With three weeks still remaining for the winter window to close, clubs still have time to improve upon their current squads. A lot of activity is expected in the Premier League especially with the new TV money kicking in.
While some of the bigger clubs try to sign the players they need to further challenge for the title others who are in the doldrums of the league table will be looking to keep hold of their best stars this window to have a chance at survival.
With that here are the biggest rumours and transfer news of the day:
Serie A
AS Roma eye Chelsea starlet
Chelsea recently recalled their loan star Charlie Musonda from his loan spell at Real Betis. But he could on the move again this January with AS Roma interested in signing the youngster according to Sky Sports.
The 20-year-old is seen as the perfect alternative if moves for Everton;s Delfeou and West Ham’s Feghouli fall through. Musonda hasn’t played a single minute for the Blues and this move could very well take place
Genoa want former Gunner
SportsMole are stating that former Gunners keeper and current Sunderland bench warmer Vito Mannone could be on the move back to his home country with Genoa reportedly showing considerable interest in him
Bundesliga
Dahoud staying put
According to Borussia Monchengladbach director Max Eberl, starlet Mahmoud Dahoud will not be moving in the January transfer window. This is according to the Express who state that the director is not interested in selling on of their most prized assets.
Dahoud is wanted by Liverpool and Turin giants Juventus but both will probably have to wait until the summer to try and prise him away from the German club.
Subotic Hamburg move off
Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic might not be getting his move away from the club after all. Hamburg were reportedly very interested in taking the Serbian defender to the club but are now possibly pulling the plug on the move.
According to BILD they are concerned over his fitness problems and hence are no longer as keen as they initially were to sign him
Premier League
Klopp eyeing yet another German prodigy
Jurgen Klopp is known for his keen eye when it comes to finding the best young German talent and now another Bundesliga youngster has grabbed his attention. According to the Liverpool Echo, the manager wants to bring in Julian Brandt in the summer.
The only problem with this is the fact that Bayern Munich are also very keen on bringing the youngster to the Allianz arena.
Chelsea eyeing wingback cover
Antonio Conte is keeping tabs on Jonas Hector of FC Koln and Michael Antonio of West Ham United as Chelsea go in search of backup options at the back. The Times are stating that Conte is more interested in the Premier League defender and Hector is a secondary option if the first one fails.
United recall Borthwick – Jackson
Manchester United youngster Cameron Borthwick-Jackson has been called back early from his loan spell at Wolverhampton Wanderers after failing to impress the Championship club. He only managed to make 7 appearances all season which resulted in the youngster being called back to Old Trafford
La Liga
Barca CEO confirms January transfer plans
Barcelona CEO Oscar Grau has confirmed that the club will only sign players if they need to. he budget is what it is. “If no-one leave, there will be no incomings.” He also spoke about Messi’s contract situation saying,"It's a matter that has to be analysed with a cool head and common sense. We want to have the best, but we have to prioritise.”
James Rodriguez rejects China offer
The latest player to be offered riches us normal people will never see in our entire lifetime is unsettled Real Madrid star James Rodriguez. The Colombian was offered 10 times his current salary by Hebei China Fortune a couple of weeks back but rejected it.
James currently earns 3.5 million a year and was offered 30 million by the Chinese club but ended up turning it down, reports from AS state.
Gaitan wants EPL move
Manchester United and Manchester have been put on alert as Argentine playmaker Nico Gaitan who is struggling for game time at Atletico Madrid is looking for a switch to the Premier League
The Mirror reports Tottenham Hotspur are his biggest fans and are ready to sign him but Diego Simeone has every intention of keeping him at the club until summer comes around.
Rest of the world
Valencia interested in PSG reject
La Liga strugglers Valencia are attempting an audacious move for former Real Madrid star Jese Rodriguez after his stint at Paris Saint-Germain has come to nothing. The young Spaniard was allowed by Zidane to move but Paris seems to have rejected him as well.
Spurs want exciting South American
Mauricio Pochettino is ready to use his links in South America to secure the services of talented striker Sebastian Driussi. According to The Independent, the Lily Whites are looking to the future and feel River Plate forward has the potential to go the distance in the Premier League
