Transfer news and rumours of the day: 5 January 2016

Samir Handanovic has extended his stay with Inter till 2019

#2 La Liga

Nolito set for Barca move?

- According to the Mirror, Spanish winger Nolito has reportedly turned down a move to Arsenal in favour of a return to La Liga champions FC Barcelona. The player has expressed his desire to return to Camp Nou, which he left for Benfica in 2011 and Barcelona are apparently interested in the Spaniard who has been in excellent form this season.

- Atletico Madrid have rejected Watford’s bid for highly-rated midfielder Thomas according to TalkSport. Thomas is happy to stay at the club and is under contract until 2020 but that may not stop the Hornets from going back with an even higher offer as they bid to maintain their impressive start to the season with New Year reinforcements.

- Valencia midfielder Sofiane Feghouli has attracted interest from several clubs including Manchester United reports TalkSport. The Algerian is out of contract in the summer at Valencia and is free to hold talks with any club regarding a pre-contract agreement.

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