Transfer gossips from European newspapers January 16, 2022

A selection of the most interesting Transfer Gossips across European tabloids

Transfer gossips from European newspapers January 16, 2022
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Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are the two most sought-after talents in world football at the moment, and Real Madrid still see both players as a perfect fit for their project at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. Real Madrid will need to put aside around 350 million euros for both. (Marca)

Real Madrid are expecting a quiet January transfer window, but what has become clear with their visit to Saudi Arabia is that fans in Riyadh want them to sign Kylian Mbappe instead of Haaland. (Marca)

Rafa Benitez is set to be sacked as Everton boss, with the club’s owners locked in an emergency board meeting Saturday night after their ninth defeat in 13 Premier League games. (The Athletic.)

Newcastle want Atalanta wing-back Robin Gosens. They're ready to triple his wages. Gosens has participated in 50 goals for Atalanta and was hugely impressive for Germany at Euro 2020. (Mail Online)

Diego Costa could make a shock return to the Premier League - with Arsenal. The Gunners have reportedly made enquiries about the ex-Chelsea striker, who is close to terminating his contract with Brazilian outfit Atletico Mineiro. (Goal in Brazil) 

Thomas Tuchel has made his first big move of the transfer window by reportedly bidding £33million for Barcelona misfit Frenkie de Jong. But Bayern Munich are also hovering and Barcelona are prepared to sell him this year. (Mail Online)

Jurgen Klopp wants everyone to spare a thought for Liverpool fifth-choice goalkeeper Loris Karius. Out of favour on Merseyside, Karius is almost certainly out the door, but Klopp has backed him to still have a top career elsewhere. (Liverpool Echo) 

Contract rebel Ousmane Dembele is being linked Manchester United, Tottenham and Newcastle have all been linked with Barcelona winger. Dembele who is out of contract at the end of the season has been informed by Barcelona he will be dropped for the rest of his contract if he doesn't sign a new deal. (Foot Mercato via Inside Futbol.)

Christian Eriksen is set for an emotional return to the Premier League. The former Tottenham midfielder has been given the green light by specialists to play again after suffering a cardiac arrest during last summer's Euros. (Mail Online)

Philippe Coutinho gave an honest verdict on his time at Barcelona after scoring the equaliser in Aston Villa's 2-2 draw with Manchester United on Saturday evening. "There were many ups and downs, but it's already in the past," (Sky Sports.)

Burnley are considering making a move for Reading striker Andy Carroll. The 33-year-old is out of contract at the end of this month and will be available on a free transfer. (Daily Mail.)

Former England international Lianne Sanderson believes Marcus Rashford should leave Manchester United. The forward, 24, has scored just three goals in all competitions this season. (TalkSPORT.)

Southampton have made an enquiry for Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson.  The England international, 24, wants to leave Old Trafford in January after making just two appearances in all competitions this season. (Football Insider.)

Barcelona have reportedly targetted Paris Saint-Germain striker Mauro Icardi as an alternative to Juventus' Alvaro Morata. (Le10 Sport)  

Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira looks set to join Brazilian side Flamengo on a permanent basis (Globosporte.)

Mohamed Salah is refusing to budge on contract demands and Liverpool backed into corner unwilling to match their forward's request over a £400,000 per week salary. Cristiano Ronaldo banks £500,000-a-week at Manchester United, Kevin De Bruyne at Manchester City earns £400,000-a-week.Salah’s agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, is using those figures as a marker in talks with the Merseyside club. (Mail Online)

Arsenal have made a major breakthrough in the pursuit of Dusan Vlahovic with Fiorentina determined to move the striker on this month. (La Repubblica) 

Lionel Messi at centre of tug of war as Barcelona hopes of sensational return renewed. It is claimed that Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo is not enjoying life in France and has even told her husband that she would prefer to return to Barcelona. (El Nacional) 

Tottenham are in pole position to sign Paulo Dybala on a free transfer in the summer.

But the North Londoners face competition for the Juventus forward from Inter Milan and Barcelona. (Daily Mail.) 

Everton could shape up a move to sign Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli this month. (AS Sport)

Leeds and England midfielder Kalvin Phillips is wanted by Liverpool, but the Yorkshire club are more open to letting the 26-year-old go abroad, with Paris St-Germain, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid among his possible suitors. (El Nacional via BBC)

Barcelona are interested in signing Roberto Firmino from Liverpool, who want 20 million euros (£16.7m) for the 30-year-old Brazil striker. (El Nacional via BBC)

Napoli are in talks to sign Argentina left-back Nicolas Tagliafico, 29, from Ajax. (Sky Sport Italia via BBC)

Anthony Martial wants to leave Manchester United in this January transfer window and refused to travel with the squad to Birmingham for Saturday's Premier League match against Aston Villa. (Sun)

With Tanguy Ndombele not in Antonio Conte's plans and set to leave this transfer window, he is no longer training with the rest of the Tottenham first team. It's not yet clear where he'll go, although Roma could be a landing spot.( Marca)

Newcastle continue to look for players to bring in, but Paris Saint-Germain have told them that they won't be able to strengthen the goalkeeping position with Keylor Navas. The Costa Rican is staying put in France. (Marca)

Hatem Ben Arfa hasn't had a club since leaving Bordeaux in the summer, after showing flashes of brilliance with the Ligue 1 side. He could now return to France's top division, with Lille reportedly prepared to offer him a short-term deal to the end of the season.( Marca)

Despite Atletico Madrid's poor form and Joao Felix's inconsistent performances, as well as the links with Manchester City, the Spanish club still trust in the Portuguese player and aren't prepared to sell him. (Sport)

Newcastle are looking for players to bring in for their new project and Mario Balotelli is the latest name linked. Murat Sanncak, the president of the Italian's current club Adana Demirspor, has revealed this interest.( Sky Sports Italia)