Premier League
Chelsea to complete stunning double-transfer in January
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has started the negotiations to bring a central defender and a full-back in January to strengthen the squad to make a push for the Premier League title. According to Independent, two names leading Conte’s shortlist are Middlesbrough's Ben Gibson and Napoli’s Faouzi Ghoulam. The combined fee for the defensive pair is likely to go beyond £50million but Blues are keen to give Conte the best possible squad in January.
Man United send officials to finalise Lindelof transfer
Manchester United’s pursuit of Victor Lindelof took a turn for the better last night when United officials were present for Benfica’s Champions League encounter. Lindelof is widely tipped to be United’s only defensive recruit in January after Jose Mourinho has ruled out the possibility of Chris Smalling being his number one choice. According to M.E.N, United are ready to pay as much as £30million to sign Lindelof.
Arsenal join PSG and Liverpool in race to sign Dortmund star
According to Calciomercato, Arsenal have joined PSG and Liverpool in the race to sign Borussia Dortmund winger Christian Pulisic. Liverpool have been considered as the favourites to sign Pulisic given Jurgen Klopp’s connection with Dortmund, however, Arsene Wenger is ready to weigh in his offer before Pulisic decides on his next move after being frozen out of the starting XI by manager Thomas Tuchel.
