Transfer news round-up: Maurizio Sarri discusses Willian Barcelona bid as Real Madrid circle Christian Eriksen
A round-up of Saturday'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 upon us with Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea all set to be busy.
Liverpool were the summer's biggest spenders with no fewer than four new arrivals. Goalkeeper Alisson was the headline-grabber with the Brazilian already proving worth every penny of the world-record fee the Reds shelled out for the Brazilian. Could long-term target Nabil Fekir join him next month? United got a couple of new faces in through the door in the summer but it hasn't made a difference with Jose Mourinho out and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in. Will he spend them out of trouble in the January sales?
Chelsea have made the biggest splash with the signing of Borussia Dortmund's Christian Pulisic while Manchester City, Tottenham and Arsenal could all choose to dip their toes in the water as they battle for an all-important top four spot. We will have all the latest news, views, rumours, gossip and done deals right here so don't touch that dial.
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Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham is wanted by Crystal Palace after he snubbed a loan switch to Wolves, according to the Daily Mirror.
The 21-year-old has impressed after netting 16 times in 20 appearances on loan at Aston Villa, with Palace in need of firepower up front.
Clinton N'Jie could be on his way back to the Premier League.
Fulham are said to have joined Burnley, Cardiff and Newcastle in trying to sign Marseille's former Tottenham winger this month according to the Daily Mail.
Over to Italy now where Juventus' Paulo Dybala is the subject of heavy interest.
Manchester City, Bayern Munich and PSG have all apparently seen bids rejected this month according to Tuttomercato.
The Old Lady are apparently holding out for bids in excess of £90m.
Arsenal have apparently failed with an initial £35m bid for Roma wonderkid Cengiz Under.
The Gunners are said to be keen on the 21-year-old Turkey winger but the Daily Star report they aren't planning on improving that offer. Yet.
Back to Italy where Milan could be willing to let Franck Kessie move to the Premier League.
The 24-year-old is being tracked by a number of clubs including Chelsea and Tottenham.
And Calciomercato report that Milan would be willing to sell for around £40m.
Time to put an earlier transfer rumour to bed.
It appears Chelsea have no interest in letting Willian leave for Barcelona this month.
Cesc Fabregas, however, can leave as long as a replacement is found.
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