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Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's Daily Transfer Roundup. We have some exciting information to bring you today and without further ado, let's take a look at the top transfer news, rumours and updates that made headlines on 22 January 2019.
Paul Pogba is ready to consider a long-term future at Manchester United
Just about a month and a half ago, the charismatic World Cup winner who has proven to be quite a divisive figure in the world of football, looked certain to swap Old Trafford for greener pastures as his miserable spell under the tutelage of Jose Mourinho looked set to continue.
Subsequently, Manchester United sacked Jose Mourinho and in came club legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the caretaker manager. Under Solskjaer, there has been a significant upliftment in the mood around Old Trafford and the team has looked more positive and threatening over the last month.
As a result, now Paul Pogba is ready to consider a long-term future at Manchester United. As per The Sun, the midfielder who had earlier tried to force a move to Barcelona is now willing to sit down and sign a contract if the club is ready to offer him more than £290,000 a week.
He would want to be offered a package somewhere close to Alexis Sanchez whose rumoured wage rate stands close to £500,000 a week. As per the report, an Old Trafford source claims,
“Pogba's agent is ready to end the problems he has had with the club over the last few months.
“He wasn't over much towards the end of last year. There was a big breakdown of relationships while Mourinho was in charge.
“Raiola wants to talk about his clients ongoing future when all the January business is concluded, which won't be too much.
“There were talks over whether he would go, but there is no chance of that. He looks like he's the happiest he has been in a long time.”
Chelsea on alert as Inter stall on a new deal for Mauro Icardi
Inter Milan captain and striker Mauro Icardi is yet to be offered a new deal by the club. This has been revealed by the Argentine's wife Wanda in Italian TV show Tiki Taka (report courtesy: The Sun).
Chelsea are desperately looking for a striker who they can depend on for the long-term. Alvaro Morata's impending departure to Atletico Madrid has raised further question marks about Chelsea's stance on signing a new striker.
Wanda Nara, Icardi's wife revealed,
"When the management at the club contact me, I'll respond to their request.
"Until now nobody from Inter has called me to further the negotiations. My telephone is always on and I answer every call I receive."
This comes as a major boost to Chelsea who have been keeping tabs on the 25-year-old.
Barcelona confirm interest in Frenkie De Jong as Abidal says the decision is now up to him
Eric Abidal, Barcelona's Sporting Director did not deny reports that Ajax starkid Frenkie De Jong is a subject of the Catalans' interest. He said that it's upto the Dutchman to decide if he wants to move to the Camp Nou or not.
Abidal said,
"This question has to be asked to the player, he knows there is interest from many clubs and he will make his decision,"
"We can only wait, like everyone else."
Abidal admits departures are possible this month, with Malcom and Denis Suarez among those linked with moves away.
"We are happy with the squad but there is always a chance.
"Players who are not playing very much can stay or leave, all scenarios will be evaluated."
Chelsea table £101 million bid for Philippe Coutinho
According to Don Balon, Chelsea are resigned to losing Eden Hazard at the end of the ongoing season and are already preparing for life after the departure of the Belgian. They have tabled a £101 million bid for former Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho who has endured a tough 2018-19 campaign so far.
Coutinho was one of Premier League's finest players during his later years at Anfield and arrived at the Camp Nou amid huge fanfare. After enjoying a good start, his form deteriorated and his recent performances have evoked much ire from the Barcelona faithful.
A role in Sarri's system could be tailor-made for the Brazilian who has been struggling in Valverde's system of late falling below both Ousmane Dembele and Arturo Vidal in the pecking order.
Eden Hazard agrees 5 year deal with Real Madrid
For anyone still wondering where Hazard stands on that potential transfer to Real Madrid, Eduardo Inda has provided the answer. Speaking to El Chiringuito (courtesy Ok Diario) Inda revealed that an agreement has already been reached between Eden Hazard and Real Madrid.
Inda said,
"Real Madrid has a pre-agreement by Hazard,”
“And they are €13m (11.44m) net per season (£220,000-a-week) plus one in case the league is won.
“Another if it is Golden Ball and one and a half if it is a European champion.
“And the contract is for five seasons.”
Real Madrid are willing to pay upto €100 million for the Chelsea ace. Hazard's current contract will run out at the end of next season and is likely to cash in when they have the chance this summer.
