Latest news and rumors from January window: Blues buying again

With the January transfer window open, the rumor mill is in overdrive. Check in every day for the latest buzz around the soccer world.

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Chelsea's new Blue?

Chelsea have reached an agreement on personal terms with Jeremy Jacquet, their top center-back target. However, there's still no agreement over a transfer fee with Rennes. The French outfit wants around €65 million for their prized 20-year-old asset - that would signal a club-record sale - while Chelsea's latest offer came up short of that valuation. (Fabrizio Romano)

Jan. 18

Hakuna Mateta: Crystal Palace have rejected Juventus' first bid for Jean-Philippe Mateta. The Italian club offered a €2-million loan and €28-million obligation to buy that would be activated with Europa League qualification, but Palace want €40 million in a permanent sale. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Backup plan: With Marc Guehi on the verge of joining Manchester City, Liverpool have turned their attention to Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni in a bid to bolster their backline. (TEAMtalk)

Neves numbers: Manchester United want to sign Portuguese international Ruben Neves before the January window closes, but Saudi side Al-Hilal will demand around £20 million for the midfielder. (Football Insider)

3rd time's the charm: Jadon Sancho, currently toiling on loan at Aston Villa, could join Borussia Dortmund for a third time. The German club is interested in signing him on a free transfer once his contract with Manchester United expires. (Fichajes)

Three-way chase: Aston Villa, Manchester United, and Tottenham are all considering a move for Juventus' Pierre Kalulu. A summer bid for the French defender is more likely than a January approach, however. (Calciomercato)

Loan for Lucca: Nottingham Forest are in talks with Napoli over a move for towering striker Lorenzo Lucca. Forest are offering a €1-million loan fee and purchase option worth €35 million for the Italian. (Fabrizio Romano)

Noa not needed: Napoli are looking to offload Noa Lang this winter. Talks with Galatasaray are ongoing. If they move the Dutch winger, they could turn around and sign Irish striker Evan Ferguson, who's currently on loan at Roma from Brighton & Hove Albion. (Corriere dello Sport)

Jan. 17

Dro wants to go: Paris Saint-Germain have moved quickly to finalize a deal for prodigious midfielder Dro Fernandez after the 18-year-old surprised Barcelona by informing the club he wants to leave. PSG will trigger his €6-million release clause and have prepared a four-year contract. (ESPN)

Pepi party: Ricardo Pepi's recent injury hasn't deterred suitors. Despite the 23-year-old breaking his forearm earlier this month, Fulham remain interested in signing the PSV and United States striker. (Sky Sports)

Tarik upon Tyne: Newcastle, seeking defensive reinforcements, are in the mix for Sassuolo's Tarik Muharemovic. AC Milan are also tracking the 22-year-old center-back. (Football Insider)

New Cherif not in town yet: Angers have rejected Crystal Palace's offer for Sidiki Cherif. The Eagles wanted to sign the 19-year-old forward on loan with an obligation to buy, but the French club is only interested in an immediate permanent sale. (Foot Mercato)

Hungary's next star: Bournemouth struck a deal with Ferencvaros for Alex Toth. The Cherries will pay an initial €12 million for the 20-year-old midfielder. The agreement also includes up to €3 million in add-ons. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Jan. 16

Juve storm the Palace: Juventus are in active talks with Jean-Philippe Mateta's entourage. It would take a fee of around €40 million to sign the Frenchman from Crystal Palace, and he would demand a sizable salary. (Sky Sport Italia)

Happy without Xabi: Vinicius Junior is more likely to commit his future to Real Madrid following the exit of Xabi Alonso. The axed Spanish coach was viewed as a major obstacle to the Brazilian winger signing a new contract. (ESPN)

Ter Stegen staying in Catalonia: Marc-Andre ter Stegen is on the verge of joining Girona on loan for the rest of the season. The German goalkeeper will waive a portion of his Barcelona salary to ease the move. (Cadena SER)

Forest foraging: Nottingham Forest's Murillo is one of the names under consideration by Manchester United as the club prepares for the anticipated departure of Harry Maguire. (Daily Mail)

Casemiro's clause: Casemiro needs to start all 17 of Manchester United's remaining matches this season to trigger an extra year in his contract at Old Trafford. (The Athletic)

Leeds lead Larsen charge: Leeds United have contacted Wolverhampton Wanderers to discuss Jorgen Strand Larsen's potential availability. Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, and West Ham United have all been linked with the striker in the past. (The Athletic)

Marc could spark Atleti midfield: In addition to Wolves' Joao Gomes, Atletico Madrid are interested in Barcelona's Marc Casado as a replacement for Tottenham new boy Conor Gallagher. (Marca)

