January transfer window news & rumours LIVE: Brexit could force Bale out of Real Madrid

Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay could be set for a loan move away from Old Trafford. <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/46894613" target="_blank">BBC Sport</a>&nbsp;claims loan offers have come in for the 22-year-old Scotland international, who has made just seven Premier League appearance for the Red Devils this season, but only one of those has come under new coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The bids are said to be from English and Scottish clubs keen to take him for the rest of the season, but United have not decided if they will let him go.

Man Utd receive McTominay offers

English & Scottish clubs want Scotland international

🔁 Atletico Madrid have offered two of their players to Chelsea in an attempt to secure a deal for striker Alvaro Morata. Goal&nbsp;understands the Liga side have proposed both Nikola Kalinic and Gelson Martins to the Blues&nbsp;in the knowledge that the Spaniard&nbsp;will only be let go if a replacement can be found. Read more <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/atletico-offer-kalinic-and-gelson-to-chelsea-in-bid-to/13r6m4rbtjakm1qjt8lwd59k8a" target="_blank">HERE</a>!

Atletico offer two players in bid for Morata

La Liga side still keen on landing Spaniard

Where's Gonzalo?!&nbsp;🤷 The AC Milan striker was the only first-team player missing from a photoshoot with the Saudi Prince amid rumours he's on his way to Chelsea. Coincidence or is he really heading to the Premier League?

Higuain missing from AC Milan shoot

Gareth Bale could be forced to leave Real Madrid in the event of a 'No Deal' Brexit, according to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.espn.co.uk/soccer/real-madrid/story/3752260/gareth-bale-real-madrid-future-uncertain-in-event-of-no-deal-brexit" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. As a British citizen living elsewhere in the European Union, Bale could lose his right to work in Spain from April 1 if a deal cannot be reached with Brussels. The Wales international's camp are calm for now but admit there is a degree of uncertainty regarding his long-term future when it comes to Brexit.

Brexit could force Bale out of Madrid

Manchester United are set to send scouts to monitor PSV forward Steven Bergwijn as they weigh up a £25m January bid. According to&nbsp;The Sun, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a big fan of the Netherlands international and wishes to add him to the squad at Old Trafford. Bergwijn has scored nine goals in 16 Eredivisie matches for the defending Dutch champions this season and made his international debut earlier in this campaign.

Man Utd prepare £25m Bergwijn bid

Celtic have set their sights on striker Josh Maja and are willing to loan either Jack Hendry or Lewis Morgan to Sunderland to beat competition to his signature,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/3752448/josh-maja-celtic-sunderland-jack-hendry-lewis-morgan-loan-transfer-news/" target="_blank">The Scottish Sun</a>&nbsp;says. The 20-year-old is wanted by teams in the Premier League and Bundesliga and recently rejected the Black Cats' latest contract offer, with his current deal expiring at the end of the season. Celtic want to lure him to Glasgow this month, however, and could see young defender Hendry or midfielder Morgan move south to seal the deal.

Celtic eye Sunderland striker Maja

Scottish side could send Hendry or Morgan to Black Cats

Barcelona are willing to pay €35 million (£31m/$40m) to sign Luka Jovic from Eintracht Frankfurt, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cope.es/deportes/futbol/noticias/mercado-fichajes-15-01-2019-20190115_332418" target="_blank">Cadena Cope</a>. The Camp Nou outfit are on the lookout for a new attacker to compete with Luis Suarez following Munir El Haddadi's departure. Barca's general manager Pep Segura has been pushing the club to sign the Croatia international and they will line up a bid for the summer,

Jovic worth €35m to Barcelona

Camp Nou side make striker their top summer target

Real Madrid have been given a boost as&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;star&nbsp;​Christian Eriksen&nbsp;is far&nbsp;from agreeing a new Spurs deal, according to <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2019/01/15/football/1547570128_120068.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. The 26-year-old's current contract expires at the end of next season, and talks over an extension have gone almost nowhere thus far.&nbsp;&nbsp; That will encourage the Blancos, who are looking to swoop for the Denmark midfielder.&nbsp;

Eriksen far from new Tottenham deal

Real Madrid will be encouraged by the Dane's contract status

Arsenal are interested in a six-month loan move for James Rodriguez, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6594675/Arsenal-eye-James-look-Mesut-Ozil-replacement.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.&nbsp;</a> The 27-year-old has seen his playing time diminish at Bayern Munich, where he is entering the final six months of a two-year loan deal from Real Madrid.&nbsp; The Gunners may look to sign the Colombian star for the second half of 2018-19 in a deal that could only cost them £3 million.

