Transfer gossip: Chelsea linked with Saints star Mane

A round-up of the latest transfer speculation involving Chelsea…

Chelsea are competing with Manchester United for the signing of Southampton star Sadio Mane, according to the Daily Mirror.

Mane, 23, is said to be keen to leave St Mary’s and has reportedly told Southampton he does not want to sign a new contract. His current deal expires in 2018.

Bayern Munich have also been linked with the Senegal forward, who apparently expects to stay until the end of the season.

The Mirror also claim Chelsea are in a ‘three-way battle’ with Manchester City and Juventus for the signing of Real Madrid midfielder Isco.

Meanwhile, there continues to be speculation over the future of Chelsea’s Eden Hazard. The Evening Standard declare that Real will step up their apparent interest following Zinedine Zidane’s appointment as the Spanish club’s head coach.

And Lokomotiv Moscow striker Oumar Niasse has again been linked with a possible move to Chelsea, this time by the Guardian.

A number of Premier League clubs are said to be interested in the 25-year-old, who has been tipped to move for £15m.