Premier League transfer news: Adrien Rabiot, Christian Pulisic, Isco, Leroy Sane

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot is out of contract at the end of the season

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published 4 December 2018

Premier League transfer news and rumours

Rabiot ends PSG talks

Arsenal transfer news: Cengiz Under, Aaron Ramsey, Hannes Wolf, Orkun Kokcu

The 23-year-old midfielder is out of contract at the end of the season and will be available on a free transfer when his PSG deal expires.

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Rabiot has been linked with a move to Barcelona but according to The Sun Arsenal and Tottenham are preparing to fight for the Frenchman.

Blues approach Pulisic

Chelsea have reportedly made their first official approach to sign Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund. According to reports in Germany Chelsea have spoken with Dortmund about the 20-year-old. The Bundesliga club want £70m for the United States international. (London Evening Standard)

London rivals eye Isco

Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal are all keen on Real Madrid star Isco. The Spanish attacking midfielder looks likely to leave Real as he does not see eye-to-eye with new head coach Santiago Solari. (The Sun)

Loftus-Cheek may ask for loan

The Guardian reports that England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek could ask for a loan move in January if he does not get more first-team opportunities at Chelsea. The Daily Mirror adds that the 22-year-old is wanted by Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, West Ham, Newcastle and German side Schalke.

Fabregas heading to Spain?

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas could be set for a return to his homeland. The Spanish midfielder is out of contract next summer and he’s being linked with a move to La Liga side Valencia. According to reports in Italy AC Milan is also a possible destination. (The Guardian)

Azpilicueta signs new deal

One player not leaving Chelsea is Cesar Azpilicueta. The 29-year-old defender, who has been at Stamford Bridge since 2012, has committed his future to the Blues by signing a new contract until 2022. He said: “Every time I go on the pitch I try do my best. Hopefully there is a lot to come and we can keep Chelsea where it belongs.” (BBC)

Chicharito keen on La Liga move

West Ham striker Javier Hernandez wants a move to Spain. The 30-year-old, who is Mexico’s all-time leading scorer, is frustrated at his lack of first-team action. La Liga clubs Real Sociedad and Valencia could make a move. (ESPN via El Gol Digital)

Diaz set for City departure

Brahim Diaz is set to join Real Madrid on a free transfer when his Manchester City contract expires at the end of the season. The 19-year-old Spaniard has reportedly agreed a £60,000-a-week deal to join Real. (The Sun)

Guardiola: Sane talks going well

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says contract negotiations are “going well” with Leroy Sane. The 22-year-old German winger signed for City in 2016 and the club are keen to tie him down to a new deal. On the contract talks Guardiola said: “The last information I had is that it’s going well. I don’t have any info from the club, saying we are in trouble [regarding Sane’s talks]. The process [takes time], you saw with Raheem Sterling, it does not take one day, except Kevin De Bruyne, I think it was done in one or two days, the other ones will sometimes take longer. But hopefully [Sane] can stay here for longer, for many, many years.” (Sky Sports)