Live Football Transfer Blog: EPL, La Liga and Rest of Europe (13th January)

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Mauricio Pochettino has said that Tottenham are not close to any signings but insists they are "awake" in the January transfer window. He was speaking to Sky Sports when he revealed that he was looking out for potential signings.

New Middlesbrough boss, Tony Pulis has claimed that his squad is "already too big" but still wants to add one or two more players this month.

Eden Hazard has hinted that he will be signing a new contract at Chelsea soo. He replied with a simple "Yes" when Mirror asked him if he is set to sign the contract offered to him.

However, the Belgian star has said that he will only do it once Thibaut Courtois signs his contract.

Maurizio Sarri has become the latest manager to be linked as a replacement for Antonio Conte. The Napoli manager has been guided the club to the top of the Serie A table and has attracted interest according to Evening Standard.

Robin van Persie is set to re-join his boyhood club, Feyenoord according to reports in The Netherlands. The former Arsenal and Manchester United striker is set to leave Fenerbahce this month.

Manchester City might be on a stunning run right now but Pep Guardiola still sees gaps that have to be filled. The Cityzens are plotting a move for Shakhtar Donetsk's midfielder, Fred according to MEN.

Spanish publication, El Mundo have reported that Real Madrid were ready to pay Messi's €250 million release clause in 2013. The Argentine, who has a 'lifetime contract' at Barcelona was Florentino Perez's top target that summer.

Jon Walters might be 34 years old but clubs are still interested in signing him. Sunderland have become the latest club linked with a move for him. Northern Echo claims that the Black Cats want him to join them on loan until the end of the season.

Chelsea's forgotten man, Baba Rahman has begun talks with Schalke according to the Bundesliga club's Sporting Director. The left-back is just back from his ACL injury and is set to join the German side on loan until the end of the season.

PSG have not given up on their hope to sign Jean Seri.
The Ivory Coast midfielder was set to join Barcelona last summer but a move for PSG broken down the talks.
The Ligue 1 giants are readying a bid for him but need to think of a workaround as they have FFP issues to face too.

Chelsea have been handed a big blow in their move for Andy Carroll. David Moyes has said that West Ham have no interest in selling their valuable asset and will not be listening to any offers.

BREAKING NEWS!

Manchester United will have to pay over £10 million to Alexis Sanchez's agent to get the Chile international to join them according to Telegraph.

West Ham are prepared to listen to offers for Javier Hernandez but the 29-year-old is not tempted by a move to new MLS team Los Angeles FC according to Daily Mail.

Manchester United have been linked with their former player as Jose Mourinho is said to be a big fan of him.

Arsenal have been handed a huge boost in their quest to sign Malcom. Tottenham were reportedly the only other club said to be interested in signing the Brazilian and they have pulled out of the race. They are not willing to match the €50 million price tag.

Espanyol manager, Quique Sanchez Flores has rejected the chance to manage Stoke City according to Sky Sports. The former Watford manager was the #1 choice for the Potters after the sacking of Mark Hughes.

Things are going from bad to worse for Real Madrid. While they are not getting the results on the pitch, they have also started to lose out on transfer targets.

Dele Alli, who has been linked with a move to Bernabeu, is said to be in talks to sign a new contract at Tottenham.

Meanwhile, Leicester Mercury claims that the Red Devils will not be following up on their interest in Jamie Vardy. The 31-year-old was on the club radar as Zlatan Ibrahimovic replacement.

The Sun are breaking the news that Manchester United are set to begin contract negotiations with David de Gea. The reported deal could see the 27-year-old become the joint-highest earner at the club on £300,000-a-week!

Barcelona have confirmed that Arda Turan has joined Istanbul Basaksehir on a loan deal through to the end of the 2019-20 season.
Yup, it's a 2.5-year LOAN deal!

Antonio Conte has hinted that he wants to sign Alexis Sanchez in January according to Telegraph. The Arsenal forward's contract expires at the end of the season and is a target for Manchester City and Manchester United.

The Gunners are reportedly looking for £30 million for him.

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