Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Enzo Fernandez says 'yes' to Chelsea as Blues prepare mega transfer bid

Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Shakhtar Donetsk's Mykhailo Mudryk, writes <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/dec/30/chelsea-open-talks-with-benfica-over-deal-for-argentinas-enzo-fernandez?CMP=share_btn_tw" target="_blank">The Guardian</a> , despite the winger being a long-term target for Arsenal since the summer.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-beat-arsenal-signing-85m-rated-mudryk-shakhtar-donetsk/blt5a62e7a64b1a2d53" target="_blank">For the full story, see GOAL's article here.</a>

Chelsea aim to hijack Arsenal's Mudryk deal

After weeks of speculation, former Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has completed a move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr, reports <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/cristiano-ronaldo-signs-75-million-per-year-deal-with-saudi-arabia-club-al-nassr/" target="_blank">CBS Sports</a>.The Portugal international will sign a mouth-watering $75m (£61.1m) per year deal with the club, which will see him become an ambassador after his playing career comes to an end in 2024.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/cristiano-ronaldo-joins-al-nassr-former-man-utd-forward-75m-year-deal-saudi-arabian-side/blt10746de6fbb97914" target="_blank">GOAL has the full story here</a>.

Ronaldo agrees $75m-a-year deal with Al-Nassr

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Chelsea are now in direct talks with Benfica for Enzo Fernández. Chelsea want to offer huge fee instead of paying release clause in one solution 🚨🔵 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> Benfica always asked full €120m clause. Understand Enzo already said yes to Chelsea.<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LFC</a> or <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> made no bid, as of now. <a href="https://t.co/Kdvz5Eargi">pic.twitter.com/Kdvz5Eargi</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1608738157045981185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-fernandez-very-inclined-leave-benfica-january-manager-exit-admission/bltc99fb59608057ce1" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL. </a>

Fernandez agrees Chelsea move

Borussia Dortmund are looking to bring in American midfielder Weston McKennie, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11583017/Borussia-Dortmund-join-race-sign-32million-rated-Juventus-midfielder-Weston-McKennie.html" target="_self">Daily Mail.</a> The German club could make a move as soon as January as they prepare for life without Jude Bellingham, who has been linked with a move away in the summer.

Dormund set to make a move for McKennie (Daily Mail)

Manchester United are plotting a surprise move for Real Madrid star Marco Asensio, according to <a href="https://www.defensacentral.com/real_madrid/1672174435-asensio-tiene-un-oferton-del-united-para-irse-a-la-premier-league-ya-mismo" target="_blank">Defensa Central,</a> with the Spaniard out of contract at the end of the season.If Asensio fails to sign a new deal - which looks likely given his mere 426 minutes accumulated for Los Blancos this campaign - the 26-year-old could make the switch to United, who are looking to bolster their attacking options.

United plot January move for Asensio

Cadiz have made a loan offer for Lazio defender Luiz Alberto, reports Spanish outlet <a href="https://www.relevo.com/futbol/liga-primera/verdad-luis-alberto-cadiz-20221230154845-nt.html" target="_blank">Relevo</a>, although the Italian side will not accept a deal that doesn't include an option to buy.Given the small stature of a club like Cadiz - who have already offered to pay the full wages of the player - the negotiations between the two will likely take a while. Luiz Alberto, meanwhile, has other suitors in Spain, with Valencia also linked with securing his signature.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">El Cádiz hizo una primera oferta a la Lazio por Luis Alberto. <a href="https://x.com/relevo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@relevo</a> <a href="https://t.co/aHsx9quJy3">https://t.co/aHsx9quJy3</a>— Matteo Moretto (@MatteMoretto) <a href="https://x.com/MatteMoretto/status/1608872988849606656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Cadiz make loan offer for Luis Alberto

PSG <a href="https://en.psg.fr/teams/first-team/content/ilyes-housni-signs-his-first-professional-contract-with-paris-saint-germain" target="_blank">have confirmed</a> the signing of youth striker Ilyes Housni to his first professional contract, keeping him at the club until June 2026.Housni, who was born in Creteil in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, joined the club's pre-academy in 2017 before becoming an established starter with the U19s throughout 2022-23. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️🔴🔵 Paris Saint-Germain is pleased to announce the signing of Ilyes Housni's first professional contract. The forward is now tied to the capital club until June 30, 2026.<a href="https://t.co/dfOHtXcFh2">https://t.co/dfOHtXcFh2</a>— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) <a href="https://x.com/PSG_English/status/1608869389209833473?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Ilyes Housni signs first PSG contract

Wolves are reportedly interested in signing Stoke City defender Harry Souttar as one of Julen Lopetegui's first signings as manager, writes <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/wolves/exclusive-lopetegui-eyes-wolves-raid-outstanding-world-cup-defender-west-ham-threaten-transfer-plan" target="_blank">TEAMtalk</a>.The Australia international impressed at the World Cup in Qatar, with his six-foot-six frame likely to sure up Wolves' defence in the second half of the season. Souttar was previously linked to Wanderers before a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament put paid to any Premier League move back in 2021.

