Daily Transfer Updates: 22nd January 2014

Dante

Bayern Munich defender Dante has acknowledged interest from Manchester United but insists that a deal has not yet been agreed (SWOL). The Brazil international has stated that although he is happy with Bayern, anything can happen before the transfer window closes on January 31st.

Arsenal are looking to offer £20 million plus German international Lukas Podolski to lure Schalke’s Julian Draxler to the Emirates (Independent). Draxler has a release clause of £37 million but Schalke may be tempted by Podolski ‘s inclusion in the deal.

Atletico Madrid are ready to pay any sum that Chelsea ask for to sign goalkeeper Thibault Courtois on a permanent deal (Express). Courtois has spent the last three seasons on loan with Atletico but Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho wants to bring the stopper back to Stamford Bridge at the end of the season.

Real Madrid are plotting a £25 million coup for Manchester United‘s Wayne Rooney (Independent). Madrid president Florentino Perez is known to be a long time admirer of the English striker’s skills and could move for the unsettled frontman in June.

Arsenal have been given renewed hope in signing Juventus striker Mirko Vucinic after Inter Milan pulled out of signing him (Metro).

Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspurs could move for Atletico Madrid‘s £6.1 million rated Belgian defender Toby Alderweireld (GiveMeSport).The 24-year-old has started just three La Liga matches for the high-flying Atleti since his move from Ajax in the summer and is reportedly looking for a move away from the club.

West Ham United’s Ravel Morrison close to Fulham move as the Cottagers have upped their initial bid of £4 million (ClubCall).