Florentino Perez talks about Real Madrid move for Neymar, and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 8th December 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 December 8th, 2017:

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La Liga

Florentino Perez launches Neymar charm offensive

Neymar has been linked with a move to Real Madrid since the past month or so. And now club president Florentino Perez has appeared to open the door for the Brazilian to move back to Spain next summer. Perez has today revealed that if Neymar wants to win the coveted Ballon d'Or, he should join Real Madrid to complete his dream.

Speaking to a Madrid radio channel, Perez said about Neymar, "Being in Madrid would make it easier to win the Ballon d'Or. Madrid is a club that gives a big player everything they need to do so. Everyone knows I wanted to sign him."

Steven N'Zonzi reveals that he will leave Sevilla in January

All the rumours about a rift between N'Zonzi and Eduardo Berizzo - the Sevilla manager have turned out to be true as the player has now revealed that he will leave the La Liga side in January. In an interview with France Football, N'Zonzi has said that his time in Seville is coming to an end due to his clashes with the management.

The midfielder said, “My future is elsewhere, we just have to wait until December passes and everything will end. There is little time left, only until December finishes. And it’s better that my time at Sevilla stops then."

Serie A

On Inter Milan's radar

Inter Milan target Premier League duo

Inter Milan are keen on solidifying their position at the top of the table and are hence, expected to spend big in January. Corriere Dello Sport reveals that the Italian club has identified Henrikh Mkhitaryan as a January target, with the Armenian finding it tough to break into Manchester United's current team.

The Nerazzurri have also entered the race for Liverpool's Emre Can, who is set to leave the Reds on a Bosman transfer next summer. Inter Milan are reportedly ready to rival the wage structure that Juventus are set to offer to the German midfielder in a bid to lure him to the Old Lady.

Manchester United hijack Chelsea's move for Alex Sandro

The Brazilian's desperation to leave Juventus is well known and also that of Chelsea's interest in the left-back. But, the Daily Record has now reported that Manchester United have entered the race for Alex Sandro and are set to match Chelsea's offer for the fullback.

Jose Mourinho is keen on signing a left-back this January and believes Alex Sandro is the best possible option available. The English daily has also written that if given a choice between the two, Sandro will choose to move to Manchester over London.

Bundesliga

Everton are being linked with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Everton plot sensational move for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Yes, you read that audacious, jaw-dropping headline right! Everton are preparing a £60 million bid for none other than Borussia Dortmund's hitman, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Gabonese forward is ready to leave Bundesliga this season with the club also keen on selling him due to his disciplinary issues.

Sam Allardyce has been promised funds in January by the club's owner with Big Sam keen on replacing Romelu Lukaku with Aubameyang, the Sun reports. The 28-year-old has already struck 19 goals in all competitions this season, and has been in red-hot form.

Leon Bailey on Chelsea's watch list

Reports in The Sun claim that Chelsea are preparing a £20 million bid for Bayer Leverkusen's winger Leon Bailey. It is said that the Blues have scouted him three times this season, and have been monitoring him since his time with Genk.

Bailey is considered as one of the fastest players in the Bundesliga and has a contract until 2022 with Leverkusen. Chelsea want to sign Bailey next month and are ready to loan him to the German side until the end of the season.

Premier League

Thibaut Courtois admits of his desire to move back to Spain

Philippe Coutinho reveals that Liverpool future is uncertain

FC Barcelona are considering making a £127 million offer for Philippe Coutinho in January. When asked about his future with Liverpool, Coutinho recently said that he is unsure about his time with the Reds. The Brazilian said, “I do not know how the future is going to be. What will happen in January, we will know it in January. I don’t know if there will be an offer."

Jurgen Klopp also refused to entertain this rumour in his press conference whereas Liverpool CEO Michael Edwards also said that he is unsure about any advancements in the situation. In the current scenario, the ball looks to be in Barcelona's court.

Thibaut Courtois talks about his future with Chelsea

Chelsea's number one goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois has been linked with a move to Real Madrid next summer. It is believed that due to his family issues, Courtois wants a move back to Spain. And today, the Belgian custodian has admitted that he is thinking of a move to Spain soon.

Talking to La Sexta, Courtois revealed, "Everybody knows that due to my personal situation, Spain attracts me. If it is not now, it will be in some years."

Rest of the world

Paris Saint-Germain's owner is reportedly unhappy with Unai Emery

Paris Saint-Germain set to sack Unai Emery after the end of the season

L'equipe understands that Paris Saint-Germain's 3-1 defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich has infuriated club owner, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, who now wants to replace Emery after the end of the season. Many names have been suggested to take over from the former Sevilla boss next summer but the man who is on the club's mind is reportedly Luis Enrique.

Enrique has been on a sabbatical since leaving FC Barcelona last season, and is said to be keen on reuniting with Neymar at the Parc Des Princes.

Shanghai Shenhua contemplating Carlos Tevez's future with the club

Since his move to China, Carlos Tevez has struggled with form and fitness issues and has hence, faltered to reach the heights that were expected by him from the club.

This is why the club hierarchy is considering to pull the plug on the deal which made Tevez the world's highest paid footballer. The Daily Mirror reports that Shanghai's manager and the club hierarchy are discussing the player's future at the moment.