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Saturday's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup: David Alaba, Erling Braut Haaland, Sergio Aguero

By Andy Brent, Reporter | 30 January 2021

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Chelsea on Saturday, January 30.

The January transfer window is now open, with Chelsea continuing to be linked with a host of big names.

The Blues were the biggest spenders in the summer, splashing more than £200m, but they have been tipped to do yet more business in January as they look to bridge the gap to the leading pack in the Premier League.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings from Stamford Bridge.

Saturday morning's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup:

Chelsea 'firmly in the mix for David Alaba'

Bayern Munich defender David Alaba pictured on January 20, 2021

Chelsea are reportedly 'definitely in the mix' for David Alaba as the versatile defender seemingly prepares to leave Bayern Munich on a free transfer.

The 28-year-old's contract at the Allianz Arena is due to expire at the end of June, and it looks increasingly likely that he will be seeking pastures new for the 2021-22 campaign.

A number of clubs, including Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool and Real Madrid, are said to be interested in signing the defender.

Meanwhile, a recent report claimed that Alaba is on the verge of being offered a lucrative contract by Manchester City to make the move to the Etihad Stadium.

However, according to Sky Sports News, Chelsea are also firmly in the hunt for the Austria international, who has scored twice in 24 appearances for the European champions this season.

The nine-time Bundesliga winner is currently free to enter into discussions with foreign clubs as he has entered the final six months of his deal with Der FCB.

Manchester City 'intent on signing a new striker this summer'

Erling Braut Haaland in action for Borussia Dortmund on January 16, 2021

Manchester City will reportedly prioritise signing a new centre-forward during this summer's transfer window.

Sergio Aguero's contract at the Etihad Stadium is due to expire this summer, and the 32-year-old could be allowed to leave on a free transfer, having struggled with injuries in 2020-21.

Gabriel Jesus has only scored two Premier League goals this season, meanwhile, and head coach Pep Guardiola has recently favoured playing a false nine, with Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez among those to be used through the middle.

According to the Manchester Evening News, City's priority ahead of the 2021-22 campaign is to sign a new striker, with Guardiola content with his options in defence and midfield.

The report does not mention any targets, but Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland has recently been strongly linked with a move to the Manchester giants.

The 20-year-old has been in excellent form for Dortmund during the current season, finding the back of the net on 21 occasions in 19 appearances at club level, but the Norway international might not be allowed to leave until the summer of 2022, when a release clause in his contract can be activated.

Chelsea, Manchester United and Real Madrid are also all believed to be interested.