Transfer news and football gossip: Chelsea plot 35m England striker swoop, Liverpool defender set for exit, West Ham target controversial signing

Transfer news and football gossip: Chelsea plot 35m England striker swoop, Liverpool defender set for exit, West Ham target controversial signing
Here are the biggesttransfer rumours and other football stories from Friday’s newspapers and online…3Chelsea are reportedly plotting a 35million move for Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson, 26, who received his first call-up to the England squad yesterday. (The Sun)West Hamare considering making a move for 31-year-old Samir Nasri. The ex-ArsenalandManchester Citywinger is a free agent after serving an 18-month drugs ban.(Daily Mirror)Mesut Ozil has said he could stay at Arsenal for the rest of his career.(London Evening Standard)Former Gunners boss Arsene Wenger says he has not been approached byReal Madridover their vacant managerial position.(Bein Sport)3

Wilson has seven goals and five assists for Bournemouth this season

Chelseas out-of-favour midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko is a target for Fulham. The 24-year-old is currently on loan at AC Milan but has started just two Serie A matches and has been criticised by boss Gennaro Gattuso – FULL STORYManchester United are yet to offer Juan Mata a new contract, despite the midfielders current deal expiring in the summer. (Daily Mail)Liverpool full-back Alberto Moreno is a target for former club Sevilla, with the 26-year-old Reds contract up at the end of the season. (ESPN)Athletic Bilbaocould make a January move for Tottenham striker Fernando Llorente, after the Spaniard told talkSPORT he would love to move back to Spain and return to his former club. (The Independent)Arsenal and Manchester United are both keen on signing 31-year-old Juventus defender Medhi Benatia. (Tuttomercato)3

Manchester United star Juan Mata has been linked with a return to Valencia

Tottenhamboss Mauricio Pochettino has conceded it is difficult to sign new strikers as they effectively know they would be understudies to Harry Kane.(Football.London)Manchester Cityhave sent scouts to watch 14-year-old Cerro Porteno forward Fernando Ovelar, who scored in Paraguay’s Superclasico last weekend and is the youngest player to appear in the country’s top flight.(Daily Mirror)West Hams 19-year-old midfielder Declan Rice says he has still not decided whether to play for England or the Republic of Ireland.(The Times)Leicester Cityare set to announce plans for a “lasting tribute” to owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and the other people who died in the tragic helicopter crash at King Power Stadium.(Leicester Mercury)

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