Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea continue to eye Gonzalo Higuain as Manchester United target new defender

Approaching the business end of the transfer window, managers across Europe are stepping up their interest with Premier League sides less than two weeks away from closing up.

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri remains keen on recruiting Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain while Jose Mourinho has made no secret he wants a new central defender before the season opener against Leicester City.  

Stay right here for all the latest transfer news with Sportsmail’s GEORGE FLOOD providing live updates on the action from the Premier League and across Europe.

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