Barcelona eyeing defensive reinforcements worth €150 million and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 22nd September, 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 September 22, 2017:

La Liga

FC Barcelona eyeing defensive reinforcements worth €150 million

According to Mundo Deportivo, FC Barcelona are looking to solidify their backline for the future by signing two highly rated teenage defenders. The youngsters which Barcelona are monitoring feature Matthijs de Ligt of Ajax and Dayot Upamecano of RB Leipzig. De Ligt is Ajax's youngest debutante since 1931 who also played in last season's Europa League final. Upamecano is another highly rated prospect from Germany who is has a release clause worth €100 million.

Ernesto Valverde has an ageing defensive setup at his disposal with the likes of Gerard Pique, Javier Mascherano and Thomas Vermaelen all being on the other side of 30. The boss believes that an injection of young blood in his back line is a must which is why Barcelona are ready to spend €150 on two 18-year-olds.

Real Madrid to renew shirt sponsorship deal

Though the talks were scheduled for next year, Real Madrid are set to renew their shirt sponsorship deal with the Fly Emirates a year earlier. Marca reports that the airline brand are willing to pay €70 million per year to the European champions for a deal until 2022. Real Madrid also want to renew their kit deal with Adidas and are demanding a contract worth €105 million; a deal as big as FC Barcelona's.

Serie A

Fabinho in action

Juventus to go back for Fabinho in January

It is a well-known fact that Juventus made a €40 million offer for AS Monaco's Fabinho in the summer. But the Gallic outfit were not keen on losing another one of their stars and took a firm stance in keeping hold of the versatile defender. Le10Sport has now reported that the Bianconeri are set to go back for the Brazilian in January. AS Monaco reportedly value him at around €60 million with Paris Saint-Germain also being in the hunt.

Juan Cuadrado happy in Italy

The Colombian winger was linked with a move to Arsenal in the past transfer window but the talks never materialised between the two clubs. The arrival of Douglas Costa and Federico Bernardeschi has made playing time difficult for the Colombian this season.

It was then claimed that Cuadrado was eyeing a move in January but in an interview with Premium Sport, Cuadrado has put all the rumours to bed. He said, "I never thought about leaving and I’m happy to have stayed here, on this team that gave me confidence. I’m very happy with my performance, and I have to keep pushing hard."

Bundesliga

Aubameyang has put a full stop on his Real Madrid dream

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ends his dream of a move to Real Madrid

The Gabonese striker has long been linked with a move to Real Madrid but the Los Blancos never took an initiative to land Aubameyang. Though he has been vocal about his interest in the Spanish giants, Real Madrid never looked like making a move for him. Finally, Aubameyang has revealed that he no longer dreams of a move to the Santiago Bernabeu. Speaking to RMC, Aubameyang said, “I have no dream. I shall no longer speak of Madrid. They don't want me. This is not a problem. I move on. I am well in Dortmund."

Arsenal enter Leon Goretzka race

The German midfielder, Leon Goretzka is a man in demand. He has been linked with almost all of the top clubs in the world with Arsenal being the latest entrants in his chase. Bayern Munich, FC Barcelona, Liverpool and Manchester City are set to rival Arsenal for securing the midfielder's services. Goretzka will run out of contract next summer and is available for talks with potential suitors from January.

Premier League

Antoine Griezmann has committed his future to the Colchoneros

Manchester United dealt blow in Antoine Griezmann's chase

El Confidencial claims that Manchester United will have to look for other options with Antoine Griezmann deciding to stay put at Atletico Madrid. The Frenchman was supposed to be leaving the Colchoneros after the arrival of Diego Costa was confirmed but it has now become clear that the duo will play together for the Madrid giants. This will be a big blow to Jose Mourinho and Manchester United who had reportedly kept the no.7 shirt vacant for Griezmann.

Everton and Chelsea interested in Edinson Cavani

After Edinson Cavani's public spat with Neymar, the Uruguayan has been linked with a move away from PSG. It is believed that the relationship between two of Paris' most valuable players has been deteriorated beyond a point of reconciliation. Cavani signed a new deal last year but might be sacrificed in order to keep the world's most expensive player happy.

The Daily Mail has jumped on the PSG bandwagon and has claimed that Everton and Chelsea are very much interested in the Uruguayan. Everton need a strong number 9 to replace Romelu Lukaku whereas Chelsea are looking for a striker to bolster their chances in every competition.

Rest of the world

Carlos Tevez has some harsh words for CSL

Paris Saint-Germain favourites to land Alexis Sanchez

The Sun has claimed that Paris Saint-Germain are favourites to pip Manchester City for the signing of Arsenal's wantaway superstar, Alexis Sanchez. The Chilean can talk with PSG from January as he his out of contract next year with the Parisians wanting Sanchez to partner Neymar and Kylian Mbappe up front. PSG are also set to offer him a lucrative £300,000 per week deal which they feel Manchester City cannot match at the moment.

Carlos Tevez criticises the level of football in China

Carlos Tevez, the world's highest paid footballer has finally opened his eyes to realise the substandard levels of football in the Far East. Blinded by the riches of China, Tevez moved to Shanghai in 2015 but has failed to set the world alight in the Chinese Super League.

In an interview with SFR Sport, Tevez claimed, "In South America and Europe, players learn to play football when they're kids, but not here. So technically they are not very good. Their football is very different. The fans treat it very differently as well. And I don't think they are going to get to the same heights, not even in 50 years."