Transfer gossip: Blues linked with Niasse, latest Austin speculation

A round-up of the latest transfer speculation involving the area’s clubs….

Chelsea are being linked with Lokomotiv Moscow forward Oumar Niasse.

A number of newspapers have touted the 25-year-old for a possible move to Stamford Bridge after an Italian journalist claimed Chelsea are keen to sign him. Everton and Aston Villa are also said to be interested.

Meanwhile, the Daily Mirror reports that AC Milan want to sign Branislav Ivanovic from the Blues this month.

And speculation continues over the future of Charlie Austin, with Newcastle yet again tipped to make an attempt to sign the QPR striker.

The Daily Mail say Newcastle, repeatedly reported to have pursued Austin last year despite not making an approach, will look to strike a deal to sign him during this month’s transfer window.

Austin plans to see out the remaining few months of his contract at Loftus Road. The Mail claim ‘the decision could be taken out of his hands.’