Transfer Updates (January 17) – Higuain to Chelsea, Origi to Tottenham

Chelsea are closing in on the signing of striker Gonzalo Higuain, who is on loan at AC Milan from Juventus. The Blues have offered to take the player n loan until the end of the season with the option to buy the 31-year-old or loan him for a further 12 months. (Source: Telegraph)

Atletico Madrid are close to signing Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata, who is valued at around £45m by the Premier League club. (Source: Sky Sports)

Tottenham Hotspur star Christian Eriksen is unlikely to pen a new deal with the club. The Dane’s contract expires in 2020, with Real Madrid the interested party. (Source: To The Lane and Back)

West Ham United have lined Celta Vigo striker Maxi Gomez as a potential replacement if Marko Arnautovic leaves. (Source: Sky Sports)

David de Gea is on course to sign a new deal at Manchester United. (Source: Mirror)

Eder Militao has been tracked by Liverpool, and the Brazilian claims that he prefers to move to England, rather than Real Madrid. (Source: The Kop Times)

Divock Origi is being considered by Tottenham as they seek to replace star man Harry Kane up top, who is injured until March. (Source: Telegraph)

Fulham have moved for 24-year-old Ghana defender Joseph Attamah, who plays for Istanbul Basaksehir. (Source: Mail)

Marcos Rojo is on course to be sold by Manchester United, as the club want to free up funds to buy Kalidou Koulibaly. (Source: We All Follow United)

Cardiff City are close to agreeing a deal to sign Argentine striker Emiliano Sala from Nantes for a fee close to £18m. (Source: Sky Sports)