Transfer News and Gossip – Dec 17th

Premier League and Europe:

• Chelsea will tell Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola to name his price to succeed Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge. (The Sun)
• Chelsea are also considering bringing back Guus Hiddink for a second short-term stint with the club. (Daily Telegraph)
• Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone is a more long-term target for Chelsea. (Daily Telegraph)
• Defeat by Sunderland on Saturday in the Premier League would almost certainly be the end for Jose Mourinho. (Daily Express)
• Manchester City will offer Pep Guardiola £15 million-a-year if he became the new manager at the Etihad. (Daily Mail)
• Should Guardiola leave Bayern Munich, the Germans will look to bring in Carlo Ancelotti. (Independent)
• Liverpool are considering a move for FC Basel striker Breel Emboli who is also wanted by Manchester United. (Calcio Mercato)
• Manchester United are also ready to offer Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski £10.9 million a year. (SportBild)
• Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United are all tracking ex-Barcelona player Bojan Krkic who currently plays for Stoke City. (The Sun)
• Chelsea are likely to bid for Southampton striker Graziano Pelle in the January transfer window. (CalcioNews24)