Premier League transfer news and rumours
Ozil out on loan?
After finding himself on the sidelines at the Emirates Stadium recently, Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil could be set to leave the club on loan in January.
The German only signed a new £350,000-a-week contract less than a year ago but has struggled to secure a regular place in Unai Emery’s starting XI.
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Inter Milan are reportedly interested in the former Real Madrid star and The Times reports that Arsenal are considering a loan departure if they are unable to find a buyer.
The Gunners would prefer to sell the 30-year-old, says the Daily Mirror, but could be forced to subsidise his wages if a loan deal is the only option.
Reds rival Bayern for Werner
RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner is a summer transfer target for Liverpool and Bayern Munich. According to reports in Germany the Reds are a “serious competitor” to secure the signature of the 22-year-old. (Metro)
Isco open to City move
Real Madrid and Spain midfielder Isco is open to a move to Manchester City in the summer. The 26-year-old has fallen out of favour at the Bernabéu and is said to be unsettled by reports that Real will sign Eden Hazard from Chelsea. (AS)
Rome eye Palace star
Italian giants Roma are searching for a new left-back and on their list is Crystal Palace star Patrick van Aanholt. The Serie A side could make a £25m move for the 28-year-old in January. (The Sun)
Moses to switch London clubs?
Crystal Palace are keen to bring Victor Moses back to the club eight years after he left. Moses is not in the plans of Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri and Palace are confident they can sign him in the new year. (London Evening Standard)
Permanent move for Ospina?
Napoli want to sign on-loan Colombian goalkeeper David Ospina on a permanent deal. The Arsenal stopper left for Napoli on loan in August and the Italians could secure him for around £3m. (The Guardian)
De Gea ‘prefers United deal’
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is close to signing a new long-term contract at Old Trafford. It’s reported that the Spaniard would prefer to sign a new deal over a move to Juventus or Paris Saint-Germain. (ESPN)
Premier League fixtures and TV guide
Friday 21 December
- Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Liverpool (8pm, live on Sky Sports)
Saturday 22 December (3pm unless stated)
- Arsenal vs. Burnley (12.30pm, live on Sky Sports)
- AFC Bournemouth vs. Brighton & Hove Albion
- Chelsea vs. Leicester City
- Huddersfield Town vs. Southampton
- Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace
- Newcastle United vs. Fulham
- West Ham United vs. Watford
- Cardiff City vs. Manchester United (5.30pm, live on BT Sport)
Sunday 23 December
- Everton vs. Tottenham Hotspur (4pm, live on Sky Sports)
