All the latest transfer news from around the capital.

Arsenal are closing in on a huge double deal to sign Lars Bender and Granit Xhaka.

Arsene Wenger has already bolstered his squad with a deal for Mohamed Elneny but hopes to complete future business this month to sustain their title challenge. [Daily Telegraph]

Meanwhile, Xhaka has suggested that he could make a switch to the Gunners.

The Borussia Monchengladbach star, 23, admitted that he already has his shirt number picked out if a move to the Emirates went ahead. [Tor Fabrik]

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Arsenal have sent scouts to watch Benfica winger Goncalo Guedes ahead of a potential deal.

The 19-year-old, who has a mammoth £45m buy-out clause, has also attracted attention from Manchester United. [Daily Mirror]

Chelsea are plotting a summer move for Paris Saint-Germain’s Ezequiel Lavezzi, who is out of contract at the end of the season.

Former club Napoli and Inter Milan are tracking the 30-year-old but Chelsea hope to secure the Argentine’s services. [Daily Mail]

Agent Giovanni Santoro says that Tomas Andrade is close to signing for Crystal Palace.

The 19-year-old, currently on loan at Premier League club Bournemouth, is the subject of substantial interest despite his limited appearances for the Cherries and parent club River Plate. [Calcio Mercato]

MORE: Palace transfer news - Liverpool join race, QPR willing to sell

Tottenham remain interested in West Brom striker Saido Berahino but will not launch another £25m bid for his signature.

The exciting forward has not started a game for the Baggies since October and is expected to leave the club this month. [Daily Mirror]

Charlton goalkeeper Nick Pope is willing to stay at the club and fight for a place in the team rather than sealing another loan move.

The 23-year-old has endured a frustrating season with Stephen Henderson preferred as the first-choice stopper, but hopes to stake his claim under new boss Jose Riga. [News Shopper]

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