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Chelsea have confirmed the departures of three fringe players - all on long-term loan deals.

Leon Goretzka could have easily moved to a club other than Bayern had they not sealed the deal, according to one club chief

Liverpool have been handed a major blow as one of their midfield targets is heading to Bayern Munich, it has been confirmed

Liverpool and Manchester United have been dealt a major blow as one of their transfer targets appears set to stay in the Bundesliga

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has denied Bayern Munich have an agreement to sign Leon Goretzka - but expects a formal announcement this week.

Liverpool are reportedly desperate to beat Bayern to the signing of Leon Goretzka to fill the void left by Philippe Coutinho's exit.

Bayern Munich have publicly confirmed their interest in signing Schalke midfielder Leon Goretzka.

Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United have all received a boost in their bid to sign Schalke's Leon Goretzka.

Bundesliga side Bayern Munich have struck a deal to sign Schalke midfielder Leon Goretzka, according to reports.

Lionel Messi has reportedly advised Barcelona to do all they can to sign a midfield target ahead of a series of Premier League suitors.

Arsenal are reportedly set to claim a double transfer victory over Manchester United.

Germany No 2 Oliver Bierhoff has confirmed Liverpool's fears over Emre Can - and has also discussed Leon Goretzka's future.

Schalke are prepared to make Leon Goretzka the highest paid player at the club in a bid to keep the midfielder in Germany.

Reported Liverpool and Juventus target Leon Goretzka has selected his preferred destination, according to the German media

Bundesliga outfit Schalke remain hopeful of keeping a major Liverpool and Arsenal target beyond next summer.

Manchester United will not only face competition from Barcelona for an Arsenal star but from a German outfit as well, according to reports.

Juventus are reportedly closing in on the signing of a Schalke star - beating Liverpool and Barcelona to his signature

Liverpool have been strongly tipped to win the race for Schalke star Leon Goretzka but it would appear that the move is 'not inevitable'.

Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign to Schalke's Leon Goretzka in January, according to Don Balon.

Leon Goretzka will snub the offer of a new deal from Schalke and will make a summer switch to the Premier League, it has been claimed.

Schalke's sporting director has insisted the club has done all it can to try and keep star midfielder Leon Goretzka

Schalke have made Leon Goretzka a huge offer to keep midfielder at the Bundesliga club, according to their sporting director.

Schalke are set to prepare a new deal for one of their star midfielders in order to ward off interest from Liverpool, a report claims

Schalke have insisted they have no desire to sell coveted midfielder Leon Goretzka in the January transfer window.

Barcelona have reportedly pulled out of the race to sign a Manchester United and Liverpool target in the new year.

Man Utd and Liverpool's hopes of landing a major target have received a boost after Barcelona appeared to rule themselves out.

Juventus are contemplating a late bid to sign an Arsenal defender - if Schalke don't accept their offer for top target Benedict Howedes.

Liverpool are considering a bid for a German World Cup winner, according to reports

Stoke have added to their attacking armoury with the capture of a Cameroon international winger on a free transfer from Schalke.

A Schalke midfielder has been touted as a possible alternative if Liverpool fail to sign RB Leipzig's Naby Keita.