Chelsea Transfer Rumours and News Tracker: Week of December 22

The opening of the winter transfer window is upon us, and the rumour mill is beginning to kick into gear.

Chelsea are among the clubs being linked with high-profile moves for some of Europe's finest talents, while some stars of their own are catching attention.

As always, Bleacher Report will keep you up to date with the latest breaking news on the ins and outs at Stamford Bridge.

Stay tuned to keep on top of all the rumours surrounding your club.

Last update: Monday, Dec. 22.

Marco Reus Snubs Chelsea in Favour of Real Madrid Switch

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Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus will join Real Madrid in the summer for £20 million.

That's according to the Daily Express, with the newspaper suggesting that he has snubbed a move to the Premier League in favour of Spain.

Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool were all rumoured to be chasing him, but Real have come out on top.

The German has seen his season curtailed by an ankle ligament injury, and to make matters worse, Dortmund are sitting in the Bundesliga's relegation zone heading into the winter break.

Fernando Torres Poised for Shock Liverpool Return

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After less than six months in Serie A with AC Milan, rumours are rife that Fernando Torres' two-year loan deal will be cut short.

Jose Mourinho has already suggested there is no room in his Chelsea squad for Torres, but the Spaniard could be thrown a lifeline from a very unlikely source—Liverpool.

That's right, Torres' former club are apparently chasing his signature as their own woes up front continue following the departure of Luis Suarez.

The Daily Mail reports that Brendan Rodgers is interested in taking the striker on loan initially, with a view to a permanent deal.