La Liga
- Real Madrid defender Pepe is seriously considering a move to China, according to reports in the Spanish media. The Portuguese centre-back is out of contract in the summer and is considering his options, having also been offered a 1 year contract by fellow countryman Jose Mourinho at Manchester United, according to the Sunday Express.
- Barcelona are making a concerted effort to bring Paris St-Germain right back Serge Aurier to the club, according to French news outlet L’Equipe. The Catalans have been rebuffed by Dario Srna in their bid for an alternative to Sergi Roberto and have thus laid their eyes on the Ivorian, although they also face comepetition from the cash-rich AC Milan.
- Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has authorised a massive £145 million bid for Atletico Madrid duo Antoine Griezmann and Saul Niguez, according to Marca. The Rojiblancos would naturally loathe having their heart ripped out of them, but with their season already in the doldrums, Diego Simeone could view the money as enough to seriously rebuild his squad.