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Paqueta eyed by Chelsea
Chelsea are said to be monitoring Lucas Paqueta’s situation at West Ham United after Flamengo had a bid for the Brazilian rejected.
Recent reports have suggested the 28-year-old is desperate for a return to his homeland, but relegation-threatened West Ham are reluctant to sell their talisman.
Brazil-based journalist Renan Moura claims Flamengo are prepared to pay as much as €40 million to land their key target after having their initial offer turned down.
But Chelsea could hijack the deal, according to Moura, and those close to the player believe it would be best for him to remain in Europe.
Paqueta, who almost joined Manchester City in 2023, has 18 months left on his current deal at London Stadium.
Malen close to Roma deal
Donyell Malen is finalising a move to Roma from Aston Villa, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The striker will join the Serie A side on a £2m loan with a mandatory £25m clause to make the deal permanent.
Malen has struggled for game time so far this term, largely playing back-up to Ollie Watkins, and will hope to establish himself in Gian Piero Gasperini’s starting XI.
The Dutchman has scored 10 goals and provided two assists in 46 games across all competitions since his move from Borussia Dortmund.
Roma are fifth in Serie A, just four points behind leaders Inter in what is shaping up to be an exciting title race.
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Tel to stay at Spurs
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly have no intention of allowing Mathys Tel to leave on loan despite interest from Paris FC.
Florian Plettenberg claims Spurs have knocked back an enquiry from the Ligue 1 side and will not entertain offers for the forward.
Tel has been largely reduced to appearances from the bench so far this season, but with Mohammed Kudus ruled out until April, Thomas Frank is short on attacking options. Plettenberg posted on X: “Paris FC working on a loan move for Mathys Tel. Their main selling point is offering him his preferred position as a striker.
“The core of his frustration is not only his lack of playing time, but above all the fact that he is rarely used as a number nine.
“Tottenham are still blocking every enquiry for now, as they want to keep Tel at the club. His contract runs until 2031.”
Ruiz close to new PSG deal
Paris Saint-Germain are close to signing Fabian Ruiz to a new deal which will keep the midfielder at the club until 2029.
The 29-year-old has been a key player for Luis Enrique’s side since joining from Napoli, helping the club to a historic treble last season.
Club officials were sweating over his future at the club, with his contract due to expire in the summer of 2027.
But now it appears the Spaniard will prolong his stay in the French capital.
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“PSG is on the verge of resolving one of its most pressing contract extension issues,” writes L’Equipe.
“As reported by the Spanish press and confirmed by L’Équipe, Fabian Ruiz is very close to signing a new contract with the Parisian club until 2029.
“In recent hours, the various parties have been discussing an agreement in principle, with a few details remaining to be finalised before the deal for the 29-year-old midfielder can be completed.”
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