Chelsea transfer news: Atletico Madrid begin talks with Blues over loan move for Alvaro Morata

Atletico Madrid have opened talks with Chelsea over a January transfer move for Alvaro Morata, reports claim. The Spain striker has struggled for form in a Blues shirt since signing for £60million from Real Madrid in 2017. Sevilla signed Barcelona forward Munir El Haddadi last week, which ended their interest in Morata. It has led …

Dominic Solanke says Jadon Sancho’s success at Borussia Dortmund is an inspiration for young English players

Dominic Solanke says Jadon Sancho’s success in Germany has encouraged young players who want more game time to move clubs. Solanke made a £19million switch from Liverpool to Bournemouth this month after finding first team opportunities under Jurgen Klopp limited. He made 27 appearances for the Reds but had not featured at all this season. …

Man United transfer news: With £32million Kostas Manolas swoop edging closer, how does he compare to Victor Lindelof?

Manchester United’s seemingly never-ending search for a new world class centre-back could see them splash out on Roma’s Greek ace Kostas Manolas this month. A host of reports have claimed recently that United are set to spend around £32m on Manolas in the January transfer window as they strive to bolster their defensive options. Eric …

Transfer news and football gossip: Chelsea plan Nathan Ake bid, West Ham make second Shelvey offer, Leeds to sign Real Madrid goalkeeper

talkSPORT.com round up all the latest transfer news and football gossip from Sunday’s papers and online Chelsea are considering the possibility of re-signing Nathan Ake, two years after the defender was sold to Bournemouth. The Blues have a £40million buy-back clause for the 23-year-old. (Sun) West Ham are going to submit a second offer for …

Serge Aurier was arrested on suspicion of assault ahead of Tottenham’s clash with Manchester United

Tottenham defender Serge Aurier was arrested on suspicion of assault on Saturday night after an incident allegedly involving him and his girlfriend. The Ivory Coast international was detained for several hours the night before Spurs’ crunch Premier League match with Manchester United at Wembley. Police were called to Aurier’s house in Hertfordshire after reports of a heated row between …

Abdoulaye Doucoure ‘going to leave Watford’ with Hornets aware of his ambitions to play for Champions League club

Abdoulaye Doucoure has admitted he is ‘going to leave Watford’ amid reports linking the French midfielder with a move to Paris Saint-Germain. Doucoure, 26, has been a standout performer for the Hornets over the past couple of seasons, and he was named the club’s Player of the Season for 2017/18. His performances this term have …

Manchester United news: England boss Gareth Southgate added to managerial shortlist for Old Trafford job

England boss Gareth Southgate has been added to a shortlist of potential candidates to be the next Manchester United manager, according to reports. Mauricio Pochettino remains the club’s first-choice to take over, but United are concerned he will remain at Tottenham. As an alternative, the Old Trafford club are said to be sounding out former …

Callum Wilson: Bournemouth loan manager Carl Fletcher expects Chelsea target to STAY at club

Bournemouth loan manager Carl Fletcher is not expecting star man Callum Wilson to leave the Vitality Stadium this month. Chelsea have been heavily linked with a swoop for the Cherries striker, who has scored 11 goals in all competitions for club and country so far this season. Reports have also surfaced that West Ham may …

Manchester United transfer news: Carlo Ancelotti on whether Kalidou Koulibaly leaving Napoli is likely

Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti insists racial abuse will not force Kalidou Koulibaly out of the club. The Senegal defender, who is wanted by Manchester United, was subjected to monkey chants in Napoli’s defeat to Inter Milan last month. He was sent off at the San Siro and pleaded with the referee to suspend the game. …

‘An unbelievable talent’ – Premier League fans love West Ham starlet Declan Rice as he impresses against Arsenal

West Ham United wonderkid Declan Rice showed the Premier League, once again, he’s one of the most talented young players in the division. It’s no wonder a number of top clubs are looking at signing the 19-year-old in recent months and why the Hammers were desperate to keep him at the London Stadium. A new …