Barcelona favourites to land Tottenham superstar, Arsenal target Mourinho's key man and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 16th November, 2017

Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Today's stories feature the latest update on some of the major happenings in world football which may change the complexion of a few clubs. So let's head right in and take a look at the major happenings across Europe that made headlines on November 16, 2017:

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La Liga

FC Barcelona eyeing Christian Eriksen

The Spanish giants are actively looking to sign a playmaker next summer and are also rumoured to go back for Philippe Coutinho with an improved deal. But folks at Mundo Deportivo have claimed that Barcelona will try and lure Christian Eriksen away from Tottenham Hotspur if a move for Coutinho proves too difficult to pursue.

Eriksen is one of Spurs' integral characters under Mauricio Pochettino and will take a huge sum for FC Barcelona to prize him away. But the Danish playmaker may force the issue with Spurs not offering the midfielder a high salary. Meanwhile, the Spanish daily also reports that Juventus are also tracking Eriksen's situation in North London.

Denis Suarez wants to fight for his place at FC Barcelona

Despite starting just two games for Barcelona this season, the former Villarreal man is happy to fight for a place in the starting lineup. Reports had suggested that the 23-year-old is looking for a move away from Camp Nou for regular playing time. But Suarez has revealed to Mundo Deportivo that he intends to stay at FC Barcelona for "many years to come."

Serie A

Chelsea are looking to offload Willian

AC Milan monitor Willian

In order to revive a faltering campaign, AC Milan are looking to delve into the transfer market in January to make a late surge in the race for Champions League spots. Vincenzo Montella who is clinging on to his Milan job by a whisker has reportedly requested the board to sign a wide player in January and has suggested the name of Willian.

The Chelsea winger has fallen out of favour at Stamford Bridge and has not been a regular starter this season. The Blues are also looking to offload him in order to make a place for Lucas Moura. Hence, there may be some truth in Calciomercato's report of AC Milan being confident of signing Willian.

Manchester City favourites to sign Paulo Dybala

Don Balon has claimed that Manchester City have pipped FC Barcelona and Real Madrid to the signing of Juventus talisman, Paulo Dybala. The report states that Dybala is keen on playing under Pep Guardiola and wants to test himself in the Premier League.

Dybala who already has 13 goals in his name this season wants to play at the club level along with his compatriots - Nicolas Otamendi and Sergio Aguero. Meanwhile, the price quoted by Juventus for the 23-year-old is said to be around £133 million.

Bundesliga

On Bayern Munich's watchlist

Bayern Munich to make a surprise bid for Olivier Giroud

The Bavarians are preparing a shock swoop for Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud in January. Bayern Munich are desperate to sign a striker this winter in order to have a forward sharing the workload with Robert Lewandowski, Sport Bild understands.

The Polish hitman has started 15 games this season and wants another striker at the club to give him some much-needed rest. Giroud may be keen on a move to Germany after not starting a single league game this season for Arsenal.

Emile Forsberg not thinking of a move to Manchester United

After Jose Mourinho was spotted during Sweden's World Cup qualifying playoff against Italy, reports made the rounds that the Manchester United boss was on a scouting duty for Emile Forsberg. A winger is high on United's demand this January with the 26-year-old being one of the prime targets.

But Forsberg has admitted that he is flattered by United's interest but also revealed that he does not intend to leave RB Leipzig at this moment and sees himself playing for the Bundesliga side for the next couple of years at least.

Premier League

Dele Alli is Real Madrid's top summer target

Tottenham Hotspur identify Dele Alli replacement

Bild has claimed that Spurs are looking to land the 21-year-old Hoffenheim midfielder, Nadiem Amiri next summer. The youngster has established himself as a regular for Hoffenheim and is termed as an energetic midfielder with an eye for goal.

Day by day, Dele Alli's move to Real Madrid is gathering pace and Amiri has been likened to the Englishman quite a few times by the German media. Spurs hierarchy has identified Amiri as a potential summer target and will move for the German youngster if Alli decides to change loyalties.

Arsenal want Marouane Fellaini

The Gunners are closely monitoring the scene at Old Trafford as it has been revealed by a number of English tabloids that Marouane Fellaini has rejected a new contract with Manchester United.

The free elbowing midfielder is set to be a free agent next summer and will not sign a new deal with the Red Devils if not offered a huge pay hike. Arsene Wenger wants solidity at the centre of the park and has hence earmarked Fellaini as a potential target.

Rest of the world

Carlo Ancelotti is the favourite to be the next Italy boss

Italy make contact with Carlo Ancelotti

Sky Sports has revealed that the Italian FA has made telephonic contact with Carlo Ancelotti over the possibility of taking over the reigns with the Italy national team. Ancelotti is currently on a sabbatical and is being termed as a perfect choice to take over from Giampiero Ventura.

West Bromwich Albion revive interest in Josef De Souza

After failing to land the Brazilian midfielder from Fenerbahce last summer, the Baggies are set to revive their interest in Souza. The 28-year-old is said to be manager Tony Pulis' number one January target.

West Brom had made a £10.6 million bid for Souza last summer which was immediately rejected by the Turkish giants which means that the Premier League side will have to make an offer of close to £15 million for the box to box midfielder.