Newcastle United SWOOP for Chelsea hitman, Joe Hart likely to leave in January, and more

Chelsea are on the hunt for a new left-back, and have set their sights on Austria and Bayern Munich man David Alaba. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester United man Jesse Lingard is to team up with super-agent Mino Raiola, who has endured a turbulent relationship with the Old Trafford club in recent years. (Various)

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is reportedly keen on Brazilian striker Gabriel Barbosa. The Inter Milan forward impressed on-loan at Inter Milan, and is also apparently of interest to West Ham United. (Daily Express)

Newcastle United reportedly want to bring in Chelsea’s French striker Olivier Giroud in until the end of the season on a loan deal. The Blues would apparently need to line up a replacement before letting him leave. (The Telegraph)

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder is weighing up a move for CFR Cluj striker Billel Omrani. (The Sun)

Manchester United have long been linked with Birmingham City teenager Jude Bellingham, who is also said to be interesting Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. The Blues remain confident of keeping him, though. (Daily Mirror)