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Boxing day transfer news and DONE DEALS: Messi, Ozil, Costa, Mbappe, Greenwood, Haaland and others
Diego Costa could return to England
Ex-Chelsea striker Diego Costa could be set for a return to the English Premier league according to reports.
The Player would be out of contract next summer and is no more a guaranteed starter at the club following the arrival of Luis Suarez. The 32 year old who had intially played in the Premier league with Chelsea between 2014 and 2017 could now be set for a return to the Epl with Wolverhampton wanderers being touted as the most likely destination for the Spaniard.
Barcelona facing battle for Depay
Barcelona are facing an uphill battle to sign Memphis Depay according to Mundo Deportivo.
The Catalan side are reportedly front runners to sign the 26 year old winger whose contract expires next summer and could sign a pre contract agreement with the Dutchman as soon as January. However, the La liga club are not going to get a free run on the player who is said to have also attracted the interest of Paris Saint German.
Chelsea make Haaland top priority
Chelsea are set to make Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland their top transfer target next summer according to Sky italia.
The blues are said to be very worried about the poor form of summer signing Timo Werner and would not hesitate to move for Erling Haaland who has been made the club’s top target by Frank lampard ahead of next summer’s transfer window.
Liverpool receive timely boost for Sanches
Liverpool have received a timely boost in their pursuit of Portuguese midfielder Renato Sanches according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Italian football expert has revealed that the player wants to depart Ligue 1 club Lille which will come as music to the ears of those at the Anfield staduim who are reportedly keen on signing the 2016 Golden boy winner.
Atletico Madrid interested in signing Maitland Niles
Atletico Madrid are interested in signing Arsenal defender Ainsley Maitland Niles following Kieran Tripper’s ban according to Sportsmail.
Tripper was found guilty of breaching betting rules and has been handed a lengthy 10 week ban from all football related activities. Atletico are currently short of options in that area of the pitch and are now considering a loan move for Arsenal’s versatile defender Maitland Niles.
Greenwood set for new united contract
Manchester united attacker Mason Greenwood is set for a new deal at the club according to reports.
The 19 year old has endured a frustrating start to the 2020/2021 season having struggled with a plethora of off-field problems. However, Greenwood still remains highly rated within Old trafford and the club are considering to offer the England international an extension on his current deal at the club.
Rudiger to decide on Chelsea future by Monday
Chelsea defender Anthony Rudiger will reportedly make a decision on his future at the club by Monday.
The German defender has fallen down the pecking order under Frank lampard having played sparingly so far this season. Well the player looks headed for the exit door and would make a call on his future after Chelsea’s busy festive schedule.
Madrid set to miss out on top targets
Real Madrid are set to miss out on two of their top targets in the persons of Kylian Mbappe and Mauricio Pochettino.
Mbappe is set to sign a new deal at PSG after his father confirmed a few weeks back that the player in talks with the club over a new deal while Mauricio Pochettino is also set for the Managerial position at the French capital club following the sacking of Thomas Tuchel on Christmas eve.
Pochettino keen to re-unite Messi and Neymar
Incoming Paris Saint German headcoach Mauricio Pochettino is keen to bring Lionel Messi with him to the club according to the Sun.
Messi is largely expected to depart Barcelona next summer with Manchester City favorites to sign the Argentine international. However, there could still be some twist to that transfer saga as reports now states that Pochettino is keen to bring his fellow Argentine to the Parc de prince staduim inorder to re-unite him with Brazilian winger Neymar.
Ozil set to announce Fernabache move
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil is set to announce a move to Fernabache according to Bild.
The player has reportedly held secret talks with the Turkish side’s representative over the past few days and will sign a contract with the club as soon as the winter transfer window opens with the German international set to put an end to his 7 year association with Arsenal.
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