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It's the transfer deadline day! LaLiga's transfer window shuts as soon as the club strikers 11:59 pm today, the 31st of January 2019.
With just hours left in the window, all clubs are doing whatever they can to sign the players they want. Without further ado, here are the top news and rumours of the day:
Ivan Rakitic is going nowhere
Ivan Rakitic is not willing to leave Barcelona any time soon and wants to sign a new deal. The midfielder was speaking to the press after knocking his former side, Sevilla out of the Copa Del Rey.
"I have always said that I want to stay here (at Barcelona) and I will say it again and again. I'm more than happy here and my intention is to stay even longer. I gave the president a little reminder to see if he could get my renewal going." [Via Goal]
The Croatian was linked with a move to Chelsea in the summer but it looks like he has no interest in it, whatsoever. The 30-year-old has 2 years left on his current deal but wants to sign a new one and retire at Camp Nou itself.
Real Betis agree Michy Batshuayi deal
Unwanted at Chelsea and Valencia, Michy Batshuayi has two offers on the table. The Belgian can either join West Ham United on loan or move to Real Betis on loan according to Sky Sports. Both sides have agreed a deal with Chelsea and the Blues have asked the striker to pick his next club.
Everton and AS Monaco were also interested in signing him but it looks like their interest has cooled down. The Toffees were keen on signing him on a permanent deal while the Ligue 1 side wanted him on loan when Thierry Henry was in charge.
Real Madrid launch bid for Harry Kane
Real Madrid are in a desperate need for a striker and it looks like they have launched a late bid for Harry Kane. The Englishman is currently out injured right now but still, Madrid are keen on signing him.
The report suggests that Los Blancos have made a €120 million bid according to Diario GOL and are willing to offer him a 5-year deal worth €12 million a season. Daniel Levy has reportedly had his head turned by the offer but isn't willing to do business on Deadline Day.
Another report suggests that Madrid will offer Gareth Bale in a swap deal if needed to seal the transfer. However, it looks like Kane and Madrid will have to wait until the summer for a transfer to take place.
Barcelona to complete 3 signings on Deadline Day
Barcelona have already signed Kevin-Prince Boateng this month on loan and also completed the deal to bring in Frenkie De Jong in the summer. However, they are not done just yet.
Jean-Clair Todibo, who has already signed a pre-contract to join Barcelona in the summer, is set to move to Camp Nou today itself as per SPORT. The defender was announced by Barca earlier this month but have now worked on a deal with Toulouse to sign him permanently in January itself.
Daily Mail report that Gabriel Novaes is set to be the 2nd signing of the day. The Brazilian forward is set to join from Sao Paulo on loan until the end of the season. He is seen as a long term replacement for Luis Suarez.
The final signing of the day is going to be a complicated one. Emerson Aparecido Leite De Souza Junior, or simply Emerson, is set to join Real Betis but the move will be funded by Barcelona. The Catalan side will have 50% of his rights and will be 'sharing' him with the Spanish side as per Marca.
