Wednesday Morning Transfer News: DONE DEALS, Iheanacho, Mourinho, Alaba, Varane, Abraham, Draxler

TUCHEL SYMPATHISES WITH TAMMY

Thomas Tuchel has admitted he can understand why Tammy Abraham would be worried about his Chelsea future. The 23-year-old England striker has not featured at all for Chelsea since the 1-1 Premier League draw at Southampton on February 20.

Draxler willing to make Bayern switch

German midfielder Julian Draxler is open to a return to his home country with his relationship to current club Paris Saint-Germain deteriorating, writes Foot Mercato. His preference is to join Bayern Munich.

Alaba reaches Madrid agreement

The out-of-contract Bayern centre-back appears set for a move to Spain

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CHELSEA LINE UP VARANE SWOOP

Chelsea are poised to make a summer move for Real Madrid centre-back Raphael Varane, says the Daily Express. The France international, 27, is contracted to Los Blancos until the summer of 2022.

Mourinho in the running for Celtic job

Manager Jose Mourinho will be a candidate for the Celtic position after being sacked this week by Tottenham, claims The Sun. Mourinho has said he wants to find a new job as soon as possible, insisting there is “no need for breaks”. However, Eddie Howe is still considered the front-runner to take over at Celtic.

Three Premier League side interested in signing Iheanacho

The revival of Kelechi Iheanacho has earned the Leicester striker admirers at three of the biggest clubs in the Premier League, a report claims. Iheanacho is back on the radar of many clubs. According to Fichajes, Man Utd, Chelsea and Arsenal are all interested.

DONE DEALS

OFFICIAL: Russell signs two-year contract extension

Western Sydney Wanderers FC announce the re-signing of Tate Russell for the next two A-League seasons.

OFFICIAL: MASON NAMED INTERIM SPURS BOSS

Tottenham have appointed Ryan Mason as interim head coach until the end of the season.