Transfer news and football gossip: Chelsea block star’s exit, Arsenal striker linked with rival club, Man United ace wanted by Inter Milan

Here are the biggest transfer rumours and other football stories from Wednesday’s newspapers and online…

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has blocked a move by West Ham to take Ruben Loftus-Cheek on loan in January. (Daily Mirror)

Chelsea and Bayern Munich are now leading the race for the Lyon captain Nabil Fekir after his failed move to Liverpool in the summer – FULL STORY

Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck is a January target for Crystal Palace. The struggling Eagles are reportedly considering a £10million bid for the 27-year-old, who is out of contract at the Emirates at the end of the season – FULL STORY

Manchester City are keeping tabs on Crystal Palace starlet Aaron Wan-Bissaka. The 20-year-old defender has impressed the Premier League champions, who are said to have made a number of discreet enquiries. (Daily Mirror)

Chelsea are tracking Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson following his impressive start to the season. The Blues are said to have stepped up their scouting of the 26-year-old and could firm up their interest when the transfer window re-opens. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester United forward Anthony Martial is a target for Inter Milan, according to reports. The Frenchman is out of contract in the summer and has attracted a huge amount of interest, with Inter the latest club linked – FULL STORY

Manchester United and Manchester City target Leon Bailey, 21, said he rejected a move away from Bayer Leverkusen because he didn’t want to “rush” his career. (Manchester Evening News

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has reportedly told Real Madrid to forget a £15million-a-year deal because he is staying at Spurs – FULL STORY

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has described reports linking him to Serie A club AC Milan as “fake news”. (beIN Sports)

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