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Arthur was heavily linked with a move to Arsenal during the January transfer window, but a deal collapsed after Juve refused to sanction a loan switch.

It is believed that “talks” between Chelsea and Inter are “ongoing” as they look to hash out a deal for de Vrij, and it is believed that negotiations are being handled separately to those with Romelu Lukaku.

Four Liverpool players were named in the lineup, with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, Andy Robertson and Fabinho all making the eleven.

The Blues have been linked with a number of different fullbacks and wingbacks in the last six months and we have decided to assess their suitability in this article.

The 24-year-old will reportedly be available for a relatively low price, as he has a €35m (£30m) release clause in his contract, so that may well tempt the Red Devils into making a bid for the Ivorian.

RB Leipzig defender Marcel Halstenberg has opted against joining Chelsea on a free transfer this summer,...

For his final choice in goal, De Bruyne actually chose Chelsea’s Edouard Mendy, but as he had already picked N’Golo Kante, he opted for Wolves’ number one Jose Sa, who had a great season for the Midlands club.

“It’s no secret. There are clubs interested in me. Yes, it’s flattering, but it’s also flattering to have a club like Leipzig do everything to keep me as well. I’ll have to reflect well and make a decision. The World Cup is on the way and that’s another factor to take into account.”

Fichajes.net say that both the Premier League champions and PSG are “closely” monitoring the situation to see whether they can leapfrog their rivals to secure the midfielder’s services.

The Spanish publication reports that Real’s manager Carclo Ancelotti and the La Liga club’s recruitment department are both fans of the Brazilian international.