Rumour reel: Barca get their man

Chelsea have left it late, and looked, at times, to be dragging their feet in the transfer window after missing out on Romelu Lukaku to Manchester United, but boss Antonio Conte now wants to get things moving before the end of the month, with anything up to four new faces set to arrive at Stamford Bridge in the near future. We told you last week the Premier League winning manager wanted more Englishmen in his ranks, Gary Cahill the only regular starter at present, and with that in mind they’re pushing on with a bid to pull in Danny Drinkwater. The Leicester City midfielder will help add a bit of depth to a side that had to name a number of academy players on the bench for the Community Shield last weekend.

Sissoko in need of a fresh start

Moussa Sissoko has told Tottenham bosses he is keen on sealing a move to Turkish side Trabzonspor, after learning of their interest in him. The Black Sea Storm had originally been in contact regarding a loan move for 27-year-old Sissoko, but the Londoners aren’t so keen, telling Trabzonspor they must pay up if they want the Frenchman at their club. With Sissoko currently valued at around £30m, was that a move designed to put an end to the discussion, or would the Turks back up their interest with hard cash? Sissoko caught the eye in a friendly match vs Juventus at the weekend, but he had a poor season last time, making just eight Premier League starts. A fresh chapter could be the best for everyone concerned.

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