Arsenal looking to steal a move for Luis Enrique, Manchester City enter Marco Asensio race, and more: Transfer round-up, 12 February 2018

Though the January market is now closed, it has not stopped the clubs from looking at potential summer recruitments.

And as always, there are stories which make headlines irrespective of the transfer window being open or shut. On that note, let's take a look at all the top transfer news that made headlines on 12 February 2018:

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Premier League

Luis Enrique reportedly wants a Premier League challenge

Arsenal looking to hijack a move for Luis Enrique

The Sun understands that Luis Enrique has decided on managing a side in the Premier League this season and is looking for top clubs to approach him. He is reportedly Chelsea's top choice to replace Antonio Conte at the helm.

But the English tabloid reports that Arsenal are also keen on landing the former Barcelona boss if Arsene Wenger does step down at the end of the season. PSG are also linked with Enrique but it is believed that the Champions League winning manager has set his sights on testing himself in the Premier League.

Toby Alderweireld's Tottenham future in doubt

Despite playing the full 90 minutes against Newport, Toby Alderweireld is reportedly left out of the Spurs squad that will travel to face Juventus on Tuesday. The Telegraph reports that this snub has put the central defender's future in doubt with his contract talks already proving to be a headache for the club.

Alderweireld has a deal with Spurs until 2020 but has a release clause of £25 million for the summer of 2019. If the player decides against signing a new deal then Spurs will have to sell him at a better price this summer. Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Chelsea are linked with him.

Serie A

Harry Kane is a wanted man

Juventus ready to make a €250 million move for Harry Kane

Harry Kane who will play against Juventus tomorrow is reportedly a summer target for the Bianconeri. Don Balon reports that Juventus are readying the funds to finance a mega €250 million bid to bring Harry Kane to Turin next season.

Juventus want to pair Harry Kane with Paulo Dybala who they think can deliver them the Champions League trophy.

Fernando Llorente misses Juventus

Ahead of the Champions League clash between Juventus and Tottenham Hotspur, Fernando Llorente has admitted that he misses Juventus. The Spanish striker left Turin for Spurs last summer but has found it tough to make an impression in his second stint in the Premier League.

Llorente was quoted by the Mirror as saying, “Juve is a difficult place to leave. I left the Vinovo training ground crying. It’s a special club because, despite being an enormous club, it’s like a family inside." Llorente played two seasons for Juventus in which he scored 27 goals.

Bundesliga

Vidal is happy in Munich

Arturo Vidal wants to sign an extension with Bayern Munich

Amidst talks of his reported exit to Chelsea, Arturo Vidal has revealed that he is happy in Munich and is ready to sign a new deal with the Bavarians. Leon Goretzka's arrival at the Allianz Arena had cast a shadow of doubt over Vidal's Bundesliga career.

But the player has suggested otherwise. Talking to Sport1, Vidal said, “I do not think about a change, I feel really good here. Of course, I would like to extend. This is an option and my children are very happy here.”

Arsenal face tough competition for Max Meyer

The versatile midfielder from Schalke is on the radar of Arsenal for quite some time now. Meyer will be out of contract in the summer and is set to attract a lot of attention. The Daily Star reports that along with Arsenal, the likes of Liverpool and Bayern Munich have also monitored the 22-year-old.

La Liga

Not happy at the Bernabeu?

Marco Asensio on Manchester City's radar

The talks over Marco Asensio's exit from Real Madrid are picking up pace with each passing week. It is believed that Asensio is not happy with the role he is currently assigned with the side and has reportedly decided that if Zinedine Zidane stays as the manager of the club, he will look for a new club in the summer.

Don Balon claims that there are numerous offers on the table for the youngster with Manchester City being the latest to join the bandwagon of clubs interested in the 22-year-old. Pep Guardiola has instructed his side to monitor the situation closely.

Liverpool in pole position to land Pinchi

According to The Sun, Liverpool are leading the race ahead of Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur to sign Deportivo La Coruna striker Pinchi. The 22-year-old has been scouted extensively by the Premier League clubs with the forward having less than four months on his current contract. Liverpool are looking for attacking reinforcements in the summer with Pinchi being a brilliant budget option for the Reds.

Rest of the world

Will they get reunited at Real Madrid?

Marcelo is convinced that Neymar will join Real Madrid

Call it mind games or anything, Marcelo has said that the Parisian talisman Neymar will join Real Madrid in the near future ahead of the two club's showdown on Wednesday.

In an interview with Esporte Interativo (via Marca), Marcelo revealed, "I think Neymar will play for Real Madrid one day. Would Neymar fit at Real Madrid? He would fit, for sure. It would be great if he came to Real Madrid. In my opinion the great players have to play at this club."

Jonathan Viera next on Chinese Super League's radar

AS reports that Jonathan Viera of Las Palmas has a €22 million offer on the table from CSL side Beijing Renhe. The Chinese side are ready to offer him €6 million in wages, a sum which is exactly double of what he currently earns in Spain. Viera has a contract with Las Palmas until 2020 and reportedly has a release clause of €30 million.