Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea ‘failed in Marquinhos bid’, Newcastle target ex-Celtic ace Moussa Dembele and Martial

CHELSEA failed in a bid to sign PSG defender Marquinhos over the summer, according to reports. The Blues are also front runners to sign Matthijs de Ligt, three seasons after joining Juventus. Thomas Tuchel’s side are bracing themselves for an exodus of defenders and either need to tie their rearguard down to new deals or fish around. And the Dutch defender, 22, would fit the profile. His agent Mino Raiola said: “We can all think of the clubs Matthijs could go to. “That can be the Premier League, but also Barcelona, Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain.” Newcastle are keen on… Read Full Article