Wolves interested in signing Souttar

RB Salzburg defender Maximilian Wober reportedly took his medical with Leeds United on Thursday, ahead of an imminent January transfer, according to Austrian outlet <a href="https://www.sn.at/sport/fussball/international/beim-check-in-leeds-red-bull-salzburg-findet-ersatz-fuer-maximilian-woeber-131849203" target="_blank">Salzburger Nachrichten</a>.While reports are yet to reach the UK, Wober is expected to be announced as a Leeds player in the coming days, where he will link back up with former manager Jesse Marsch.

RB Salzburg's Wober has taken Leeds medical

<a href="https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/mercato/2022/12/29/news/jorginho_napoli_newcastle_barcellona-381101112/">La Repubblica</a> are reporting that Chelsea midfielder Jorginho wants to return to former club Napoli when his contract with the Blues runs out at the end of the season. <div>The Italy international has spent four years in West London, but would need a salary reduction if his return to Naples is to go through.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/jorginho-hoping-napoli-return-chelsea-contract-expires/blt56fe10603542aa49" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL.</a></div>

Jorginho hoping for Napoli return

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">De Zerbi on Mykhaylo Mudryk: “Mudryk is a fantastic player, I think he can win the Ballon d'Or in the future”. ⭐️🇺🇦 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/BHAFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BHAFC</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a> “I like him as my ex-player but I’m now Brighton coach, and Brighton can't buy Mudryk”, says via <a href="https://x.com/RichieMills2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RichieMills2</a>. <a href="https://t.co/fbGdmtrfhU">pic.twitter.com/fbGdmtrfhU</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1608825170634084354?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Arsenal target Mudryk can win Ballon d'Or, says De Zerbi

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Real Madrid are ready to make an offer of more than €100 million to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, sources have told ESPN. <a href="https://t.co/TuF2vvyeF3">pic.twitter.com/TuF2vvyeF3</a>— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) <a href="https://x.com/ESPNFC/status/1608798002839158784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Madrid ready to bid more than €100 for Bellingham

Benfica has agreed to negotiate with Chelsea for the sale of Enzo Fernandez, according to<a href="https://www.tycsports.com/premier-league/enzo-fernandez-benfica-negociar-venta-chelsea-id484711.html" target="_blank"> TYC Sports. </a>It has been reported that the player has agreed to leave Benfica and join Chelsea. The Blues&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-benfica-106m-enzo-fernandez-blues-man-utd-transfer-race-argentina-world-cup/bltb780e910cf899bb8">have already offered £106m for Fernandez</a>, more than matching his release clause, and are in pole position to land the youngster.&nbsp;

Benfica agrees to negotiate with Chelsea for Feranandez

Frank Lampard has showered lavish praises on Erling Haaland and also revealed that he tried to sign the striker while he was the manager at Chelsea. "He's an amazing player, that top level of play can come to whatever league, especially when he possesses everything he does," said Lampard."I've got huge respect for him. I've coached against him when he was at RB Salzburg, my eyes were wide open at the time. It was clear in our pre-match preparation what this boy was already."I tried to sign him at Chelsea, it wasn't to be. And it was clear what he was going to become, so fair play to him."Everton are set to play Man City on December 31.

Lampard tried to sign Haaland at Chelsea

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Xavi: “Busquets will stay with us until the end of his contract in June. Then we'll see, it will be his decision. If things go very well, we will try to convince him to continue”. 🚨🔵🔴 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> “I think the transfer window for us will be quiet. I’m very happy with current squad”. <a href="https://t.co/x9yiLj7sZw">pic.twitter.com/x9yiLj7sZw</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1608805787568336896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Xavi shares crucial update on Busquets contract extension

Birmingham City's former CEO Xuandong Ren has revealed how Bayern Munich tried to snatch Jude Bellingham away from Borussia Dortmund before he signed for the club in 2020. The midfielder moved to Dortmund in a €25 million deal. "The day he wanted to sign for Dortmund, I got a call from his father asking me to postpone the signing. Bayern tried to increase the offer at the last minute. They offered him so much money," Ren told&nbsp;<div><a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/">Mundo Deportivo</a>.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/bellingham-chose-dortmund-over-bayern-despite-mammoth-last-minute-offer/blt582e068aa9f2c86a" target="_blank">Read full quotes on GOAL. </a></div>

