Premier League transfer news: Manchester United speak to Mino Raiola to sign his client, Real Madrid sent scouts to watch United target and more - January 6, 2019

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#5 Spurs want Joachim Andersen

Joachim who? Joachim Andersen is a Danish footballer who plays for Sampdoria in the Serie A as a defender. The Dane has been in decent form so far this season and now, Italian journalist Ciro Venerato has claimed that the Lilywhites are interested in him.

Spurs have a lot of quality defenders but the contractual situation of Toby Alderweireld means that they could be looking at alternatives. Venerato, meanwhile, believes that while many clubs are eying a move for him, Spurs have kept €40 million in store for him.

“Joachim Andersen? Yes, there are some teams who have expressed interest in him as he has been doing well in the Serie A,” Venerato was quoted as saying.

“Tottenham are one of these teams as they have a €40 million [£36m] offer ready for him.”

He continued that Spurs, despite their interest, would like to have him in the summer and not earlier.

“I think the Spurs would like to get him during the summer transfer window.”

His sentiments run parallel with that of the player’s father and agent Jacob Andersen. Senior Andersen confirmed that many clubs are interested to sign his son and that he has had meetings with quite a few of them.

However, he also confirmed that despite all the interest, there is no chance of him leaving the Italian club in the winter while also adding that he can’t refuse to meet with big clubs should they want to.

“I have been to many meetings, as Joachim is wanted by the top six clubs in Italy and England,” Jacob Andersen told said.

“I am not thinking about a January move and neither is Joachim. He is fine where he is now, although naturally if a big club were to request a meeting, we wouldn’t turn it down.”

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#4 Kovac wants Callum

Kovac expresses interest in Chelsea starlet

Callum Hudson-Odoi seems to be garnering a lot of interest from Bayern Munich as their manager Niko Kovac has openly admitted to wanting him while also assuring that he would be getting minutes straight away should he join the Bavarians.

“Hudson-Odoi? With [sports director] Hasan Salihamidzic, we have a duty to change the team and especially to rejuvenate it,” Kovac said.

“If a young player is good, his age does not matter to me. We are looking for young talents who can bring us things immediately.”

Kovac then compared the Englishman to another English sensation Jadon Sancho, who has been an instant hit at Borussia Dortmund this season, and added that sports director Hasan Salihamidzic is the one who could get the deal done as he overlooks the transfers.

“He is the same age as [Jadon] Sancho, who has been very successful.

“If and when anything happens, it will be [Salihamidzic] who does that. He is in charge of transfers.”

#3 Bournemouth not yet done

More to come in?

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howie has stated that the club’s business in the winter market might not yet be complete. The Cherries have signed Liverpool pair Dominic Solanke permanently and Nathaniel Clyne on loan.

However, they might not be done yet. According to Howe, the club are still looking to reinforce in “certain areas”, which means that there could yet be more signings at the Dean Court.

“It’s difficult to say with clarity, yes or no, at this point; we’re still looking at certain areas,” he said.

He then spoke of his happiness at being able to sign the aforementioned Liverpool duo and stated that the culture at the club might be something that enticed them to join the Cherries.

“We’re delighted players of that quality (Solanke and Clyne) want to come to the club.

“I think they see a good environment, culture and a way of working that can hopefully bring out the best in players.”

#2 Arsenal

Suarez is close to joining Arsenal

Arsenal are close to signing Denis Suarez in the winter transfer window, according to Sky Sports. The midfielder had previously worked with Emery and the Spaniard is now hopeful of reuniting with him.

Meanwhile, Unai Emery himself has admitted that he wishes for the club makes two signings to strengthen a couple of positions.

The former PSG manager stated that the club are working to sign players as he hopes that the Gunners are able to bring in a central defender as well as a winger, hinting towards a move for Denis Suarez from Barcelona.

“I think the club is working for the possibility to take some players who can help us during these next four months,” he said.

“Maybe the transfer market can help us with a centre-back, but it is not easy because also (Konstantinos) Mavropanos is coming back after injury. Also a winger, right or left, one player can help us in this position.”

“He [Denis Suarez] was playing in his career, and with me also, as a right or left winger.”

#1 Manchester madness ft. Real Madrid

An in-demand defender

Welcome to the madness set forth in Manchester and Madrid. Both clubs seem to be interested in bringing in at least one defender to their respective clubs and there given that there are only a handful of quality defenders around, it is only natural if they have mutual targets.

The Red Devils have been linked with Eder Militao for a while now but if this report from Marca is to be believed then the Galacticos have sent scouts to watch the Brazilian defender and have reported back with positive remarks. The report adds that Porto hope to start negotiations at €50 million.

Meanwhile, journalist Nicolo Schira used his Twitter to reveal that United have spoken to the agent of Kostas Manolas, Mino Raiola, and are willing to pay his €36 million release clause to add him in the summer.

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