Arsenal eye cut-price James move

The Colombian has fallen out of favour at Bayern Munich

Orlando City has looked to add to its league-worst defense by signing Brzilian defender Ruan, the club announced. The Lions led MLS in goals conceded in 2018 and are looking to rebuild that backline after missing the postseason yet again. Ruan, a right back, joins after previously featuring in the top two divisions in his native country

Orlando City adds Brazilian defender

Dynamo Kiev have signed Fran Sol from Willem II, the <a href="http://www.fcdynamo.kiev.ua/allnews/news/fran_sol_gravets_fk_dinamo_kiiv/">club confirmed</a>. The 26-year-old Real Madrid academy product has previously played for Rayo Vallecano, Real Oviedo and Villarreal before finding a home in the Netherlands. He scored 38 goals in 78 games for the Dutch club after joining in 2016.

Dynamo Kiev sign Willem II striker

Hakan Calhanoglu is nearing a move to RB Leipzig, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/TheCalcioGuy/status/1085639872851922945">ESPN</a>. The midfielder has been linked with a move away from AC Milan, although he started in the club's Supercoppa Italiana loss to Juventus on Wednesday. The Turkish international has featured 17 times in Serie A this season.

Calhanoglu nears move to RB Leipzig

The Portland Timbers have acquired the rights to defender&nbsp;Claude Dielna from the New England Revolution in exchange for $100,000 in General Allocation Money, t<a href="https://www.timbers.com/post/2019/01/16/portland-timbers-acquire-mls-rights-defender-claude-dielna-new-england-revolution">he club announced</a>. Dielna appeared in 28 games over two seasons for the Revs after previously featuring for Sheffield Wednesday, Ajaccio and Olympiacos. “Our coaching staff has a strong belief that Claude will be a very solid central defender within our group,” said head coach Giovanni Savarese. “His qualities will pair well with an already strong defensive contingent. He has shown great motivation in coming to Portland, and we anticipate him being a positive addition as he integrates with our club this preseason.”

Timbers acquire Dielna from Revs

Los Angeles FC has signed defenders Danilo Silva and Dejan Jakovic to new contracts. The club announced that Silva, who initially joined the club on loan from Internacional, will remain as will Canadian international Jakovic. “Re-signing Danilo and Dejan was always part of our offseason plan, and we’re excited that both players will be returning in 2019,” said General Manager and EVP of Soccer Operations John Thorrington. “Danilo and Dejan add veteran leadership and experience to the group, and we’re confident they will both contribute to the success of our Club.”

LAFC re-signs Silva and Jakovic

Mousa Dembele is in China to finalize a transfer to Guangzhou R&amp;F, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/MatteoPedrosi/status/1085608456101474305">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Tottenham midfielder is set to undergo a medical and sign a contract to seal a £11 million move. Dembele has been with Tottenham since joining from Fulham in 2012.

Dembele set to sign in China

Salzburg striker Munas Dabbur has arrived in Spain to undergo a medical with Sevilla.&nbsp; The 26-year-old emerged as a targed for Liverpool, who have been linked with a&nbsp;£22 million (€25m/$28m) move for the Israel international.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-target-dabbur-to-undergo-sevilla-medical/168bnl7ftt3nzzua0xbufjuq5" target="_blank">Read the full story here</a>

Liverpool target Dabbur to undergo Sevilla medical

Cardiff City have landed&nbsp;Everton striker Oumar Niasse on loan until the end of the season, <a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/11704/11609131/oumar-niasse-set-for-cardiff-loan-from-everton-until-end-of-season" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a> reports.&nbsp; The Senegal striker has fallen out of favour at Goodison Park this term, making just five league appearances thus far.&nbsp; Niasse is expected to take a medical in south Wales on Wednesday evening.&nbsp;

