Transfer news and rumours of the day: 20th January, 2017

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
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– Marco Verratti had been identified by Bayern Munich as the perfect replacement for Xabi Alonso who retires at the end of the season but Carlo Ancelotti has ruled out a move for the 24-year-old Italy international.

“[Verratti] is a PSG player and I am sure he will continue there. I have not spoken with him in the last three months, there are no possibilities of having him with us, we have to forget it.” – Carlo Ancelotti

Verratti's agent had claimed that just winning Ligue 1 titles was not enough for the Italian midfielder and Juventus were also interested in spending big to bring the Italian back to Serie A.

– Kasper Dolberg is Borussia Dortmund’s next target and the club are ready to spend €20m for the Ajax striker. The 19-year-old has scored 11 goals this season and could be Dortmund’s next striker if Aubameyang leaves in the future.

Manchester United have also been linked with Dolberg.

– Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has revealed that his future may not be at Borussia Dortmund. However, he has assured the fans at Westfalenstadion that he will never switch loyalties and sign for Bayern Munich.

“I cannot say that I'll stay for another two, five or 10 years. It is possible that in June a club comes to an agreement with Dortmund. Never would I switch to Bayern.” – Aubameyang

– Niklas Sule has explained why he turned down a move to Chelsea and joined Bayern Munich instead, saying he wasn’t ready for a move to England yet.

“I had good talks with the bosses at Bayern and Hoffenheim," Sule said. "Ultimately, I opted for Bayern as it's a once in a lifetime opportunity. A move to England wasn't yet right.” – Sule

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