Transfer Insider: Chelsea deals close, Man United plot defender bid and Liverpool eye up striker raid

There is now just a week to go before the clsoe of the January transfer window. Here, our man with his ear to the ground, Jamie Sanderson, takes a look at the latest rumours...

Andre Schurrle - Chelsea to Wolfsburg Schurrle has told Chelsea he wants to go this month, and while Jose Mourinho doesn't want to sell, Wolfsburg are offering mega money. Talks are progressing well and both the Blues and the player expect this to go through shortly, with Schurrle on standby to fly to Germany for a medical. (Chances of it happening: 9/10)

Juan Cuadrado - Fiorentina to Chelsea With Schurrle departing, Chelsea are going for Colombian star Cuadrado as his replacement. A 20million offer is on the table, and while the player wants to go, Fiorentina are holding out for his 26.8million release clause. This deal is dragging on, but we'd be surprised if it didn't happen before deadline day. Keep an eye on this one. (8/10)

Aleksandar Dragovic - Dinamo Kiev to Manchester United United desperately need a centre-back before the window closes, and having struggled to tempt Mats Hummels or Marquinhos, Dragovic is seenas being next best. Talks have been held over a 14.9million deal, and scouts will now watch him play a friendly this week before deciding whether to make an official bid and push this deal through. (6/10)

Alexandre Lacazette - Lyon to Liverpool Liverpool scouts are now at every Lyon game to watch 23-year-old Lacazette. He's scored 21 goals in 22 games this term and Brendan Rodgers is keen. Rumours say a 25million deal could happen, but Lyon expect him to stay this month, and unless the Reds shock us by making a late raid, don't expect this one to happen. (2/10)

Memphis Depay - PSV to Tottenham Tottenham love Depay and have decided to make an approach this month. PSV would prefer to sell in the summer, when Manchester United should come in and perhaps offer more, but Spurs are putting together a tempting package. Hard to say if this will happen or not, but this is likely to be a deadline day deal if it goes through. Well, you know Daniel Levy...(5/10)

Sergio Busquets - Barcelona to Arsenal Busquets is currently negotiating a new contract at Barcelona, and with talks dragging on, he's being linked with other clubs. Don't buy the hype though, the name dropping is just being used to get the midfield star a better deal. He's not considering leaving and all parties expect he'll commit to Barca soon. This one is a non-starter. (1/10)

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