Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea chase De Ligt

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Arsenal will make goalkeeper Bernd Leno available for transfer in January, claims the Daily Mail.

The report is not entirely surprising after the Gunners bought Aaron Ramsdale at the same position over the summer.

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Saint-Etienne enter battle for Niang

Saint-Etienne have made a late push to sign striker Mbaye Niang after it had appeared certain the Senagalese player was bound for Bordeaux, according to Le10.

However, Bordeaux are said to have already agreed to a deal in principle for Niang and will be difficult to shove aside.

Chelsea chase £103m De Ligt (Mirror)

The Blues are not content with their Europe-winning squad and desire improvement in defence

Chelsea are chasing Juventus centre-back Matthijs De Ligt in hopes of pulling another stunning triple-digit transfer, according to the Mirror.

De Ligt is rated at £103 million ($140m/120) and could be seen as an essential purchase if Antonio Rudiger departs amid a contract renewal dispute.

He may also want a move from Juve because of the club's decline in form this campaign.

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