Transfer deadline day: Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United hunt for a striker

January transfer deadline is fast approaching. Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are both looking for a striker after Marcus Rashford and Harry Kane suffered a long-term injury. Meanwhile, Chelsea are looking to add some competition amongst ir ranks. Olivier Giroud, Josh King and Dries Mertens would be in constant contact with ir respective nts as transfer deadline day closes in.

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Transfer deadline day: Manchester United t looking to sign any more players 

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Manchester United lost Marcus Rashford to a lower back stress fracture. It ruled striker out for 2-3 months. England international scored 14 goals in Premier League and Manchester United would surely miss his services. While  Old Trafford side were linked with a late swoop for Josh King,  Cherries (Bournemouth) rejected ir £27 million bid.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, in his press conference, said that Manchester United wouldn’t make any more signings in January transfer window. It means that Old Trafford faithful will have to see Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood line up at top until Rashford returns.

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Transfer deadline day: Tottenham Hotspur chasing Olivier Giroud

Tottenham Hotspur are still looking for a striker to fill  boots of injured Harry Kane.  latest transfer rumours have linked m to Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud. Giroud is looking to push for a move away from Stamford Bridge after falling down pecking order behind Tammy Abraham and Michy Batshuayi. However, Tottenham Hotspur will have to fight off competition from Serie A side Lazio. y are also interested in services of French target man. Chelsea will sanction sale of Olivier Giroud only if Blues sign a replacement. 2016/17 Premier League Champions are eyeing Napoli star - Dries Mertens.

Transfer deadline day: Chelsea looking to sign Dries Mertens

Chelsea are eyeing Belgian striker Dries Mertens. His contract with Napoli is expiring in summer. Mertens would add much-needed experience to inexperienced Chelsea side. He would also add significant depth to Chelsea’s attack. Chelsea hope to land Belgian for a cut-price fee ahead of transfer deadline day. Napoli are set to demand around £5 million for veteran attacker.

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