Daily Transfer Updates: 9th January

Brazilian legend Ronaldinho is all set to sign for Besiktas in the next 24 hours (Sambafoot.com). News of the playmaker making a switch to the Turkish club has been doing the rounds for a while now as Ronaldinho tries to secure a spot on Brazil’s squad for the home World Cup in June this year.

Nemanja Matic has received a surprise offer from Bayern Munich (givemesport.com). The midfielder is being chased by both Manchester United & Chelsea but could be headed to the Bavarian club after Pep Guardiola is said to be interested in buying Matic by paying his £38 million release clause.

Liverpool have got the green light to sign France midfielder Yann M’Vila (Metro). The player’s agent has confirmed that there has been interest from many English clubs and that the player wants a switch.

Manchester United have tempted Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio with £20 million offer (Ladbrokes). Juventus are believed to be interested in selling the player to make up for losing out on Champions League revenues from this season.

Jermain Defoe is set to seal a £6million to MLS club Toronto FC (Soccernews).

Roma to pay €5 million to take Antonio Sanabria from Barcelona (FootballEspana). The highly rated 17-year old striker is expected to sign a 5-year deal with the Italian outfit.

Arsenal star Chuba Akpom has sealed a one month loan to Brentford in order to gain first team experience(Arsenal.com).