Premier League
- Manchester United are interested in bringing in Bayer Leverkusen pair Julian Brandt and Hakan Calhanoglu in a bid to add some youth and creativity to their midfield. Jose Mourinho sent scouts to watch the duo before the Bundesliga broke away for the winter break.
- Lazio defender Stefan de Vrij might be the subject of a massive transfer battle between Bayern Munich and Chelsea, according to reports in Italy. The Dutch centre-back is out of contract in the summer of 2018, and the Aquile are expected to cash in, especially with Chelsea’s coffers being heavy after the sale of Oscar.
- Liverpool have rebuffed rumours of a move for Arsenal star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, after some claims were made in the British press. Meanwhile, Arsene Wenger is also looking to sanction the sale of Carl Jenkinson, who is fielding offers from 5 Premier League clubs, according to the Mirror.