Football Transfer news and rumours


Arsenal set to buy Navas

Arsenal have made a 16m euro offer to sign Real Madrid and Costa Rica goalkeeper Keylor Navas, 32 according to Sport - in Spanish. The out of favour goalkeeper has wrote a cryptic message on his official social media accounts on New Year’s day thanking everyone in Madrid and looks set to move elsewhere with Thiabout Courtois considered Real’s no 1.




Guardiola admits Van Dijk was worth £75m

Pep Guardiola has admitted that Virgil van Dijk is worth every penny of the £75 million Liverpool paid for the Netherlands international last January. Man City refused to meet Southampton's asking price early last year, clearing the way for Van Dijk to join the Reds. Van Dijk has become one of the Premier League's top defenders, helping Liverpool to their current first-place position in the league. 




Godin leaving Atletico for free

Diego Godin and Atletico Madrid are at odds over a new deal and the Uruguay centre-back, 32, looks likely to leave when his current contract expires at the end of the season according to Marca.


Ozil wants to stay at Arsenal 

Mesut Ozil's agent insists the 30-year-old midfielder's future remains at Arsenal despite interest from Real Madrid and Inter Milan according to goal.com.




Everton interested in Malcom

Barcelona winger Malcom is the subject of interest from Everton, according to Marca. The Brazilian has already received lucrative offers from the Chinese Super League and is admired by a number of top European clubs, despite failing to establish himself in Ernesto Valverde's starting XI during his first six months at the Camp Nou. Everton are now exploring the possibility of bringing Malcom to Goodison Park, but the 21-year-old has no plans to leave Barca during the January transfer window.


Juve and RB Leipzig join Hudson-Odoi chase

Juventus and RB Leipzig have joined German giants Bayern Munich in the chase to land Chelsea youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi according to Sky Sports. The report claims that Chelsea are holding out for £30 million for their prized prospect and have already turned down a Bayern bid of £20m.




Eriksen stalls on new deal as Madrid and Barca lurk

Tottenham star Christian Eriksen has been slow to sign a new contract with the club, encouraging Real Madrid and Barcelona, according to the Daily Mail. The 26-year-old's current deal expires in 2020, with Spurs ready to more than double his current £70,000-a-week wages. But Eriksen has yet to agreee terms, which has encouraged the lurking Spanish giants, who could both offer far more in wages than Tottenham.




Liverpool to give Sturridge new deal

Liverpool are considering handing a new contract to Daniel Sturridge, claims the Daily Mail. The England international striker is set to see his current deal expire in the summer, with the likes of AC Milan, Sevilla, Inter and several Chinese clubs keeping a close eye on his situation.


Juve confirm Ramsey interest

Juventus have confirmed their interest in signing Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, 28, on a free transfer when his contract runs out this summer according to Sky Sports.



Sources: Goal, BBC, Reuters, AFP