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Though the January transfer window is now closed, it has not stopped the clubs from looking at potential summer recruitments. And as always, there are stories which make headlines irrespective of the transfer window being open or shut. On that note, let's take a look at all the top transfer news that made headlines on 11 February 2018:
La Liga
Jose Mourinho wants Isco
According to Don Balon, Jose Mourinho has instructed Ed Woodward and Co. to make a move for Isco in the summer. The creative midfielder is linked with a move to the Premier League for the next season after failing to play regularly for Real Madrid.
Manchester City were the front-runners for the Spaniard until now with Pep Guardiola wanting Isco likely to be the long-term heir to David Silva.
But United have now been instructed by Mourinho to make a dash for the playmaker. After beating the neighbours to the signing of Alexis Sanchez, United are now looking to go 2-0 up over City in the transfer market.
Samuel Umtiti on Chelsea's radar
Chelsea are in the market for a centre-back and have identified Samuel Umtiti to be the long-term defensive mainstay at Stamford Bridge. Don Balon reports that Chelsea are ready to triple Umtiti's wages if he decides to join them in the summer.
Umtiti currently earns €3 million per year at FC Barcelona and has a contract until 2021. The French defender also reportedly has a €60 million clause which the Blues may be looking to activate.
Serie A
AC Milan plotting a move for Ander Herrera
Ander Herrera has emerged as a top midfield candidate for AC Milan. Express (via Tuttosport) reports that Milan are ready to make a £32 million bid for Herrera at the end of the season. The Spaniard has failed to break into the United starting lineup this season with Mourinho preferring Nemanja Matic to partner Paul Pogba.
But despite receiving a brilliant offer, United may have to reject Milan's advances for Herrera with the Red Devils already likely to lose two midfielders (Michael Carrick and Marouane Fellaini) in the summer.
Dennis Praet reveals Juventus are interested in his services
The Sampdoria midfielder has revealed in an interview that Juventus have made contact with his representatives over a potential deal in the summer. Tuttosport revealed that the Belgian is aware of the fact that Juventus have contacted Sampdoria for his services but also claims that he is not too adamant to join the Turin outfit and is happy at his current club.
Bundesliga
Liverpool eyeing Leon Bailey
Jurgen Klopp has now turned his attention towards Leon Bailey of Bayer Leverkusen after reportedly ending the chase for Thomas Lemar. Liverpool are reluctant to pay a high price for Lemar who is also a transfer target for FC Barcelona.
Mirror reports that Bailey will also cost Liverpool in the same region as Lemar. It is believed that Leverkusen value Bailey at around €100 million. The Jamaican is having a dream season in Bundesliga, scoring 10 goals in 22 matches.
Sven Ulreich signs a new deal
Bayern Munich have today confirmed the extension of Sven Ulreich's contract at the Allianz Arena for the next three years. The former Stuttgart shot-stopper will now be seen in Bavarian colours until 2021. Ulreich has impressed one and all with his displays between the posts this season in the absence of Manuel Neuer.
Premier League
Arsenal and Liverpool to go head-to-head for Jack Butland
Both Liverpool and Arsenal are reportedly in the market for a goalkeeper in the summer. The Reds have dallied between Simon Mignolet and Loris Karius this season whereas Arsenal's Petr Cech has suffered a drop in form.
The Sun reports that Jack Butland of Stoke City tops the list for the Premier League giants with Liverpool ready to match the £40 million valuation of the 24-year-old. Arsenal are ready to match the offer for a custodian who has enough Premier League experience under his belt and is tipped to be England's No. 1 in the coming years.
Jose Mourinho rules out David De Gea sale
David De Gea has a Manchester United contract until 2019 with an option to extend it by a year. He has emerged as a top target for Real Madrid in the summer with the European champions looking for an upgrade in the goalkeeping department. But Jose Mourinho has revealed that United have no intention of selling one of their best players.
Talking to the press, Mourinho said, "Do you think a club that is trying to attract the best players is the club that is open to sell the best players? It makes no sense. If you want to go to that level, we have to attract the best players like we did with Alexis Sanchez, Nemanja Matic, Paul Pogba and so on, and don't let our best players go."
Rest of the world
Kevin De Bruyne's agent believes that the Belgian will retire after playing in the MLS
Kevin De Bruyne's agent has revealed that the Belgian playmaker is planning to end his career only after a stint in the MLS. De Bruyne recently signed a long-term deal with Manchester City until 2023, earning £300,000 per week.
His agent Patrick De Koster has now revealed his future plans to The Sun. He was quoted as saying, "I think Kevin will end his career in the USA rather than in Belgium. He has already been to America many times on holiday, and he loves the country and its culture."
Everton want Paul Fonseca to take over in the summer
Everton's hierarchy is set to replace Sam Allardyce in the summer after an early bounce in form under the 63-year-old has now fizzled out. Yesterday's win over Crystal Palace was Everton's second in the last 10 games.
Daily Mail reports that Everton are interested in luring Paul Fonseca of Shakhtar Donetsk to the Merseyside who has impressed so far in Ukraine. Fonseca will be out of contract in the summer.
