Pavard completes Bayern move
Benjamin Pavard will join Bayern Munich from Stuttgart on July 1, the Bundesliga champions have confirmed.
The 22-year-old will make the move to the Bavarian giants after they activated a €35m (£31.4m/$40.1m) release clause in his contract.
The France international defender, who was also linked with Barcelona and Napoli, has agreed a five-year deal at the Allianz Arena.
? @Brazzo: "Pavard is a young player and a world champion. We're delighted and very proud to have been able to secure the services of a player like him."#MiaSanMia pic.twitter.com/LdiDghWhKb
— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) January 9, 2019
Madrid eye Militao
Real Madrid are looking to beat-off competition from Barcelona and Manchester United to sign Eder Militao, according to Marca.
The Brazilian has impressed since joining Porto last summer, and the Primeira Liga club are ready to cash-in.
Militao is seen as the future of the Real back-line and with their main rivals for his signature seeking alternatives the 20-year-old is emerging as a genuine target.
Roma lead Mendes pursuit
Roma are among a clutch of clubs interested in Lille's Thiago Mendes, according to Corriere dello Sport.
The French club's financial difficulties mean they are receptive to an offer for the midfielder, who has become one of Christophe Galtier's most trusted lieutenants.
Eusebio wants to freshen up his midfield options due to Daniele de Rossi's fitness problems, but faces competition from Paris Saint-Germain, Schalke 04 and Wolfsburg.
Higuain accepts Chelsea offer
The forward could join the Blues in the coming days
Gonzalo Higuain has accepted an offer from Chelsea, where he will rejoin former boss Maurizio Sarri after previously working with the Italian at Napoli.
According to Marca, Higuain's transfer to Chelsea will be approved in the coming days with Alvaro Morata set to leave the club as the Argentine comes in.
Higuain enjoyed his best run of form under Sarri, scoring 37 goals with the Italian boss prior to moving to Juventus.
Chelsea, for their part, are in need of a striker after deploying Eden Hazard as a false nine for a large chunk of the season.
Gonzalo Higuain 'agrees terms with Chelsea' and could complete move today https://t.co/fyCfQMBaum pic.twitter.com/sSxK11CIQD
— Sun Sport (@SunSport) January 9, 2019
Spurs line-up Alderweireld replacement
Tottenham are considering a move for Joachim Andersen from Sampdoria as a replacement for Toby Alderweireld, according to The Independent.
The Belgium defender is available for £25 million ($31.8m) in the summer, with Spurs having triggered a clause to extend his contract by another 12 months.
Inter and Manchester United have both been linked with the Denmark youngster who is valued at £35 million ($44m).
Inter consider Vrsaljko alternatives
Inter are considering moves for Matteo Darmian, Emerson Palmieri and Cristiano Biraghi if they are unable to sign Sime Vrsaljko on a permanent deal this summer, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
Vrsaljko is currently on a season-long loan from Atletico Madrid and the two clubs remain in talks over €17.5m (£15.7m/$20.3m) permanent transfer.
Should they fail to agree a deal then Inter are ready to consider alternatives with Emerson, Darmian and Biraghi high on their shortlist.
PSG keen on Soler
Paris Saint-Germain are interested in signing Valencia midfielder Carlos Soler, according to SuperDeporte.
The French champions have been holding meetings with the 22-year-old's representatives since October.
A number of other major European clubs are also believed to be interested in Soler, who has an €80m (£72m/$91.7m) release clause in his contract.
Mourinho reveals two demands for taking Real Madrid job
Jose Mourinho is ready to return to management with Real Madrid - but has two demands he wants met before taking the job, according to the Mirror.
The Portuguese wants assurances over how much money he will have to spend and be free to strengthen in both defence and attack.
Mourinho has been out of work since being sacked by Manchester United last month and recently turned down the chance to manage Benfica.
Transfer #Market LIVE: Mourinho again linked to Real Madrid - https://t.co/HSRf1DibdT#BVB ?? #Bundesliga https://t.co/7SSsoYUGXc
— ⚽️ Football News (@footy90com) January 9, 2019
Sevilla doubtful over Morata deal
Sevilla director of football Joaquin Caparros believes Alvaro Morata wants to join the La Liga club, but admits a deal with Chelsea would prove "very, very complicated".
Morata has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge this month and his agent is said to have met with Sevilla to discuss a possible loan move.
Inter open to Perisic sale
Ivan Perisic could be sold to allow Inter Milan to finance a move for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, according to Tuttosport.
The Serbia international has emerged as one of the club's primary targets since the arrival of Giuseppe Marotta as chief-executive.
Croatia international Perisic has been heavily linked with Manchester United in the past and the winger will be permitted to depart in order for the San Siro club to afford Milinkovic-Savic.
Source: AFP, Reuters, Goal.com, BBC