FC Barcelona shortlist three defenders to target in January and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 24th October, 2017

FC Barcelona v Chapecoense - Joan Gamper Trophy
Ernesto Valverde wants to sign a centre-back in January

Serie A

Juventus FC v SS Lazio - Serie A
Stefan De Vrij will be a free agent next summer

Juventus keen on Stefan De Vrij

One of the consistent central defenders currently plying his trade in Italy, Stefan De Vrij has been linked with a move to Juventus. Goal reports that De Vrij has less than a year remaining on his Lazio deal and has indicated his club that he will not sign an extension to extend his stay in Rome.

Juventus - the master of free transfers have been quick to latch onto this and are said to be favourites to land him next summer.

Benevento announce a new man in charge

The Serie A side have sacked Marco Baroni after achieving a shocking record of nine consecutive losses in the league. This is the longest that a team has gone without claiming even a single point in Italy. Baroni has been replaced by Roberto De Zerbi to achieve a miraculous escape from relegation.

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