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Good evening folks and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. With the festive period right upon us, this January transfer window is set to cause massive surprises as all the top clubs from around Europe are looking to plug gaps in their squads. So, without wasting further time, let's take a look at the major transfer stories from around the globe which made headlines on December 30, 2017:
Premier League
Jose Mourinho's seven-man transfer list revealed
The Manchester United boss is said to be fuming after going 15 points behind Manchester City and has demanded the club's higher authorities to sanction him enough funds to overtake a major overhaul in the next two transfer periods.
The Daily Mail has reported that Mourinho has lined up seven players who he thinks that can help him usurp Pep Guardiola next season. The list includes the likes of Leon Goretzka, Christian Pulisic, Thomas Lemar, Malcolm, Danny Rose, Ryan Sessegnon and Justin Kluivert. These seven stars and budding stars will cost United above £300 million.
Arsenal lining up a move for Wilfried Zaha
Arsene Wenger has reportedly conceded the fact that Alexis Sanchez will join Manchester City in January or in the summer. The Gunners boss has started preparing for life after Sanchez and according to the Daily Star, he is lining up a £30 million move for Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha. Palace are unsure of Zaha's future at the club and may be forced by the player to let him leave.
Serie A
Jorginho on Manchester United's radar
Manchester Evening News have come forward and claimed that United are monitoring Napoli's Jorginho and are mulling over the idea of submitting a bid for the defensive midfielder in the summer.
Jorginho has impressed the United scouts this season after making 15 league starts for Napoli this campaign. The Red Devils reportedly see him as a replacement for the ageing Michael Carrick.
Marko Pjaca eyeing a January loan move
Juventus winger Marko Pjaca has not made an appearance for the senior side this season after suffering a ligament injury in the summer. The Croatian international is now looking for a loan spell away from Turin in order to keep his chances alive of playing for Croatia in the World Cup.
His agent has revealed that there have been offers for the 22-year-old from England and Germany but Juventus is reportedly not interested in letting Pjaca leave.
Bundesliga
Leon Goretzka offered a new bumper deal by Schalke 04
The future of the Schalke midfielder has turned into a full-blown drama with twists in the story coming out in the public every single day. Today's report in the Mirror is claiming that Liverpool have suffered a setback in their bid to sign Goretzka next month.
It is said that the 22-year-old has been offered a new €12 million per year offer from Schalke which may prove to be a problem for Liverpool.
Andre Schurrle wanted by David Moyes
The Guardian has reported that David Moyes will spend a fortune in the winter market to save the Hammers from the relegation scrap. It is believed that Moyes has identified Borussia Dortmund's Andre Schurrle as a stop gap attacking solution.
The 27-year-old has fallen out of favour at the Westfalenstadion and is eyeing a move away from Dortmund to keep his World Cup hopes alive. Along with Schurrle, West Ham are also trying to complete deals for Steven N'Zonzi and Alfie Mawson.
La Liga
Philippe Coutinho house hunting in Barcelona
According to Mundo Deportivo, Philippe Coutinho has already told his representatives to search for a brand new home in Barcelona. The Brazilian is hopeful of joining FC Barcelona in January and has instructed his camp to find a new place for him to stay. It is believed that the Catalans will submit a €150 million bid for Coutinho in the coming days.
Yannick Carrasco not to be sold this January
Despite recent reports linking Carrasco with a move away from Wanda Metropolitana, Atletico chief has revealed that the Belgian winger will stay put with the club. Carrasco has been linked with Bayern Munich and a number of Premier League clubs in recent times.
Speaking on Spanish radio show El Transistor, Miguel Angel Gil Marin, Atleti’s CEO said, “The idea with Yannick Carrasco is that he stays and becomes one of our main winter reinforcements. People speak from ignorance because it is easy to do it, but he has had knee problems and that’s why he has not had a good first half of the season.”
Rest of the world
Gremio want €30 million for Arthur
FC Barcelona have extensively tracked Gremio's midfielder Arthur this season and want to bring him to Spain next month. Globoesporte have claimed that Gremio are demanding €30 million for the playmaker's sale whereas Barcelona are unwilling to pay more than €25 million.
Thomas Lemar to stay put until the summer
Arsenal have been dealt with a huge transfer blow in the form of Thomas Lemar who has now reportedly decided to stay at AS Monaco for the remainder of the season. The Gunners were said to be thinking of bringing Lemar in during the winter transfer market but now might have to wait until the summer.
The Express has reported that Lemar does not want to leave Monaco in the middle of the season and is ready to wait and explore his options.