Cardiff agree Niasse loan move

Bayern Munich head coach Niko Kovac has admitted that midfielder James Rodriguez is playing for his future with the club.&nbsp; Rodriguez is in the final six months of a two-year loan from Real Madrid, and has struggled with injuries this term. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/james-is-playing-for-bayern-future-kovac/1q65cyvsvyvuk15vk9jjot1ma5" target="_blank">Read what Kovac had to say about the Colombian right here</a>

James is playing for Bayern future – Kovac

Fiorentina have turned down a loan offer from Monaco for left-back David Hancko, reports <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/ligue1/as-monaco/exclu-mercato-las-monaco-a-tente-sa-chance-pour-une-pepite-slovaque-428601" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>.&nbsp; The 21-year-old has just two league appearances for the Viola this season, but the club has still rejected Monaco's approach. Monaco are also targeting Sporting CP's&nbsp;Marcos Acuna at the left-back position.&nbsp;

Fiorentina turn down Monaco approach for Hancko 

Former&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;president Vicente Boluda has expressed his surprise that the club didn't have a better plan in place&nbsp;aftter selling Cristiano Ronaldo to&nbsp;Juventus.&nbsp; Madrid's all-time leading scorer departed in the summer, with&nbsp;Marcelo Diaz and Vinicius Jr. the club's main attacking reinforcements brought in.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/former-real-madrid-president-there-was-no-post-ronaldo-plan/je90aj2z62a21jv9kxcv0alo0" target="_blank">Read&nbsp;Boluda's words on the club's lack of a plan right here</a>

Ex-Madrid president: There was no post-Ronaldo plan

Arsenal head of recruitment Sven Mislintat is set to leave the club just one year after joining from Borussia Dortmund, Goal understands.&nbsp; The German is&nbsp;nicknamed ‘Diamond Eye’ for his track record of finding top players during his time in the Bundesliga.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/mislintat-set-to-leave-as-arsenal-continue-search-for/1critv77kqq9y1ohj9ftji1hdh" target="_blank">Read why&nbsp;Mislintat is leaving the Gunners right here</a>

Mislintat set to leave as Arsenal 

According to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/manchester-city-acquistato-ante-palaversa">Gianluca Di Marzio</a>, Manchester City are after Hajduk midfielder Ante Palaversa. The 18-year-old is seen as one of Croatia's rising stars, hacing captained the country's U-19 team. Manchester City is looking to buy the midfielder and then keep him on loan in Hajduk until the summer.

City interested in Croatian starlet

The Portland Timbers have signed Slovenian goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic, according to<a href="https://www.oregonlive.com/timbers/2019/01/portland-timbers-linked-to-slovenian-goalkeeper-aljaz-ivacic.html"> the Oregonian</a>. Ivacic has played for Slovenian side NK Olimpija Ljubljana since 2017 and now joins a goalkeeping corps featuring veteran Jeff Attinella and Steve Clark. The Timbers fell to Atlanta United in the MLS Cup final in December.

Timbers sign Slovenian goalkeeper

Real Madrid are reportedly after Eder Militao as the 20-year-old continues to impress with Porto. It's been a swift rise for the Brazilian, who moved to Portugal from Sao Paolo this past summer and has already become a top target. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/who-is-eder-militao-the-38m-brazilian-star-wanted-by-real/1dnng4rzz0tqb1tg2suurzoo41">Read a full breakdown on Militao on Goal!</a>

Who is Real Madrid target Eder Militao?

