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The Champions League fever is back on but as always, all the top clubs from around Europe will continue their quest for potential transfer targets in order to strengthen their weak areas. On that note, let's take a look at all the top transfer news that made headlines on 13 February 2018.
Serie A
Mino Raiola looking to take Mauro Icardi to Manchester United
Mino Raiola has become an integral figure at Manchester United in recent times. Three of his players - Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Paul Pogba, and Romelu Lukaku currently ply their trade at Old Trafford. Corriere Dello Sport now understands that Mauro Icardi is the next player on Raiola's wish list who he wants to see play for Manchester United.
Icardi has scored 18 league goals this season. He is under contract with Inter Milan until 2021 and the club will be looking to offer him an extension. Raiola was registered as an intermediary in Paul Pogba's transfer to United and would be looking to do the same with Icardi.
AS Roma offer a new deal to Alisson
Amidst growing interest from Liverpool, AS Roma are set to offer a bumper new deal to their no.1 goalkeeper Alisson Becker. Calciomercato reports that the new deal will have a €90 million release clause for the Brazilian, making him the player with the third highest release clause in Italy behind Icardi and Belotti.
Alisson currently earns €1.5 million per year in Roma. The new deal will also see an upgrade in that aspect.
Bundesliga
Arsenal monitoring Hamburg wonderkid
Touted as one of the brightest prospects in Germany at the moment, Josha Vagnoman has attracted interest from all over Europe. The 17-year-old currently plays from the Hamburg reserves and is yet to sign a professional contract.
The Sun reports that Arsenal have scouted Vagnoman recently and are interested in the teenager who can play at both the fullback positions. Valued at £2.66 million, Vagnoman is also on the radar of Manchester City, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich.
Bayern Munich and FC Dallas reach agreement at academy level
In an attempt to fine tune and train the budding American prospects, Bayern Munich and FC Dallas have signed an agreement at youth levels which will see academy graduates from both sides getting a crack at the top level. The clubs are set to arrange regular training camps and are expected to exchange coaching methods in the coming months.
Premier League
Ederson in line for a bumper new deal
Despite joining Manchester City just seven months earlier, The Sun reports that Ederson is on course to receive a mega new deal to stay at Manchester City. The City chiefs have been impressed by the Brazilian's form this season who has become an integral member under Pep Guardiola.
Ederson currently earns £70,000 per week and has a contract until 2021. A new deal will see him get a salary rise with City wanting him to be the club's long-term goalkeeper,
Toby Alderweireld attracting Manchester United's interest
Manchester United are alerted by the current scenario happening behind the scenes at Tottenham Hotspur. Toby Alderweireld has 18 months remaining on his current deal but a £25 million release clause in the summer of 2019 has got Spurs worried.
The Belgian has stalled talks over a new deal with the 28-year-old looking for a better wage structure from the club. Manchester United are monitoring the situation closely and may swoop in for the centre back in the summer, Manchester Evening News understands.
La Liga
On Real Madrid's radar
Real Madrid planning a double raid on Tottenham Hotspur
Irrespective of what their result will be against PSG, Real Madrid need a major overhaul in the summer as the time has come for a big revamp. Florentino Perez is looking to spend big in the summer with Sports Illustrated reporting that the European giants are ready to spend close to €600 million at the end of the season.
It is reported that Harry Kane tops Real Madrid's list of summer targets with a striker being Real Madrid's utmost priority. Los Blancos are also looking at the prospect of roping in Mauricio Pochettino to replace Zinedine Zidane in what will be a double whammy for Spurs.
FC Barcelona scout Issa Diop
Mundo Deportivo reports that FC Barcelona are monitoring the progress of Issa Diop at Toulouse. The 21-year-old central defender has been one of the standout players in Ligue 1 this season and is attracting interest from the likes of Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Arsenal. The Catalans are impressed by Diop's performances who also captains his side at such a young age.
Rest of the world
FC Barcelona reach agreement to sign Arthur Melo
According to Mundo Deportivo, FC Barcelona have reached an agreement with Arthur Melo's representatives which will see the 21-year-old midfielder arrive in Barcelona next January. The Catalans will start the negotiations with Gremio now who own 60% of Melo's rights. Barcelona are currently offering €25 million to the Brazilian club but Gremio are holding out for a sum over €30 million.
Mousa Dembele on China's radar
After dominating games against Arsenal and Juventus, Mousa Dembele might just move to the Chinese Super League this month. The Sun reports that Beijing Guoan are interested in the midfielder and are ready to double his wages to £160,000 per week. The 30-year-old has 18 months remaining on his Tottenham contract but the London club has insisted that Dembele is not for sale.
