CHELSEA TRANSFER NEWS WINDOW

Chelsea January transfer news:  Goal summarises the biggest transfer talk involving Chelsea as Antonio Conte looks to build on his title success in his second season in charge NEWCASTLE JOIN LUIZ RACE Newcastle United are the latest club to show an interest in signing Chelsea defender David Luiz, according to the  London Evening Standard . The Brazil international has fallen out of favour at Stamford Bridge this season and has been linked with Arsenal, Real Madrid and Juventus. And Magpies boss Rafa Benitez is hopeful he can persuade the centre-back to move to the north-east, though any move would have to be a loan deal. REAL MADRID ADVANCE HAZARD NEGOTIATIONS Real Madrid are making progress in their negotiations to sign Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard next summer, claims Diario Gol . Zinedine Zidane has instructed Madrid president Florentino Perez to pursue a deal for Hazard and the Belgium international could arrive at the Santiago Bernabeu after next year’s World Cup in Russia. If Hazard does move to Madrid, then Marco Asensio is likely to seek a transfer away, with Manchester City a potential destination. LUIZ TRIED FOR BARCELONA MOVE Barcelona have ruled out signing David Luiz after the Chelsea defender offered himself to the Camp Nou club, according to Catalunya Radio, via Sport . Luiz’s future at Chelsea appears uncertain and the Brazilian, who has also been linked with Arsenal, Manchester United, Juventus and Real Madrid, has recently travelled to Barcelona for treatment on an injury. During his trip, Luiz offered himself to Barcelona, who are looking to sign a new centre-back due to the expected departure of Javier Mascherano. However, due to Luiz being 30 and the financial implications of signing him, Barca are instead focusing on other defensive targets. MAN UTD OFFER MKHI FOR ALEX SANDRO Manchester United are willing to offer Henrikh Mkhitaryan to Juventus as part of their bid to sign Alex Sandro, claims The Sun . Reports have suggested that United will offer £60 million for Alex Sandro in an attempt to beat Chelsea to the signing of the Brazilian left-back. However, the out-of-favour Mkhitaryan could also be used as a bargaining chip in a deal for Alex Sandro. Juventus, while interested in Mkhitaryan, would prefer to see reported Barcelona target Daley Blind included by United as part of any deal. CHRISTENSEN TO HOLD CHELSEA TALKS Andreas Christensen is expected to hold talks with Chelsea regarding a new contract, reports the Evening Standard. The 21-year-old’s current deal expires in 2020, but Chelsea are keen to reward the centre-half with an extension following his impressive impact in the first team this season. Christensen spent the previous two years on loan at Borussia Monchengladbach, but has now established himself as a key member of Blues boss Antonio Conte’s plans. CHELSEA CONSIDER ZAHA BID Chelsea are considering making a move for Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, according to the Daily Mirror. The Ivory Coast international has been in superb form for the Eagles, with Antonio Conte monitoring his progress. Tottenham have previously been linked with the former Manchester United man, but the Premier League champions could now move to the front of the queue, though any move is unlikely to take place until the summer transfer window. CHELSEA SET TO SIGN ALEX SANDRO Chelsea are hoping to seal a cut-price deal for Juventus defender Alex Sandro, according to the Daily Star. The full-back reportedly was close to a move to Stamford Bridge last summer, but has seen his form drop off alarmingly this season after having his transfer hopes frustrated. Now the Blues are hoping to sign Sandro for £50 million, significantly below the price first quoted by the Serie A champions. CONTE IN LINE TO REPLACE ZIDANE Antonio Conte is in contention to succeed Zinedine Zidane as Real Madrid head coach, according to The Sun . Zinedine Zidane guided the Blancos to two successive Champions League titles and a La Liga win last season but is under pressure to recover the deficit to Barcelona this campaign. Conte still has 18 months left on his Chelsea contract and has previously dismissed suggestions that he was set to leave Stamford Bridge. BATSHUAYI PART OF CHELSEA'S LEMAR BID Michy Batshuayi may be used by Chelsea as part of the club’s bid to sign Monaco winger Thomas Lemar in the January transfer window, claims The Sun . Chelsea have joined Arsenal and Liverpool in the chase to sign Lemar , whose reported £92 million price tag could be offset partly by striker Batshuayi heading to Monaco. LUIZ OFFERS CONTE ULTIMATUM David Luiz wants to given regular first-team football or be given a move away from Chelsea, according to Express Sports . The defender has played just once since Chelsea's Champions League defeat to Roma in October and reportedly has the likes of Bayern Munich monitoring the situation. CHELSEA & UTD SCOUT MAX Chelsea and Manchester United both watched Augsburg left-back Philipp Max against Hertha Berlin over the weekend, reports the Daily Mail . Max has enjoyed an impressive season for Augsburg and appears to be an option for Chelsea and United, who are both in the market for a new left-back and have also been chasing Juventus’ Alex Sandro. PL DUO JOIN ARP CHASE Everton and Tottenham have joined the growing list of Premier League clubs showing an interest in Hamburg’s teenage striker Jann-Fiete Arp, claims the Mirror . Arp has made an impressive start to his Bundesliga career and Chelsea have already tried to sign the 17-year-old, while Arsenal and Manchester City are watching his progress. CHELSEA FAIL IN £22M BAILEY BID Bayer Leverkusen have rejected a £22 million offer from Chelsea for winger Leon Bailey, reports the Daily Mail . Bailey impressed in front of Chelsea scouts against Stuttgart last week, but Leverkusen don’t want to lose the Jamaican in the January transfer window. DORTMUND WON'T SELL AUBAMEYANG Borussia Dortmund will not sell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during the January transfer window, according to Sport Bild . Aubameyang had been keen to leave Dortmund in the summer, but no offers met his €70 million valuation and he has been linked with a departure in the New Year. The likes of Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool and Real Madrid are all said to be interested in Aubameyang, but Dortmund want to keep the Gabon forward to boost their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League. Article continues below CHELSEA ENTER LEMAR CHASE Chelsea have joined Arsenal and Liverpool in the pursuit of Monaco winger Thomas Lemur, reports L'Equipe . The Gunners led the hunt over the summer, but they now face competition from Premier League rivals for a £90 million talent.***prbxselfnetwork***