Football Live Transfer Blog: EPL, La Liga and Rest of Europe [23rd January 2017]

All the transfer news and rumours of the day!

Updated: 23 January 2017 18:11 IST - Published: 23 January 2017 12:14 IST

That's if from us for today folks! We will be back tomorrow keeping you abreast with all the day's biggest transfer news and rumours, Till then, Ciao!

Hull want Lazar Markovic on loan

Liverpool winger Lazar Markovic is returning after a disappointing spell on loan at Sporting and now reports from the Liverpool Echo state that the tigers want to take the Serbian on loan for rest of the season.

1 - Alexander Isak would be the 1st Swedish player to appear in a BL match for @BVB. Välkommen. pic.twitter.com/7USNtnNBTo
— OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) January 23, 2017

Borussia Dortmund verpflichtet Alexander Isak // Borussia Dortmund sign striker Alexander Isak #welcomeisak #bvb pic.twitter.com/TCBIqGfhOv
— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) January 23, 2017

Official: Borussia Dortmund sign Alexander Isak

Borussia Dortmund have beaten off interest from Real Madrid to sign 'next Zlatan Ibrahimovic" Alexander Isak!

Wayne Rooney not ruling out move to China

Manchester United record breaker Wayne Rooney insists he is happy at Manchester United but he did not rule out a move after his contract ends.

The legendary Englishman might move if he does not get enough first team opportunities at Old Trafford

Is he on his way back to the Premier League?

Manchester United and Chelsea in £172m battle for Gareth Bale

Yes! you read that right! Reports from Don Balon claim that Manchester United and Chelsea will go head-to-head in a £172m battle for Real Madrid's Gareth Bale. The Welshman pledged his long-term future to Madrid last year in a new 5-year contract which will earns him £350,000 a week.

However, both the Premier League sides are willing to significantly increase his wages. If this move comes to fruition, it will easily break the world record transfer fee which Manchester United paid for Paul Pogba.

Patrick Vieira to replace David Moyes at Sunderland?

David Moyes has had a torrid time at Sunderland and various reports suggest that the board have earmarked Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira as his replacement.

The Black Cats are rooted to the bottom of the table and see the New York City manager as the right person to guide them out of the relegation battle.

If you guys missed yesterday's rumours/news, do not worry. My colleague Anirudh Menon has compiled all the best transfer news and rumours in one article! Have a read:

Transfers News and Rumours of the Day: 22nd January, 2017 Read

Manchester City join race for Michael Keane

Burnley defender Michael Keane's future has been subject to intense speculation and now, sources from The Sun claim that Manchester City have joined the race along with Leicester City and Everton for the highly rated Englishman.

Pep Guardiola's defensive problems have been well documented and the Spaniard might be tempted to splash the cash on Keane this transfer window.

Everton want Chelsea's Ivanovic to replace Jagielka

Everton's long time defender and captain Phil Jagielka is on his way out to Sunderland and Ronald Koeman has earmarked Chelsea veteran, Branislav Ivanovic as the perfect replacement.

The Serbian has found opportunities hard to come by at Stamford Bridge this season and he could depart the London club this transfer window.

Alexander Isak to snub Real Madrid and join Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund

Swedish sensation Alexander Isak, touted as the 'next Zlatan Ibrahimovic' was said to be on the radar of Real Madrid, but various reports from German outlets state that the Swedish youngster is set to reject a move to the Bernabeu and will instead join Thomas Tuchel's Borussia Dortmund

Jack Wilshere to make Arsenal decision at end of season

Arsenal star Jack Wilshere has had an impressive loan spell at Bournemouth and various reports suggested that Arsene Wenger was interested in having the Englishman back for next season. However, according to sources from the Daily Mirror, Wilshere is yeat to make up his mind about the future and will only do so after the end of the season.

Hello and welcome to another day of transfer madness! There are some insane rumours doing the rounds today and we will do our best to keep you up to date with all the biggest and best rumours and transfer news. Stay tuned!