Transfer Rumours of the Day: Boxing Day Special

The January transfer window is about to start in a few days and most of the football teams have already started negotiating and scouting for players to strengthen their respective teams for the second half of the season.Unlike most other leagues in Europe, there are no breaks for Christmas or New Year for the Premier League clubs who will still be playing their crucial ties as they head towards a frantic schedule.Here are the top transfer rumors of the day:

#1 Manchester United

Gareth Bale is continuously linked with a move to Manchester United.

- The Mirror has reported that Manchester United will be allowed to sign Gareth Bale only if Real Madrid are successful in signing Marco Reus in place of the Wales international.

- The Express has speculated that German international Matt Hummels will move to Old Trafford but the deal is supposed to be completed in the summer.

#2 Arsenal

James Milner headed towards the Emirates?

- The Mirror has reported that Arsenal are looking to sign James Milner on a free transfer but they seem to have to battle it out with Liverpool to sign the Manchester City midfielder.

- Bleacher Report has stated that Legia Warsaw's teenage midfielder Krystian Bielik is just one week away from moving to Arsenal.

- The Mirror has revealed that Arsene Wenger target Moussa Sissoko has announced that he is happy at Newcastle United and comfortable with his role at the club.

#3 Manchester City

A full season awaits for Frank Lampard?

- There are reports in the Mirror that Frank Lampard will give Manchester City a New Year boost by agreeing to an extension for his loan till the end of the season.

- Daily Star specualtes that Manchester City is showing interest in Atletico Madrid striker Mario Mandzukic and are considering signing the Croatian in £25m deal.

#4 Liverpool

Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema – a very expensive option for Brendan Rodgers?

- The Daily Express has reported that Liverpool are going to bid a jaw-dropping £50million for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema to solve their goal scoring problems.

- The Guardian has revealed that Liverpool out-of-favour player Mario Balotelli can be on his way out with Italian Serie A team Sampdoria showing interest in the striker.

#5 Other clubs

Fabian Delph to stay at West Ham.

- The Daily Star has revealed Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has claimed that his star players Fabian Delph, Vlaar and Christian Benteke will not be on sale in the January transfer window.

- Daily Mail has stated that Paris St.German are wanting the services of Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj in the second half of the season.