Doug deep in Italy: Decorated Brazilian winger Douglas Costa is making a surprise move to fourth-tier Chievo. The 35-year-old most recently had a spell with Sydney FC in Australia. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Jan. 15

Kante could leave: Al-Ittihad haven't made any progress on a new deal with N'Golo Kante, which has opened the door for the veteran French midfielder to discuss a move to Fenerbahce. (Fabrizio Romano)

Souza signing: Santos left-back Souza is on the verge of completing his move to Tottenham Hotspur. The 19-year-old will arrive in London this week to undergo a medical and finalize the £13-million transfer. (Sky Sports)

Atleti eye more bite: Atletico Madrid want to sign midfielder Joao Gomes from Wolves. Atletico view the 24-year-old as an ideal option to replace Conor Gallagher after the energetic Englishman's transfer to Tottenham. (Marca)

Hammering out a deal: West Ham will hold an internal meeting with club shareholders to decide if they should lower their asking price and help facilitate Lucas Paqueta's desired move to Brazilian club Flamengo. (ESPN)

Cancellieri is coming: Brentford are close to completing a deal for Lazio forward Matteo Cancellieri. The Bees will pay £15.6 million for the 23-year-old Italian. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Jan. 14

Reluctant Red Devils: Michael Carrick is expected to work with the players at his disposal as the Manchester United hierarchy doesn't intend to sign anyone during the January transfer window. (ESPN)

ReAFCONaissance: Chelsea have held talks with the representatives of Feyenoord winger Anis Hadj-Moussa after being impressed by his performances for Algeria at the Africa Cup of Nations. (Foot Mercato)

Toffees still talking: Everton are yet to reach an agreement to sign Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri from Fenerbahce. The Toffees want to bring in the 28-year-old on loan with an option to buy. (Florian Plettenberg)

Bransaction: Eighteen-year-old defender Branimir Mlacic should undergo a medical at Inter Milan in the coming days. The Serie A title challengers have agreed to a €5-million package with Hajduk Split. (Fabrizio Romano)

Dave waves goodbye: Chelsea are trying to offload David Datro Fofana this month. Celtic, Derby County, and Royal Antwerp are interested. Fofana is currently on loan at Fatih Karagumruk in Turkey. (Fabrizio Romano)

Bogusz claim: Major League Soccer's Houston Dynamo have sent a new bid for Polish midfielder Mateusz Bogusz that's closer to Cruz Azul's $10-million valuation. (Fabrizio Romano)

Jan. 13

Tempting Tel: Tottenham Hotspur want to keep Mathys Tel, but Paris FC are trying to encourage the youngster to join them on loan with the promise of regular minutes in his preferred No. 9 role. (Florian Plettenberg)

Bayern want winger: Bayern Munich will try to buy a new winger in the summer, preferably for the left side. RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande and Koln's Said El Mala are among their preferred signings. (Florian Plettenberg)

Bernie buzz: Juventus are monitoring Bernardo Silva. The Portuguese midfielder, 31, is one of the hottest names in the transfer market due to his Manchester City contract expiring in June. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Lurking for Leon: AC Milan will try to sign Leon Goretzka if he doesn't renew his contract with Bayern Munich. His contract in Bavaria expires in June. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Radu sauce: Roma and RB Leipzig have both made approaches to sign Romanian defender Radu Dragusin from Tottenham Hotspur. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Jan. 12

Bruno bothered by bedlam: Bruno Fernandes' teammates believe his mind is already made up that he'll leave Manchester United next summer. He's grown tired of the ongoing turmoil at Old Trafford. (The Sun)

Looking at Lukeba: Castello Lukeba has emerged as a potential replacement for Antonio Rudiger at Real Madrid. RB Leipzig could ask for more than €50 million for the 23-year-old defender. (Defensa Central)

Paqueta packs his bags: Lucas Paqueta has reached an agreement on personal terms with Flamengo. The midfielder wants to return to Brazil and is pushing hard for West Ham United to approve his exit. (Fabrizio Romano)

Timo tremors: Timo Werner is on the verge of joining the San Jose Earthquakes this month. The 57-time German international almost moved to Major League Soccer rivals New York Red Bulls last summer. (The Athletic)

Al-Romagnoli: Roberto Mancini wants to add Alessio Romagnoli to his ranks at Al-Sadd in the Qatar Stars League, but Lazio is unlikely to be open to negotiations. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Max mimics father's resume: Zlatan Ibrahimovic's son, Maximilian, has completed a medical with Ajax ahead of joining on loan with an option to buy. His move from AC Milan is set to be announced Tuesday. (Fabrizio Romano)

Bianconeri can beat Barca: Juventus want to sign center-back Marcos Senesi on a free transfer when his Bournemouth contract expires in the summer. Juve are confident they'll fight off competition from Barcelona. (Tuttosport)

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