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.
Navas 'says goodbye to Real Madrid fans' with emotional farewellhttps://t.co/9MNfWCXyiU pic.twitter.com/S2NV1KW3eo
— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) January 2, 2019
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.
Pep Guardiola claims that Virgil van Dijk is worth every penny of the £75m #LFC paid for the Netherlands international.
— SBOBET (@SBOBET) January 3, 2019
"He's an exceptional player. When a player costs whatever it costs and it works, it is well worth it." pic.twitter.com/WqBsxv4zA7
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.
"He wants to stay for the duration of that contract and maybe even longer"
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 2, 2019
Mesut Ozil's agent has spoken out over transfer talk regarding the German
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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.
BREAKING: Sky sources: @FCBayern make third bid in excess of £30m for @ChelseaFC’s Callum Hudson-Odoi. #SSN pic.twitter.com/Ve6z3MPa22
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) January 3, 2019
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.
Christian Eriksen is stalling on a new contract at Tottenham, according to Thursday's papers ?
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) January 3, 2019
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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.
JUVE CONFIRM RAMSEY INTEREST
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 2, 2019
A Juventus director has confirmed the club is interested in signing Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey.
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Sources: Goal, BBC, Reuters, AFP