Real Madrid close to an agreement with Icardi
Inter striker Mauro Icardi is on the verge of agreeing terms on a move to Real Madrid, Don Balon claims.
The Argentine centre-forward is set to sign a six-year contract at the Santiago Bernabeu and will become one of the club's highest earners.
Mauro Icardi's agent says that a new deal with Inter is "a very long way off” ? pic.twitter.com/BdWRtPYv8x
— B/R Football (@brfootball) January 9, 2019
Herrera still wants contract with Man Utd
Ander Herrera remains in contract talks with Manchester United and is happy to continue looking for a solution with the Premier League club despite interest from Athletic Bilbao, Sky Sports reports.
The midfielder is thought to be enjoying life at Old Trafford but has been free to talk to other teams since January 1.
Simeone coy on Morata links
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone was coy when asked about his club’s interest in disgruntled Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata, saying he could not “confirm or deny anything” about the transfer market.
Goal.com reported on Wednesday that Atletico had joined the race to sign the forward, with the sides set to discuss a possible loan deal in the coming days.
Diego Simeone isn't giving away any of Atletico Madrid's transfer plans ?https://t.co/TdVert0FTd
— Goal UK (@GoalUK) January 10, 2019
Real Madrid also want Koulibaly
Real Madrid are preparing to rival Manchester United by offering £90m for Napoli and Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly, 27 according to Il Mattino via Talksport.
City identify Fernandinho replacement
Manchester City want to bring in West Ham and Republic of Ireland midfielder Declan Rice, 19, as a long-term replacement for Brazil international Fernandinho, 33, reports the Sun.
Newcastle told to improve Almiron bid
Newcastle have been told they must improve their offer if they want to sign Atlanta United and Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron, 24, reports ABC Cardinal via the Guardian.
Here's the second of our January Buyers' Guides: @CaulkinTheTimes explains why Atlanta's Miguel Almirón is the player Newcastle desperately need – and why they almost certainly won't buy him. https://t.co/lwQ2kgMvcr pic.twitter.com/bjUUYFvO7z
— Times Sport (@TimesSport) January 10, 2019
Chelsea could complain to FIFA on Hudson-Odoi transfer
Chelsea will report German champions Bayern Munich to Fifa if they find evidence of an illegal approach for their England Under-19 international winger Callum Hudson-Odoi, 18, reports the Mail.
Rafinha in talks over Flamengo move
Bayern Munich defender Rafinha is set to join Brazilian club Flamengo on a free transfer at the end of the season, the 33-year-old said yesterday.
Rafinha, who has four international caps for Brazil, is free to reach a pre-contract agreement with a foreign club as his current deal with Bayern ends this season.
#Bundesliga: @FCBayern defender Rafinha is set to join Brazilian club @Flamengo_en on a free transfer at the end of the seasonhttps://t.co/ceqoYUcCwu
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) January 10, 2019
Cagliari sign Slovenian Birsa
Slovenian international winger Valter Birsa has signed for Cagliari from Serie A bottom team Chievo, his new Italian club confirmed Wednesday.
The 32-year-old, who has spent the last three years in Verona, agreed a deal until June 30, 2021.
Tottenham chase Alderweireld replacement
Tottenham are keen on a move for Sampdoria's Danish defender Joachim Andersen, 22, if Belgium centre-back Toby Alderweireld, 29, leaves the club according to the Independent.
Source: AFP, Reuters, BBC, Goal.com
