Juventus join the race to sign Modric
Juventus are interested in signing Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric in the summer, according to Don Balon.
The 2018 Ballon d'Or winner has been heavily linked with a move to Inter Milan in recent months, but Juve have now also emerged as potential suitors.
The Bianconeri are reportedly willing to offer Modric a three-year contract, with the option to extend that deal by another year in 2022.
Juventus are interested in signing Luka Modric in the summer, according to reports in Spain.
— Goal (@goal) January 14, 2019
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Barcelona interested in Llorente
Tottenham striker Fernando Llorente is the subject of interest from Barcelona, according to Marca.
The 33-year-old has fallen way down the pecking order at Spurs recently and has only managed to make six Premier League apperances this season.
Barca are on the lookout for a new striker after offloading Munir El Haddadi and they have idetified Llorente as a possible short-term replacement.
Chelsea submit £27m offer for Paredes
Chelsea have submitted a £27m bid for Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Leandro Paredes, according to the Evening Standard.
The Blues have identified the Argentina international as the perfect replacement for Cesc Fabregas, who joined Monaco last Friday.
Paredes will be reportedly be offered a four-year contract at Stamford Bridge, on a salary of £80,000 per week.
#cfc have made opening bid of £26.8m for #Paredes and offered midfielder four-and-a-half year contract. More here: https://t.co/LQLxm2gNMD
— Simon Johnson (@sjstandardsport) January 14, 2019
PSG reach agreement with De Jong
Ajax midfielder Frenkie De Jong could be on the verge of a move to Paris Saint Germain, according to AS.
The Dutchman has been offered a five-year contract worth €8m per season, with the final fee negotiated between the two clubs reportedly in the region of €75m .
De Jong has also been heavily linked with Barcelona and Manchester City, but PSG are now the favourites to land the 21-year-old's signature.
?? Frenkie de Jong has picked his next club and it's bad news for Barcelona and Man City...#Ajax https://t.co/zUqNe15qA6
— The Sportsman (@TheSportsman) January 14, 2019
Balotelli remains number one target for Marseille
Nice striker Mario Balotelli remains Marseille's number one January transfer target, according to France Football.
The Italian's entourage has held talks with Marseille representatives but no agreement has been reached yet, with two weeks left until the winter window slams shut.
Balotelli has yet to find the back of the net in Ligue 1 this season, drawing blanks in 10 consectutive domestic appearances for Nice.
Emery wants Ozil out of Arsenal in January
Unai Emery is keen to see Mesut Ozil leave Arsenal in order to free up transfer resources in January, claims the Daily Mail.
Ozil has fallen out of favour this season under Emery and was left out of the Gunners' squad for Saturday's loss to West Ham.
And those in charge at the Emirates understand that the manager has lost faith in his playmaker and wants him out before the end of the month.
Unai Emery wants Mesut Ozil to leave this month to raise vital transfer fundshttps://t.co/mrPcRcEBnx pic.twitter.com/SX92kHHuFh
— Sun Sport (@SunSport) January 14, 2019
Doucoure plans to leave Watford
Watford midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure wants to leave the club in January amid links to Paris Saint Germain.
The Frenchman wants to force his way into national squad manager Didier Deschamps' plans, but he recognises he needs to be playing Champions League football first.
As The Sun reports, Doucoure announced his intentions publicly in an interview with French TV station Canal Plus, stating: "Yes, I think I will leave Watford.
Real Madrid edge closer to Piatek deal
Genoa striker Krzysztof Piatek could be on the verge of a switch to Real Madrid, according to Don Balon.
With first choice striker Karim Benzema now sidelined with injury, Madrid president Florentino Perez has accelerated talks with Genoa regarding their prized asset.
The Serie A outfit value Piatek at €60m which is a fee Madrid are prepared to meet during the January window.
ICYMI | Real Madrid: Piatek becomes top January priorityhttps://t.co/pNdijFGYNV
— AS English (@English_AS) January 14, 2019
Dembele flies to China
Mousa Dembele has flown to China ahead of his proposed switch to Beijing Guoan, according to Football.London.
The Tottenham midfielder is set to complete a deal worth up to £11m.
The 31-year-old Belgian had just six months left to run and has struggled with injury this season, leading the Spurs hierarchy to cash in on their asset to raise funds.
Sources: Goal.com, BBC
