Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea and Liverpool ‘battle’ for Barella, Tottenham eye £26m defender, Ivan Toney’s race hots up

CHELSEA are keeping close tabs on Nicolo Barella who could cost upwards of £80million according to reports.

But the Blues will face competition who are also reportedly interested in the Italian icon.

Meanwhile, Tottenham have Genoa ace Radu Dragusin in their sights as they step up their search for a new centre-back.

And the race for Ivan Toney is heating up as Brentford director Lee Dykes confirms he can leave in January for the right price.

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