Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton, 21, is top of Chelsea’s wishlist for the January transfer window. (Teamtalk), external
However, the Blues have not made a move for Real Madrid and Brazil forward Rodrygo, 24, who is interesting Manchester City and Tottenham. (Fabrizio Romano), external
Meanwhile, Juventus are hoping they can convince France keeper Mike Maignan to join them when his contract at AC Milan runs out in the summer, with the 30-year-old also linked with Chelsea. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian), external
The Turin giants have also failed to reach an agreement with 20-year-old Turkey forward Kenan Yildiz – who has been linked with Chelsea, Arsenal and Real Madrid – and contract talks between the two parties have been halted. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian), external
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