Premier League - Paper Round: Chelsea impressed by Aguero

That Sergio Aguero's a bit special isn't he? And the Atletico Madrid striker's brace against Chelsea might just have won him a deal with the London club.

The Spain striker has long been linked with a move to the Premier League, but Chelsea were put off by his astronomical price tag - and wages to match - in the summer.
But Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti was certainly impressed by what he saw on Tuesday night in Madrid, and could be tempted to splurge in excess of £40 million on a player who would give his side an extra dimension.
"I like him," a mischievously grinning Ancelotti said in the Daily Telegraph.
When asked if he thought he can play alongside Didier Drogba, Ancelotti added: "I think Aguero can play with Drogba, for sure."
That's it then. A done deal. Er, perhaps not. Why does everyone seem to have forgotten about the small matter of that 18-month transfer ban?
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Arsenal youngster Fran Merida could quit the Emirates and return to Atletico Madrid after his agent revealed the midfielder still has a weakness for his former club. (Daily Mail)
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Portsmouth are leading a three-way chase for Benfica defender Miguel Vitor. Birmingham and Ipswich are also keen on the 20-year-old. (Daily Mirror)
Middlesbrough signalled their intention to hang on to £3m-rated winger Adam Johnson on Tuesday, but Fulham are not to be deterred and have entered the race to win his signature in January. (Daily Star)
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