The January transfer window just has a few days to go, but the transfer action in the Bundesliga, Premier League, Serie A, La Liga and the Rest of Europe has been mediocre, to say the least. However, with deadline day fast approaching, expect a ton of deals to cross the line as clubs, players and agents hurry up.
Here are the transfer news and rumours of the day:
Serie A
Juventus are close to signing Rodrigo Bentacur from Boca Juniors, according to Tuttosport. The Bianconeri have first option on the highly sought after midfielder, as one of the clauses of the deal that saw Carlos Tevez go from Juve to Boca.
Inter Milan are willing to pay the full €129 million buyout clause in Antoine Griezmann’s Atletico Madrid contract, according to Mediaset Premium. Inter’s backers, Suning, are hoping to pull off a big transfer in the transfer window
AC Milan have confirmed that a deal is in place for M’Baye Niang to joing Premier League side Watford. Milan CEO Adriano Galliani said “We have signed with Watford and given permission for M’Baye Niang to have a medical.”
Bundesliga
Borussia Dortmund have confirmed that they have loaned out Neven Subotic to FC Koln. The Serbian defender has been on the fringes of Thomas Tuchel’s side, resulting in Dortmund allowing him to leave for playing time.
Schalke 04 midfielder Leon Goretzka will be involved in a ‘tug-of-war’ between Arsenal and Juventus. The midfielder has been one of the lone bright spots in the Bundesliga side’s disappointing season, and could move for a cut-price deal as
Chelsea will launch a massive £56 million bid for Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal, according to reports in England. Antonio Conte worked with the Chilean in his time at Juventus and is hoping that reuniting with his former star will end his search for a box-to-box midfielder.
Premier League
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka has confirmed his interest in PSG’s Jese Rodriguez, having previously worked with the player at Real Madrid.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will be making his interest in Sergio Busquets official by making a £65 million bid for him. Barcelona, however, will demand at least £80 million to let Busquets go, despite the defensive midfielder not having the best of seasons which has seen his value go down marginally.
Islam Slimani has received a massive offer from Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quinjian. The Algerian striker has been offered an incredible £400,000 a week salary, while Leicester City will be compensated to the tune of £40 million.
La Liga
Barcelona’s board has reportedly authorised a deal to bring Thiago Alcantara back to the club from Bayern Munich, according to reports in Spain. The Catalans are hoping that a massive offer of ‘Ivan Rakitic + €50 million’ should be enough to tempt Bayern into selling one of their most important midfield stars.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has reportedly opened the doors for Alvaro Morata exiting the club. Perez has apparently told the striker that he can leave is a €60 million offer comes about. Chelsea and Arsenal are the clubs rumoured to have an interest, with Morata keen on reuniting with former boss Antonio Conte.
Sevilla have joined the race to sign talented young defender Andrea Conti from Atalanta, according to Gazetta dello Sport. The 22-year-old right back has been instrumental in Atalanta’s superb season, and Sevilla are hoping that Monchi’s track record of identifying great talents continues.
Rest of Europe
Marseille have confirmed that they have signed Patrice Evra from Juventus on a 18th month contract. The Frenchman’s contract with Juventus was set to expire in June.
Samuel Eto’o has joined Russian Premier League side FC Amkar from Turkish club Antalyaspor for an undisclosed amount. The former Barcelona striker’s move makes this the 11th different club he has appeared for.
PSG have confirmed the signing of Gonzalo Guedes from Benfica for a reported fee of €25 million. Having seen Jese flop, PSG will hope that Guedes brings more to the table than the former Real Madrid man.