Sevilla has finalized the signing of Max Wober from Ajax, the club announced on Wednesday. The defender arrives on loan with an option to buy having already signed a contract through 2023. Wober, who has earned one cap for Austria, made 16 appearances for Ajax this season. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> 🚨 Max Wöber's signing has been finalised, with the Austrian signing a deal until 2023. 🚨 ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/Mh3dAoMsbY">https://t.co/Mh3dAoMsbY</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeW%C3%B6ber?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeWöber</a> 🇦🇹<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/vamosmisevilla?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#vamosmisevilla</a> <a href="https://t.co/4wVDs7f2xI">pic.twitter.com/4wVDs7f2xI</a> — Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) <a href="https://twitter.com/SevillaFC_ENG/status/1085572906787266560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Sevilla signs Wober

Josef Martinez has signed a five-year extension to remain with Atlanta United. The Venezuelan star had proved dominant since moving to MLS, winning the league MVP award in 2018 while leading Atlanta to an MLS Cup. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/martinez-signs-new-five-year-extension-with-atlanta-united/10lgdauvykmf71sk37u3zd6sj6">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Martinez signs extension with Atlanta United

Watford have made an improved offer for Bordeaux attacker Francois&nbsp;Kamano, according to <a href="https://www.francefootball.fr/news/Mercato-watford-avance-sur-francois-kamano-bordeaux/978094" target="_blank">France Football</a>. The Premier League side had their initial €13 million (£12m/$15m) bid rejected for the winger, who can play on both sides as well as up front. They have returned with a new offer worth €16m (£14m/$18m), but Bordeaux are said to want closer to €20m (£18m/$23m)&nbsp;while Kamano is said to prefer a switch to Monaco.

Watford make €16m Kamano bid

Cardiff City are expected to wrap up the signing of&nbsp;Emiliano Sala for £18 million ($23m) from Nantes this month. The Welsh club have been linked with the 28-year-old forward for some time and are <a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/11704/11608886/cardiff-city-close-to-record-deal-for-emiliano-sala" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>&nbsp;claims they about to break their transfer record to land him in January. The Argentine is could be confirmed on time for him to make the squad for Saturday's Premier League clash against Newcastle.

Cardiff close in on £18m Sala signing

Chelsea will try to bring Petr Cech back to Stamford Bridge after he retires from football at the end of the season. The goalkeeper announced that he will bring an end to his playing career once the campaign comes to an end. Chelsea have developed a recent trend of offering jobs to their iconic former players and could reach out to the Gunners shot stopper, who has not decided on what he will do next.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-to-offer-cech-chance-to-return-after-he-leaves/1usb0jxecgtr71xs60oxv32g1w" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Chelsea to offer Cech return after Arsenal exit

Eder Militao only turned up at Porto last summer, but the 20-year-old defender has already attracted attention from Real Madrid. The Champions League winners are investing in youth to help maintain their dominance of the continent and bring them back to the top of La Liga. Militao is the latest to be linked to a big money move to Santiago Bernabeu, but what does he have to offer? <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/who-is-eder-militao-the-38m-brazilian-star-wanted-by-real/1dnng4rzz0tqb1tg2suurzoo41" target="_blank">Click here to read Goal's profile on him</a>

Eder Militao - The £38m star wanted by Real Madrid

Arsenal legend David Seaman feels Petr Cech has retired too early after opting to hang up his gloves. The 36-year-old's two decades in the sport will come to an end at the climax of the campaign. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/cech-could-have-gone-on-seaman-surprised-by-arsenal-keepers/1pni1olcc1min15ma856f8baa0">But read why the ex-England stopper feels the Gunners star is leaving the sport prematurely on Goal</a>

'Cech has more to offer'

Watford midfielder&nbsp;Dion Pereira is closing in on a move to MLS Cup winners Atlanta United. The 19-year-old has made two Premier League appearances this season. <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news-rumours-live-arsenal-tottenham-man-utd-chelsea-liverpool-fc-latest-todays-football-a4040026.html">Evening Standard</a> understand the teenager is awaiting a visa before completing a move to the United States but that a deal is imminent.

