Live Football Transfer Blog: EPL, La Liga and Rest of Europe (15th January)

Follow all the biggest transfer news and rumours around Europe - LIVE!

Updated: 16 January 2018 00:00 IST - Published: 15 January 2018 23:26 IST

That's all folks. See ya tomorrow. Ciao!

Reports suggest it’s likely Radja Nainggolan will leave Roma, but he’s not convinced by Guangzhou Evergrande and could stay until the summer.

Luis Suarez on the Giorgio Chiellini biting incident: "Yes [I feared my transfer to Barca would collapse] and they told me to be calm because Barca still wanted me. I have no problem saying it, I cried."

West Brom have made an approach to sign Fulham midfielder Tom Cairney, according to Sky sources.

The 26-year-old midfielder has made more than 100 appearances for Fulham since joining from Blackburn Rovers in 2015.

Manchester United have categorically rejected a swap deal offered by Arsenal for Alexis Sanchez in exchange for Anthony Martial, negotiations continue for Sanchez.
— Mohamed Bouhafsi (@mohamedbouhafsi) January 15, 2018

Arsenal have made contact with Borussia Dortmund over a move for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

The Gabon international has been recommended to the Gunners by the club's new head of recruitment Sven Mislintat, the scout who brought Aubameyang to Dortmund back in 2013.

West Brom have made approach to sign Fulham midfielder Tom Cairney
— Kaveh Solhekol (@SkyKaveh) January 15, 2018

Manchester United are closing in on a move for Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal and could throw in Anthony Martial as part of a deal for the Chile international.

The Red Devils are ready to throw in the France star as part of the transfer, which could prove decisive as the Gunners hold out for a fee of around £30-35 million.

Everton boss Sam Allardyce will not guarantee out-of-favour Arsenal forward Theo Walcott a striking role if he opts to move to Goodison Park.

The England international has been linked with a move away from the Gunners in the January transfer window, with former club Southampton also believed to be interested in re-signing the player.

Diafra Sakho wants to leave West Ham because he feels he's undervalued compared to other forwards at the club. Sakho is on £30,000 a week, others are on up to £110,000 a week
— Kaveh Solhekol (@SkyKaveh) January 15, 2018

West Ham are interested in Anderlecht midfielder Leander Dendoncker.

Anderlecht are prepared to sell him for £27m and he was on Manchester United's list of targets before they signed Nemanja Matic in the summer. West Ham manager David Moyes is a big fan of the player.

.@SkyKaveh on Crystal Palace interest in Celtic’s Moussa Dembele: “No bid has been made yet.” #SSN
— Bryan Swanson (@skysports_bryan) January 15, 2018

The front 3 for EA SPORTS FIFA's TOTY on Ultimate Team have been revealed:

Harry Kane
Cristiano Ronaldo
Lionel Messi

Saint-Etienne are in talks to sign Arsenal's 32-year-old French right-back Mathieu Debuchy

Watford have made an approach for Inter Milan midfielder Joao Mario.

The former Sporting Lisbon star, who was recently the subject of Manchester United transfer rumours, has rejected the chance to join the Hornets, however, as he holds out for a move to a club competing in Europe.

Giggs on Wales job: "I am so proud to have been given the honour of managing the national team. The challenges we have ahead with the Nations League and qualification for Euro 2020 excite me a great deal." #SSN pic.twitter.com/BdQ2frhJAY
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) January 15, 2018

Besiktas and West Ham are interested in Marouane Fellaini.

He is out of contract in the summer, with the Turkish side having cash to spend after Cenk Tosun’s move to Everton while Hammers manager David Moyes worked with Fellaini at Everton and Manchester United.

Everton and Southampton are in talks to sign Theo Walcott. He hasn't started a league game for nine months and is valued at £20m.

Manuel Akanji has joined Borussia Dortmund from FC Basel, signing a contract until June 2022.

He has been given the No.16 shirt.

✍️ Borussia Dortmund hat sich mit dem @FCBasel1893 auf einen sofortigen Wechsel des Spielers Manuel #Akanji verständigt. Der 22 Jahre junge Abwehrspieler unterzeichnete einen Vertrag bis zum 30. Juni 2022 und erhält die Rückkennummer 16. Herzlich willkommen, Manuel! ✌️ pic.twitter.com/79VFrXKz9I
— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) January 15, 2018

Ousmane Dembele has been ruled out for "three to four weeks" due to a hamstring injury.

BREAKING: Ryan Giggs named Wales manager. #SSN pic.twitter.com/1J4CbwxvRG
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) January 15, 2018

West Ham are interested in Anderlecht midfielder Leander Dendoncker.

Anderlecht are prepared to sell him for £27m though any deal would use up a big chunk of David Moyes’ transfer budget.

Newcastle have failed in a loan bid for Sparta Prague goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, Sky sources understand.

Rafa Benitez had wanted to take the Slovakian international on loan until the summer and battle Rob Elliot and Karl Darlow for the gloves.

One of Roy Hodgson’s top striking targets is Khouma Babacar.

Fiorentina want £15m and talks are underway. Crystal Palace have also been linked Celtic’s Moussa Dembele, Lille captain Ibrahim Amadou and goalkeepers Vincent Guaita and Bartosz Bialkowski.

LIVE CHAT online