Chelsea transfer news LIVE: Abramovich could approve £30m Barcelona hijack, Lyon statement

Chelsea transfer news LIVE updates: All the latest news and gossip from Stamford Bridge

Thursday, January 2

  • Chelsea are planning a move for Dinamo Zagreb starlet Dani Olmo
  • Barcelona are leading the chase to bring Olmo back to the Nou Camp
  • Lyon have released a statement in response reports of a Moussa Dembele bid
  • Aston Villa want to sign Michy Batshuayi for the remainder of the season

Moussa Dembele statement

Lyon have released a statement in response to reports that Chelsea have submitted a £34million bid for Moussa Dembele.

The Frenchman is the subject of interest from Frank Lampard and Manchester United after continuing his impressive goalscoring form from Fulham and Celtic in Ligue 1.

The statement read: “Olympique Lyonnais has taken note of certain information relayed by the media suggesting that Moussa Dembele could interest other clubs during this transfer window.

“OL would like to reaffirm its wish, as in the summer of 2019, to keep Moussa Dembele. The club has full confidence in Moussa and counts in particular on him to build a successful team for the seasons to come.”

Michy Batshuayi to Aston Villa

Aston Villa want to sign Michy Batshuayi for the remainder of the season.

Batshuayi, who has already enjoyed loan spells with Borussia Dortmund and Crystal Palace, hasn’t started a Premier League fixture under Frank Lampard this season.

Dean Smith’s side are reported to have already made an enquiry for the Belgian forward after Wesley was ruled out until the end of the season with an ACL injury.

French outlet Foot Mercato claim that although Villa need a quick solution – they would also want the option to purchase the player at the end of the season.

source: express.co.uk