A round-up of Thursday’s biggest transfer stories.
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Chelsea are set to table a big-money bid to Schalke this January as they look to win the race for in-demand German starlet Julian Draxler.
Full story: Daily Star.
Meanwhile, Brazilian midfielder Ramires could be on his way out of Stamford Bridge after emerging as a target for his former manager Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid.
Full story: The Metro.
Tottenham are hoping to sign impressive £15m FC Basel winger Mohamed Sala this January.
Full story: Daily Mail.
Real Madrid could also make a surprise move for Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski this January as they eye a replacement for the misfiring Karim Benzema.
Full story: AS.
Barcelona are linked with a host of surprising transfer targets, with three veteran strikers Miroslav Klose, David Trezeguet and Roque Santa Cruz thought to be on manager Gerardo Martino’s wish-list.
Full story: Le Figaro.