Transfer news and rumours of the day: 4 January 2016

Ricky Alvarez has joined Sampdoria 

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Real Madrid are interested in Marcos Rojo

- According to Fichajes, Real Madrid are considering a bid for Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo. Rafa Benitez is looking for a backup to Marcelo and the Argentine fits the bill perfectly. However, Rojo has not played a single game since November after dislocating his shoulder in training.

- Malaga are reportedly interested in West Ham striker Mauro Zarate, the Mirror reports. He has fallen down the pecking order at Upton Park and has scored five goals in 20 appearances during his current spell with the club.

- According to Lluis Miguelsanz, “talks are advanced" over Denis Suarez's move to Barcelona but Villarreal are not ready to let him go unless they find a replacement. Real Madrid’s Denis Cheryshev is reportedly their primary target.

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