Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino has stressed his desire for Conor Gallagher to stay at the club after suggestions the midfielder could be sold next month, according to Daily Express. Pochettino has however hinted that the final decision on the 23-year-old's future won't be down to him despite him being such a big fan of Gallagher. He has started 16 of Chelsea's 17 Premier League matches and only missed the other game due to suspension. Pochettino said: "He is an important player for us, but that is more a thing between the club and the player. "I am really, really pleased because of his unbelievable commitment. He is one of the captains. "He has a massive impact on the game. He is a box-to- box player, and we are so happy with his performance."
Arsenal to prioritize Douglas Luiz signing
Arsenal are reportedly set to make Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz their top target for 2024. According to Football Insider , Mikel Arteta's side have made signing the Brazil international a priority for the new year. While the Gunners have made Luiz a top target, a deal will be difficult to pull off, especially in next month's transfer window. Aston Villa are reluctant to sanction a sale during the middle of the season, with the Villans currently sitting in the top four of the Premier League table.
Leicester to rebuff striker offers
Leicester plan to hold onto young striker Tom Cannon in the face of numerous loan bids this season. The striker moved to the East Midlands in the summer from Everton in a £7.5m move. A back injury has limited him to just two appearances. According to The Sun, a number of clubs are interested in acquiring his services on loan but Leicester are determined to keep him.
Barca join Echeverri race
Barcelona want to sign River Plate wonderkid Claudio Echeverri - but face competition from Chelsea, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain. That's according to ESPN, with Barca boss Xavi confirming on Friday that the Argentine midfielder is on his radar. "The boy is a talent," Xavi told reporters. "Beyond the hat-trick he scored against Brazil [at the U17 World Cup], he's a difference-maker, but it's something for the scouting department [to deal with]."
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