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Liverpool still want Guehi
Palace are expected to resist a January sale, though, and Guehi may prefer to wait until the summer to maximise his own salary.
A deal to resolve Harvey Elliott’s future at Aston Villa – or otherwise – is also likely to be addressed.
“Palace pulled the plug on a £35 million deal on deadline day, having decided to keep him for this season. Liverpool don’t expect that stance to change in January. It’s also doubtful whether Guehi would want to leave next month, given that, financially, he would be better off waiting and walking away as a free agent come the summer.
“A decision needs to be taken over Harvey Elliott’s short-term future. His loan spell at Aston Villa is not going to plan and he is unlikely to make the 10 appearances that trigger a £35 million move. He has only played in five matches.”
Disasi brands exits the obstacle
“The Blues are thinking full steam ahead with the January transfer window set to open in a matter of days.
“However, Chelsea have already got six players out on loan at foreign clubs and that is the maximum they are allowed.
“Nicolas Jackson is at Bayern Munich while Mamadou Sarr, Mike Penders and Kendry Paez are all in France at Strasbourg.
“Aaron Anselmino is with Dortmund in Germany and David Datro Fofana is plying his trade in the Turkish Super Lig.”
Lewandowski agent in talks for summer move
The Mirror relays stories in Spain that suggest his agent, Pini Zahavi, is set to discuss a move to the Saudi Pro League, or MLS outfit Chicago Fire.
“Lewandowski, 37, is expected to become a free agent in June when his Barca contract runs out.
“Spanish publication AS claim that offers from Saudi are attractive to the Poland captain.
“MLS club Chicago Fire are also interested while a new deal at Barcelona hasn’t been ruled out, although the La Liga champions are preparing for life without him.”
Burnley could battle Celtic for Ilic
Burnley and Celtic could tussle for Union Berlin forward Andrej Ilic, according to the Daily Record.
Burnley may have the advantage, though, as Celtic are also looking at a host of other attacking options.
“Union Berlin’s £7m rated Andrej Ilic is also in the mix, along with summer target Louis Munteanu at Cluj and wide man Jocelin Ta Bi
“Ilic is also being tracked by Burnley while Munteanu is being pursued by Lyon in France and MLS outfit DC United.
“Nancy has also been tipped to raid former club Columbus Crew for Palestine poacher Wessam Abou Ali but Turkish giants Trabzonspor are lurking with a bid for a big-money loan move.
“Abou Ali’s team-mate Diego Rossi is also a wanted man with reports in Turkey claiming the former Fenerbahce striker has his heart set on a reunion with Nancy in Glasgow.”
