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Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Though the January market is now closed, it has not stopped the clubs from looking at potential summer recruitments.
And as always, there are stories which make headlines irrespective of the transfer window being open or shut. On that note, let's take a look at all the top transfer news that made headlines on February 16, 2018:
La Liga
Real Madrid to make a move for Paul Pogba
An audacious move for Paul Pogba is being planned in the summer by Real Madrid after missing out on his signature two years ago. The Sun reports that Madrid are looking to make a £120 million bid for Pogba who is in just his second year of his Manchester United contract. His spat with Jose Mourinho in recent weeks has alarmed Madrid to monitor the situation of the 24-year-old.
Ousmane Dembele on Arsenal's radar
The French winger has had a difficult start to life in Spain as two injuries have led him to play just 170 minutes this season. Arsenal want to take advantage of this situation and are looking to make a €60 move for him in the summer. Don Balon reports that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has requested his club to reunite him with his former Borussia Dortmund teammate.
Serie A
Liverpool looking to land Alisson Becker
Sky Sports can reveal that discussions are underway between Liverpool and AS Roma over the summer transfer of Alisson Becker. Roma consider him to be one of the best in his position and will hence demand £62 million for his signature. The Brazilian reportedly rejected an offer for a new deal for Roma as he looks to leave Italy at the end of the season.
Inter Milan make Erik Lamela their top priority
According to Tuttosport, Inter have made Erik Lamela their primary summer target as they are looking to strengthen their forward lineup. Lamela has struggled with fitness during his time with Tottenham Hotspur and may look for a return to Serie A. Inter believe that the arrival of Lucas Moura to Spurs will help their cause of landing the Argentine winger.
Bundesliga
Leicester City interested in Thorgan Hazard
The Foxes are looking to make a move for Borussia Monchengladbach winger Thorgan Hazard at the end of the season. HLN Sport reveals that Leicester have been tracking Hazard's progress in Germany who still has two years left on his current contract. The Bundesliga side value him around €30 million.
Timo Werner turns down new RB Leipzig deal
If the folks at Daily Star are to be taken seriously then RB Leipzig's Timo Werner has rejected a new deal citing the reason of weighing up his options in the summer. Werner has impressed a lot of top-tier clubs and is a transfer target for Liverpool, Chelsea and Real Madrid. Werner has scored 14 goals in all competitions this campaign and has a deal with the Bundesliga side until 2020.
Premier League
Marco Asensio in, Eden Hazard out at Chelsea?
Marco Asensio's cameo against PSG has impressed the Chelsea ownership who now want him at Stamford Bridge next summer. The forward has a €700 million release clause at Real Madrid but Chelsea know that the Spanish giants want Eden Hazard which they believe will aid their cause.
Mundo Deportivo claims that Chelsea are looking for a direct swap between Eden Hazard and Marco Asensio with this move satisfying the needs of both the sides.
Joe Hart to leave England in the summer
The Sun understands that Joe Hart is looking to join a European club on loan for the next season. He spent the previous campaign on loan at Torino and enjoyed the experience of playing in Italy. Hart is currently not the no.1 choice at West Ham United and is no longer wanted at Manchester City. The 30-year-old has one year left on his City contract and will leave the Manchester club on a free in 2019.
Rest of the world
Andres Iniesta thinking about a move to China
Sport has claimed that Andres Iniesta is considering an offer from the Chinese Super League pretty seriously. It is reported that Tianjin Quanjian have approached Iniesta over a move this month or in June. The CSL side has offered Iniesta a massive annual salary of €35 million. The Barcelona veteran has his doubts over the Chinese league but may be lured because of the financial aspect.
Malcom to leave in the summer
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur target Malcom has today revealed that he has an agreement with Bordeaux which will allow him to leave in the summer. The 20-year-old was on Arsenal's radar in January but an approach for the winger was rejected by the club.
Speaking to UOL, Malcom revealed, "Yes, there was a promise that I will be negotiating in June. I will choose the team, and Bordeaux will let me go."
