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Welcome to Sportskeeda's transfer round-up!
As usual, there are some legit rumours going around today while some are just bogus and have zero possibility of happening. So, whatever you read, take it with a pinch of salt.
Without further ado, here are the top rumours of the day:
Fabregas rebuffs AC Milan talks
Cesc Fabregas' contract at Chelsea expires in the summer and a lot of rumours suggest that he is set to leave Stamford Bridge for free. The Spaniard has been heavily linked with a move to AC Milan, who are reportedly keen on signing him and have also opened talks with the midfielder.
Several media outlets reported this week that the Serie A side have begun talks with the former Barcelona and have also decided to make a move for him in January. However, Fabregas has rebuffed all such speculations and said that he has had no contact with the Italian side.
“No [Milan contact]. I haven't spoken to anyone. Obviously, in January I can sign [a pre-contract] with whoever I want and probably this will attract many clubs,” said Fabregas.
Talking about the speculations of him leaving The Blues when the winter transfer window opens, the midfielder said there is no chance of him walking away in the middle of the season. He said, “But, so far, from what I can say right now, yes I will stay here until the end of the season.”
Majority of the rumours suggested that he was keen on leaving as he was not getting enough opportunities at the club. Sarri has opted to play with Jorginho and Kante mainly with Kovacic, Barkley and Ruben Loftus-Cheek playing as the 3rd midfielder. Cesc has played just 9 times this season but has never started in the Premier League.
“I will play in the Premier League now. In December I will play games. I already know which games I will play and I am ready for it. I have spoken to the coach. He has been straight-forward with me and I need to be ready for when the opportunity comes. That's it,” said the Spaniard.
Liverpool scouting Alex Telles
Andrew Robertson has been brilliant as a left-back for Liverpool but the Reds are keen on signing another left-back. Liverpool ECHO report that they are constantly scouting FC Porto's, Alex Telles.
Jurgen Klopp is keen on making the team better and has plotted a move for the left-back who was linked with Chelsea last season. The Blues were constantly linked with him before they signed Emerson from AS Roma.
Telles might be a direct replacement for Alberto Moreno, who is set to leave the club in the summer. His contract expires at the end of the season and Liverpool have shown no signs of extending his deal.
Moreno has been linked with a return to Sevilla in the summer while some reports suggest that even Arsenal are interested in signing him. The Spaniard might be excess to requirements at Anfield but has interest from others clubs and is free to sign a pre-contract in January.
The Reds, however, are not the only club interested in signing Telles. Manchester City, Juventus and even Borussia Dortmund are said to be interested in signing the FC Porto left-back.
Brahim Diaz set for Madrid move
Manchester City's attempts to keep Brahim Diaz have all to waste as the Spaniard is close to joining Real Madrid, according to Goal. The youngster's contract is set to expire at the end of the season but had a new deal on his table.
Diaz wanted the first-team role but Guardiola was not willing to guarantee him a place in the first team. Madrid are now set to take advantage of this situation and take him to Bernabeu.
Reports suggest that he will be sent out on loan for the rest of the season if signed in January. Should he only join in the summer, they will asses him during the pre-season and then decide if he should be sent out on loan and if he will remain with the first team.
Guardiola has kept talking highly of the 19-year-old but all his attempts of luring him to sign the new contract have not been heard.
Isco wants to join Chelsea
Isco has decided to leave Real Madrid and join Chelsea according to Don Balon. The Spanish publication claims that the midfielder is not happy under Santiago Solari and has decided that he wants to leave.
The 26-year-old was left out of the squad for their Champions League fixture against AS Roma and reports suggested that he has a rift with the manager. Solari said the midfielder was left out for 'reasons' but did not specify anything.
Apart from Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool were also interested in signing him but the Spaniard sees himself replacing Cesc Fabregas at Stamford Bridge. The former Malaga star was also a target for Pep Guardiola's Manchester City but the Cityzens are no longer willing to make a move for him.
Isco has a €700 million release clause and there is no way Chelsea will activate it. The Blues will have to get into negotiations with the Bernabeu side but that will come at a huge price. Madrid are keen on signing Eden Hazard and will push for him again in the summer.
De Gea sets to stunning conditions for the new contract
David De Gea's contract situation at Manchester United has been the talk of the town for quite some time. The Red Devils have already activated the one-year optional extension in his contract to avoid complications of a pre-contract signing.
United are keen on extending his contract but have to wait before getting De Gea's signature. The goalkeeper has set two new conditions and Mirror claim that United are now negotiating with him.
The English newspaper reports that the Spaniard wants to be paid as much as Alexis Sanchez is making at the club. Reports suggest that the Chilean is making around £500k a week at Old Trafford and De Gea wants the same to be his new wages.
The second condition the goalkeeper has reportedly set is that he wants to know the future of Jose Mourinho at the club. The shot-stopper is reportedly unhappy with the way his side are playing as their defensive tactics are backfiring and he is conceding a lot of goals.
