Top transfer rumours of the day - January 26, 2015

The January transfer window has reached it’s fourth and final week. Football fans all over the world were exposed to tremendous transfers including Wilfried Bony to Manchester City, Xherdan Shaqiri, Lukas Podolski to Inter Milan, Yaya Sanogo to Crystal Palace, Fernando Torres to Atletico Madrid and Martin Odegaard to Real Madrid. The last three weeks has seen rumours that were only worth discussing over tea, but some left fans in utter shock. One of the rumours that left fans awestruck was Messi’s £200 million potential transfer to Chelsea. The rumour was quashed by the Argentine himself at the Ballon D’or ceremony. Let’s take a look at the transfer rumours that are doing the rounds today and linking top players with reputed clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus and Roma.

#1 Manchester United

Will Gareth Bale move to Manchester United?

Manchester United are willing to renew their interest in Gareth Bale. Louis van Gaal could step up his interest in acquiring the Welsh footballer, if David de Gea leaves Old Trafford to join Real Madrid. Earlier Reports suggested that Real are willing to let Bale go, if they get De Gea as part of the deal. However, United are willing to keep the goalkeeper on their side. Van Gaal reportedly offered De Gea a salary of £200,000 per week, in order to make him stay.

Manchester United are closing in on a £15 million deal for Austrian defender Aleksandar Dragovic. The player was earlier linked with clubs like Barcelona and Arsenal, but now it seems that the Dynamo Kyiv star could train at Old Trafford. Reports from his native Austria claim that Van Gaal lodged a bid with the Ukrainian club for the player and the Red Devils are ready with a contract.

#2 Chelsea

Raheem Sterling rejects Liverpool’s second extension offer

Chelsea on alert after Raheem Sterling turns down Liverpool’s second offer to stay at Anfield. The Reds manager Brendan Rodgers wants the player to commit his future to the club, but the 20-year-old has not reached any agreeable terms with his club. Jose Mourinho might use the opportunity to plan a move on the player and lure him to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea target Juan Cuadrado has revealed his interest in joining the Blues. However, Fiorentina boss Vincenzo Montella said that there are no possibilities of the player leaving and the situation is being blown out of proportion. He said, “I believe, as of today, there are no possibilities he will leave Fiorentina. He knows this and that these situations get exaggerated”. Meanwhile, other reports are suggesting that Cuadrado could make a move to Chelsea if his buyout price of £27 million is paid.

#3 Liverpool and Arsenal

Arsenal miss out on signing Marcelo Brozovi

Liverpool might sign Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Adam Bogdan. Brendan Rodgers is keen on making a shock move for the keeper, who displayed excellent goalkeeping skills in FA Cup match against the Reds on Saturday. The Hungary International has lost his place in the Bolton squad and has only played in the FA Cup this campaign. The footballer will be out of his contract at the end of this season.

Arsenal target Marcelo Brozovic might sign for Inter Milan as the Italian club agrees £8.5 million deal for the midfielder. The player was previously linked with Arsenal, but now Roberto Mancini seems to be in the lead to sign Brozovic. Everton were also said to be in pursuit of the midfielder.

#4 Barcelona and Real Madrid

Sergio Busquets to sign a new contract with Barcelona

Barcelona are willing to secure Sergio Busquets with a new long term contract. According to Jamie Anderson of the Daily Express, the Catalan club will improve on Busquets’ weekly wage of £65,000 to secure his future at the Nou Camp. The Spanish midfielder was linked with a transfer to Chelsea or Manchester United, but that just might not be the case anymore.

Real Madrid are reportedly ready to sign Manchester United and Arsenal target Aymeric Laporte. The defender is currently playing for Bilbao, who are reluctant to sell Laporte unless his buyout clause of £31 million is paid. According to Spanish paper Marca, Manchester United were willing to pay up to £25 million but Real Madrid have agreed to pay his buyout clause.

#5 Others

Danny Ings might sign for Tottenham this month

Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri hints that the club might be forced to sell Pogba in summer. The French International has been contracted to the Old Lady until 2019 with a transfer market value of €100 million. Top Premier League clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City are willing to acquire his services £75 million. La Liga giants Real Madrid, PSG and Bayern Munich are also willing to sign the midfielder.

Roma could shift it’s interest from Mohamed Salah to Brazil International Luiz Adriano. The player has confirmed Roma’s interest and current reports suggest that Shakhtar Donetsk are ready to release the striker for €2 million on-loan. If Roma wishes to sign the player on a permanent deal, then they will have to reportedly pay another €10 million.

Tottenham are ready to shell out £5 million for Burnley striker Danny Ings. Spurs are willing to close the deal before the January transfer window closes. However, Burnley boss Sean Dyche has maintained that his club’s top scorer will not be going anywhere this month. Ings has also been on the radar of Chelsea and Manchester City as his contract with Burnley will expire at the end of the season.