 Atlanta close to Pereira signing

Juventus could pursue Emerson Palmeri as Chelsea continue their bid to sign Gonzalo Higuain. <a href="https://www.goal.com/it/notizie/calciomercato-juventus-emerson-palmieri-nelloperazione/1rpe7q5ofpeu71qndwydjiafgw">Republic</a> understand the Serie A champions want the Brazilian full-back and that could prove key to Higuain's rumoured move to Stamford Bridge. The Blues have&nbsp;made their desire to sign a striker no secret and are looking to bring in Higuain, who is currently on loan at Milan

Palmeri could play role in Higuain move

Watford will do all they can to convince Abdoulaye Doucoure to stay at the club despite the striker's revelation that he wants to leave. The 26-year-old told French media last week that he does not plan on staying at Vicarage Road for the long term. But&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11686/11608712/watford-determined-to-keep-abdoulaye-doucoure" target="_blank">Sky Sports News</a>&nbsp;reports Watford have no intention of selling&nbsp;Doucoure, who is said to be a target of Paris Saint-Germain, and are demanding over £39 million ($50m) for him.

Watford refuse to sell PSG target Doucoure

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says he is sure Jordi Alba will sign a new contract with the club. The left-back's current deal expires in the summer of 2020, but the prospect of him spending the rest of his career at Camp Nou has been raised. And Bartomeu expects him to stay for a few more years, at least, as he told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/bartomeu-por-supuesto-que-jordi-alba-seguira-barca-7248702" target="_blank">Sport</a>: "Of course he will continue. We are already working with him for a long renewal, for the next five years."

Barcelona working on Alba renewal - Bartomeu

Napoli have had an offer for&nbsp;Stanislav Lobotka rejected by Celta Vigo,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/napoli-chiesto-lobotka-in-prestito-con-diritto-di-riscatto-no-del-celta-1202523" target="_blank">Tuttomercatoweb</a>&nbsp;says. The Serie A side tried to get the 24-year-old midfielder on loan for the rest of the season with an option to buy him outright. However, their advances have been knocked back by Celta, who would rather hold on to him until at least the summer.

Napoli's Lobotka bid rejected

AC Milan are considering selling Hakan Calhanoglu to fund their pursuit of Krzysztof Piatek, says&nbsp;<a href="https://www.corriere.it/sport/19_gennaio_15/piatek-l-obiettivo-milan-piano-acquistarlo-5145a144-1907-11e9-890c-6459c9cbcb3c.shtml" target="_blank">Corriere della Sera</a>. The Rossoneri are leading the race to sign the 23-year-old striker, but Genoa's €45 million (£40m/$51m) asking price is beyond their reach. Sporting director Leonardo is not giving up on their chances of landing the free-scoring striker and may have to offload a player to fund his transfer, with Turkey international Calhanoglu the one who will be forced out to make room.

AC Milan could sell Calhanoglu to sign Piatek

Is Gonzalo Higuain too old for Chelsea? The London club are reluctant to sign players over the age of 30, which is frustrating coach Maurizio Sarri. At 31 years old, Higuain is past his best, by the Blues' reckoning, but there are few strikers on the market as prolific as the Argentine forward.&nbsp; As&nbsp;Goal's Mark Doyle writes, Chelsea would be wrong to pass up the chance to sign the ex-Real Madrid and Napoli star. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/higuain-too-old-at-31-why-ageist-chelsea-wont-do-any-better-than-/zz6jovns3g7y1miybglefw9d9" target="_blank">Click here to read the full story</a>

Why Chelsea won't do better than Higuain

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> Thank you, <a href="https://twitter.com/PetrCech?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PetrCech</a> 🙌 <a href="https://t.co/NT0dLbvTtv">pic.twitter.com/NT0dLbvTtv</a> — Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1085484334105198592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Thanks for the memories, Petr!

Roma have declined the opportunity to sign West Ham centre-back Angelo Ogbonna, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. The Serie A side have struggled with injuries in 2018-19, with as many as 35 injury problems having hit Eusebio Di Francesco's squad. But they're apparently not interested in having Ogbonna join them, after he was offered to them by the Hammers.

Roma not interested in Ogbonna

7️⃣ years a Chelsea player! <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> We signed <a href="https://twitter.com/GaryJCahill?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GaryJCahill</a> seven years ago today! 🙌 <a href="https://t.co/0x9MDPBLGM">pic.twitter.com/0x9MDPBLGM</a> — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC/status/1085492340607905793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Cahill celebrates seven years at Chelsea

Manchester City are still hopeful that young midfielder&nbsp;Rabbi Matondo will sign a new deal with the club. The 18-year-old has already refused one offer from Pep Guardiola's side and despite there being interest from the Bundesliga, the Premier League champions are confident he'll stay with them. Check out the full story from our City correspondent Sam Lee <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-city-still-hopeful-of-new-matondo-deal-despite/1b6grpyas61ua1d0sfgq1whaio" target="_blank">HERE</a>!

