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Monday’s transfer rumors – Pirlo backs Juventus to move for Giroud

Harry Kane of Tottenham, Olivier Giroud of Chelsea, Moise Kean of Paris Saint-Germain
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Latest transfer rumors from around the footballing world, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and more.

Lampard on thin ice at Chelsea.

Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard could be facing the sack if the team continues to struggle under him.

Lampard’s side dropped to eighth in the Premier League standings after Sunday’s 3-1 defeat to Manchester City. They are three points away from a top-four position and seven from the top of the table after 17 games.

The Blues backroom staff anticipate that if he does not turn around results, the club legend could be handed marching orders by the end of January. [Caught Offside]

Man Utd to discard SIX players.

Manchester United could offload as many as six of their first-team players in the January transfer window.

Phil Jones, Daniel James, Sergio Romero, Jesse Lingard, and Marcos Rojo will all be made available for sale, while Brandon Williams could be sent out on loan.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to make room for new arrivals who can help United in their Premier League title charge. [The Sun]

Spurs seek to tie Kane down.

Tottenham have opened talks with captain Harry Kane regarding a contract extension

The 27-year-old striker has three years remaining on his current deal but the London outfit have planned a pay rise for their talisman so as to keep him satisfied amid interest from Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain.

Kane, who hasn’t won a trophy in his 11-year senior career at the club so far, is willing to stay at Tottenham. [The Independent]

Giroud to join Juve?

Andrea Pirlo confirmed Juventus’ interest in Oliver Giroud after the 4-1 win over Udinese on Sunday.

The World Cup winner’s contract at Stamford Bridge expires at the end of the season and he, just like in the summer, is linked with a move to Italy.

Giroud has scored eight goals in his last seven games across all competitions, and the Bianconeri boss admitted that the striker would be a useful addition to his squad. [Goal]

PSG working to sign Kean on a permanent deal.

Paris Saint Germain have opened talks to convert Moise Kean’s loan transfer into a permanent one.

The Italian striker joined the French champions on a season-long loan deal in the summer and has scored nine goals in 16 appearances across all competitions.

Everton could end making up making a huge profit on Kean who would cost PSG around £31 million. [Sky Sports]

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