Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea weigh bid for long-sought Gimenez

Chelsea interested in Christensen renewal

Chelsea plan to offer defender Andreas Christensen a new contract, according to The Telegraph.

The 24-year-old has earned his way into Thomas Tuchel's outfit and has started in recent league wins against Everton, Liverpool and Newcastle.

Norwich want to keep star Tottenham loanee

Norwich City are hopeful they can keep Tottenham loanee Ollie Skipp for another year, particularly if they secure promotion from the Championship, writes Football Insider.

The Canaries have in the past acknowledged Skipp, 20, is too good for them to be able to sign on a permanent basis.

However, they'll make their case to Spurs that another loan, this time playing full-time in the Premier League, would help his development as a defensive midfielder more than potentially spending prolonged time on Jose Mourinho's bench.

Frankfurt re-sign veteran midfielder Hasebe

Makoto Hasebe has signed a one-year extension to his contract at Eintracht Frankfurt, which was due to expire at the end of the season. 👏✍️#SGE pic.twitter.com/ZDRKJPmPCa

— Eintracht Frankfurt (@eintracht_eng) March 8, 2021

Chelsea weigh bid for long-sought Gimenez

Chelsea are considering a summer transfer move for Atletico Madrid centre-back Jose Gimenez, according to The Athletic.

The 26-year-old has reportedly been on their radar since 2016, and they were publicly linked with him last summer. He's been limited by muscle injuries this year, starting just 12 games in La Liga due to a lack of availability.

Chelsea appear to be casting a wide net in their search for defensive reinforcements, having also been connected to David Alaba, Niklas Sule and Ibrahima Konate at the back.

Henry wants eventual Arsenal reunion

Thierry Henry told FourFourTwo that he would love to work for Arsenal in any capacity, joking that his love for the club would even lead him to "cut the grass at the Emirates Stadium" if needed.

There has long been speculation that Henry will eventually manage the Gunners.