Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has informed the club’s hierarchy that he wishes to join Manchester United before the deadline, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Tottenham and Chelsea are both competing to sign Swiss international attacking midfielder Ruben Vargas from Sevilla, with Spurs ready to pay andamp;pound;27.5 million in the January transfer window, and Chelsea considering a part-exchange deal with the La Liga outfit that could include Benoit Badiashile. It is understood though that Spurs are in pole position to secure the 27-year-old’s signature.