Transfer news round-up: Maurizio Sarri scolds Bayern Munich over Callum Hudson-Odoi as Cesc Fabregas’ Monaco move is confirmed
Read all of Friday's transfer news plus gossip, rumours and done deals
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Your support makes all the difference.The Premier League‘s January transfer window is well underway with Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea all set to be busy.
It was the Blues whose transfer dealings stole the headlines on Friday as Cesc Fabregas’ long-awaited move to Monaco was finally completed. The Spanish midfielder, who made 501 appearances in England football winning two Premier League titles and two FA Cups, joins Thierry Henry’s struggling French side on a three-and-a-half year contract.
However, before the move was confirmed, it was Maurizio Sarri who stole the limelight after the Chelsea manager took aim at Bayern Munich over their approach for 18-year-old Callum Hudson-Odoi. Sarri claimed the German champions have shown no respect for Chelsea after Munich’s sporting director, Hasan Salihamidzic, stated publicly that he “really wants to sign” the English starlet.
Read about all of Friday’s news, views, rumours, gossip and done deals below.
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Everton forward Richarlison is being eyed up by Barcelona as a potential replacement for an ageing Luis Suarez, according to the Daily Star.
The 21-year-old has impressed at Everton and is a target for the Spanish side alongside Tottenham striker Harry Kane, the paper says.
Chelsea are looking to sell Victor Moses but want a £12million fee, The Sun says.
Clubs including Crystal Palace and Fulham are interested in the 27-year-old, who has made just six appearances in all competitions this season.
Two Premier League left-backs are being targeted by Marseille.
The Daily Mirror says reports in France suggest the Ligue 1 side are eyeing up Arsenal's Nacho Monreal and Liverpool's Alberto Moreno.
West Ham are apparently keen on Everton midfielder James McCarthy.
The Hammers are looking to bolster their midfield and see the Republic of Ireland international as the ideal addition.
The Daily Mail say they will push for a loan deal this month.
Chelsea could be set for a significant overhaul this month.
They've already signed Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund but are targeting more reinforcements.
They remain interested in Bournemouth's Callum Wilson and could also look for a new defender with Gary Cahill likely to leave.
Cesc Fabregas is set for Monaco and a reunion with former Arsenal teammate Thierry Henry.
Daniel Sturridge could be offered a new Liverpool contract, according to the Daily Mail.
Sturridge has six months remaining on his existing Anfield deal and can now negotiate a pre-contract arrangement with clubs outside England.
Monaco, Milan, Sevilla and Inter are among those named as a potential suitors, but Liverpool are said to be considering whether to off the 29-year-old renewed terms.
Eric Bailly could leave Manchester United and return to La Liga this summer, according to reports in Spain.
The Ivorian fell out of favour under Jose Mourinho earlier this season and has been in and out since caretaker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's appointment.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Sevilla are interested in the 24-year-old centre-back even though convincing United to sell would not be easy.
Diego Godin appears unlikely to sign a new contract with Atletico Madrid.
Godin's current deal expires in the summer with the chances of the 32-year-old renewing his stay now slim.
The Uruguayan was the subject of eleventh-hour interest from Manchester United on the final day of the summer transfer window, though their advances failed.
And Tuttomercato in Italy report that they have renewed their interest this month.
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