Welcome to our daily transfer news roundup from across Europe. We are more than 10 days into the transfer window and the rumour mills are going haywire. The big news of the day is regarding the Galacticos, Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane wants to sign.
Here are all the transfer news and rumours from 16th January 2017:
Serie A
Gerard Deulofeu has heart set on AC Milan move
Everton star Gerard Deulofeu has been heavily linked with a move to AC Milan in recent weeks. According to Calciomercato, the former Barcelona man has his heart set on a move to San Siro and has informed the Goodison Park outfit of his desire to leave.
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Milan had a loan bid rejected by Everton for the 22-year-old but with the La Masia graduate hell bent on a move, it will be interesting to see how this develops.
AC Milan want to sign Chelsea midfielder
According to Tuttosport, AC Milan want to sign Chelsea midfielder Mario Pasalic on a permanent deal. The 21-year-old is currently on loan with the San Siro outfit but his loan deal doesn’t have an option to make his switch permanent. However, manager Vincenzo Montella is keen on the Croatian midfielder and wants to extend his stay with the Serie A giants.
Bundesliga
Arjen Robben extends Bayern Munich contract
Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben has extended his contract with the Allianz Arena outfit and his new deal will expire in the summer of 2018.
Speaking in an interview with the club’s website, he said: "I am happy that I will be playing another year at FC Bayern. The club is one of the best in the world and Munich has become a second home for me and my family. I want to continue to play at the top level and win as many titles as possible."
Bayern Munich eye Marco Verratti to replace Xabi Alonso
According to reports in Spanish daily AS, Bayern Munich manager Carlo Ancelotti wants the club to sign PSG superstar Marco Verratti to replace veteran midfielder Xabi Alonso. The World Cup winning Spaniard is in the twilight of his career and has less than 6 months left on his contract with the Bundesliga giants. Ancelotti had previously worked with Verratti at Parc des Princes and have a good understanding since then.
Premier League
Bojan Krkic wants to leave Stoke City
According to Sky Sports, Stoke City star Bojan Krkic has informed the club of his desire to leave the Britannia outfit, if the right offer comes for him. Potters manager Mark Hughes has reiterated his desire to keep the former Barcelona man at the club but the Spaniard is keen to leave in the ongoing transfer window.
According to the report, Middlesbrough have sounded out Stoke City regarding the availability of the forward but are yet to submit a formal bid for his services. Stoke City want at least £12m for the services of the 26-year-old.
Manchester United and Arsenal to battle it out for Kostas Manolas
According to Italian daily Corriere della Sera, Premier League rivals Manchester United and Arsenal are set to battle it out for the signature of AS Roma defender Kostas Manolas. However, the Greek centre-back has a hefty evaluation of £50m on him and that could prove pivotal in the race for his signature.
La Liga
Real Madrid’s 3-man summer shortlist of Galacticos
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has chalked out a 3-man shortlist for the summer transfer window. According to Don Balon, Zidane wants David De Gea between his sticks for the next season and should Los Blancos fail in his pursuit, they will shift their focus to Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
The 3rd man on Zidane’s shortlist is none other than Chelsea superstar Eden Hazard. The three signings could usher in a new era of Galacticos with both the signings definitely going to be for huge sums of money.
Darijo Srna snubs Barcelona in favour of Shakhtar Donetsk stay
Barcelona target Darijo Srna has confirmed that he will stay with his current club Shakhtar Donetsk. The former Croatian international was heavily linked with a move to Camp Nou but the Catalan giants will have to shift their focus elsewhere.
Speaking in an interview with Ukranian station Football TV, Srna said: “I have listened to my heart and it led me to stay at Shakhtar. I am happy with my decision.
"I am not going to comment on interest from Barcelona because it is not professional. The most important thing is what I decided and I want to stay at Shakhtar."
Rest of the World
Monaco reject £45m from China for Radamel Falcao
Ligue 1 hopefuls AS Monaco have rejected a £45m bid for striker Radamel Falcao from Chinese Super League outfit Tianjin Quanjian, according to L’Equipe. The Colombian hitman has been on fire this season and has attracted the interest of the Chinese outfit. A departure from Stade Louis II is still possible for Falcao, but the Chinese outfit will have to up their bid by up to 30%, the report adds.
Tottenham Hotspur stars to reject China move, claims Harry Kane
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has admitted that no player at White Hart Lane would prefer a move to the cash-rich Chinese ahead of achieving something with the North London outfit. Reports have linked a number of Tottenham players including Kane, Dele Alli among others with a move to China.
Speaking in an interview, Kane said: "People are going to speculate about that but you can see how good a shape the club is in. I'd be very surprised if any of our players went out there, especially within the next couple of seasons.
"What we've got going on here is something very great and I think it would be silly for the players here not to be part of it."
