4 Premier League clubs to chase Gareth Bale, Brazilian star picks Manchester City over Manchester United, and more: Premier League transfer rumours - 23rd January 2018

#2 Manchester madness

Griezmann is much coveted

I am so glad that I always have to write about this section whenever I do the roundups. It is an amazing feeling, like giving a child the candy she/he loves.

Anyways, we have another new entry here as Arab News seem to be convinced that Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred has chosen to join Manchester City instead of Manchester United. Guardiola wants more cover in midfield and has reportedly identified the Brazilian as someone with sufficient capabilities.

Meanwhile, reported in Don Balon claim that Pep Guardiola wants to get in the way of Barcelona as he is looking to sign their target, Antoine Griezmann, from Atletico Madrid. The Frenchman has a €100 million release clause and City might be willing to trigger it.

Finally, Goal reports that Manchester City are back in for Athletic Bilbao's Aymeric Laporte.