Chelsea in 3-way battle for €90million Real Madrid superstar, Barcelona set to complete move for Liverpool and Manchester City target, and more transfer news - 3rd December 2018

Welcome to Sportskeeda's transfer roundup.

We're well into the first week of December, and as expected, transfer talk has escalated to a fever pitch. Clubs from all over will look to do business in the January transfer window. Some will look to make acquisitions to existing occupy holes in their respective teams, and others will look to chop off some deadwood.

Today's top stories feature some massive clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea, and Arsenal, among others. Several high-profile stars have also been linked with moves away from their current clubs.

On that note, here is a look at today's top transfer news, rumours, and updates:

Inter Milan to make shock offer for Arsenal's Mesut Ozil

Mesut Ozil could reportedly be offered an escape from Arsenal

Mesut Ozil has played only five full Premier League matches for Arsenal so far this season as the new manager, Unai Emery, has chosen to leave the German on the bench at times, allegedly raising questions about his work-rate in away games, as per reports from The Sun.

The report claims that Ozil will remain at Arsenal until the end of the season. However, according to sources close to Ozil, the 32-year-old could be expected to explore his options, should the current situation prevail.

Arsenal, too, could reportedly opt to cut short his current contract, which is valid until 2021, and replace him with a younger player. The Gunners had previously been engaged in contract talks with Aaron Ramsey before mercilessly withdrawing their offer, and the same attitude could be displayed with regard to Ozil's situation.

Serie A giants, Inter Milan, are believed to be among the few clubs who could offer Ozil an Arsenal exit, although Ozil's staggering £350,000-a-week wage could prove to be a hindrance.

The report claims that Inter were monitoring Ozil until the previous winter transfer window (January 2018), when the 30-year-old signed a new Arsenal contract.

Chelsea make first official offer for Christian Pulisic

The 20-year-old has been eyed by several big clubs

Christian Pulisic has become a household name in Germany due to his performances for Borussia Dortmund over the past two seasons. The American star has become a fixed member of Dortmund's first team. This season, Pulisic has already scored 3 goals and promises to return his career-best figures by the end of the season.

Premier League giants, Chelsea, have been heavily linked with a move for him in the past. Now, reports from The Evening Standard, the Blues have reportedly made an official first offer for the 20-year-old.

Chelsea are believed to have contacted Dortmund over the weekend in a bid to take Pulisic to England in January. The report claims that Chelsea's offer is below Dortmund's £70 million valuation of the player, and that the Bundesliga giants want him to remain at the club until the end of the season.

Notably, Pulisic has just 18 months left on his current contract and could force Dortmund to sell him for the right price.

Arjen Robben confirms Bayern Munich exit

Arjen Robben has confirmed that he will be leaving Bayern Munich at the end of the season

Earlier this year, in May, Arjen Robben signed a one-year contract extension at Bayern Munich to complete 10 full seasons with the Bundesliga giants. Over the course of the last nine seasons at the club, the Dutch superstar has won 18 major trophies, including 7 Bundesliga titles and 1 UEFA Champions League trophy.

And now, Robben has decided to call time on his Bayern career, as he confirmed that the ongoing season will be his last, while also confirming that he will not be retiring.

Speaking to reports, Robben said:

"I can say that this is my last year [at Bayern] and it is good like that. I have taken the decision, personally, that this will be my last year."

"I think it is the right moment after 10 years. The club moves on and I may move on. It is the end of a very good and long period."

"I may move on. I won't stop completely yet," the 34-year-old said.

Adrien Rabiot set to complete Barcelona move

Paris Saint-Germain star, Adrien Rabiot, looks set to join Barcelona in January

Much has been said about Adrien Rabiot in recent times, as the French star has been incessantly linked with rumours of a move away from the club, after reportedly rejecting multiple contract extension offers.

Subsequently, Rabiot has been repeatedly linked with a potential move to Barcelona, despite alleged interest from several clubs. Now, according to reports from Sky Sports, Rabiot's future is set to be decided as 23-year-old is reportedly closing in a Barcelona move in January.

The Catalan club is believed to be keen on acquiring Rabiot, and will be expected to complete the deal in the upcoming winter transfer window.

Chelsea to battle Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal for Real Madrid's Isco

Premier League-bound?

Towards the end of last month, it had been reported that Real Madrid superstar, Isco, was believed to be growing frustrated with his situation at Real Madrid and that the 26-year-old had told captain, Sergio Ramos, that he wanted to leave the club.

A few days later, it was reported that Premier League giants, Chelsea, were considering a January move for the Spanish superstar. However, according to the latest reports from The Sun, the Blues could face stiff competition from their Premier League rivals, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.

Maurizio Sarri allegedly wants to team Isco up with Eden Hazard in a quest to win the Premier League title in his debut season as Chelsea's manager. On the other hand. Arsenal is reportedly touted to be the best destination as Isco could be reunited with his former Sevilla manager, Unai Emery.

Meanwhile, Spurs are also believed to be desperate to sign a quality attacking player to support the burden on the likes of Harry Kane, Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli.