TRANSFER GOSSIP: Transfer gossip from European newspapers January 20, 2022

Arsenal and Juventus are still negotiating the possible transfer of Arthur Melo, with the player's agent reportedly visiting Gunners directors in London on Wednesday. (Marca)

Sergio Rico is about to return to LaLiga Santander, specifically to Real Mallorca. The goalkeeper will join on loan until the end of the season from Paris Saint-Germain. (AS Sports)   

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti stated during Wednesday's pre-match press conference that he has not had any issues with Eden Hazard, but he was non-committal when discussing the Belgian's future at the club. ( Marca)

Newcastle United would like to secure the services of Manchester United playmaker Jesse Lingard, who is into the last six months of his contract at Old Trafford. (Sky Sports.) 

Valencia wants to bring Barcelona defender Oscar Mingueza to Mestalla on loan and are currently locked in talks with the Blaugrana. (Catalonia Radio)

Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez has made clear that if Ousmane Dembele does not agree to a new contract at the club, they will look to sell him before the end of the transfer window. (Sports)

Lille has completed the signing of Hatem Ben Arfa, with the 34-year-old having agreed on a six-month contract at the club. Ben Arfa had been a free agent after leaving Bordeaux at the end of last season. (Sun)

Brentford has made an offer to Christian Eriksen, who is currently a free agent but the Bees could face competition for his future. This is because some clubs in the Bundesliga have contacted Eriksen's agent to try and encourage him to make the move to Germany.( Bild)

Bayern Munich intends to either tie Robert Lewandowski down to a new contract, but if he turns that down, they will look to sell him next summer. (Bild) 

Arthur Melo has moved one step closer to joining Arsenal on loan and Juventus has set their sights on Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Denis Zakaria as the ideal replacement for the Brazilian. (Sky Italia)

Newcastle United has reached an agreement on personal terms with Sevilla center-back Diego Carlos. Sevilla has turned down a bid worth 35 million euros for the Brazilian. (Fabrizio Romano).

Valencia is confident that Atletico Madrid will increase their bid for Daniel Wass, who is into the last six months of his contract at Mestalla. (El Chiringuito)

Atletico Madrid striker Luis Suarez has turned down offers from Palmeiras, Corinthians and Atletico Mineiro, plus one from Saudi Arabia, as he wants to focus on a proposal from Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa . (Gerard Romero.)

Josep Pedrerol, the host of the popular Spanish TV show 'El Chiringuito', has declared his confidence that Real Madrid will sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe on a free next summer. "I assure you that Mbappe will play for Real Madrid next season... and if not, I will resign," said Pedrerol. ('El Chiringuito')

Arsenal is considering Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang loan transfer offer from Al Nassr as Mikel Arteta stays coy on his future (Mail Online)

Tottenham defender Japhet Tanganga is a shock transfer target for AC Milan and Spurs will sell for £21m.Milan wants to take Tanganga on loan. (Mirror)

 Arsenal legend Thierry Henry ‘wanted by Bordeaux as new manager if Vladimir Petkovic is sacked’ amid Ligue 1 struggle. Henry, currently Belgium's assistant coach, is reportedly in 'regular contact' with The French club's president, Gerard Lopez. (Mail Online)

Paul Pogba 'has told Manchester United he wants to join Real Madrid this summer after holding talks with senior club figures... with Red Devils prepared to let him leave for free' after failing to offer him a new deal. (Sun)

Dani Alves begged pal Lionel Messi to make a sensational return to Barcelona. The legendary right-back has even told his former team-mate 'there is no better place' than the Nou Camp. (Catalunya Radio via Sport)

Leaked phone call reveals Joao Felix rejected Jorge Mendes' £100m Premier League transfer wish. Felix joined Atletico Madrid from Benfica for a fee of £112.9million back in the summer of 2019. (Sun) 

An unnamed Premier League team has matched Newcastle United's offer for 28-year-old Sevilla defender Diego Carlos, with the Magpies believed to have tabled a £30m bid for the Brazilian. (Sky Sports via BBC)

Juventus have grown frustrated with Wales’s midfielder Aaron Ramsey after the 31-year-old turned down offers to leave the Italians from clubs in England and Spain. (Calciomercato, via BBC)