Coral’s Rumour Reel: Chelsea on a striker search?

Amid rumours that Borussia Dortmund’s Mats Hummels could hand in a transfer request, Louis van Gaal is believed to be lurking and ready to recruit the superstar centre half. Tipped to arrive at Old Trafford for what seems like an age, Hummels would be the ball-playing defender the Dutchman has always craved.

The Gunners have similarly been long-linked with another Germany international in Bayer Leverkusen captain Lars Bender, and could attempt to add the midfield marshal this winter.

Arsene Wenger is also the latest Premier League manager to be credited with an interest in Brazilian bargain buy Alexandre Pato, alongside the likes of Man Utd, Tottenham and Liverpool, with an arrival in the English top-flight for the striker appearing inevitable.

Juventus circling for Isco and Nasri

Fresh from completing a Champions League double over Manchester City, Italian giants Juventus have reportedly had a £10m offer rejected for the Sky Blues’ injury prone playmaker Samir Nasri. The Old Lady may go back in for the Frenchman at a later date, but could instead try to prise skillful Spaniard Isco from the clutches of Real Madrid, with the former Malaga midfield thought to be unhappy with a supporting role under Rafa Benitez.

Finally, Crystal Palace could fork out around £14m for Sporting Lisbon forward Islam Slimani, with Alan Pardew keen to add another poacher to his Selhurst Park ranks, while Newcastle United may attempt to stave off relegation by snapping up Spurs winger Andros Townsend and Swansea City schemer Jonjo Shelvey.

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