Transfer news and football gossip: Arsenal to swap Ozil for Isco? Chelsea to swap Morata for Higuain? Liverpool to sign Leipzig star?

Transfer news and football gossip: Arsenal to swap Ozil for Isco? Chelsea to swap Morata for Higuain? Liverpool to sign Leipzig star?
The transfer window reopens in less than two weeks and there is set to be plenty of business done across British football.Here’s the top football rumours, news and gossip from Saturday’s newspapers and across the web…3Arsenalwill investigate the possibility of a swap deal involvingMesut OzilforReal Madrid’sIsco.The German has fallen out of favour with Unai Emery, who on Wednesday refused to confirm Ozil has a future at the club. Ozil’s huge 300,000-a-week contract will make him hugely difficult to offload, but some club figures feel a solution may be possible with Isco, with Real ready to move their playmaker on. (Independent)Chelsea are keen on signing Gonzalo Higuain from AC Milan in a swap deal with Alvaro Morata. It is understood Blues boss Maurizio Sarri has huge respect for Higuain, who he worked with at Napoli and was interested in bringing to Chelsea in the summer. (Sky Sports)3

Chelsea have previously been linked with Gonzalo Higuain

Chelseahave ruled out sending Ruben Loftus-Cheek on loan in January after the England midfielders recent impressive form but the club are considering the futures of Michy Batshuayi and Tammy Abraham before the transfer window. (Guardian)Chelsea star Victor Moses is expected to join Crystal Palace in a 12million deal next month. Moses is the first casualty ofMaurizio Sarri’soverhaul of the squad at Stamford Bridge after failing to impress the Blues boss. (The Sun)Thierry Henrywants to signCesc Fabregasin January. TheChelseamidfielder is unhappy with his lack of game time at Stamford Bridge and is a long-term target of AC Milan. But Henry wants the Spain star to help out his struggling Monaco team. (Daily Mirror) Timo Werner is at the centre of a transfer tug-of-war betweenLiverpooland Bayern Munich. The 22-year-old shot to prominence last season when he was targeted by Real Madrid after a stellar season with RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga. Jurgen Klopp has continuously sent scouts to watch the speedy striker.FULL STORY3

Werner is a transfer target for both Liverpool and Bayern Munich

Claudio Ranieri is considering a January move for Danny Simpson. The pair won thePremier Leaguetogether and Ranieri wants to strengthen his leaking Fulham defence. Simpson is out of contract next summer and Leicester are deciding whether to make him available when the winter window opens, to recoup some money. (Daily Mail)Claude Puel is facing a battle against the sack, with LeicestersChristmasschedule the potential final stage of his tenure. (Daily Mail)Sheffield Wednesday are offering Steve Bruce a stunning 2million-a-year contract to tempt him back into management. TheOwlswant promotion specialist Bruce to take charge and hope that the salary package will prove they mean business. (The Sun)

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Manchester United have been put on alert after it has emerged that long-term target Raphael Varane is considering his future at Real Madrid. Despite making 33 appearances in all competitions for
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Leeds: Marcelo Bielsa paid 'spygate' fine from his OWN POCKET and will also cover costs of Aston Villa drama The Argentine picked up the £200,000 bill following the 'spygate' saga and plans
Marcelo Bielsa paid Leeds' £200k spygate fine out of his own

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THIS is the shocking moment a fan is knocked out cold after a mass brawl erupts outside Turf Moor. Burnley's 2-0 win over Cardiff descended Burnley and Cardiff fans fight in the street
Burnley launch investigation after footage shows mass brawl

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Manchester United will not be forced Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho, 19, and Chelsea's Callum The Cottagers are also likely to lose left winger Ryan Sessegnon, 18, with Tottenham keen on

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Fantasy Premier League tips: Transfers you should make in gameweek 33, including Arsenal and Chelsea stars The City star suffered a knock and face Manchester United and Tottenham around the second leg of their Champions League match.
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Leeds United vs Aston Villa Carlos Corberan, Sam Allardyce and David Moyes in the frame to replace Marcelo Bielsa IF 'El Loco' leaves Elland Road.
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Dean Saunders insists Michael Owen should've been banned for the Star Sixes final after a clash with former Liverpool team-mate Jason McAteer. Owen scored twice as England beat Rest of the World 3-2 to win the tournament in Glasgow, however the main talking point came during the 1-0 victory over Republic of Ireland.
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Aboubakar Kamara departs Fulham for a loan spell with Turkish side Yeni Malatyaspor, a week on from being arrested at the club's training ground. The 23-year-old has endured a number of off-the
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Jose Mourinho hits back at Gary Neville and Paul Scholes following criticism of former Manchester United manager Mourinho's style did not always go down well with people, and the United legends
Jose Mourinho hits back at Gary Neville and Paul Scholes
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Gary Neville and Paul Scholes have both tried their hand at management The pair, though, were often critics of Mourinho in their role as television pundits. Mourinho, who was sacked in December despite winning the League Cup, Europa League and finishing second the previous season, has hit back.
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GARY NEVILLE was mocked by old rival Jamie Carragher after he picked Paul Pogba in a Liverpool-Manchester United combined XI. The two clubs renew one of the Premier League's tastiest rivalries this weekend - and naturally the two former players are licking their lips.
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Manchester City and England forward Raheem Sterling will cover all the costs for the funeral of Crystal Palace youth player Damary Dawkins, who died last month aged 13. Sterling became close to
Raheem Sterling to cover costs of Damary Dawkins' funeral

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