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It's just October, but the buildup for the January transfer window has already started. The rumours are spreading like wildfire and there are new ones almost every other hour!
We have collected all the top rumours of the day and also rated them based on the source, the player, the clubs linked and other factors so that you only trust the best ones.
Without further ado, here are the top rumours of the day:
Diego Costa wants China move
Another year, another Diego Costa to China rumour! The Brazilian born striker has been linked with a move to the Chinese Super League, this time by El Mundo.
The report claims that Costa is unhappy at Atletico Madrid and is looking to move to the Asian league. The report also claims that the striker is not happy that Antoine Griezmann earns almost 3 times more than he does.
The former Chelsea man has not scored in LaLiga for a long time. His last goal in the Spanish league came in February 2018!
Rumour rating: 5/10
Simeone wants Atletico Madrid in Champions League final
This season's UEFA Champions League final is set to be played at Wanda Metropolitano – the home of Atletico Madrid. The club's manager has now set his sights on playing the finals in front of the home fans!
Simeone was quoted by AS [via Football Espana] saying, “The greatest thing in life is to dream and that is what we want to do. However, we appreciate we live in reality and we know it is an incredibly difficult task, we have to manage that excitement and channel it correctly.”
“Of course, we hope to play in the final in our stadium, for me, for the players, the coaches and particularly the fans, it would be beautiful and it motivates us,” added the manager.
Alex Remiro to leave Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Club are set to lose their goalkeeper again next summer as Alex Remiro has set his sights on leaving the club. The Spanish side have accepted his request to be sold in the summer of 2019.
Kepa Arrizabalaga was sold to Chelsea this summer after the Premier League side activated his release clause. With his departure, Remiro was expected to become the club's #1 but the new manager, Eduardo Berizzo opted to promote Unai Simon and Iago Herrerin.
Ronaldo's exit is the reason for the goal drought, says Keylor Navas
Real Madrid have failed to score in their last three games and the pressure on the forwards is increasing every minute! The Spanish giants suffered a shock loss in Russia last night when they faced CSKA Moscow in the UEFA Champions League.
Speaking to the media after the game, Keylor Navas said, “Cristiano left a very high bar at Real Madrid. You cannot cover the sun with a finger…he scored a lot of goals while he was at the club, but it is already in the past and we cannot live in the past.”
Luka Modric cleared in false testimony trial
Luka Modric was facing a punishment of 5 years in jail but the Croatian court has dismissed all charges against him. The midfielder was accused of giving a false testimony in the infamous Dinamo Zagreb corruption case.
Prosecutors argued that Modric gave a false statement in regards to his transfer to Tottenham. They were pressing charges and if proven guilty, the World Cup finalist was facing a jail term that could have been from 6 months to 5 years!
Real Madrid chalk out transfer plan
Real Madrid are struggling right now and the fans are restless. The board members have already started discussing the transfer plans for the January transfer window and the summer according to Don Balon.
Florentino Perez is in the market searching for top strikers and is keen on signing Paulo Dybala as per the report. The Spanish publication claims that the president is not happy with Karim Benzema and is unconvinced by Mariano.
Another report by the same publication suggests that Madrid will go all out to sign Eden Hazard in the summer. The Belgian is yet to sign a new deal at Chelsea and will be entering the final year on his contract next summer.
Rumour rating: 4/10
Samuel Umtiti to undergo knee plasma treatment
Barcelona are set to give Samuel Umtiti a knee plasma treatment before his knee surgery according to AS. The Spanish report suggests that the Catalan side are desperate to get him fit soon.
The French defender reportedly played at the FIFA World Cup with a twinge in his knee. He is now expected to be out of action for some time and that leaves Valverde with Pique and Lenglet as the centre-back choices.
Barcelona identify Luis Suarez's replacement
Luis Suarez has not been scoring a lot of goals lately and Barcelona are looking to replace him. Don Balon reports that the Catalan side have set sights on Gabriel Jesus, Timo Werner and Harry Kane.
All three strikers have been in top form for over a year and have attracted interest from other top clubs too. Bayern Munich were chasing Timo Werner while Real Madrid have also been linked with him.
Los Blancos were also targetting Harry Kane for some time but nothing has materialized. Jesus is the only player who has not been linked with a move away but if Barca are to get Pep Guardiola back, the Brazilian striker might also come along.
Rumour rating: 3/10
Barcelona eye David Alaba
Ernesto Valverde wants a proper backup for Jordi Alba and he wants the player signed soon. The manager sold Lucas Digne in the summer after he failed to impress at Camp Nou.
Reports in Diario GOL now suggest that the Blaugrana have set sights on signing David Alaba from Bayern Munich. The Austrian has been in top form for the Bundesliga side and has made the left-back position his own.
Rumour rating: 3/10
