Top transfer rumours of the day – January 8, 2015

The transfer rumour mill has been working overtime, ever since the January window opened. Every team is looking to strengthen their squad, whether it be at the top or bottom of the table.2015 will continue to surprise football fans with some unexpected transfers. Top notch clubs are attempting to bring in reinforcement so that they can have one final surge towards the title. Today’s transfer rumours include clubs such as Leicester City, Sunderland, Everton, Hull City and Atletico Madrid.

#1 Leicester City

Kramaric and Ings could be spearheading the forward line at the King Power stadium

Leicester close to signing Andrej Kramaric

Andrej’s much-hyped transfer to Chelsea has not gone through as the negotiation between the club and player’s agent didn’t fall through. Leicester City are looking to survive the drop and have bid £7m for the striker.

Leicester to strengthen Shaun Maloney negotiations

Leicester’s initial bid of £1m for Scottish International Shaun Maloney was rejected by Wigan Athletic. The foxes continue their pursuit for Maloney with the hope of signing him in their second attempt.

Nigel Pearson Keen on Pairing Andrej Kramaric and Danny Ings

Leicester City are still showing interest in Burnley striker Danny Ings. Nigel Pearson, Manager of Leicester believes the pairing will add extra firepower in their fight for Premier League survival.

#2 Sunderland

Jozy Altidore might soon feature in MLS

Virgil Van Dijk not on Gus Poyet’s list

Sunderland’s head coach, Gus Poyet doesn’t want the club to sign Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk. The Black Cats will focus only on loan deals in the January transfer window.

Sunderland striker Jozy Altidore on MLS radar

New York Red Bulls, Toronto and Portland Timbers are planning to make Jozy Altidore a part of their squad. The striker has had low scoring this season, scoring just three goals in more than 50 appearances for the club.

Sunderland and West Ham target Ludovic Obraniak desperate to leave Werder Bremen

Polish International midfielder is no longer happy at Werder Bremen and has released a statement saying that he is desperate to leave. According to Daily Star, the star said “I want to leave Bremen. Sunderland and West Ham were in touch, but we couldn’t reach an agreement over a transfer”.

#3 Everton

Barkley to see through Everton’s topsy turvy season

Ross Barkley will not leave Everton

Everton Manager, Roberto Martinez insisted that the young Englishman will not be heading to other clubs, during the January transfer season. Barkley has been the interest of big money clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United.

#4 Hull City

Aaron Lennon could snub Hull City as a part of a swap deal with West Brom

Jermain Defoe to snub Hull City

There are no doubts that Hull are in need of reinforcements. The 32-year old Defoe from Toronto FC, might be one of the solutions to Hull’s squad strength problem, but Steve Bruce is expected to lose the battle for his signature.

Pursuit for Aaron Lennon to be unsuccessful

Hull City is expected to miss out on transfer of Aaron Lennon as the right winger is reported to be involved in a swap deal with West Brom’s Saido Berahino. Another Spurs player that Bruce will miss out on.

#5 Atletico Madrid

Miranda is expected to sign for AC Milan

Joao Miranda wanted by Chelsea and AC Milan

Atletico’s centre back has been chased by several clubs, over the summer, but Filippo Inzaghi is the front runner for signing him.

Arsenal to launch audacious bid for Mario Mandzukic

After failing to sign Edinson Cavani, the Gunners have turned to Mario Mandzukic. Frequent injuries to Danny Welbeck and Olivier Giroud has forced Arsene Wenger to look for a forward in the transfer market.