With the January transfer window now open across Europe, there are plenty of rumors swirling around who will move where. Transfer Chat brings you all the latest gossip, upcoming, upcoming and of course, conduct transaction!
TOP STORY: Chelsea asked to buy Caicedo rejected by Brighton
Chelsea saw their opening offer of £55m for Moises Caicedo refuse, write sport.
The Blues have identified the 21-year-old Brighton midfielder as a key player to upgrade their current midfield options, but it is reported they will need to significantly increase their offers to sign him.
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The Seagulls have no plans to part ways with him in January, with his performances helping them finish seventh in the Premier League this season. While they are preparing to receive offers for his signature in the summer, recent reports have indicated that an offer of at least £75m will be needed before the club consider.
Caicedo is contracted at Amex Stadium until 2025, and he has also been linked with Liverpoolteam that Brighton won 3-0 on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have been going through a rough patch under manager Graham Potter, who left Brighton to take charge of the Blues in September. They have returned to the club. 1-0 win finish Crystal Palace on Sunday but had lost three previous games.
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– Barcelona interested in signing Marcelo Brozovicbased on brand. Manager Xavi Hernandez determined to sign the following contract Blaugrana break up with Memphis Depay and, among reports indicate that Goncalo Guedes is set to move to Benficalooks like 30 years old international midfielders can escalate to the top of their shortlist. The LaLiga side hopes that they can get him for a lower fee, believing that Nerazzurri looking to raise funds.
– Newcastle United Football Club proposed an offer of 18 million euros for Matheus Francaunderstand Fabrizio Romano. The Flamengo 18-year-old striker has recently been on the radar of several clubs, with Real Madrid and Lyon is also said to be interested in its services. He is currently in positive form, having scored three goals in his last seven appearances in Brasileiro Serie A.
– Robin Gosens willing to leave Internazionale if a suitable offer is received, according to Calciomercato. Wolfsburg and Schalke are among the teams interested in signing him, though Nerazzurri have yet to receive a formal approach. The 28-year-old full-back has started just one Serie A game this season, making 14 appearances from the bench.
– Goncalo Guedes set to complete a loan move to Benfica, journalist Relevo reveals Dim Moretto. Barcelona have been linked with a move for the 26-year-old The Wanderer Wolverhampton forwarded on Wednesday, but it looks like they were beaten to his signature by Aguias, who will sign him for a six-month loan excluding the perpetual option.
– Prior to Naples left back Faouzi Ghoulam received a contract offer from angeredwrite Mercato’s feet. The 31-year-old has been a free agent since last summer when his contract in Serie A expired, but after a trial period while training with the Ligue 1 side, he appears to have received a contract offer. He has also come under Saint-Etienne’s sights.