Bellingham chose BVB over Bayern back in 2020

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🆕✍️ <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WelcomeTomoki?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeTomoki</a> We are delighted to announce the signing of current J-League Player of the Year and Japanese international Tomoki Iwata. Welcome to <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/CelticFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CelticFC</a>, Tomoki! 🍀🇯🇵— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) <a href="https://x.com/CelticFC/status/1608779996960624642?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Celtic sign Japanese international Iwata

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Welcome back, @EnockMwepu45! 😁🤝— Brighton &amp; Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) <a href="https://x.com/OfficialBHAFC/status/1608742310413586432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/enoch-mwepu-appointed-brighton-academy-coach-forced-retirement-heart-condition/blt36346ec6aa15f637" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL.</a>

Brighton welcomes back Mwepu as U-9 coach

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Moisés Caicedo to Chelsea is one to watch. There is a real sense, from multiple sources, <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> may move. Graham Potter when still at Brighton joked £42m would only "get his boots". <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/BHAFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BHAFC</a> want around £70-£75m. <a href="https://t.co/UKHJAD48dh">pic.twitter.com/UKHJAD48dh</a>— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) <a href="https://x.com/JacobsBen/status/1608509803906891779?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Chelsea might move for Caicedo

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">David Datro Fofana’s agent Atta Aneke tells VG: “Chelsea want to sign the best young talents in the world, it’s clear — for David, it was a dream”. 🔵 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> “Chelsea have a very clear plan on how to make them succeed, they want to proceed with top talents as best as possible”. <a href="https://t.co/ZxQZNZ7Chx">pic.twitter.com/ZxQZNZ7Chx</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1608637570199752706?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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It was a dream for Datro Fofana to join Chelsea, claims agent

West Ham will not allow Declan Rice to leave the club in January. Chelsea and Manchester United are keen to get him but they have to wait until summer to sign their man. “There will be no chance Declan Rice leaves in this window if that’s what you are talking about," coach David Moyes stated. Rice has a contract with West Ham until 2024 which can be extended by a further 12 months.

Rice not up for sale, insists Moyes

Manchester City are set to trigger Argentine starlet Maximo Perrone's $8 million release clause according to Fabrizio Romano.The 19-year-old Velez midfielder had been linked with moves to Newcastle United and Benfica but it would appear City will beat them to his signature.<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Manchester City are set to trigger the release clause for Vélez talent Máximo Perrone, worth $8m — here we go expected soon if all goes to plan. 🚨🔵🇦🇷 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> Argentinian midfielder born in 2003 is considered huge talent. He’d join City after the Sudamericano Sub20. <a href="https://t.co/METAn8dstV">pic.twitter.com/METAn8dstV</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1608580594711298049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Manchester City set to sign Argentine youngster

Real Sociedad's 23-year-old midfielder is being watched by both Manchester United and Chelsea as they look to add to their midfield in January. Spanish outlet <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/real-sociedad/20221228/1001911478/zubimendi-esperan-sorpresas.html" target="_self">Mundo Deportivo</a> report that Erik Ten Hag and Graham Potter are huge fans of the youngster but he is focused on having a good season with his boyhood club. Barcelona are also interested but are unlikely to pay the €60 million release clause.

Manchester United and Chelsea want Zubimendi

Manchester United have reportedly added Napoli's South Korean centre-back to the top of their transfer wishlist.Min-Jae has starred for his club as Napoli sit top of Serie A but a reported €50 million release clause has alerted some of Europe's top clubs.<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 Manchester United have added Kim Min-Jae to the top of their transfer list. Kim's release clause at Napoli is €50 million. (Source: Calciomercato) <a href="https://t.co/rmAriMAmeH">pic.twitter.com/rmAriMAmeH</a>— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) <a href="https://x.com/DeadlineDayLive/status/1608450763646173185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Manchester Untied interested in Napoli's Kim Min-Jae

Antonio Conte is reportedly interested in bringing Franck Kessie to Spurs to bolster their midfield, with Spanish outlet <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/kessie-moneda-cambio-barca-80473353" target="_self">Sport</a> claiming an offer has already been made. Barcelona's precarious financial position means they're looking to sell the midfielder just six months after signing him as a free agent from AC Milan. Spurs have an uphill battle to persuade Kessie to leave as he is reportedly happy with life in Spain.

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