Rumour Mill: Rivals battle for Rabiot, United approach Cavani
Tottenham and Arsenal will do battle for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot in January, while Manchester United have made an approach to sign Edinson Cavani, according to Tuesday’s rumours.
Arsenal
– Fresh on the back of TalkSPORT’s report that Arsenal want Inter Milan’s Mauro Icardi, Fichajes now suggest the Gunners will bid £50m for 22-year-old.
– Both Arsenal and Liverpool are reportedly in talks to sign Alexandre Pato.
– Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is set to try and pinch Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot from under the nose of Arsenal.
Aston Villa
– Aston Villa are lining up a bid for Burnley striker Andre Gray and Clarets centre-back Michael Keane.
– Villa rejected a move from rivals Birmingham City for Libor Kozak before last week’s loan window closed.
Chelsea
– Inter Milan are set to offer Chelsea star Branislav Ivanovic a pre-contract agreement to bring him on a Bosman ruling next summer. (London Evening Standard)
– Chelsea have joined the race for £75m-rated Thomas Muller.
– Chelsea are looking to cancel striker Radamel Falcao’s loan spell in January but the Blues are struggling to offload him. (ESPN)
– Emmanuel Adebayor is set to return to England to find a club, with Chelsea and Watford options. (Daily Mail)
Everton
– Mark Hughes has moved to quash speculation linking Jack Butland with a move away from Stoke. (Liverpool Echo)
– Everton have been linked with a move for Burnley striker, Andre Gray, with the Toffees said to be eyeing a move along with West Ham and Aston Villa.
– Reports in France suggest Kevin Mirallas is being eyed by both Monaco and Marseille.
Leicester
– Jamie Vardy has all-but ended Manchester United and Chelsea’s hopes of signing him in January by saying he wants to stay at Leicester. (Daily Express)
Liverpool
– Both Arsenal and Liverpool are reportedly in talks to sign Alexandre Pato.
-Mark Hughes has moved to quash speculation linking Jack Butland with a move away from Stoke. (Liverpool Echo)
– Liverpool and Swansea could move for Belgian shot-stopper Guillaume Hubert. (Guardian)
Manchester City
– Martin Demichelis will sit down with Manchester City towards the end of the season to discuss his future. (Manchester Evening News)
– Manchester City are in pole position to seal the transfer of Paris Saint-Germain attacking midfielder Javier Pastore next summer. (Tutto Mercato)
Manchester United
– Reported United target Arjen Robben says he is happy at Bayern Munich. (talkSPORT)
– Manchester United have reportedly made an initial approach to sign Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani. (L’Equipe)
Newcastle
– Newcastle United have recalled centre-back Mike Williamson from his loan spell at Wolves.
Southampton
– Southampton are ready to splash out £7.5m for Brighton for winger Solly March. (Mirror)
Swansea
– Liverpool and Swansea could move for Belgian shot-stopper Guillaume Hubert. (Guardian)
Tottenham
– Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is set to try and pinch Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot from under the nose of Arsenal.
Watford
– Emmanuel Adebayor is set to return to England to find a club, with Chelsea and Watford options. (Daily Mail)
West Ham
– Everton have been linked with a move for Burnley striker, Andre Gray, with the Toffees said to be eyeing a move along with West Ham and Aston Villa.
– West Ham set to scour market for a striker with Diafra Sakho facing the prospect of being out of action for three months with a thigh injury.
– Ivory Coast stiker Gohi Bi Cyriac linked to Hammers. (Daily Star)