{"id":336037,"date":"2019-01-09T18:38:45","date_gmt":"2019-01-09T23:38:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=336037"},"modified":"2019-01-09T18:38:45","modified_gmt":"2019-01-09T23:38:45","slug":"ftn-latest-on-gonzalo-higuain-manolas-and-arnautovic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2019\/01\/09\/ftn-latest-on-gonzalo-higuain-manolas-and-arnautovic\/","title":{"rendered":"FTN: Latest On Gonzalo Higuain, Manolas and Arnautovic"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today’s Football Transfer News provides you with updates on Chelsea<\/a>, Manchester United<\/a> and Arsenal<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Latest On Gonzalo Higuain, Manolas and Arnautovic<\/h1>\n

Chelsea’s Striker Hunt<\/h2>\n

Chelsea are on the hunt to sign a new striker this window. Both Alvaro Morata<\/a> and Olivier Giroud<\/a> have struggled for goals this season, with just six between them in the Premier League. Morata is also looking for a move away from Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n

Their first choice target is AC Milan<\/a> striker Gonzalo Higuain<\/a>. The 31-year-old Argentinian is currently on loan from Juventus<\/a>. However, he has also struggled for goals regularly this season. He has just six in 15 appearances.<\/p>\n

If Chelsea fail to land Higuain, their second option is Bournemouth<\/a> striker Callum Wilson<\/a>. According to Sky Sports<\/a>, Maurizio Sarri is willing to spend up to \u00a350 million on Wilson. He has nine goals and five assists so far this season for the Cherries.<\/p>\n

A New Centre-Back At Old Trafford?<\/h2>\n

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may be close to landing his first signing as Manchester United manager. AS Roma defender Kostas Manolas<\/a> is close to a move to Old Trafford and could cost United \u00a330.5 million.<\/p>\n

They failed to sign a centre-back during the summer transfer window. This was despite it being it being high up on former manager Jose Mourinho’s wish list.<\/p>\n

The Greek defender is known for his time in Italy, having joined Roma in 2014 from Olympiacos. He has since made 145 appearances for the Italian side.<\/p>\n

Arnautovic Attracting Interest?<\/h2>\n

Marko Arnautovic<\/a> has been attracting interest from China. One un-named Chinese club have offered \u00a335 million for the West Ham<\/a>\u00a0forward.<\/p>\n

The Austrian international is the Hammers’ top goalscorer so far this season with eight goals. He has been a fan favourite since his arrival at the London Stadium.<\/p>\n

Arnautovic has also attracted interest from Manchester United and Chelsea<\/a>, so West Ham may struggle to keep hold of him.<\/p>\n

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