Transfer Rumour Gossip: Chelsea Eye £35m La Liga Star, Arsenal to Snap Up Serie A Striker, White Hart Lane Side to Launch £28m Christian Benteke Bid

A round-up of Wednesday’s biggest transfer stories.

Chelsea are keen on making a bid for in-form Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa this January, though the La Liga club are likely to ask for around £35m for the former Liverpool target.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Manchester United manager David Moyes has ruled out the possibility of selling Tottenham target Javier Hernandez this January.

Full story: The Metro.

Arsenal will look into taking out-of-favour Juventus striker Fernando Llorente on loan for the second half of the season.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

PSG starlet Adrien Rabiot, who is attracting interest from both Arsenal and Spurs, admits he would consider leaving the Ligue 1 giants if he wanted more first-team football.

Full story: Daily Express.

Fenerbahce could beat the likes of Manchester United and Tottenham to the signing of Juventus striker Mirko Vucinic.

Full story: talkSPORT.

Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke is Tottenham’s prime target this January, with the north London club ready to bid £28m for the prolific Belgian.

Full story: Daily Star.

Highly-rated Hellas Verona youngster Jorginho says he is happy to remain with the club for the rest of the season, despite interest from the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool.

Full story: Daily Star.

Former Real Madrid manager Fabio Capello claims that Manchester United made a £100m offer for Gareth Bale before he eventually moved to the Bernabeu.

Full story: Daily Express.

Borussia Dortmund star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has revealed he was in negotiations to join Tottenham in the summer.

Full story: The Metro.

Barcelona star Alexis Sanchez says he is happy to stay at the club, despite interest from the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool.

Full story: Daily Star.

Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels has rubbished reports that he is set to leave the club.

Full story: Soccerlens.

Juventus are considering a bid for exciting Fulham youngster Pajtim Kasami, who impressed with a wonder-goal on Monday night.

Full story: The Sun.

Meanwhile, Fulham’s Steve Sidwell has hailed his team-mate’s strike as one of the best goals of all time.

Full story: talkSPORT.

Juventus could also make a surprise move to sign Southampton striker Pablo Osvaldo on loan.

Full story: Forza Italian Football.

Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen believes Andros Townsend can become the new Gareth Bale.

Full story: ESPN.

West Brom striker Shane Long is stalling on signing a new contract with the club as he assesses his options ahead of January.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Former Arsenal and Spurs defender William Gallas has joined Australian side Perth Glory on a one-year deal.

Full story: Sky Sports.

Newcastle are being linked with a move for highly-rated MK Dons youngster Dele Alli.

Full story: The Journal.

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick is reportedly close to signing a new contract at Old Trafford.

Full story: The Metro.

In-form Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph says he hopes to spend his whole career with the club.

Full story: Daily Mail.

Everton manager Roberto Martinez has backed summer signing Arouna Kone to improve his form and start scoring goals.

Full story: Sky Sports.

Former Derby County boss Nigel Clough looks set to be confirmed as the new manager of Sheffield United.

Full story: Sheffield Star.

Roy Keane has hit back at Sir Alex Ferguson after his former manager’s controversial statements in his new autobiography.

Full story: Sky Sports.