Premier League transfer rumours: Man United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool hottest gossip from Football Whispers
Today's big tips involve Oscar to Shanghai, Julian Draxler to Arsenal, Niklas Sule to Liverpool and Memphis Depay to Everton
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WITH the January transfer window swinging open in just over two weeks, the transfer rumour mill is cranking into full gear.
At , our unique algorithm analyses the validity of the rumours and gives each a score out of five so that you know which developing transfer stories to keep an eye on.
Here are today’s 10 hottest from the Football Whispers index.
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Oscar - Chelsea to Shanghai SIPG – 4.5
SPEAKING to Sportv in his homeland, Chelsea’s Brazilian midfielder Oscar confirmed that he is “90 percent certain” to be joining Shanghai SIPG in the cash-rich Chinese Super League in January.
In a move that has taken many observers by surprise, the Blues look set to recoup as much as £60million for the 25-year-old, whom they signed from Internacional for £25million in 2012.
Shanghai SIPG are currently managed by former Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas.
Onyinye Wilfred Ndidi – Genk to Leicester City – 4.4
PREMIER LEAGUE champions Leicester City are set to splash £15million on Genk midfielder Onyinye Wilfred Ndidi when the transfer window re-opens.
The 19-year-old defensive midfielder has been earmarked to fill the void left by N’Golo Kante’s departure to Chelsea.
According to the Guardian, the Foxes have already agreed a five-year deal with the Nigerian international and he was in England having his medical earlier this week.
Julian Draxler – Vfl Wolfsburg to Arsenal – 4.0
AFTER trying to engineer a move away from Wolfsburg in the summer, it appears German winger Julian Draxler is about to get his wish in January.
German newspaper Bild recently reported that the Bundesliga club will sell the 23-year-old – who is yet to register a goal or an assist this season – for £30million, with Arsenal and Paris Saint Germain in the running to sign him.
You can read our article on how Draxler compares to Arsenal’s Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain here.
Morgan Schneiderlin – Manchester United to Everton – 3.7
FRENCH midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin’s Manchester United career looks set to be coming to an end.
The 27-year-old has featured in just 236 minutes of action for the Red Devils this season, and the Telegraph reported this week that Schneiderlin will make a £24million move to Everton.
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Wilfried Zaha – Crystal Palace to Tottenham Hotspur – 3.4
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR reportedly showed an interest in Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha over the summer, and they could be set lodge a firm bid in January, with Squawka reporting that the 24-year-old winger is keen to leave the Eagles and move to White Hart Lane.
Zaha has scored three goals and provided six assists this season as he has recaptured the form which saw him signed by Manchester United in 2013.
Ross Barkley – Everton to Tottenham Hotspur – 3.2
SPURS are also thought to be chasing Everton attacking midfielder Ross Barkley.
The Sun reported recently Toffees boss Ronald Koeman is losing patience with the talented 23-year-old, and could be willing to listen to offers in January.
Ademola Lookman – Charlton to Everton – 3.1
EVERTON are confident of landing teenage Charlton winger Ademola Lookman for £11million, according to the Independent.
Arsenal and Liverpool were thought to be monitoring the exciting youngster but it appears that the Goodison Park club have moved into pole position to sign him.
Lookman has been identified as a potential replacement for the injured Yannick Bolasie.
Niklas Sule – Hoffenheim to Liverpool – 3.1
TOWERING 21-year-old German centre-back Niklas Sule reportedly rejected the chance to join Liverpool over the summer, instead opting to continue his development with Hoffenheim.
But Jurgen Klopp could be set to make another attempt to sign the highly-rated youngster in January, with the Liverpool Echo claiming the Reds will make a bid in the mid-season transfer window.
Sule has been in excellent form this season, helping Hoffenheim rise to third in the Bundesliga with an unbeaten record.
Eric Dier – Tottenham Hotspur to Chelsea – 2.8
ENGLAND midfielder Eric Dier enjoyed a breakthrough campaign with Spurs last season, but rumours that the 22-year-old is unhappy at White Hart Lane are beginning to circulate.
The Guardian reported this week that league leaders Chelsea would be very interested in Dier should he decide to leave Tottenham, while German champions Bayern Munich are also thought to be keen on the former Sporting Clube de Portugal star.
Memphis Depay – Manchester United to Everton – 2.8
MORGAN SCHNEIDERLIN isn’t the only Manchester United player wanted at Goodison Park, with the Toffees apparently also eying a move for Dutch winger Memphis Depay.
The 22-year-old has flattered to deceive since his 2015 switch from PSV to Old Trafford, and the Manchester Evening News claims that Everton are ready to snap him up.
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