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Monday December 18

Barcelona refuse to rule out Antoine Griezmann move

00.30: Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has reacted to rumours linking his side with Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann.

The Frenchman has been attracting interest from all across Europe with Manchester United also thought to be keeping tabs on the forward.

Atletico manager Diego Simeone this week admitted that it would be difficult to keep hold of the 26-year-old if a giant club came calling.

And Valverde refused to rule out making a move for Griezmann in January.

"Griezmann is a great player who is on another team, he is not in ours,” Valverde said.

“I like our team very much.”

Sunday December 17

Luiz to Juventus twist

22:40: Chelsea defender David Luiz might not be allowed to join Juventus in January, says the Sunday People’s Steve Bates.

"Andreas Christensen is playing extremely well at the heart of Chelsea's defence," he told Sky Sports' Sunday Supplement panel. "Conte probably sees him as the future. 

"I don't think Luiz is going to sit around and maybe not be a regular or not be first choice having been at the club so long.

"I know for sure that Juventus would really, really like him. 

"Whether that deal gets done in January I'm not sure, because they're still in the Champions League, but I suspect Luiz is not a long-term stayer at Stamford Bridge."

Coutinho on future

20:00: Philippe Coutinho committed his immediate future to Liverpool in the wake of their 4-0 win over Bournemouth.

"I always say the same thing," the Brazilian said. 

"I’m trying to enjoy the moment, I like to play football and every time when I go on the pitch I try to play my best so I enjoy the moment."

Barcelona are known to be keen on Coutinho as they plan for Andres Iniesta’s eventual departure from the Nou Camp.

Barcelona £200m spend

17:47: Barcelona could spent as much as £200m in the summer transfer window.

Deals for Yerry Mina and Arthur are expected to be completed by the Nou Camp club.

And Calciomercato claim the addition of Philippe Coutinho would take their January spend to £200m.

Barcelona sold Neymar to PSG for that figure in the summer, reinvesting £138m of that in Ousmane Dembele.

Griezmann to Barcelona

15:02: Real Madrid saw their Club World Cup celebrations dampened by reports Barcelona are closing in on Antoine Griezmann.

Diario Gol claim Barca were working on the Griezmann deal while Real were beating Gremio on Saturday.

Both Spanish powerhouses want to sign the Atletico Madrid striker.

And the report claims Barca are closing in on a £90m move.

Conte to Real Madrid

12:50: Antonio Conte could replace Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid.

The Sun on Sunday claim Real are considering what to do with their current boss.

Zidane’s contract is up at the end of the season and Real have laboured in La Liga and the Champions League this term.

Conte, meanwhile, may look to leave Chelsea at the end of the campaign after a fraught season so far.

The Blues’ Premier League title defence is already all-but over and Conte has been at odds with the board over their transfer strategy.

Arsenal to battle Chelsea for Bailey

06:30: Arsenal will battle with Chelsea to sign Leon Bailey in the January transfer window, according to reports.

Bailey is one of the most sought after young talents in the Bundesliga right now with clubs from Spain and Italy are thought to be interested in his signature.

But Chelsea were seemingly in the driving seat to secure his services next month.

Antonio Conte is desperate to bolster his options next month as the fight for a top-four place heats up.

However, Arsene Wenger could rival his counterpart to spark a bidding war.

That’s according to the Sunday Mirror, who claim Arsenal are prepared to make an initial offer of £15million.

Mourinho opts for Brazilian sensation

06:00: Jose Mourinho is reportedly ready to spend £30million on bringing Malcom to the Premier League.

Mourinho is expected to be busy in the January transfer window bolstering his squad.

Romelu Lukaku, Nemanja Matic and Victor Lindelof were drafted in during the summer transfer window.

But with injuries to his squad and a busy fixture schedule both in domestic and European competitions to contend with, Mourinho is desperate to bring in more bodies.

And the Sunday Times claim Bordeaux winger Malcom heads Mourinho’s wishlist for the January transfer window.

Mourinho to battle Man City and Arsenal for Evans

05:00: Jose Mourinho believes Louis van Gaal made a big mistake in selling Jonny Evans, and is reportedly readying a bid to bring him back to Old Trafford.

He was one of the most senior players at Old Trafford upon his departure, having won three Premier League titles under Sir Alex Ferguson.

But Van Gaal deemed Evans was surplus to requirements two and a half years ago, selling up for £6million.

Manchester City were said to be close to brokering a deal for the Northern Ireland international in the summer while Arsenal also expressed an interest.

However, Mourinho could enter the race to offer Evans another chance at United

That’s according to the Sunday Mirror, who claim a £30m bid could be enough to tempt West Brom into selling.

Juventus open to Sandro offer

04:30: Express Sport understands Chelsea will get the green light to bring one of Antonio Conte’s top transfer targets Alex Sandro to Stamford Bridge this winter.

Juventus have indicated that they are willing to cash in on the Brazilian wing-back who has failed to sign a new contract.

The Blues spent the whole of last summer trying to tempt the Italian giants into selling the £70million rated star.

Juventus now feel that they will have to do business when the transfer window opens at the start of next month.

Sturridge told to seek loan move

04:00: Jurgen Klopp has reportedly told Daniel Sturridge that his time at Liverpool has come to an end.

The ‘fab four’ of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Philippe Coutinho have been hard to budge.

But Dominic Solanke has recently been preferred over Sturridge with the England under-20 World Cup winner being named a surprise starter in last week’s Merseyside derby against Everton.

And it looks like he will need to find a new club in January if he harbours hopes of making Gareth Southgate’s World Cup squad next year.

That’s according to The Sun on Sunday, who claim the striker could be heading for a loan move in the New Year.