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Vardy is attracting a lot of interest from other Premier clubsJanuary brings with it a lot of mid-season crisis as well as solutions. The transfer mill is expected to be the same this time around with many clubs seeking reinforcements and many players seeking a new start. There has been a buzz around many players and clubs, with players seeking moves away from their respective clubs for various reasons from playing time to better contracts. Nonetheless, the January window is poised to give us some interesting news. Here are the transfer news and rumours for the day.
#1 Serie A
- Four Serie A clubs in Juventus, Inter, Roma and Milan are looking to lure Marouane Fellaini from Manchester United in the January transfer window, Gazzetta dello Sport reports.
The Belgian will supposedly attract a bid in the region of £12m. While the Bianconeri want him to replace Simone Zaza, the Giallorossi want him as a replacement for Miralem Pjanic, should the Bosnian midfielder leaves the Rome-based club.
- Roma manager Rudi Garcia is planning a reunion with Arsenal fullback Mathieu Debuchy, Gazzetta dello Sport reports.
The pair won the Ligue 1 together during their time with Ligue1 club Lille in 2011. The former Newcastle defender has been making sporadic appearances for the Gunners since the rise of Hector Bellerin and might want a move to greener pastures in search of more playing time.
- Fiorentina are plotting to bring Southampton striker Graziano Pelle to Italy, Sky Sports Italia reports.
Supposedly, Giuseppe Rossi and Kouma Babacar are on their way out of the Stadio Artemio Franchi and the Viola are desperate to replace them with a top-end striker. Pelle is also set to feature in Antonio Conte’s Euro 2016 squad and now a move to his native country certainly looks on the card.
#2 La Liga
- Real Madrid are plotting a move to bring in Eden Hazard from Chelsea, Daily Star reports.
The Belgian will supposedly attract a bid in the region of £100m and the Los Blancos are planning to lure him to the Bernabeu in the summer. Real’s new manager Zinedine Zidane also happens to be an admirer of the winger and might want to see him in the Whites of Madrid.
- Barcelona want to bring in youngster Andrei Ivan from the University of Craiova, Spanish publication Sport reports.
The Blaugrana are planning to first bring the Romanian on loan and then make the move permanent later.
- Real Madrid president Florentino Perez might consider selling club captain Sergio Ramos, Fichajes reports.
The Spanish defender was heavily linked with a move to Manchester United in the summer transfer window. however, he ended up signing a contract extension with the Los Blancos. If reports are to be believed, Perez is ready to accept an offer in the region of 60 and 80 million euros.
#3 English Premier League
- Liverpool have signed Marko Grujic from Red Star Belgrade for £5.1m. The Serbian midfielder signed a deal that will keep him at Liverpool until 2020 but he has been loaned back to Red Star Belgrade.
“I'm very excited and so proud to be here and a member of Liverpool Football Club,” Grujic told the club’s official website. “I can't wait to get started, play at Anfield and train at Melwood.”
Liverpool have also reportedly signed Polish goalkeeper Kamil Grabara, according to The Guardian. The 17-year-old from Ruch Chorzow agreed a move to the Anfield club for an initial fee of £250,000. He was reportedly at the club to finalise a deal after a medical and will go join the academy.
- Newcastle United are ready to offer more than €25 million for Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette, L’Equipe reports.
However, the striker does not favour a move to the Magpies and is ready to stay at the Ligue 1 club at least until the end of this season. Reportedly, Newcastle submitted a bid for the 24-year-old which was rejected by Lyon.
- Gareth Bale has now emerged as a transfer target for Chelsea, The Mirror reports.
Supposedly, the Welshman is not happy with Rafa Benitez’s sacking and is looking for a move back to the Premier League. Manchester United have also stepped up their interest in the 26-year-old and it will be interesting to see as to which of the two clubs can snap him up.
- Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City are plotting a move for Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy, Sky Sports reports.
The 28-year-old has been in scintillating form this season and currently leads the top goal-scorers chart of the Premier League along with Romelu Lukaku.
#4 Rest of World
- Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola has now emerged as a target for Chelsea, Evening Standard reports.
Supposedly, Manchester City are leading the race for the signing of the Spanish tactician but the reports say that the Blues are not ready to give up on the former Barcelona manager. Guardiola recently revealed his plans of moving to the Premier League after his contract with the Bavarian giants runs out at the end of this season.
- According to reports in German publication Bild, VfL Wolfsburg forward Bas Dost wants to leave the club.
The 26-year-old is not happy with the number of chances he is getting at the club and Newcastle United are said to be interested in the Dutch international.
- AS Monaco are interested in bringing Chelsea striker Loic Remy on a loan deal, Le Figaro reports.
The striker has appeared sporadically for the Blues since his arrival at the club. Reportedly, Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and Newcastle United are also interested in his signature.
