chelsea have not given up hope of signing Benfica and Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, 22, in the January transfer window after having his offers rejected earlier this month. (Record – in Portuguese)
Graham Potter’s side could also return with an improved offer for Brighton and Ecuadorian midfielder Moises Caicedo, 21, with the Seagulls looking for potential replacements. (Guardian)
Barcelona and Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie, 26, has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge but is expected to finish the season in Spain. (Football.London)
chelsea could also target 19-year-olds Lyons and France U21 right-back Malo Gusto as their spending under Todd Boehly nears £500m. (Telegraph – subscription required)
Newcastle United could target Everton and England Under-21 winger Anthony Gordon, 21, replacing Chris Wood, who joined Nottingham Forest last week. (Talksport)
Brighton step up interest in £20m Shakhtar Donetsk and Ukrainian centre-back Mykola Matviyenko, 26. (Telegraph – subscription required)
UEFA are close to closing a loophole in Financial Fair Play rules that have been used by Chelsea to sign players on long-term contracts, including the arrival of 22-year-old Ukrainian striker Mykhailo Mudryk over an eight and a half game. one year contract. (Timetables – subscription required)
Lazio boss Maurizio Sarri, 64, is watched by Tottenham and West Ham if they decide to part ways with Antonio Conte or David Moyes. (Ilmessaggero – subscription required)
Manchester United had conversations with Atlético Madrid and French striker Antoine Griezmann, 31, last summer before securing a permanent return alongside Diego Simeone. (Air Sports)
crystal palace co-owners David Blitzer and Joshua Harris plan to sell their shares and invest in Manchester United – a move that would see the Glazer family retain control of the Old Trafford club. (shimmer)
Barcelona are interesting to sign real Madrid and Spain midfielder Marco Asensio, 27, on a free transfer this summer but is still in talks over a new contract at the Bernabeu. (Sport)
Old AstonVilla boss Steven Gerrard, 42, is expected to miss the Poland work, with ex-Portugal coach Fernando Santos, 68, close to being appointed. (Fabrizio Romano)
