TRANSFER GOSSIPS: Transfer gossips from European newspapers January 17, 2022

Here are some of the transfer news making the rounds across European papers...

Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen is now the subject of a four-team transfer battle. The 25-year-old's deal at Stamford Bridge expires in June, AC Milan has joined Bayern Munich, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid in the race for his signature as free agent. (Calciomercato.)

Manchester United outcast Donny van de Beek has rejected a loan move to Newcastle United due to their perilous league position. (The Telegraph)

Blackburn star Ben Brereton Diaz is wanted by Sevilla… but LaLiga giants will wait for free transfer (Sun)

Chelsea has been told by Barcelona to increase their offer for Frenkie De Jong from £33.3m to £50m to land midfield target this month. (El Nacional) 

Manchester United’s forgotten defender Phil Jones is attracting interest from Newcastle. But it’s claimed the Red Devils want around £15million for the first-team outcast, 29. (Mail Online)

Liverpool is preparing to make a £35million splash for Kalvin Phillips. But the 26-year-old Leeds midfielder is also getting ‘close attention’ from Real Madrid. (El Nacional)

Newcastle is keen to add the experienced Peter Kenyon to their management team as chief executive. The former Manchester United and Chelsea supremo is the leading candidate to run the club off the field. (Mirror)

Inter Milan utility star Ivan Perisic is interesting Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham. It’s claimed the Italian giants might be tempted to sell the 32-year-old Croat in this transfer window rather than let him leave for free in the summer. (Sky Sports Italia)

Arsenal has been handed a huge boost in their transfer pursuit of Youri Tielemans as Brendan Rodgers admitted the midfielder has to ‘look at all options. (Mail Online)

Unsettled striker Anthony Martial has denied interim boss Ralf Rangnick’s suggestion he was unwilling to play in yesterday’s 2-2 draw at Aston Villa. Rangnick has already revealed the Frenchman wants to leave. (Sun)

Borussia Dortmund has been left ‘surprised’ by Erling Haaland’s claim he has been set a deadline to decide his future. The 21-year-old Norwegian’s £64million release clause promises to make him one of the most sought-after players in world football this summer – with Manchester United and City reportedly keen. (Kicker) 

Spurs legend Clive Allen has urged his former side to sign Jesse Lingard to provide Harry Kane with some extra support. (talkSPORT) 

Arsenal has submitted a fresh bid worth £50million plus Lucas Torreira for Fiorentina marksman Dusan Vlahovic. The 21-year-old Serbian striker is ready to leave and the Gunners are desperate to replace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. ( Corriere della Sera)

Fabian Schar is a shock target for French side Bordeaux. The defender, 30, is a Newcastle regular but the Ligue 1 side wants to take him full time and on a long-term contract. ( Sports Bible)

Juventus have asked for Thomas Partey in a swap transfer with Arthur. But it is understood Arsenal is unwilling to allow their Ghanaian star to be part of a deal. (Sky Sports Italy) 

Paul Pogba has been advised by former Leeds United star Olivier Dacourt to quit Man Utd for a fresh start at the  new club (Sun)

Denmark international Christian Eriksen is available on a free transfer. Tottenham, Newcastle, and West Ham are interested ( Mail Online) 

Antonio Conte the Tottenham has distanced himself from reuniting with Christian Eriksen (Football London)

Real Madrid superstar Luka Modric is on the verge of extending his contract with Los Blancos until 2023. The midfielder, 36, opened the scoring as Real Madrid won the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday evening. (Fabrizio Romano.)

Roberto Martinez is the No.1 choice among the Everton board to replace Rafa Benitez after his tumultuous six-month tenure at Goodison Park was brought to an end. (Daily Star)

Scouts at Manchester United are reported 'not convinced' Borussia Monchengladbach ace Denis Zakaria is the answer to their midfield woes. The Red Devils are looking to improve that department with the jury still out on their current options Scott McTominay, Nemanja Matic and Fred. (Athletic )

Manchester United's managerial plans have been rocked as another European giant is keen on Mauricio Pochettino. (Daily Telegraph.)

Kylian Mbappe’s latest outburst has sparked fresh speculation over the striker’s future at Paris Saint-Germain. The striker was on target again for Mauricio Pochettino’s side as they secured a routine two-goal home victory over Brest in Ligue 1 on Saturday. (Sky Sports)

Burnley is targeting Christian Benteke to replace striker Chris Wood. Sean Dyche's side lost Wood last week after relegation rivals Newcastle triggered his £25million release clause. (The Mail)  

Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino is reportedly on Barcelona's transfer radar. Blaugrana is keen on signing the 30-year-old, who looks set to leave Anfield within the next 18 months. And the Reds would be willing to sell Firmino this summer if they receive a bid within the region of €20million (£16.6m). (El Nacional ) 

Burnley defender Ben Mee won't be following Chris Wood to Newcastle United. (The Athletic )

Napoli are one of the clubs interested in Ajax left-back Nicolas Tagliafico. The Partenopei hope to sign him on loan with an option to buy. (Sky Sport Italia)

Everton are set to appoint Duncan Ferguson and Leighton Baines in interim charge after sacking manager Rafael Benitez. (Football Insider via BBC)