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Hello, people and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Though the January market is now closed, that will not stop 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 3rd February 2018:
Bundesliga
Manchester United lining up a move for Christian Pulisic
If the good folks at Sport Bild are to be believed, Manchester United are looking to make a summer move for Borussia Dortmund's Christian Pulisic. The 19-year-old American forward has attracted the attention of a number of high profile clubs, with Liverpool regularly linked with him due to the Jurgen Klopp angle, and Bayern Munich, who reportedly view Pulisic as a direct replacement for Franck Ribery.
But Dortmund would prefer selling him to Manchester United if the Red Devils meet their valuation. According to the German outlet, Pulisic has a market value of €45 million with two years remaining on his contract.
But Dortmund won't sell him below at least twice that amount. Manchester United are also strongly linked with Pulisic because of the club's American owners who are viewing the 19-year-old as the club's face in their native country.
FC Augsburg tell Daniel Opare to find a new club
Fullback Daniel Opare's future has been left out to dry by FC Augsburg. The club has taken back its offer of an extension for the left back whose contract expires in the summer.
Opare, a regular starter for the Bundesliga side, was left out of the matchday squad for Sunday's game against Eintracht Frankfurt. DW reports that Opare was in Leicester on deadline day to force through a move to the Foxes which has irked the German club's management.
Serie A
Napoli made a bid for Mauro Icardi in January
Mauro Icardi's future has been up in the air for the past month or so. After Real Madrid's reported interest in the striker, it is now the turn of Napoli to make their interest known in the star forward. Napoli president Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis has admitted to AS that his side had made a €55 million offer to Icardi's agent and his wife last month.
The president was quoted as saying, "Icardi will score 40 a season here under Sarri and can become like Cristiano Ronaldo. I tried to negotiate signing him with his wife, who is an attractive and charming woman. I offered 55 million euros. He is a champion. Will they sell to Napoli? Why not? Never say never."
Inter Milan crack deal for Lautaro Martinez
According to Sport Italia (via Football Italia), Inter have agreed upon a fee with Racing Club for the transfer of striker Lautaro Martinez. A €23 million deal has reportedly been reached with the Argentinian club with the 20-year-old set to sign a three-year deal at San Siro.
Inter's sporting director Piero Ausilio was seen in Argentina last weekend to watch Martinez live in action. It is also believed that Inter are set to beat the likes of Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid to the striker's signature, as per reports from AS.
Premier League
Liverpool monitoring Jack Wilshere
Wilshere is currently in talks with Arsenal over a new deal. But the Gunners have offered him an extension with a pay cut with the new deal expected to be based on performances and appearances. The Sun reports that Liverpool are ready to pounce on the midfielder if he rejects Arsenal's offer.
Liverpool are ready to match Wilshere's wages and can guarantee him a starting berth at Anfield with Emre Can set to leave in the summer. Jurgen Klopp is said to be an admirer and is keen on working with the 26-year-old.
Olivier Giroud reveals why he left Arsenal
The French striker has revealed in an interview with Telefoot that the arrival of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and, as per reports from Talksport, the advice from Didier Deschamps (France head coach), led him to leave the Gunners on deadline day.
Giroud has also revealed that apart from the Blues, the striker had offers on the table from Sevilla, Borussia Dortmund and AS Roma. Giroud is set to make his debut tonight against Watford.
La Liga
Manchester United interested in Mateo Kovacic
The Red Devils are reportedly looking at Mateo Kovacic and may make a move for the Croatian midfielder in the summer. Kovacic has failed to land a starting spot at Real Madrid and according to AS, is tempted by a move to the Premier League.
Along with United, the likes of Juventus, Inter Milan and Tottenham Hotspur are also monitoring Kovacic's movements at the Bernabeu. But the Spanish daily reports that Real Madrid do not have any intentions to sell the 23-year-old at the end of the season.
Celta Vigo unveil Lucas Boye
Celta Vigo have officially announced the signing of striker Lucas Boye on loan from Torino. The striker has joined Celta for the remainder of the season, with an option to permanently sign for the Spanish side for €12 million in the summer. Boye, 22, arrived in Turin from River Plate in 2016 and made 10 appearances this season before joining Celta Vigo.
Rest of the world
Marcus Rashford to leave Manchester United if the club sign Justin Kluivert
According to the Mirror, Manchester United are in advanced talks with Ajax for taking the 18-year-old sensation Justin Kluivert on board. A €10 million fee is reportedly the transfer fee for Kluivert who has impressed Jose Mourinho since bursting onto the scene.
But this has not gone well with Marcus Rashford, who, as reported by the Express, will leave United if the Red Devils sign the Ajax sensation. Rashford has already fallen down the pecking order after the arrival of Alexis Sanchez and will allegedly look for a new club in search of better opportunities.
Malcom wanted a move in January
The Bordeaux starlet has today revealed that he was eyeing a move to England in the recently concluded transfer market. Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur were regularly linked with the winger but the French club's denial to sell him made them pursue other targets.
Speaking to Telefoot, Malcom revealed, "It's my dream to progress in my career. I spoke to the president, he told me that he knew it was my dream, but that he needed me. I told him he could count on me until the end of the season, I will do everything to help Bordeaux finish in the top six in Ligue 1."
