{"id":298254,"date":"2023-11-21T07:24:16","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T07:24:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allmysportsnews.com\/?p=298254"},"modified":"2023-11-21T07:24:16","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T07:24:16","slug":"transfer-gossip-column-chelsea-want-to-sign-ivan-toney-in-january","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allmysportsnews.com\/soccer\/transfer-gossip-column-chelsea-want-to-sign-ivan-toney-in-january\/","title":{"rendered":"TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Chelsea want to sign Ivan Toney in January"},"content":{"rendered":"
The last international break of the year is in the books and Christmas is just over a month away, which means we’re rapidly approaching the January transfer window.<\/p>\n
With Premier League and European clubs looking to strengthen their squads or address injury issues, it promises to be a busy winter window.<\/p>\n
Arsenal and Chelsea have both been linked with a big-money move for \u00a3100million-rated Ivan Toney, while\u00a0Manchester United looking to offload Jadon Sancho, who has been frozen out since a well-publicised fallout with Erik ten Hag back in August.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Over on the continent, meanwhile, Napoli find themselves in the spotlight again with rumours swirling against their star man\u00a0Kvicha Kvaratskhelia and Barcelona could receive offer for former Leeds winger Raphinha.<\/p>\n
Below, Mail Sport takes a look at all the latest news and gossip on Tuesday.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Chelsea are reportedly considering splashing the cash on Ivan Toney in January<\/p>\n
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Chelsea are reportedly considering splashing the cash on Ivan Toney, who will make his return to action in January following an eight-month betting ban. The Brentford striker, who is valued at \u00a3100m, is also on Arsenal’s radar (Football.London).\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jadon Sancho’s proposed move to\u00a0Juventus could move a step closer if Jean-Claude Blanc were to replace Richard Arnold at Manchester United\u00a0once Sir Jim Ratcliffe takes control of football operations.\u00a0Blanc\u00a0currently oversees INEOS’ sporting portfolio but retains a strong relationship with Juventus, where he served as chairman and chief executive for five years. (Tuttosport – in Italian)<\/p>\n
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Tottenham are prepared to include Cristian Romero in a deal for Barcelona winger Raphinha as Ange Postecoglou looks to bring the Brazilian back to the Premier League, (Sport\u00a0– in Spanish)\u00a0<\/p>\n
Spurs are also keeping tabs on Roma midfielder Bryan Cristante who has attracted interest after establishing himself as one of the key figures in Jose Mourinho’s side. The 28-year-old Italian international could cost Tottenham around \u00a326million. (TuttomercatoWeb\u00a0– in Italian)<\/p>\n
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Benfica have no intention of selling 19-year-old starlet Joao Neves in January<\/p>\n
Benfica have no intention of selling Joao Neves in January. The teenager has been watched by Manchester United and has a release clause of \u00a3105million. (Fabrizio Romano)\u00a0<\/p>\n
But should Benfica agree to sell Neves, Bernardo Silva has revealed he will do all he can to convince the 19-year-old Portuguese to join\u00a0Manchester City instead, (Metro)<\/p>\n
Manchester United and Arsenal are among the clubs monitoring Brazilian forward Marcos Leonardo. The 20-year-old has scored 21 goals in 45 games in all competitions for Santos this season, but his agent has suggested he will leave the club in January, (Evening Standard)\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kvicha\u00a0Kvaratskhelia and his agent are confident Napoli president\u00a0Aurelio De Laurentiis will ‘keep his word’ and offer the Georgian star an improved contract ‘very soon’. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian)<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, both Manchester clubs, Newcastle and Chelsea sent representatives to watch the Napoli winger in action during Georgia’s 3-1 loss to Spain on Sunday. (90min)<\/p>\n
Jorginho’s agent has admitted negotiations over a new contract with Arsenal are at a ‘standstill’ but that remaining at the Emirates is the Italian international’s priority. (Mirror, via TuttomercatoWeb)\u00a0<\/p>\n
David Alaba is happy at Real Madrid and insisted he is ‘not thinking’ about a possible return to Bayern Munich. (Fabrizio Romano)\u00a0<\/p>\n
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