Top transfer rumours of the day – January 9, 2015

Over the past few weeks the potential Lionel Messi transfer saga has been dominating the transfer rumour headlines. The 2015 January transfer window has already seen some high profile transfers taking place. Most recently, Victor Valdes signed for Manchester United, raising eyebrows over the future of current keeper, David De Gea.In an attempt to revive itself, Inter Milan have made two big signings. Xherdan Shaqiri and Lukas Podolski have signed from Bayern Munich and Arsenal respectively. With clubs such as Arsenal and Manchester City looking to bid heavily on players, the window has just began.

#1 Chelsea

Will Chelsea agree to Messi’s demand?

Messi demands £500M to leave Barcelona

Reports suggest that Messi has put forth a massive demand of £500 million to Chelsea and Manchester City.

Petr Cech allowed to choose his next team

Petr Cech could make a move to Arsenal as Jose Mourinho reportedly gave him a green signal to consider his transfer options.

Marco Reus and Raphael Varane might enter Chelsea this month

The Dortmund midfielder and Real Madrid’s defender are expected to join Chelsea at the end of this month.

#2 Manchester City.

Manchester City about to close the transfer deal with Wilfried Bony

Luis Suarez being watched by Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal

The meltdown at Barcelona might lead to Luis Suarez heading back to England. Premier League clubs are keeping a close watch on happenings around Suarez.

Wilfried Bony to move to Manchester City in the next few days

Reports suggest that Manchester City has finalized a four and a half year deal with Bony and are offering him a pay of £100,000 per week.

#3 Manchester United

Mats Hummels to be Manchester United’s saviour?

Mats Hummels could help Manchester United to win the Premier League

The Red Devils are now preparing a £35m bid to sign Borussia Dortmund’s defender Mats Hummels as they are in dire need of reinforcements at the back.

United officials want to sign Gareth Bale

Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale could soon be shaking hands with Manchester United officials as reports suggest that the star has had a fall out with his teammates.

United doubles De Gea’s wage to halt any chances of his Real Madrid transfer

Manchester United officials offered David de Gea £140,000 per week to keep him at Old Trafford.

#4 Liverpool

Pjanic to be the replacement for gerrard?

Miralem Pjanic might replace for Steven Gerrard

Reports suggest that Liverpool is considering Bosnian midfielder Miralem Pjanic to step into Gerrard’s shoes. Brendan Rodgers is keen on flushing out £23.5m with a wage of £60,000 per week to sign the midfielder.

Liverpool planning to bring in James Milner and Fabian Delph

Liverpool willing to sign Manchester City’s James Milner and Aston Villa’s Fabian Delph in order to compete for the top four position .

Liverpool might line up a swap deal with Inter Milan for Nemanja Vidic

In a shocking turn of events, Inter Milan offered Liverpool an oppurtunity to sign Nemanja Vidic in a swap deal involving Lucas Leiva.

#5 Real Madrid

Odegaard soon to train under Carlo Ancelotti

Martin Odegaard is close to make his €4M move to Real Madrid

Reports suggest that the highly rated youngster will be transferred from Stromsgodset to Real Madrid for a fee of four million Euros. The offered wage for the footballer has not been revealed yet.

Karim Benzema wants to leave Real Madrid

The French International striker has expressed his interest to switch to Anfield as his efforts are not being appreciated by Carlo Ancelotti.