TRANSFER GOSSIP: Transfer gossip from European newspapers January 26, 2022
The countdown continues as deadline day looms
- Barcelona are already thinking about next summer's transfer plans. They are in 'advanced talks' to sign AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie, who is into the last six months of his contract with the Rossoneri. ( Catalunya Radio)
- Sevilla are not planning to sell Diego Carlos in the last few days of the transfer window, so it seems very unlikely that he will join Newcastle United. (Fabrizio Romano,)
- Tottenham Hotspur have made a bid for Porto winger Luis Diaz. (Marca)
- Real Madrid are not planning to let Luka Jovic leave the club before the end of the transfer window, as they want him to be available in case Karim Benzema has any injury problems between now and the end of the season. ( Marca)
- Newcastle United have been linked with a move for Atalanta left wing-back Robin Gosens during this transfer window, but Inter are pushing to secure the German's signature. (Fabrizio Romano.)
- Sime Vrsaljko's contract at Atletico Madrid is set to come to an end on June 30, but the way in which he has performed since Los Rojiblancos' match away at Porto has led Diego Simeone to place more trust in him, which could result in a contract extension. (AS Sport)
- Christian Eriksen is training with Jong Ajax this week ahead of his expected move to the Premier League, with Brentford the favourites to land his signature.( Sport)
- Lucas Boye is turning heads in LaLiga Santander this season, with Barcelona said to be monitoring the Elche striker's progress. Atletico Madrid are also watching the 25-year-old as they draw up a shortlist of potential replacements for Luis Suarez in the summer. (Onda Cero)
- Tottenham believe they will be able to get a deal over the line for Adama Traore before the closure of the winter market. Wolves are holding out for a fee of around 25m euros, and that Spurs will manage to complete an astute piece of business that will bolster Antonio Conte's squad.(Sky Sports)
- Valencia have emerged as one of the clubs interested in Manchester United's Donny van de Beek. However, the Red Devils would only consider a loan deal without an option to buy. (Fabrizio Romano.)
- Barcelona are looking for left back due to Jordi Alba's advancing years, and Ajax's Nicolas Tagliafico is high on their list. (Sport and Mundo Deportivo)
- Ronald Araujo, who contract with Barcelona ends in the summer of 2023, has rejected the club's opening contract extension offer. (Marca)
- Juventus have made an enquiry for Espanyol striker Raul de Tomas, although his 70 million euro release clause is far too high for the Old Lady. ( El Chiringuito)
- Juventus and Fiorentina have reached an agreement for the transfer of Dusan Vlahovic, for 67 million euros plus variables. The Serbian striker is one of the most sought after players in the winter window, with a host of European clubs keen on the 21-year-old. (Sport Italia)
- Cesar Azpilicueta's contract with Chelsea expires in the summer and Barcelona are keen to snap up the veteran defender. ( El Chiringuito)
- Arsenal are determined to strengthen their frontline but with their attempts to sign Dusan Vlahovic proving complicated, they are eyeing his compatriot Luka Jovic from Real Madrid. (Sun)
- Endrick, the 15-year-old Brazilian hotshot who plays for Palmeiras, is being tracked by Real Madrid and Barcelona, but it is Los Blancos who are leading the race. ( El Chiringuito )
- Georginio Wijnaldum 'would like to play for Arsenal' and could be loaned out to Mikel Arteta's side this month after struggling for game time at PSG. Georginio Wijnaldum has failed to nail down a place in the PSG first team. (Mail Online)
- Cesar Azpilicueta will not decide his future until after the international break with Chelsea captain keen for a deal longer than a 12-month extension - as Barcelona wait in the wings with a minimum two-year contract. ( Sport)
- Burnley are closing in on Dinamo Zagreb and Croatia midfielder Mislav Orsic, 29. ((Sky Sports via BBC)
- Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 24, Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves, 24, and Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz, 23, are on a transfer wish list drawn up by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. (Athletic via BBC)
- Newcastle will miss out on Atalanta midfielder Robin Gosens as Juventus look set to sign the 27-year-old Germany international. (Goal via BBC)
- Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno, 29, is pushing for a move away from the Emirates, with Newcastle interested in signing the Germany international on a loan deal until the end of the season. (Football.london via BBC)
- AC Milan are eyeing a move for Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The 32-year-old Gabon striker is said to have snubbed an offer from Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr. (Football Italia via BBC)
- Red Bull Salzburg and USA midfielder Brenden Aaronson, 21, has refused to be drawn on a move to Leeds United. (Yorkshire Post via BBC)
