Winter Transfer Latest: Chelsea get Haaland boost, Grealish, Declan Rice updates and more

Both the Blues and Manchester United have been boosted in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Haaland by his agent Mino Raiola who claims there has been no contact with Barcelona presidential candidate Emili Rousaud. Should he win the race, the Catalan club would reportedly like to make a move for Haaland.

“If there will be a new president elected in January, he can call me.”

Source: Daily and Sunday Express

As reported by Daily Express, Georginio Wijnaldum is the subject of interest from Wolves over a move in the January transfer window. The Premier League outfit have joined Barcelona and Inter Milan in pursuit of the Liverpool midfielder, who could depart Anfield in the coming window.

The report claims that Wolves are hoping to prise Wijnaldum away from Liverpool in the January transfer window, thereby usurping Barcelona in the race to sign him. Meanwhile, Inter Milan are also closely following the developments and could rival Barcelona and Wolves in his pursuit.

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Jack Grealish ‘now worth £100m-plus’ as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer coy on Manchester United interest

Manchester United are reportedly still interested in signing Jack Grealish, whose value is said to have risen to £100million after his brilliant start to the season.

Grealish is set to lead out Villa against United at Old Trafford on Friday night, but he could well have been playing in a Red Devils shirt had the Premier League giants pushed ahead in the summer.

The Daily Mail claim United remain keen on bringing Grealish to Old Trafford, although his value has risen following his brilliant season so far for Villa – with his performances helping them to fifth in the Premier League table.

Report: Arsenal want Borussia Dortmund star

The Daily Mail have claimed that Arsenal have made an enquiry to sign Borussia Dortmund attacker Julian Brandt this month, with the January transfer window now fully open for business.

Given he has a contract until 2024, a deal to take him away in January might prove expensive but Arsenal have asked the question anyway as Mikel Arteta looks to inject some creativity into his side.

Arsenal could help him regain his form temporarily, and that would boost Dortmund. However, given the size of Arsenal, they would surely include a permanent clause in the contract if indeed they pursued a loan-to-buy.

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Granosvkaia willing to back Lampard in January to sign this £80m English star

Declan Rice is a target for Chelsea and the Blues will make a move for him in January.

Chelsea chief Marina Granosvkaia is to back Frank Lampard and push to sign Declan Rice in the winter window, according to Ian McGarry (h/t Express).

However, the Englishman won’t come on the cheap. Football.london have suggested that West Ham want close to £80million for Rice.

Chelsea already spent big at the start of this season on the likes of Kai Havertz and Timo Werner. They two are yet to show what they are capable of doing on the pitch, but they need more time to settle in.

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