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With just 1 week left for the January transfer window, teams across Europe are scampering to complete deals that would help them in the second half of the season. Although, the mid-season transfer window may not be the best time to buy players due to the inflated prices, it can also work if a club manages to sign a player that can propel the team to the top of the table.Plenty of rumours across the European league were floating about today. Let’s take a look at all the major ones:
#1 Serie A
Napoli are keen on signing on-loan versatile Chelsea midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah on a permanent deal. According the Football Italia, the 21-year-old, who can also double up as a defender, will be a permanent member of the Partenopei. He has been going through some personal trouble as his mother recently passed away.
AC Milan forward Stephen El Sharaawy has been linked with a move to Serie A rivals Roma, but Football Italia reported the Milan CEO saying that no agreement is in place between the two teams. “El Shaarawy cannot be considered absolutely a Roma player. We still have eight days the transaction and we hope to succeed,” Galliani told Premium Sport.
In form Juventus striker, Paulo Dybala is pushing for a move to Barcelona as he wants to play alongside Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi. When asked if he would like to play against the 5-time Ballon d’Or winner, the 22-year-old told the Sport, “No, I have a desire to play with Messi.”
#2 La Liga
The terms of the transfer agreement between Real Madrid and Arsenal have revealed the presence of a buy-back clause for Mesut Ozil. The Gunners’ midfielder made the switch to England 2 and a half years ago, but Los Blancos can buy the 27-year-old if the Premier League side choose to sell him, reported the Football Leaks website.
Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann has announced that he would like to stay with the La Liga side. This comes as a blow to Chelsea, who have been linked with the 24-year-old for the past 2 seasons. “I am feeling very well at Atletico,” Griezmann clarified his future.
In a shock and a highly unlikely rumour, it has emerged that Barcelona are targetting Atletico Madrid forward Fernando Torres. The defending Champions League winners believe that the former Liverpool man can provide the much-needed depth to the Barca frontline.
#3 Premier League
It looks like Jurgen Klopp will make his third signing as Liverpool manager in the form of Shakhtar Donetsk forward Alex Teixeira. The 26-year-old has interested the Reds and Chelsea, but it seems like his head is set on a move to Anfield after Daily Star reported that the player has already agreed terms with the 5-times European champions.
Chelsea are on the verge of completing the signing of former AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato from Corinthians. The Daily Mail reported that the Premier League champions will sign the 26-year-old on loan initially, with a view to a permanent move in the summer.
Staying with Chelsea, Ramires is on his way out of Stamford Bridge with a big-money contract from Chinese side Jiangsu Suning on the table, according to BBC. The 28-year-old has only started 7 Premier League matches this season despite the Blues’ struggles.
According to Daily Star, Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is set for showdown talks with the club’s heirarchy where the Dutchman’s future will be the matter of discussion. The 64-year-old admitted that he can not fulfill the expectations of the fans and after the loss to Southampton, it seems like both the parties would like to part ways.
#4 Rest of Europe
AC Milan’s crosstown rivals Inter Milan are pushing hard to secure the signature of Paris Saint-Germain winger Ezequiel Lavezzi. The Argentinian is out of contract in the summer, but according to Corriere dello Sport, Roberto Mancini would like to sign him this window.
Tottenham youngster Kevin Wimmer will not be allowed to leave for Schalke in January, according to Sky Sports. The 23-year-old Austrian defender has been linked with the Bundesliga team for quite some time, but it seems that he will have to stay at White Hart Lane till the end of the season.
Highly rated AS Monaco youngster Kylian Mbappe has not signed a professional contract at the Ligue 1 side. Football giants like Real Madrid, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and PSG are in for the 17-year-old with Arsenal supposedly leading the race for his signature.
