Daily Transfer Updates: 27th December

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The winter transfer window may not start until January 1st, but that hasn’t stopped the rumour mill, has it?

And as each website or paper keeps churning out the stories, we bring to you our Daily Transfer Updates, which will help you keep track of all the transfer stories that are being reported across the web and print media.

Ready to spend 150m on the strike force?

1. Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is weighing up a move for Wigan Athletic forward Franco Di Santo. (Daily Mirror)

2. AS Monaco Managers have abandoned the idea of recruiting David Beckham. (France Presse)

3. Many clubs have been alerted to David Villa’s current situation at Camp Nou, but Barcelona are not willing to part company with the striker. (Mundo Deportivo)

4. New QPR manager Harry Redknapp is ready to trigger Demba Ba’s Newcastle release clause by making a £7 million offer. (Daily Mail)

5. French International Under 21 Isimat-Mirin is being linked with Liverpool, which could make an offer on January. (Mercato365)

6. Neymar prefers to remain with Santos despite speculation linking the 20-year-old Brazilian striker with a move to Europe, with Manchester City, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Barcelona keen to sign him. (Sky Sports)

7. Corinthians agree to a £12m deal to sign AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato. (ESPN)

8. Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is ready to spend £150m to improve the club’s attacking force on the Premier League in the new year. (Daily Express)

9. Jose Mourinho is looking for Espanyol keeper Kiko Casilla as a competition for Iker Casillas. (Mundo Deportivo)

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