Chelsea star set to reject new contract, Arsenal ready to activate La Liga star's clause and other transfer news and rumours of the day - December 4, 2017
Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Today's stories feature the latest update on some of the major happenings in world football which may change the complexion of a few clubs. So let's head right in and take a look at the major happenings across Europe that made headlines on December 4, 2017:
Premier League
Thibaut Courtois to reject a contract extension with Chelsea
London Evening Standard have claimed that Chelsea's number one goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is set to reject a new contract offer from the Blues due to family issues. It is reported that Courtois wants to spend more time with his children who are currently living in Spain.
Courtois has 18 months left on his current contract and earns £100,000 per week. Chelsea are ready to double his wages and also see him as a future club captain. But Courtois is keen on returning to Spain, preferably with Real Madrid who are monitoring him for quite a long time.
Jose Mourinho's January funds revealed
Manchester United owners are set to provide Jose Mourinho with a £80 million war chest to spend from in January, the Sun understands. It is also said that Mourinho wants to sign a left back and a winger in the winter market and is keen on offloading Luke Shaw and Matteo Darmian next month.