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James Rodriguez wants a move to Chelsea, Arsenal want Sergi Samper and Liverpool are targeting Jeison Murillo, according to today’s rumours.
Arsenal
– The Gunners have made contact with Barcelona over young midfielder Sergi Samper (Mundo Deportivo)
– Alexis Sanchez wants Arsenal to sign former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez next month (Don Ballon)
– Arsene Wenger admits it is “not impossible” right-back Mathieu Debuchy will leave the club in January (Metro)
– The North Londoners will compete with Fiorentina to secure the signature of Anderlecht star Andy Najar (Daily Express)
– Arsenal are monitoring their former midfielder Havard Nordtveit, now of Borussia Moenchengladbach, who is also interesting Everton (Daily Mail)
Aston Villa
– Remi Garde has confirmed he will try sign Chelsea striker Loic Remy in the January transfer window
Chelsea
– James Rodriguez has become disillusioned with life at Real Madrid and wants a move to Stamford Bridge (Don Ballon)
– Juventus are eyeing a move for Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic (Tuttosport)
– Blues right-back Wallace is set to join Brazilian club Germio on loan (Tutto Mercato)
Crystal Palace
– Alan Pardew wants to sign QPR striker Charlie Austin to replace Patrick Bamford (The Sun)
– Palace are also exploring the possibility of a deal to sign Southampton defender Steven Caulker (Croyden Advertiser)
– The Eagles are interested in Juventus striker Simone Zaza but face competition from a host of Premier League sides (Gazzetta Dello Sport)
Everton
– The Toffees are monitoring Borussia Moenchengladbach midfielder Havard Nordtveit, who is also interesting former club Arsenal (Daily Mail)
– Manchester United are keeping tabs on 19-year-old Everton midfielder Joe Williams (Daily Mail)
Leicester City
Liverpool
– Inter Milan defender Jeison Murillo has emerged as a target for the Reds, who could table a £22.1million bid (Fichajes)
– Jurgen Klopp has identified Stuttgart winger Filip Kostic as the man to inspire Liverpool’s assault on the top four (Calciomercato)
Manchester United
– Full-back Matteo Darmian is a target for Serie A giants Juventus, despite only moving to Old Trafford in the summer (Calciomercato)
– United are keeping tabs on 19-year-old Everton midfielder Joe Williams (Daily Mail)
Newcastle United
– Steve McClaren has seen a £6million bid for Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly rejected (Sky Sports Italia)
– The Magpies are preparing a £10million offer for CSKA Moscow playmaker Alan Dzagoev (Daily Mirror)
Norwich City
Sunderland
Swansea City
– The Swans will consider allowing Bafetimbi Gomis to leave next month if they can land Chelsea’s Patrick Bamford on loan (Daily Mail)
Tottenham
– Spurs are eyeing a move for 20-year-old Barcelona forward Sandro Ramirez, who could cost around £8.85million (The Independent)
West Ham
– The Hammers are one of four clubs competing for the signature of Benfica’s Brazilian midfielder Anderson Talisca (Odia Brazil)
– West Ham are interested in Juventus striker Simone Zaza but face competition from a host of Premier League sides (Gazzetta Dello Sport)