Transfer News: Done Deals, Chelsea Step Up Chase For Ex-Barca Star Coutinho Wants EPL Return

Chelsea Step Up Chase For Ex-Barca Star

According to reports in The Sun, Chelsea to step up their pursuit for former Barcelona star Lucas Digne who currently plays for English Premier League side Everton as the Blues want to boost their defence. The Blues recently lost England international Ben Chilwell to a season-ending ACL.

Coutinho Wants EPL Return

Philippe Coutinho has told Barcelona that he wants to leave the club this month, Sport claims. Barca expected to keep hold of the Brazil international just a few weeks ago, but the situation has changed as he would rather be sold in January. Coutinho hopes to make a return to the Premier League and an initial loan move until the end of the season is the most likely outcome.

West Ham to make new Lingard offer

West Ham are ready to make a further offer for Manchester United winger Jesse Lingard as the Old Trafford club consider cashing in on him, says the Daily Express.

Kolasinac set to leave Arsenal

Sead Kolasinac is set to leave Arsenal, with Marseille interested in the defender whose contract expires in the summer.

 

Morata set for Juve loan stay

Alvaro Morata is set to stay on loan at Juventus amid interest from Barcelona, Sky in Italy are reporting. The Spain striker, manager Max Allegri and officials from the club held talks following persistent rumours of Barcelona preparing to make an offer to Morata’s parent club Atletico Madrid.

Piatek to return to Genoa

Genoa have reached an agreement to sign Krzysztof Piatek from Hertha Berlin. Gianluca Di Marzio reports the Serie A side will land the striker on loan and pay €17 million to sign him on a permanent deal.

 

DONE DEALS

OFFICIAL: Pezzolano named new Cruzeiro boss

OFFICIAL: Wolves recall Sanderson

Wolves have recalled goalkeeper Dion Sanderson from his loan spell at Birmingham.

 

OFFICIAL: Saints seal permanent Crawford deal

St Johnstone have signed Bolton midfielder Ali Crawford on a permanent contract. The 30-year-old joined Saints initially on a loan deal from Wanderers that was due to expire this month.