Ronaldo's choice to replace Benzema, Bellerin's alternative at Arsenal: Transfer roundup, December 13, 2017

Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Today's stories feature the latest update on some of the major happenings in world football which may change the complexion of a few clubs. So let's head right in and take a look at the major happenings across Europe that made headlines on December 13, 2017:

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La Liga

Cristiano Ronaldo wants Real Madrid to sign Andre Silva

In order to get their season back on track after going eight points behind FC Barcelona, Cristiano Ronaldo has demanded Los Blancos to sign a striker in January. According to Diario Gol, Ronaldo has suggested the name of his compatriot Andre Silva to the club hierarchy.

Silva has said to have impressed Ronaldo with his presence in the box and hence the Real Madrid superstar wants the young forward at the club. Silva has scored seven times in Serie A this season and will not turn down the chance to change loyalties if Real Madrid come calling.

FC Barcelona closing in on Antoine Griezmann

The Catalan club has now reportedly received clear indications from the Griezmann camp that the player is keen on a move to Barcelona. The Independent states that this has come as a huge blow to Manchester United who were the long-term admirers of the French striker.

Griezmann is reportedly keen on joining forces with Lionel Messi at Camp Nou and has already told his Atletico Madrid teammates that his next destination will be the side from Catalonia.

Serie A

Alex Sandro has told Juventus that he wants to join Chelsea

Arsenal identify Hector Bellerin's replacement

It is becoming clearer with each passing day that Hector Bellerin is closing in on a move to Juventus next summer. Arsenal are ready to let him leave for a decent transfer fee and according to the folks at Tuttomercatoweb, the Gunners have already found his replacement.

It is claimed that Arsenal have earmarked Udinese's Silvan Widmer as the player to replace Bellerin at the Emirates. The 24-year-old has been a mainstay for the Italian giants since the past four years and his ability to play at right back and the right wing-back role is what is said to have caught Arsenal's attention.

Alex Sandro wants to join Chelsea

The Brazilian fullback has reportedly told Juventus that he wishes to leave the club in January and will join Chelsea in the winter transfer period. The Blues have been chasing Sandro since last summer and are now in pole position to sign him for around £60 million.

The Sun claims that the relation between the player and Juventus has worsened since the start of the season which has prompted Sandro to force through a move next month.

Bundesliga

Three Premier League giants are behind Nadiem Amiri

Premier League trio monitoring Hoffenheim starlet

The Sun has reported that the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are tracking the progress of 21-year-old Hoffenheim midfielder, Nadiem Amiri. The youngster has been one of the standout performers for Julian Nagelsmann's side and is tipped to have a bright future. Amiri was also part of the German side which won the Euros U-21 earlier this year.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang set to stay until the summer

After a change in management, the club owners have reportedly told the wantaway striker that no player from Dortmund will be allowed to leave in January as the struggling side is looking to get back on track after a disastrous start to the season.

Sport Bild has claimed that Dortmund will not let Aubameyang leave at any cost and instead are set to sign two players next month in the form of Ajax’s Matthias de Ligt and Basel’s Manuel Akanji.

Premier League

A way out of misery for Jack Wilshere

Willian happy at Chelsea

After struggling to nail down a regular starting berth at Chelsea, rumours were rife that Willian was looking for a move away from the Blues next season. But soon after scoring last night against Huddersfield Town, the Brazilian has assured the Chelsea fans that his future lies with the reigning Premier League champions.

After the game, Willian said, "I'm happy here and the fans can be calm. I'm always happy here at Chelsea. I really like this club a lot with my heart. Yeah, I'm very happy."

David Moyes eyeing a move for Jack Wilshere

Ahead of Arsenal's visit to West Ham, the Hammers' boss David Moyes has revealed that he is ready to make a move for Jack Wilshere in January. Wilshere will be a free agent in the summer and the club is, therefore, looking to offload him in January to get some value from him. Moyes has said that his side needs a couple of new faces next month to help the club avoid relegation and Jack Wilshere is one of them.

Ligue 1

On Manchester United's radar

Thomas Meunier linked with Manchester United

A fullback is definitely on the mind of Jose Mourinho this winter and if the Daily Express are to be believed, the Red Devils are reportedly preparing a £30 million bid for PSG's Thomas Meunier.

The Belgian has reportedly fallen out of favour with Unai Emery and is looking for a way out of the French club. Meunier is also a Manchester United fan which may make the negotiations easy in the coming weeks for United.

Chelsea to make a £80 million bid for Thomas Lemar

Scoring 14 times for AS Monaco last season, Thomas Lemar had caught the attention of Liverpool and Arsenal. In the past few days, Chelsea have emerged on the scene for luring Lemar to England and L'equipe can now reveal that the Blues are ready to submit a £80 million bid for the midfielder.

Lemar is said to be keen on leaving Monaco in January after the club failed miserably in the Champions League and are also lagging behind in the race to defend their Ligue 1 title.