Man City hopeful over Matondo deal

Robert Lewandowski, Mats Hummels, Mario Gotze...&nbsp; Bayern have made a habit of buying Dortmund's best players in the past but it ends NOW! That's according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/bvb-bayern-verbot-fuer-stars-von-borussia-dortmund-59561640.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>, who claim that the current Bundesliga leaders have&nbsp;made a decision not to sell to their nearest title rivals going forward.

Dortmund refuse to sell Bayern star names

Rafael van der Vaart is clearly NOT happy about all the&nbsp;speculation around Isco's future. Not only has he claimed he's the best in the world in his position, but he's even said he'll walk out of the stadium if Real Madrid&nbsp;don't start him in more matches! Over to you, Santiago... 👀 Read more <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/if-best-in-the-world-isco-doesnt-start-im-going-home-van-der/1h2vls6iesvkx1pibownq7015q" target="_blank">HERE</a>!

Van der Vaart offers backing to Isco

🔴 Bayern Munich could swoop for Arsenal's head of recruitment&nbsp;Sven Mislintat, according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball-international/fc-bayern-muenchen-interesse-an-ex-bvb-scout-sven-mislintat-59573380.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>. The 46-year-old was only brought in by the Gunners from Dortmund in November 2017, but is apparently intent on leaving the club as they look to appoint&nbsp;a technical director. And it is now claimed that the Bundesliga champions will consider offering Mislintat a role with them as he looks to move on from his spell in north London.

Bayern keen on Mislintat

Real Madrid are set to give up on their pursuit of a new striker in January. The Blancos are still trying to find a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo and had shown in interest in both Inter captain Mauro Icardi and Genoa hotshot&nbsp;Krzysztof Piatek. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/real-madrid-cool-striker-search-despite-icardi-piatek/10pvhddxg482115hzmlerl4fwm" target="_blank">Check out Alberto Pinero's full breakdown of the situation...</a>

Real Madrid to cool striker search

Bournemouth are in talks to sign Brentford defender Chris Mepham, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/11743/11608693/bournemouth-in-talks-for-brentford-defender-chris-mepham" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. Wales international Mepham is a long-term target for the Cherries, who failed to sign him with a £10m bid over the summer. But they are now hopeful of completing a deal as Eddie Howe aims to improve his backline in 2019.

Bournemouth in Mepham talks

Leeds United are monitoring Bristol City winger Calum O'Dowda as the Championship leaders look to bolster their squad in January. According to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/g00/sport/football/leeds-united/leeds-united-monitoring-bristol-city-winger-callum-o-dowda-as-club-weigh-up-next-move-with-top-target-daniel-james-1-9539577?i10c.ua=1&amp;i10c.encReferrer=aHR0cHM6Ly90LmNvL2VUWjNhQ1BVQmk%3d&amp;i10c.dv=14" target="_blank">Yorkshire Evening Post</a>, Republic of Ireland international O'Dowda is on Leeds' radar as they look to replace Samuel Saiz, who left for Getafe at the start of the month. They are also weighing up a move for Swansea City wideman Daniel James while Real Madrid goalkeeper Kiko Casilla is set to undergo a medical with the club in the coming days.

