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After a scorching Saturday of football action and a few huge games to come on Sunday to come, the onus is certainly on football right now. But scouts and agents around the world of football are still busy trying to get deals over the line.
While Julian Draxler has been the biggest transfer news of the day, Diego Costa’s apparent bust-up with Antonio Conte has also prompted several clubs to look at his signature as well. Here are the biggest transfer news and rumours of the day:
Serie A
Roma in Manolas talks
AS Roma defender Kostas Manolas is in talks with the club to sign a new deal the president confirmed. Baldissoni told Mediaset Premium, “Manolas is an excellent player and it’s only natural that other clubs are paying attention to him We know that he is a great defender and are therefore not happy to lose them. Manolas is also involved in contract renegotiations. So far nobody has asked us for Manolas.”
Arsenal and City eyeing Moise Kean
Juventus sensation Moise Kean has been grabbing the headlines this season with his eye-catching performances. Arsenal and City are reportedly interested in the youngster according to Football – Italia. He is the first ever player to feature in Serie born in the 2000s.
Bundesliga
Sule and Rudy to join Bayern next summer
Bayern Munich have completed the signings of defender Niklas Sule and midfielder Sebastian Rudy from Hoffenheim. The duo have been touted for a bright future and Sule in particular, is a very impressive defender. The duo have cost Bayern only 20 million.
Mkhitaryan reveals Liverpool snub.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan has revealed that he snubbed Liverpool thanks to Jurgen Klopp himself. Speaking to “Half of me wanted to go (to Liverpool), but the other half wasn't so confident.’ What would have been if he had joined the Reds instead of the Red Devils?
Premier League
Sevilla want Rashford on loan
After failing to prize away Anthony Martial with a failed loan bid, Marcus Rashford is now Sevilla’s next target. The teenager who made waves with his special debut in the Premier League against Arsenal has fallen out of favor at Old Trafford. The Sun believe the move might happen but it looks very unlikely.
Wenger to sign new deal in March
According to the Daily Mirror, Arsene Wenger is set to sign a new contract at Arsenal in March. The Gunners are expected to then focus on trying to tie down Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez to new deals. The former wants Wenger to sign first in order to secure his future while there are more doubts over the latter.
Mourinho wants Nemanja Matic
This is one rumours that never dies down. Nemanja Matic was an unsettled man in the summer but Antonio Conte convinced him to stay and now he has become in an integral part of the team.
According to the Daily Mirror, Jose is hoping for a summer deal for the Serbian
Liverpool want Jose Fonte
Jose Fonte has handed in a transfer request at Southampton and looks like Liverpool are ready to swoop for yet another Saints’ star. This one again coming from the Daily Mirror the defender could join his former teammates in Dejan Lovren, Adam Lallana, Nathaniel Clyne and Sadio Mane.
Klopp already has Joel Matip and Ragnar Klavan in his ranks and will probably look to add to that squad depth.
La Liga
Madrid get boost in Aubameyang pursuit
The transfer saga of Pierre Emerick Aubameyang to Real Madrid rolls on but they have received a boost in their pursuit of the striker with the chairman saying they will be ready to listen to offers.
Here is what the Dortmund chief told Bild, “I do not think there are an awful lot of clubs Auba would like to join. There has been a lot of talk about a transfer for the past two or three years, but he is still at Dortmund. Of course, everyone has his price in football, regardless of who we are talking about.”
Aubameyang said he has nothing to say about Madrid at the moment because he is currently happy at Dortmund but it is no secret he wants to the move to Real Madrid and it would be a dream come true.
Shakira unhappy in Spain
In a very bizarre news story that is developing, Gerard Pique’s future is now in doubt at Barcelona because his girlfriend Shakira is not too happy in Spain. The Pop star wants to live in London which has opened up the possibility of a move to Chelsea.
The Blues will have ton pay over the top for the Barcelona defender and these reports come from media outlet Don Ballon.
Rest of the World
PSG Consider Memphis Depay move
Lyon were earlier linked with out of favour winger Memphis Depay but now reports have emerged that French giants Paris Saint-Germain are now also looking at his signature. Depay has hardly featured this season and has never convinced Mourinho or the United faithful. He might enjoy more freedom in Ligue 1.
Goncalo Guedes available as Arsenal show interest
Benfica have assured clubs that want Goncalo Guedes that the youngster is up for sale. Manchester United were very interested in the youngster but now according to Metro, Arsenal sent representatives to watch him play. He will cost 52 million which might Wenger off.
