Everton want Marcelo Bielsa to replace Frank Lampard, Chelsea renew Enzo Fernandez interest – Paper Round

Everton keen on Bielsa

“The West Bromwich Albion head coach, Carlos Corberan, may also be considered.”

Like Bielsa, Sean Dyche is another available option.

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Chelsea renew Fernandez interest

Chelsea will renew their interest in Enzo Fernandez despite failing to reach an agreement with Benfica earlier this month, the Guardian reports. The World Cup winner has a £106m release clause in his contract, and so Benfica are reluctant to sell for less, hence why they rejected Chelsea’s advances for the Argentina international. Talks are however set to resume this week, with the player having already expressed his desire to move to Stamford Bridge. No potential fee is mentioned though, so it remains to be seen whether Chelsea are willing to pay £106m.

“Chelsea are also expected to challenge for Declan Rice in the summer but Arsenal are emerging as favourites to sign the West Ham captain. Liverpool, Manchester City and Real Madrid are seen as likelier destinations for Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham.”

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Chelsea eye James back-up and Everton duo

And that’s not all, with the Telegraph adding: “Chelsea have shown an interest in Everton duo Anthony Gordon and Amadou Onana as the Stamford Bridge club gear up for a frantic end to the January transfer window.

“Gordon was the subject of at least one bid from Chelsea last summer and the England Under-21 international is expected to leave Everton before the January transfer window shuts.

“Newcastle are interested in signing Gordon, but Telegraph Sport understands that the 21-year-old remains on Chelsea’s radar and the Londoners have considered making a bid that could involve sending him back to Everton on loan.”

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Brighton in talks over Shakhtar defender

Brighton are in talks with Shakhtar Donetsk over signing Ukraine centre-back Mykola Matviyenko for a club-record £20m, the Mail reports. Talks have taken place this past week as Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi looks to bolster his options after an injury to on loan Levi Colwill.