Leeds monitor Ireland winger O'Dowda

Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has offered an update on the Bavarians' pursuit of Chelsea forward Callum Hudson-Odoi. The Bundesliga champions' latest bid for the teenager totals £35m while they have also promised him the No.10 shirt that Arjen Robben will vacate at the end of the season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bayern-provide-hudson-odoi-update-confirm-they-wont-activate/ex1zujp027z519ri4vss93sug" target="_blank">Check out the full story right here!</a>

Bayern offer update on Hudson-Odoi move

Much was expected from Naby Keita when he arrived at Liverpool for £53m during the summer, but the Guinea international has struggled to make an impact for the Reds. He has yet to score or contribute an assist in 20 appearances for Jurgen Klopp's side, so how can they get the best out of him in the long run? <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/how-liverpool-can-get-the-best-out-of-struggling-53m-signing/n2275qr4qruf1cncfv1xdrew5" target="_blank">Goal's&nbsp;Ronan Murphy looks back at his time at RB Leipzig in a search for answers...</a>

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Mario Balotelli is close to sealing a move to Marseille, <a href="https://www.football-italia.net/133317/balotelli-agrees-marseille-terms" target="_blank">say reports in Italy</a>. The striker had been linked to the French side in the previous transfer window but negotiations collapsed over his wage demands. But Sky Sport Italia&nbsp;say that he is close to reaching an agreement to join the Ligue 1 team until the end of the season.

Balotelli on verge of Marseille move

AC Milan are confident of signing 18-year-old defender Tiago Djalo from Sporting CP,&nbsp;<a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/serie-a/2019/01/15/calciomercato-milan-tiago-djalo-antonio-donnarumma.html" target="_blank">Sky Sport Italia</a>&nbsp;reports. The Serie A side are looking to invest in young talents in the January transfer window and hope to beat Lazio to the Portugal Under 19 international. His contract expires at the end of the season, but Milan are eager to land him and will make a move this month.

AC Milan plot move for teenage star Djalo

West Ham have had a £31 million ($40m) bid for&nbsp;Krzysztof Piatek&nbsp;rejected, <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/753767/West-Ham-striker-40m-Genoa-AC-MIlan-Real-Madrid-Marko-Arnautovic-Transfer-News" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>&nbsp;claims. The 23-year-old striker has attracted interest from the likes of Barcelona, AC Milan and Real Madrid for his exploits in Serie A. West Ham have apparently tried to swoop in ahead of the European giants with an offer of their own but Genoa are holding out for more and do not want to let him go in January.

West Ham's £31m Piatek bid rejected

Chelsea will offer&nbsp;Petr Cech&nbsp;a role at the club after his retirement, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6595761/Chelsea-open-door-Petr-Cech-Arsenal-goalkeeper-announced-retirement.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.&nbsp;</a> The Arsenal goalkeeper <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-keeper-cech-reveals-summer-retirement-plan-after-20-year-/12h2rxdtten2j1p3g6dupaq3x4" target="_blank">confirmed on Tuesday</a> that he will retire at the end of the current season.&nbsp; Cech, who spent 11 seasons with the Blues, could be offered&nbsp;an ambassadorial role, or a coaching position in&nbsp;the club’s academy.

Chelsea to offer Cech role at the club

Milan are looking to move for Sporting CP defender Tiago Djalo, according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/milan-antonio-donnarumma-close-to-olympiakos-whilst-tiago-djalo-on-radar" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio.&nbsp;</a> Lazio are also interested in the 18-year-old, who has represented Portugal across various youth national team levels.&nbsp;

Milan interested in Djalo

Liverpool striker&nbsp;​Daniel Sturridge&nbsp;is set for contract offers from Major League Soccer, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8202795/daniel-sturridge-liverpool/" target="_blank">The Sun.&nbsp;</a> The 29-year-old has been used sparingly this season, and is in the final six months of his contract with the league leaders.&nbsp; New York City FC, who are looking a&nbsp;replacement for David Villa, have been mooted as a possible landing spot for Sturridge.&nbsp;

Sturridge could make MLS move

Manchester United&nbsp;may consider selling midfielder&nbsp;Marouane Fellaini&nbsp;this month, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6595687/Manchester-United-consider-offers-Marouane-Fellaini-AC-Milan-Porto-weigh-move.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.&nbsp;</a> Fellaini was frequently used by former manager Jose Mourinho, but has fallen out of favour under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The Belgian's high wages could see United look to cash in on him, with&nbsp;Milan, Porto and clubs from&nbsp;China&nbsp;and Turkey all interested.&nbsp;

Manchester United could sell Fellaini this month

Bournemouth are set to bid £15 million ($19m) for Brentford centre-back Chris Mepham, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/8201939/bournemouth-bid-15m-transfer-brentford-chris-mepham-southampton/" target="_blank">The Sun.&nbsp;</a> The Cherries have been eyeing the&nbsp;21-year-old Wales international for some time, having failed in a £10m&nbsp;($13m) bid last summer.&nbsp; Eddie Howe's side will return with an increased bid, as they look to hold off interest from&nbsp;Southampton.

