Chelsea superstar closing in on a move to Real Madrid, Neymar future update, Los Blancos leading chase for Premier League defender: Transfer round-up, February 15, 2018

Good evening folks! 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 15, 2018:

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Premier League

Eden Hazard already looking for houses in Madrid

In a sensational report by Don Balon, it has been written that Eden Hazard is already dreaming of life in the city of Madrid and has started the search for a new home in the Spanish capital. Real Madrid are set to make a move for the Chelsea superstar in the summer after being linked with him for the past two years.

Hazard is ready for a change in his career and believes a move to Real Madrid is a needed one after six years in the Premier League. The Belgian forward is also Zinedine Zidane's no.1 summer target but it is not sure that the Frenchman will stay in charge of Los Blancos next season.

Spurs ready to offer Mauricio Pochettino a brand new deal

After an impressive performance against Juventus in midweek and also due to the increasing interest from Real Madrid, Tottenham Hotspur are willing to offer Mauricio Pochettino a brand new deal. The Telegraph reports that Spurs want the Argentine to lead the side in the newly built White Hart Lane next season.

Pochettino is expected to get a massive pay rise than what he currently earns. The former Espanyol manager has a deal with the club until 2021 and currently earns £5.5 million per year.

Serie A

On Juventus' trail

Juventus enquire about Jack Wilshere

According to the Daily Mirror, Juventus have made an enquiry about the out of contract midfielder Jack Wilshere. The Englishman will be a free agent in the summer and can sign a pre-contract agreement with any foreign club at the moment.

But the Italian champions are set for disappointment with Wilshere reportedly ready to sign a new long-term deal at Arsenal. The Gunners have tabled a deal for him on the table albeit with a pay cut from his previous contract with the new deal focusing on performance and appearance-related wages.

Erik Lamela open for a move to Inter Milan

After having a successful stint in Italy with AS Roma, Erik Lamela is reportedly open to a move to join Inter Milan. Talksport (original report by Calciomercato) have claimed that the Nerazzurri are interested in signing the winger in the summer. He has struggled with injuries during his time with Spurs and will probably be looking for a fresh start.

Bundesliga

Bayern Munich want the Colombian on a permanent basis

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.

Bayern Munich ready to sign James Rodriguez on a permanent basis

AS via Sport Bild report that Bayern Munich have been impressed by James Rodriguez in recent months and are ready to exercise the option of signing him permanently in the summer. Rodriguez joined Bayern Munich on a two-year loan spell last summer with an option to buy at the end of each season.

The Bavarians had paid €5 million per year of his loan spell to Real Madrid. It is now reported that the German giants will now be able to sign the Colombian for a fee of €35.2 million in the summer. He is expected to earn €8 million per year at the Allianz Arena.

La Liga

Los Blancos monitoring Alderweireld's situation

Real Madrid favourites to land Toby Alderweireld

It is a well-known fact that Toby Alderweireld has a release clause of £25 million next summer. Tottenham Hotspur are desperate to keep a hold of him and have hence offered him a new deal. But the centre-back is keen on receiving an offer which will see him earn in excess of £150,000 per week which has put the player's future in jeopardy.

The Mirror understands that Real Madrid have been alerted by his situation and are likely to lead the chase for the Belgian if he does not sign an extension with Spurs. Madrid's major transfer shake-up in the summer involves a central defender and Alderweireld may well be that man.

Samuel Umtiti wants a pay hike

FC Barcelona and Samuel Umtiti are currently engrossed in negotiations over a new deal for the Frenchman which expires in 2021 and reportedly has a €60 million release clause. It is claimed that Manchester United had made an offer for the centre-back in January and had offered him a contract worth €6 million per year.

According to Sport, Umtiti has now demanded the Catalan chiefs to offer him a pay structure higher than what was on the table from Manchester United.

Rest of the world

Soon to be teammates?

Neymar to join Real Madrid in 2019

Mundo Deportivo understands that Neymar will join Real Madrid in the summer of 2019 after spending two seasons with Paris Saint Germain. The Spanish daily reports that Florentino Perez is finally ready to claim his biggest capture in recent years who has been on the president's mind for the past six years. Neymar is reportedly unhappy in Paris and wants a return to Spain soon.

Marouane Fellaini agrees a deal with Besiktas

Despite Jose Mourinho's wish to keep Fellaini at Manchester United, Fotomac has today reported that the Belgian midfielder has agreed upon a move to Besiktas in the summer. Fellaini will be a free agent in June and will join the Turkish giants on a Bosman transfer. Manchester United are hoping to tie him down to a new contract but Fellaini is concerned about his playing time if he stays with the club.