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Good evening folks and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer need and rumours roundup. We are in the thick of the January transfer window action with deals being finalized all over Europe as we speak. So, without further ado, let's take a look at the major transfer stories from around the globe which made headlines on January 6, 2018:
La Liga
Real Madrid eyeing €500 million summer overhaul
The good folks at Mundo Deportivo have claimed that Real Madrid have drawn up a three-man transfer list to work upon in the summer. It is believed that club supremo, Florentino Perez is looking to revisit the Galactico era and has been convinced that Cristiano Ronaldo's time as the side's talisman is behind him. The first obvious target for Madrid is Neymar Jr. who has been linked with the reigning European champions since a long time.
The club is also looking at Mauro Icardi as the man to replace Karim Benzema whereas the final target to complete a stunning summer overhaul is Eden Hazard. Real Madrid hope that the lure of playing for the Bernabeu club will be enough to tempt these three superstars to accept their lucrative offer.
Crystal Palace in talks with Vicente Guaita
Getafe custodian Vicente Guaita is reportedly close to being a Crystal Palace player. Sky Sports has revealed that both the clubs are negotiating a fee for the goalkeeper with Guaita being in the last six months of his contract. Getafe are reportedly eyeing around €4 million for the 30-year-old. Guaita has been in sensational form this season, conceding just 16 league goals in 17 matches.
Serie A
Juventus deny transfer negotiations regarding Alex Sandro
Despite numerous reports doing the rounds that Chelsea and Manchester United are embroiled in a transfer battle for £60 million-rated Alex Sandro, Juventus CEO has revealed that the club has received no offer for the left back.
Talking to Mediaset, Beppe Morata said, "Juve policy is that should a player ask to leave, we don't keep him. About Alex Sandro, we know about the interest of big clubs for him, but at the moment, we haven't opened negotiations."
Lazio boss not confident about Stefan De Vrij stay
Simone Inzhagi has today revealed that he is unsure about whether De Vrij will sign a new deal with the club or not. The central defender is in the last year of his Lazio deal and is actively looking for a move to the Premier League. He has an offer on the table from Lazio over a new deal but seems to be holding out for an approach from an English club.
Bundesliga
Jupp Heynckes rules out Arturo Vidal transfer
Despite Chelsea's public courting of the Chile midfielder, Jupp Heynckes has ruled out selling Arturo Vidal this month. The Blues were reported to submit a £33 million for the former Juventus man but now will have to look for other targets.
Speaking at a press conference in Doha, Heynckes revealed, "There's no contact between Chelsea and Bayern. We won't sell Arturo Vidal or any other player during the winter market."
Pierre Emerick Aubameyang closing in on a move to Guangzhou Evergrande
Aubameyang's transfer saga has finally come to a conclusion with reports in China claiming that Guangzhou Evergrande have reached an agreement with Borussia Dortmund.
It is believed that the Gabon hitman will join the CSL club after the end of the current Bundesliga campaign. The fee is said to be in the region of €72 million with the 28-year-old all set to become a Chinese transfer record.
Premier League
Manchester United enter Harry Kane race
According to the Daily Mirror, Manchester United have entered the race to sign Harry Kane in the summer. The tabloid has written that United are ready to match the valuation that Real Madrid tables for the striker with Los Blancos being the favourites until now to sign the reigning golden boot winner.
United owners believe that Kane can prove to be the difference for the Red Devils to stop Manchester City's juggernaut. It is hence that Jose Mourinho and the club are ready to do everything in their might to swoop in for the prolific striker.
Philippe Coutinho closing in on his desired move to FC Barcelona
A long drawn and a tedious transfer saga is finally set to come to a conclusion with a number of reports doing the rounds that Liverpool have conceded defeat in their Mission Coutinho.
The Spanish media has reported today that the player's representatives are in Barcelona to finalize a £140 million move whereas the English press has revealed that Coutinho has not travelled with the Liverpool squad to Dubai for a week of warm weather training.
Rest of the world
Guangzhou Evergrande interested in Radja Nainggolan
Gazzetta Dello Sport has claimed that Nainggolan is attracting interest from the Far East. The Italian daily has reported that Guangzhou Evergrande are preparing a €40 million offer for the Belgian powerhouse and are keen on building a team around him. Roma are ready to let him leave but want at least €50 million for the 29-year-old.
PSG monitoring Ryan Sessegnon
The French giants are reportedly keen on luring the 17-year-old to Parc Des Princes as they rate Sessegnon as one of the brightest talents in English football. The left-back has impressed for Fulham this season with PSG scouting him on a number of occasions. Along with PSG, the Manchester sides and Tottenham Hotspur are also linked with the £30 million-rated teenager.