Bournemouth to bid £15m for Mepham

Atletico Madrid are refusing to commit to purchasing Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata, either this month&nbsp;or in the summer, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6596133/Alvaro-Moratas-Chelsea-departure-hangs-balance-Atletico-Madrid-refuse-buy-striker.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.&nbsp;</a> Morata&nbsp;is looking for a way out of Stamford Bridge this month, but Atletico are only willing to take the 26-year-old on a six-month loan without a commitment&nbsp;to buy.&nbsp; That could end up killing a deal, with the Blues looking to raise funds as they look to sign a new striker themselves.&nbsp;

Atletico won't commit to purchasing Morata

West Ham have rejected Fiorentina's bid of&nbsp;€10 million (£9m/$11m) for Pedro Obiang, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/11608201/west-ham-reject-transfer-bid-for-pedro-obiang-from-fiorentina" target="_blank">Sky Sports.&nbsp;</a> The 26-year-old midfielder has made 18 appearances for the Hammers this season.&nbsp; West Ham would only consider selling the former&nbsp;Sampdoria man if they are able to bring in a replacement.&nbsp;

West Ham reject €10m Obiang bid from Fiorentina

Leicester City are lining up Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers to replace Claude Puel, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8203519/leicester-brendan-rodgers-replace-claude-puel/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> Puel's job is under increasing pressure, and he could be sacked if the Foxes lose to Wolves at Molineux on Saturday. Former Liverpool boss&nbsp;Rodgers would be keen on a return to the Premier League after a successful two-and-a-half year run in Scotland.&nbsp;

Leicester line up Rodgers as Puel replacement

Borussia Dortmund have made contact with&nbsp;Stanislav Lobotka's entourage over a possible move, <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-psg-le-borussia-dortmund-prepare-lapres-weigl-428614" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a> claims.&nbsp; The&nbsp;Celta Vigo midfielder has generated interest from clubs all over Europe, with PSG and Napoli among the parties keen on a move for the midfielder. Dortmund are eyeing&nbsp;Lobotka as a possible replacement for Julian Weigl, who could leave the club in the summer.&nbsp;

Borussia Dortmund make contact with Lobotka

Milan are set to make a bid for Genoa striker Krzysztof Piatek, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-ac-milan-s-piatek-bid-ready-all-the-details-64753" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports.&nbsp; The Rossoneri will make a loan offer with a purchase option, as they seek out a potential replacment for Chelsea-linked Gonzalo Higuain.&nbsp; Piatek, 23, has scored 19 goals in 21&nbsp;appearances in all competitions&nbsp;so far this season.&nbsp;

Milan prepared to make Piatek bid

Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo will likely depart the club in the summer, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/01/15/marcos-rojo-likely-first-casualty-manchester-united-plans-strengthen/" target="_blank">The Telegraph.</a> Injuries and ineffectiveness have limited the 29-year-old to just&nbsp;149 minutes of game time this season. Rojo's injury troubles will limit his market in January, but he is likely to be sold in the summer as United look to clear wages off their books.&nbsp;

Rojo likely to depart Man Utd

Porto defender Eder Militao would prefer a move to the Premier League over La Liga, according to <a href="https://esporte.uol.com.br/futebol/ultimas-noticias/2019/01/15/mesmo-com-interesse-do-real-preferencia-de-militao-e-pela-premier-league.htm" target="_blank">UOL Sport.&nbsp;</a> The 20-year-old is in high demand, with Liverpool, Everton and Manchester United joining Real Madrid and others as interested parties.&nbsp; But&nbsp;Militao, who has a contract through 2023, has reportedly decided to turn down Madrid in favour of a move to England.&nbsp;

Militao wants Premier League move

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