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Hello and welcome to the Premier League latest transfer news and rumours of the day! Here are the top stories surrounding the Premier League on January 5, 2019.
#5 Zola implores Callum Hudson-Odoi to stay
English players seem to be in demand in Germany as Bayern Munich are among the latest club to have an Englishman on their radar. After the success of Jadon Sancho with Dortmund, Bayern Munich want to get their own Englishman in the form of Chelsea’s Callum Hudson-Odoi.
Meanwhile, Chelsea assistant manager has acknowledged the interest of the Bavarians for the talented youngster. However, he hopes that he rejects them in favour of staying at Chelsea because he is in their long-term plans.
“I know Bayern is very interested in him, but we're interested in him as well,” Zola said.
“We've proposed with him a contract for quite a while, so we're waiting to see what the player thinks about that. We certainly value him as a player.”
Zola then admitted that while the player hasn’t played much at the Stamford Bridge, he has assured him personally that staying with the Londoners won’t be a waste of his time as he would still get better.
“I know he hasn't played probably as much as he wanted, but this is down to the quality of the players in front of him. I've already told the player: it's not a waste of time. It's a time in which you can really get better because you are pushed to do more.”
Finally, he urged the youngster to sign a deal with the Londoners and continue his football education at the Stamford Bridge.
"I hope Callum is using this time in a wise way. It will do a very good thing for his football. Hopefully, he'll sign a contract with us."
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#4 Wanyama is not leaving January
Victor Wanyama was once the midfield stronghold at Tottenham. However, unfortunate injuries meant that he has lost his place and is now finding it hard to break into the starting XI.
As a result, there have been stories of him leaving the club in January with Tottenham tempted to cash in. However, Wanyama’s agent Ivan Modia has rejected claims that his client is set to leave the club in January.
He did, however, leave the door open for a move in the summer before adding that he hasn’t been in contact with Roma sporting director Monchi.
“There is no possibility of Victor leaving Tottenham in January, but we’ll see after that,” agent Ivan Modia Yanez was quoted as saying.
“I have not had contact with Monchi regarding this issue.”
Spurs are currently third in the Premier League with 48 points from 21 games.
#3 Solsksjaer doesn’t expect January signings
Manchester United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is pessimistic about the club signing new players in the January transfer window. The Red Devils are thin in defense and there have been rumours of them signing a defender in the winter.
However, the former Red Devils striker doesn’t think that the Old Trafford outfit would sign anyone but also added that should the club want to sign anyone, he would give them his blessing if the player fits the team.
But, he added, it is not up to him and that he is happy with what he has.
"I don't expect anyone to come in,” he said.
"Obviously if the club have targeted and identified a few and I think they might fit here then I'll give my thumbs up. But it's not just my decision. I'm happy with the squad I've got."
#2 Arsenal and Newcastle
Arsenal may have done well so far this season but there can’t be any denying of the fact that they are quite far behind the rest of the top clubs in the league. As a result, it won’t be surprising if they use the January transfer window to strengthen themselves.
According to The Guardian, the Gunners hope to complete the signing of Denis Suarez in this window as Unai Emery is a huge admirer of the player, who he had managed back in Sevilla.
The report adds that the fee for the Spaniard would be around £20 million.
Meanwhile, according to reports, Newcastle have made a bid of €8 million for Rennes star Faitout Maouassa. Rennes, however, have rejected it because they think that the starlet, who is on loan at Nimes, has potential to do well for the club in the future.
#1 Gareth Bale
Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale has been making the headlines lately due to his recent niggle. In this space, however, his name is used for a different reason. The departure of Cristiano Ronaldo meant that there would be more responsibility on Gareth Bale.
However, he has, thus far, been erratic and it is for this reason that Liverpool and Manchester United have shown interest in him and are prepared to give him huge wages. The Welshman, however, has rejected the advances of the pair as he has no desire to leave.
If he is to leave, then Tottenham is the only club in the Premier League he wants to move to.
Meanwhile, Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool have recently let two players leave the club, making fans wonder as to whether they are set to sign some players in the winter. Klopp, however, responded “probably not” when asked of the possibility of signing new players.
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