Manchester United preparing £177m bid for Real Madrid superstar and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 13th November, 2017

Premier League

Leon Goretzka has decided to snub FC Barcelona for Liverpool

Liverpool agree deal to sign Leon Goretzka in January

The 22-year-old Schalke 04 midfielder has reportedly decided his next destination. Don Balon understands that the Bundesliga side and Liverpool have reached an agreement to let Goretzka join the Reds in January.

The in-demand midfielder is said to have rejected FC Barcelona in order to test himself in the Premier League. Jurgen Klopp wanted Goretzka at Anfield for a long time and with the German's arrival imminent, Emre Can will now be allowed to leave in January itself.

Chelsea ready to make a move for Luke Shaw

Manchester United are keen on cutting their losses on Luke Shaw in January and have hence put the left back on sale. The Times report that United are eyeing at least £20 million for the former Southampton fullback. Chelsea are interested in taking Shaw on board as Antonio Conte is still looking for a cover for Marcos Alonso at left wing back. Along with the Blues, Fenerbahce have also expressed an interest in taking the 22-year-old on loan.