Transfer rumours: Football gossip including Diego Costa Premier League hope
Diego Costa is waiting for an offer to return to the Premier League while it’s claimed Emile Smith Rowe’s recent displays have prompted Arsenal to call off their search for a creative midfielder.
Mikel Arteta is said to have identified the position as his priority in the January Transfer Window, but reports suggest he is now convinced the answer has been under his nose the whole time.
Elsewhere, Liverpool are said to be weighing up a move for Sven Botman and Mauricio Pochettino has apparently made his first steps towards a reunion with Dele Alli at Paris Saint-Germain.
David Alaba’s future continues to be a source of speculation amid suggestions Real Madrid front the queue for the 2019/20 Champions League winner.
Costa wants Premier League return
Source: Fabrizio Romano
Diego Costa is waiting for an offer to return to the Premier League following his release from Atletico Madrid.
The former Chelsea striker is available on a free transfer after Atletico agreed to terminate his contract at the Wanda Metropolitano last month.
Wolves have emerged as early 5/6 favourites with Sky Bet and while there has been no approach from Molineux just yet, Fabrizio Romano reports the 32-year-old is eager to return to English football having already received offers from Brazil and China.
With Raul Jimenez recovering from a fractured skull, Wolves looked desperately short of a presence up front and urgently need someone to fill the void left by the Mexican.
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Likelihood of Costa joining Wolves? **
Pochettino ‘makes first contact’ with Dele
Source: AS
New Paris Saint-Germain boss Pochettino has already made contact with Alli over a month to the French capital, according to AS.
The French giants were reportedly keen to complete a move for the England international last summer but were unable to strike a deal with Spurs.
Alli has remained out of favour under Jose Mourinho this season but Pochettino is to link up with the former MK Dons starlet and has reportedly already spoken to the 24-year-old about the move.
Alli is priced at 4/7 to complete a move to PSG before the January transfer deadline with Crystal Palace and Everton outside shots at 12/1.
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Likelihood of Alli joining PSG? ****
Real lead race to sign Alaba
Source: Marca
Real Madrid are leading the race to sign Bayern Munich star David Alaba, according to Marca.
The report claims the Spanish giants have offered the player a four-year deal worth €10m a season. Alaba’s current deal with Bayern is set to expire this year on June 30, leaving him free to speak to other clubs.
Chelsea and Manchester City are among the clubs to have been credited with interest in the Austria star.
As far as the Blues are concerned, Declan Rice reportedly remains their long-term priority as far as defensive recruitment is concerned and are current 3/1 favourites to sign the West Ham star.
Declan Rice next club odds (via Sky Bet)
- Chelsea (3/1)
- Manchester United (14/1)
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There may be more pressing matters at Stamford Bridge this month however with Frank Lampard the new favourite to be the next Premier League manager to lose his job – falling to 11/10 following Sunday’s defeat to Manchester City.
Arsenal ‘end’ Isco interest
Source: AS
Smith Rowe’s recent performances mean Arsenal may abandon attempts to sign Isco this month, according to reports in Spain.
Arsenal are said to have explored the possibility of a loan move for the Real Madrid star who has started just three league games under Zinedine Zidane this season.
AS report however Smith Rowe’s emergence has convinced Arteta he already has the creative spark needed to lift Arsenal in the second half of the season.
Reports in Spain have also indicated Isco’s preference is also to remain in Spain should he leave Los Blancos this month with a move to Sevilla currently priced at 3/1 with Sky Bet. Arsenal remain at 4/1 to sign the 27-year-old.
Isco next club odds (via Sky Bet)
- Everton: 2/1
- Sevilla: 3/1
- Arsenal: 4/1
- Tottenham: 20/1
Likelihood of Isco joining Arsenal? **
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Liverpool Botman decision ‘in weeks’
Source: Fabrizio Romano
Fabrizio Romano reports Liverpool have not held talks with Lille over a possible January move for Ducth centre-back Sven Botman.
The Reds are short at the back with Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip all nursing injuries but Jurgen Klopp is reluctant to commit to any deals at this stage. Ben White (3/1 to join Liverpool before February 2) and Conor Coady (4/1) are among those linked with a move.
Ben White next club odds (via Sky Bet):
- Manchester United 5/2
- Liverpool 3/1
- Leeds 25/1
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Klopp said on transfers: “I don’t know exactly how it is at other clubs, but we have to be really cautious [financially] and very serious, and so I don’t know what we can and what we can’t do.”
Liverpool will reportedly make a decision on Botman in the coming weeks.
Likelihood of Botman joining Liverpool? ***
Dybala set for Juve exit?
Source: Tuttosport
Paulo Dybala could leave Juventus in the summer if he refuses a final contract offer from the Serie A champions, according to Tuttosport.
Dybala’s contract expires in 2022 and Juve are reportedly drawing up take-it-or-leave-it terms which could accelerate his departure. The report claims the 27-year-old refused a €10m new deal last year and Juventus are only willing to add a further €2m bonus to that initial offer.
The Argentina international was said to be on the brink of a move to Tottenham in August 2019, while Manchester United have been linked with Dybala in recent windows.
Likelihood of Dybala exit? ***
Spurs will be on the lookout for attacking creativity if Gareth Bale and Carlos Vinicius leave at the end of their respective loan spells, with Christian Eriksen 16/1 to return.
Eriksen next club odds (via Sky Bet):
- PSG 1/1
- Arsenal 6/1
- Valencia 7/1
- Manchester United 12/1
- Tottenham 16/1
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