Manchester City plotting a sensational swap deal for FC Barcelona's no.1 target, Real Madrid contact David De Gea's agent, and more: Transfer round-up, 25th January 2018

Bundesliga

Julian Brandt is set to extend his contract with Bayer Leverkusen

Julian Brandt to extend his stay with Bayer Leverkusen

A Bayern Munich and Manchester United target, Julian Brandt has given an indication that he will sign a new contract soon to extend his stay with Bayer Leverkusen. Brandt has a deal until 2019 with the Bundesliga side and has a €12.5 million release clause.

Sport Bild has now claimed that Brandt is ready to reject advances from Bayern Munich as he is keen on playing for his current side. The club are set to hold talks with Brandt's camp in February.

Baba Rehman set for Schalke medical

With Emerson Palmieri seemingly on his way to Chelsea, Baba Rehman seems to be ending his stint in England with the Blues, by securing a move to Schalke 04. The left-back had spent the previous season on loan at the Gelsenkirchen club where he made 13 appearances.

Schalke boss Dominico Tedesco is keen on landing the 23-year-old and Sky Sports has reported that Rehman is set to travel soon to complete his move.