Coral’s Rumour Reel: Chelsea closing in on in-form Ighalo?

The injury prone England striker is linked with incredibly joining West Ham United this year, following a similar path to that of former Anfield targetman Andy Carroll, as Klopp is reportedly ready to cash in on his frustrating forward.

It’s believed that Slaven Bilic’s east London outfit will offer up to £18m for the misfiring marksman, as Liverpool look for more encouraging attackers to lead their line, with former Manchester United poacher Javier Hernandez being a touted high-profile target.

Villa would Lovre to acquire Kalinic

As Aston Villa continue to their fight to avoid relegation, the rock-bottom club are seeking reinforcements for such a daunting battle, and have lined up Hajduk Split and Croatia international goalkeeper Lovre Kalinic as a possible arrival.

The Croatian shot stopper has also come to the interest of both Leicester City and Villa’s relegation rivals Sunderland, with his current employers having already turned down an offer from Turkish side Besiktas this week.

At 6ft 7in, the towering goal guard could provide Remi Garde’s toothless Villans with a defensive reassurance in their scrap to beat the drop, and such a switch could happen swiftly with the West Midlands club said to already be in talks over a £4.9m deal.

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