What the papers say:Chelsea are close to bringing in Ross Barkley to Stamford Bridge in a £15m deal, the Daily Mail reports. The paper said Tottenham could bid again for the left back, while Manchester United and Manchester City are keeping tabs on the teenager. Watford are looking to dispose of Troy Deeney and want to bring in Bournemouth's Benik Afobe, the Daily Mail reports. Manchester United have put Celtic's Kieran Tierney on their wishlist, according to the Daily Record. Juan Mata: Inter Milan are keen on taking on the 29-year-old from Manchester United when his contract expires in the summer, the Mirror says.

Source: Evening echo January 05, 2018 09:56 UTC