Welcome to our daily transfer news roundup from across Europe. And the huge news today is regarding the future of a Real Madrid superstar, with Bayern Munich set to break the German transfer record in pursuit of the superstar.
Here are all the transfer news and rumours from 21st January 2017:
Serie A
Gerard Deulofeu to undergo AC Milan medical on Monday
AC Milan might have announced that they have signed Everton winger Gerard Deulofeu on loan until the end of the season but the move is not yet complete as the Spaniard has to undergo a medical with the San Siro outfit, which will most probably happen on Monday.
Fiorentina striker rejects China
Fiorentina striker Nikola Kalinic has revealed that he has turned down a lucrative offer from Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjian. According to reports, the forward was offered 10 million per year in wages but he opted to stay in Italy.
Speaking in an interview with Sportske novosti, he said: "I am staying at Fiorentina, it's my decision. I don't know how much Tianjin offered my club. I received an offer and decided to stay where I am. That is my definitive choice.
Bundesliga
Race hots up Mahmoud Dahoud
Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud has been a long-term target of Liverpool, with the Bundesliga outfit rejecting several advances made by the Reds for the 21-year-old in the summer.
However, according to Footmercato, European giants Barcelona are also interested in signing the German U21 international and will have to compete with the Anfield outfit for his signature.
RB Leipzig want Rangers star
Bundesliga title hopefuls RB Leipzig are interested in signing Rangers winger Barrie McKay and have held initial talks with the Scottish outfit for his transfer, if reports in Record Sport are to be believed. Leipzig are willing to pay up to £6m for the services of the 22-year-old and want to conclude a deal at the earliest.
Premier League
Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund to battle for Ajax wonder-kid
According to the Daily Star, Manchester United will have to battle it out with Borussia Dortmund for the signature of 19-year-old Ajax sensation Kasper Dolberg. The Denmark international has scored 8 goals in 16 games for Ajax in the league this season.
Sergio Aguero extends Manchester City contract
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that striker Sergio Aguero has signed a new contract with the club, which will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until 2020.
Speaking ahead of the game against Tottenham, Guardiola said: "He [Aguero] has already signed a contract extension. Sergio will be here until he decides not to be here. He is our best striker - we have a problem with goals so we need him. What I want is the best possible for him."
La Liga
Barcelona want Monaco duo
According to Spanish daily Sport, Barcelona sent scouts to watch Monaco’s game against Marseille last weekend as they are interested in signing Maxime Lopez and Djibril Sidibe. The duo have been impressive for the French league leaders this season and have caught the eye of clubs around Europe.
Bayern Munich want Luka Modric to replace Xabi Alonso
Bayern Munich have been linked with a sensational move for Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric as they step up efforts to replace Xabi Alonso, who will most probably retire from football at the end of the season. The Croatian international is one of the best midfielders in the world and was instrumental in Los Blancos’ last two Champions League triumphs.
Bayern manager Carlo Ancelotti shares a very good relationship with the former Tottenham Hotspur man, due to his time at the Santiago Bernabeu and will try to persuade him to leave the club for Germany in the summer. The Allianz Arena outfit will have to break their transfer record to sign the Croatian.
Rest of the World
West Ham won’t be bullied into selling Dimitri Payet
West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady has insisted that the club won’t be bullied into selling superstar Dimitri Payet to Marseille. Payet has refused to play for the club and wants a move back to France as he is homesick. The Hammers have knocked back two offers from the Stade Velodrome outfit and want at least £30m for his services.
Brady said, while writing for The Sun: "If Marseille want a bargain they ought to try Roman Road market. They should know that Dimitri Payet, skilled enough to play for Real Madrid as well as West Ham, isn’t going cheap, should we decide he can leave at all.
"My chairmen and the manager keep repeating they want to keep Payet. I can assure you they won’t be bullied into agreeing anything that is not in the best interests of WHU."
PSG want Adam Lallana and Dele Alli
According to the Times, Ligue 1 giants PSG want to sign English duo of Adam Lallana and Dele Alli in the summer as their signings could mean an increase in the club’s revenue through commercial windfall. PSG’s director of football Patrick Kluivert is a long-term admirer of the duo and he is convinced that the duo will benefit the club commercially.
