Premier League transfer news: Liverpool forward linked to Bundesliga, Zidane has an offer from Manchester United and has demanded for PSG superstar and more -  December 31, 2018

Zidane has been linked with Manchester United
Zidane has been linked with Manchester United

Hello and welcome to the Premier League latest transfer news and rumours of the day! With the winter transfer window officially opening from tomorrow, here are the top transfer stories surrounding the Premier League.

#5 City want Fabregas

Manchester City are apparently eying a move for Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas. The Citizens are currently second in the table and often struggle without the presence of Fernandinho in midfield.

As a result, according to pundit Ian McGarry, they are targeting reinforcements as Fernandinho is the core of the midfield on which Pep Guardiola has built his system.

“It’s become very visible that they miss Fernandinho,” he said.

“I think for all the wonderful and pretty football that Manchester City play, Fernandinho is the oil in the engine that allows everyone else to move forward at such pace.”

He also added that the Etihad outfit are currently facing the risk of being banned in the transfer window in the summer, which is why they might be keen to do business in January and have begun talks with Chelsea to sign the Spaniard.

“City, under the threat of a transfer ban from FIFA, will invest in the January window.

“They are in talks with Chelsea about the potential to either loan or buy Cesc Fabregas.”

The former Arsenal star has played under Pep Guardiola in Barcelona and McGarry believes that the World Cup winner’s experience will allow him to play the role of the Brazilian, which is why City want to bring him in.

“He is someone who Pep Guardiola worked with extensively at Barcelona and while he’s not quite a Fernandinho replica in terms of the way he plays, he is a very experienced player.

“He’s 31, he can play that role if need be and that’s why he will be brought in.”

#4 Frank Sinclair wants Tammy Abraham

Abraham is on fire at Villa
Abraham is on fire at Villa

Former Chelsea star Frank Sinclair wants the Blues to bring back on loan forward Tammy Abraham from Aston Villa. The Blues’ strikers haven’t been in best of forms, with even Eden Hazard being asked to play centrally.

Meanwhile, Abrahams has been exceptional for Aston Villa in the Championship, scoring 14 goals for his team so far this season. As a result, Sinclair believes Chelsea should have him back as he is in good form and could be a valuable squad member.

''I don't see why not. Bring him back,'' Sinclair said.

''He's played a lot of football, so he's match fit and ready to go, and even if you bring Tammy back to be a part of the FA Cup campaign, it's an extra body that helps us out.

''Good luck to Aston Villa, but you've got to think about yourself.''

#3 City and Spurs

Guardiola eying Espanyol star
Guardiola eying Espanyol star

Manchester City have shown interest in signing Espanyol youngster Oscar Tarensi. The left-sided wizard will turn 16 in January, which is when he would be allowed to sign for another side in Europe.

The youngster, according to Sport, is close to joining Manchester City as negotiations are in advance stages. The Etihad outfit have been eying for a while now and have decided to bring him in January.

Meanwhile, football.london believe that Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Hull City winger Jarrod Bowen in the winter transfer market. The Londoners had sent scouts to witness him in action and it seems as though the Lilywhites might finally bring him in.

The youngster who is only 22, has scored 6 goals and assisted twice in the month of December alone. As a result, the Lilywhites have shown serious interest in the player.

#2 Martinez advice for Hazard

Hazard has been linked to United
Hazard has been linked to United

Belgium manager Roberto Martinez has given his opinion on Eden Hazard next career move. The Belgian has been linked with a move to Real Madrid for a while now and Martinez believes that the Belgium captain lets intuition guide him.

"He is a person who is always guided by his intuition," Martinez said. "He is not a player has who unrealistic ambitions.”

He then stated that Hazard’s achievements after leaving Belgium at such a young age are “not normal” and that he is ready for any challenge that comes in his path. Martinez, however, advised him to follow his intuition before making a decision on his future.

"He left Belgium very young because he wanted to be a footballer, and from there he has achieved things with clubs that are not normal.

"Hazard is ready to take on any project worldwide. My advice to him is to be happy and follow your intuition."

#1 Verratti and Solanke

Verratti wanted by Zidane
Verratti wanted by Zidane

Zinedine Zidane is out of work at the moment but there are stories of him coming back to management by next season. The Frenchman has been linked with a move to Manchester United and Bayern Munich but it seems he might have some demands before joining any one of them.

According to Don Balon, the former World Cup winner is evaluating the offers carefully and one of his biggest demands for his next team is to sign Marco Verratti from PSG.

Meanwhile, according to German outlet Kicker, Dominic Solanke’s list of admirers just keeps increasing as Stuttgart have now joined the race to sign the Liverpool youngster, who has also been linked with Crystal Palace, Huddersfield and Brighton.

Only time will tell as to which club he chooses in January.

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