Welcome to our daily transfer news roundup from across Europe. We are a few days into the transfer window and the rumour mills are going haywire. The big news of the day is regarding Real Madrid’s interest in Dele Alli.
Here are all the transfer news and rumours from 6th January 2017:
Serie A
Stevan Jovetic to leave Inter Milan
Inter Milan’s Stevan Jovetic is close to securing a loan move to Sevilla, if reports in Corriere dello Sport are to be believed. The former Manchester City striker has failed to establish himself at San Siro and has made only 5 appearances in the league this season.
The 27-year-old has rejected advances from the lucrative Chinese Super League and the report adds that he also has an agreement with Sevilla regarding a loan deal. The La Liga outfit want to include the option to permanently sign the forward in the summer.
Juventus want Marco Verratti
Paris Saint-Germain superstar Marco Verratti has been linked with a sensational move to Italian heavyweights Juventus. The reigning Italian champions have got in touch with the midfielder’s agent – Donato Di Campli.
According to CalcioMercato, the Italian is a top target for Premier League leaders Chelsea who want to sign him to replace Oscar. However, the Old Lady have the advantage in his pursuit as of now.
Bundesliga
Ricardo Rodriguez rejects Arsenal and Chelsea
Wolfsburg full-back Ricardo Rodriguez – who had been linked with a move to Premier League duo Arsenal and Chelsea is set to reject the two clubs in favour of a move to Inter Milan, according to Tuttosport.
Inter was to invest heavily in their squad to help them compete at the very top and the Swiss international is one of their top targets, along with Arsenal sensation Alexis Sanchez. Rodriguez has a £19m release clause in his contract and Inter are looking to activate it.
Bayer Leverkusen plan to sell Chicharito in the summer
According to German daily Bild, Bayer Leverkusen want to sell striker Javier Hernandez in the summer and have opted to not offer him a contract extension. The former Manchester United star was on fire last season but has struggled this season and has scored only 5 goals so far in the campaign. Leverkusen want to cash in on the striker, whose deal expires in the summer of 2018.
Premier League
Manchester United want Kostas Manolas
According to the Sun, Jose Mourinho has shifted his focus from Benfica’s Victor Lindelof to Roma centre-back Kostas Manolas as he looks to reinforce his defence before the end of the transfer window. The report adds that the Red Devils have tabled a £32.5m bid for the Greek defender.
Everton interested in Manchester United’s Memphis Depay
According to Sky Sports, are interested in signing Manchester United winger Memphis Depay on loan until the end of the season, with an option to buy. However, the Red Devils are only willing to let the Dutchman leave on a permanent deal.
Manchester United willing to offer Antoine Griezmann £220,000-a-week
Manchester United are all-in in their pursuit of Atletico Madrid superstar Antoine Griezmann. According to the Sun, The Red Devils are prepared to offer the Frenchman wages equal to that of world-record signing Paul Pogba, highlighting the interest that they have in signing him.
The report further adds that Griezmann is Manchester United top-target for the year and they will do whatever it takes to sign him from the Vicente Calderon outfit.
La Liga
Real Madrid not interested in Dele Alli
According to reputed Spanish journalist Guillem Balague, Real Madrid hold no interest in signing Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli, despite reports to the contrary. The 20-year-old has been in sublime form for the White Hart Lane outfit since last year and has caught the attention of some of the biggest clubs across Europe.
Speaking in an interview with Sky Sports, he said: “What a potential Dele Alli has! He is watched by everybody of course, but Real Madrid, at this point in time, have got no intention to go for him.
“Let's see how he develops in the next few years but Pochettino has created such an atmosphere at the club that nobody wants to leave.”
Valencia want Patrice Evra
Juventus full-back Patrice Evra is a target for struggling La Liga side Valencia, according to CV Radio. Jesus Garcia Pitarch, who is the sporting director of Valencia, was recently in Italy to negotiate a deal for Simone Zaza but the report adds that he took advantage of the situation and discussed the prospect of signing Evra too. Evra has been linked with a return to Manchester United too but that is unlikely to happen.
Rest of the World
Javier Pastore wanted by Hebei China Fortune
According to Spanish daily Sport, out-of-favour PSG midfielder Javier Pastore is the latest high profile footballer wanted by Chinese Super League outfit Hebei China Fortune. The 27-year-old has fallen down the pecking order under Unai Emery and has started in just three league games for the Parc des Princes outfit. Senior officials of the club has got in touch with Pastore’s representatives to discuss the prospect of a move to China.
Celtic haven’t received any bids for Wonderkid Moussa Dembele
Celtic assistant manager Chris Davies has confirmed that the club has not received any bids for highly-rated youngster Moussa Dembele. Earlier reports had suggested that West Ham had bid £20m for the in-form striker, while several European clubs including Liverpool, Barcelona and Chelsea are also reportedly keeping tabs on the 20-year-old.
