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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 22, 2017:
La Liga
Neymar outlines conditions to join Real Madrid
According to Diario Gol, Neymar has reportedly outlined five demands to Florentino Perez before he decides to join Real Madrid. Los Blancos' charm offensive to lure Neymar back to Spain has already begun with the likes of Sergio Ramos, Casemiro and Florentino Perez taking turns to praise the Brazilian.
Neymar has demanded Perez to sell Cristiano Ronaldo in the summer of 2019 only after which he will arrive at the Bernabeu. Neymar wants to become the poster boy and the no.1 star of the club and is keen to avoid situations like his recent spat with Edinson Cavani. His last demand is that Real Madrid will make him the highest paid player in the world.
Arsenal want FC Barcelona's Jose Arnaiz
The Gunners have reportedly earmarked Barcelona starlet Jose Arnaiz and are geared up to make a move for him in the summer. The 22-year-old winger signed for the Catalans last summer in a €3.5 million deal from Barcelona B. Marca reports that Arsenal's head of football relations Raul Sanllehi, formerly of FC Barcelona will play a huge role in this deal.
Serie A
Inter Milan eyeing Henrikh Mkhitaryan on a loan deal
Handicapped by UEFA's FFP regulations, Inter Milan are only looking at signing Henrikh Mkhitaryan on a short-term loan deal instead of a permanent move. Inter are very much interested in taking the Armenian on board but only a six-month deal. Mkhitaryan has had a season to forget so far and needs a change of scenery to get going.
Juventus and AS Roma set to battle it out for Matteo Darmian
Serie A giants are ready to go head to head for the pursuit of Manchester United's Matteo Darmian. The fullback has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford and has made just two Premier League appearances this season. Darmian wants to end his England stay and return to his homeland.
Bundesliga
Christian Pulisic on Manchester United's radar
The Daily Mail understands that Manchester United are looking at Borussia Dortmund's Christian Pulisic to solve their winger issues. Jose Mourinho is desperate to land a wide player and has been impressed by the 19-year-old's progress in Germany. Dortmund are expected to demand at least £70 million for the teenager.
Stuttgart sign Mario Gomez
The German side have re-signed Mario Gomez until 2020. The striker started his career with Stuttgart before going on to play for Bayern Munich, Fiorentina, Besiktas and Wolfsburg. Gomez has 155 Bundesliga goals to his name in what has been a successful career.
Premier League
Chelsea offer a new deal to Thibaut Courtois
The Blues have tabled a new improved deal for Thibaut Courtois which will make him the highest paid goalkeeper in the world, Evening Standard reports. Courtois has 18 months remaining on his current deal but due to Real Madrid's reported interest in the Belgian, Chelsea want to tie him down to a longer deal.
Brighton boss hints at Moussa Dembele transfer
Chris Houghton has today revealed that the Seagulls are looking to sign the Celtic starlet on a record-breaking deal in January. Brighton are looking to sign a forward next month and are ready to spend £30 million on the Celtic striker. The Premier League newcomers have only scored 14 times this season and may look towards Dembele for inspiration.
Rest of the world
Mario Balotelli wants to re-join Manchester City
The mercurial Italian has admitted that he is longing for a return to Manchester City. Balotelli is currently in his second season with Nice and has already scored 15 goals this season. But the striker has revealed that he is not looking to end his career in France.
Talking to Gazzetta Dello Sport, Balotelli said, “I love City, the Manchester City fans and the club. I’d happily go back there for free. It was the best year of my life, even if the city is a little difficult to live in."
Dennis Bergkamp is a shock candidate for Swansea's managerial post
The Daily Express claims that Dennis Bergkamp who was recently sacked as Ajax's assistant manager has emerged as a front-runner to replace Paul Clement at Swansea City. Along with Bergkamp, the likes of Tony Pulis and Frank De Boer are also being looked at by the Swans hierarchy.
