Mourinho: No bids for Chelsea duo, not interested in Guarin

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho gave an update about transfer dealings during his press conference ahead of the Blues’ Premier League clash against Hull City.

The Blues are linked with players like Fredy Guarin and Jackson Martinez, while media speculated that players like Juan Mata and Michael Essien could leave the club. Further, speculations were rife about a possible transfer of midfielder Kevin De Bruyne while French media reported that star midfielder Eden Hazard might leave the club as well to join PSG.

The reports about Guarin has been doing the rounds for a while, with Inter Milan reportedly are holding out for a fee in the region of £15-18m. When asked about it, Mourinho replied that he is NOT interested in players like Guarin and Martinez.

Regarding De Bruyne’s future, Chelsea boss said that the club has received few proposals for the young Belgian and they’re analyzing it at the moment.

Juan Mata’s future has been speculated in the media as well. Mourinho said few days back that the door is open for Mata, though later reiterated that he doesn’t want the Spaniard to leave. Likewise, the Italian press reported in the morning that Essien is a target of AC Milan. The Serie A giants are looking to sign him on loan, and could enter into negotiations within few weeks. The Portuguese confirmed that no official bids have been received for both the players. Plus, he would not loan them either.

Hazard was linked with PSG in the morning, but Mourinho feels his value in the market would be crazy having signed the Belgian for around £40million.

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Chelsea: Barca rival Blues for ace

Chelsea target Fredy Guarin has been linked with a move to Barcelona.

The Colombian attacking midfielder from Inter Milan has been heavily linked with a move to west London and Chelsea this January transfer window. However, that speculation has started to cool in recent weeks and the former Porto midfielder has now been linked with a move to Barcelona.

Guarin had been waiting for clarification over his future at Inter, where he worked under Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, from new owner Erick Thohir and he was promised a contract renewal last June, according to his agent.

Spanish giants Barcelona have entered the race for Guarin, according to Italian newspaper La Republica, but are yet to lodge an official bid.

Guarin had been interesting his former boss Mourinho who may need to fill a void in midfield should two-time Player of the Year Juan Mata move on. Mata reacted angrily to being substituted recently and has not featured as much as he may have expected under Mourinho this season. The Portuguese boss has told the Spanish international that his door is open should he wish to discuss his position.

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Guarin confirms agent talks with Chelsea

Inter midfielder Fredy Guarin has confirmed his agent has held talks with Chelsea over a move to Stamford Bridge.

Jose Mourinho’s side have edged ahead of Manchester United in the race for the 27-year-old and are prepared to pay up to €15 million for the midfielder.

United have already sent representatives to Italy to discuss a deal for the Colombia international, who insists he is open to staying with the Serie A club.

"I can not deny there is something, I haven’t spoken with Mourinho but my agent did,” Guarin told reporters.

“However, I hope Inter consider my will to stay."

Guarin has made 17 Serie A appearances for Inter this season and set up Rodrigo Palacio's late winner in the derby against AC Milan on Sunday evening.

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Chelsea six transfer targets in Janaury

Rooney heads six-man Chelsea shortlist


Jose Mourinho has six transfer targets currently on his list ahead of the January transfer window. Wayne Rooney, Radamel Falcao, Jackson Martinez and Nemanja Matic are all options, as well as Inter duo Guarin and Ranocchia.

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