Transfers News and Rumours of the Day, 1st January 2017

Modified Jan 02, 2017 14:39 GMT

BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 03: Francisco Alarcon 'Isco' (L) of Real Madrid CF and Ivan Rakitic (R) of FC Barcelona compete for the ball during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Camp Nou stadium on December 3, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) — Isco could be tempted by the promise of first team football at Juventus

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NAPLES, ITALY - DECEMBER 18: Joe Hart of FC Torino in action during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and FC Torino at Stadio San Paolo on December 18, 2016 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) — Joe Hart is keen on returning to the Premier League, although not to Manchester City

- Manchester United centre-back Chris Smalling is growing unsettled with rumours of the Red Devils signing Benfica defender Victor Lindelof. Were that deal to go through, Smalling has authorised his agent to approach Everton, who are keen on bringing some youth to their ageing backline, according to the Daily Star.

- Joe Hart is desperate to return to the Premier League, and Liverpool are his #1 target, according to the Mirror. The goalkeeper was farmed out on loan to Torino by Manchester City, and with the Italian club unable to afford to sign him permanently, Hart is keen on making a move to Anfield, especially given their goalkeeping problems.

- Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is keen on reuniting with his former Juventus player, Fernando Llorente, according to AS. With Michy Batshuayi not impressing Conte, the Chelsea boss wants to bring the Swansea striker as backup to Diego Costa.

Edited by Staff Editor