Rating today’s transfer rumours

Nemanja Matic to Chelsea

Benfica midfielder Nemanja Matic is set to sign for Chelsea in a deal believed to be worth £22 million according to The Guardian. This will signal a very bad decision on the part of the club to let the youngster leave as a part of the deal to sign defender David Luiz three seasons ago. With reports claiming that Matic has stated that he has played his last game for Benfica, gives us a clear idea that the midfielder’s move is all but done except the paper work.

Eliaquim Mangala to Manchester City

According to French newspaper L’Equipe, Manchester City are eyeing a move for Porto’s central defender Eliaquim Mangala after being denied last summer. Porto have reportedly demanded 50 million euros to let go of this young central defender, who is also interesting Manchester United. David Moyes was supposed to have sent a scout to last weekend’s defeat against Benfica.

Likelihood: 15%

Fernando to Juventus

According to Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, Juventus have joined the chase for FC Porto starFernando and they had their scouts present at weekend’s Primeira Liga derby between Benfica and FC Porto. AC Milan recently admitted their interest in the Brazilian, but now it appears they face competition from the Turin giants. Juventus hope to sign the midfielder on a pre-contract that would see him move to Turin on a free transfer at the end of the season as his contract has less than six months to run.

Likelihood: 60%

Lewis Holtby to Schalke

According to a report in Bild, Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lewis Holtby could be moving back to Schalke this January on a loan deal with an option to buy. The 23-year-old has found the going tough at White Hart Lane since joining the club from Schalke in January 2013, he could be returning to Veltins Arena just a year later. Schalke are expected to move for Holtby after missing out on Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne who joined Wolfsburg.

Likelihood: 25%