FC Barcelona shortlist three defenders to target in January and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 24th October, 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 October 24, 2017:

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La Liga

FC Barcelona shortlist three defenders to target in January

Mundo Deportivo has reported that Barcelona boss, Ernesto Valverde has told the board that he wants to sign a defender in the winter market. The former Athletic Bilbao man was keen on signing a centre-back last summer but failed in his pursuit of the first-choice target Inigo Martinez.

Valverde is set to resume interest in the central defender along with looking at Yerry Mina, the Palmeiras' promising defender. Ajax starlet, Matthijs De Ligt is also said to be on Barcelona's radar.

Florentino Perez estimates Harry Kane's transfer value

Real Madrid supremo, Florentino Perez has ruled out a move for Harry Kane next summer. Los Blancos were linked with a mega-money move for the Tottenham Hotspur hitman after the end of the season but his reported price has promptly put off the European champions. Speaking to Cadena Cope, Perez revealed, "Signing Harry Kane has not passed through my head.

He is a great player and in addition, he is young. He has many years to progress, but we are delighted with Karim Benzema and with all of the team. I didn’t ask Tottenham’s president for the price because he would have told me that he is worth €250m.”

Serie A

Stefan De Vrij will be a free agent next summer

Juventus keen on Stefan De Vrij

One of the consistent central defenders currently plying his trade in Italy, Stefan De Vrij has been linked with a move to Juventus. Goal reports that De Vrij has less than a year remaining on his Lazio deal and has indicated his club that he will not sign an extension to extend his stay in Rome.

Juventus - the master of free transfers have been quick to latch onto this and are said to be favourites to land him next summer.

Benevento announce a new man in charge

The Serie A side have sacked Marco Baroni after achieving a shocking record of nine consecutive losses in the league. This is the longest that a team has gone without claiming even a single point in Italy. Baroni has been replaced by Roberto De Zerbi to achieve a miraculous escape from relegation.

Bundesliga

Reus to leave Borussia Dortmund in 2019

Marco Reus reveals 4-5 clubs are interested in signing him

Borussia Dortmund winger, Marco Reus has opened the gates for a move to a foreign league in an interview with GQ. Reus has claimed that he will consider his next move only after seeing out his current Dortmund contract which runs down until 2019.

Reus revealed, "On May 31 next year, I will turn 30. That would be my last big contract and a final opportunity to try something different. At the moment, I’m very happy in Dortmund and not thinking about what happens after 2019. But, of course, the time will come and then I will sit down and calmly make a decision.”

Thomas Tuchel open for a move to Everton

Sky Sports understands that former Borussia Dortmund boss, Thomas Tuchel is open for a move to Merseyside if he is approached by the Toffees. Tuchel has been out of a job since May and has publicly revealed about his intentions to coach in the Premier League. He is currently the second favourite after Sean Dyche to take over from Ronald Koeman.

Premier League

Is he the next Everton boss?

Crystal Palace want Danny Ings

The Eagles are desperate to land a striker in January and are keen on taking the forgotten Liverpool man, Danny Ings on a short-term loan. Ings has battled with knee injuries since joining the Reds from Burnley in 2015 but now wants to resurrect his career by having regular playing time.

News Shopper report that along with Palace, Southampton and Watford are also monitoring the situation.

Sean Dyche flattered by Everton's interest

English tabloids have labelled Sean Dyche as the favourite to take over from Ronald Koeman. Dyche currently has 5-1 odds of becoming the next Everton boss according to leading bookmakers.

When asked about interest from the Merseyside club, Dyche was flattered by the speculations. "It's very flattering, I've been linked with other situations before. I just keep getting on with my job until things change. It's out of my hands, I'm just getting on with what I do," Dyche told Daily Mail.

Rest of the world

FC Barcelona or PSG - Where will the magician go?

PSG still confident about landing Philippe Coutinho

Despite FC Barcelona's known interest in the Liverpool playmaker and the player's willingness to join the Spanish club, Sport reveals that PSG are still confident of landing Philippe Coutinho.

It is believed that the Parisians are set to offer the Brazilian a huge pay rise to make him reject Barcelona for the riches for Paris. The Spanish daily also said that PSG’s sporting director Antero Henrique recently met with Coutinho’s representative Kia Joorabchian in London.

Manchester City monitoring Mouctar Diakhaby

The Premier League giants are reportedly interested in signing the highly rated Lyon defender, Mouctar Diakhaby. City director of football Txiki Begiristain and co-assistant coach Mikel Arteta were present at Everton in Lyon's 2-1 win over the Toffees and have been impressed by what they have seen.

The 20-year-old has become a regular member of the Lyon side this season and the 6"3' centre-back is being seen as a long-term replacement for Vincent Kompany.