The start of the January window is just days away as new stories and fresh rumours continue to break. Here, we take a closer look at some of the latest transfer news today.
One of the biggest stories of the day comes from Stamford Bridge, with the Blues setting their sights on a £50m Serie A prodigy.
Elsewhere, Barcelona appear to have been scared off by the potential finances involved in bringing over an England international to the Camp Nou.
Here are the biggest headlines of the day…
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Chelsea chase teenage prodigy Honest Ahanor
According to latest information published by Caught Offside, Chelsea are vehemently pushing for the signing of Atalanta’s teenage defender Honest Ahanor.
Since joining La Dea from Genoa, the 17-year-old has made a massive impression in Serie A, with his estimated value smashing the £50m barrier.
Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Napoli and Real Madrid are also keeping a close eye on the defender, though reports indicate that Chelsea are the most determined to sign the centre-back.
Ahanor is contracted to Atalanta until the summer of 2028, though considering the vast amount of interest from some of the biggest clubs in the world, the teenager is expected to move on in the near future.
Barcelona reconsidering Marc Guehi interest
Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi is in the last year of his contract, though it appears that Barcelona can now be ruled out as one of his possible future destinations.
According to a report by Mundo Deportivo, the Catalonian giants have cooled their interest in the player after speaking to his agents and becoming aware of the finances involved.
The 25-year-old centre-back was on the brink of joining Liverpool during the summer transfer window, though the deal eventually collapsed on deadline day.
Guehi is still expected to swap Selhurst Park for Anfield, though it is unknown whether the England international will make the move in January or wait until next summer.
Crystal Palace to challenge West Ham in Jorgen Strand Larsen pursuit
With Wolves travelling on a one-way highway to the Championship, the club are expected to cash in on their biggest assets as they prepare for what seems like an inevitable relegation.
Striker Jorgen Strand Larsen is one of those assets, with Wolves already enjoying interest from West Ham ahead of the January transfer window.
According to a report in the Telegraph, Crystal Palace are now set to join the race for the Norwegians' signature, hoping to strengthen their attacking options for the second half of the season.
Larsen’s estimated value on Transfermarkt is currently around the £35m mark, meaning the Irons and the Eagles will have to dig deep in their pockets in order to make the deal a reality.
