave Stamford Bridge. German giants Bayern Munich are keen on Chelsea “wonderkid” Callum Hudson-Odoi and could push through a January move for the 18-year-old.
United extend De Gea deal
Manchester United have activated the one-year extension clause in David de Gea’s contract. The Spanish international goalkeeper’s deal will now run until the summer of 2020 and Sky Sports reports that further talks will continue about a longer contract.
Pickford to replace De Gea?
While David de Gea’s short-term future has been resolved who could replace the Spaniard long-term if he does decide to leave Manchester United? According to reports Everton and England No.1 Jordan Pickford and Atletico Madrid’s Slovenian goalkeeper Jan Oblak could be on the United target list. (i News)
Italians target Dembele
Mousa Dembele could be on his way to Italy when his Tottenham contract expires at the end of the season. The Belgium midfielder, 31, is wanted by Juventus and Inter Milan. (Calciomercato)
Solanke set for loan?
Three Premier League clubs are in the running to take Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke on loan in January. Huddersfield, Crystal Palace and West Ham are reportedly interested in the 21-year-old. (Sky Sports)
Premier League fixtures
Friday 30 November
- Cardiff City vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers (8pm, live on Sky Sports)
Saturday 1 December (3pm unless stated)
- Crystal Palace vs. Burnley
- Huddersfield Town vs. Brighton & Hove Albion
- Leicester City vs. Watford
- Manchester City vs. AFC Bournemouth
- Newcastle United vs. West Ham United
- Southampton vs. Manchester United (5.30pm, live on BT Sport)
Sunday 2 December
- Chelsea vs. Fulham (12pm, live on Sky Sports)
- Arsenal vs. Tottenham Hotspur (2.05pm, live on Sky Sports)
- Liverpool vs. Everton (4.15pm, live on Sky Sports)
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