Winter transfer window has started and the most popular football news portal in Lithuania "Eurofootball.com" will review the most interesting player transfers and rumors on January 3rd.
Mats Hummels is ready to leave Borussia Dortmund, but cannot decide between "Manchester United" and London's "Arsenal". Both German clubs are interested, but they would have to pay 50 million euros ("Daily Star").
The same "Red Devils" promise to compete with London's "Chelsea" for Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane ("Daily Express").
"Gunners" forward Yaya Sanogo is expected to join "Bordeaux" on loan. Arsene Wenger is determined to send the 21-year-old Frenchman back to his homeland as he struggles to secure playing time in England ("Metro").
Manchester City has begun negotiations with Atletico Madrid for the acquisition of defender Miranda. The City's manager is dissatisfied with Eliaquim Mangala, who arrived this summer, and wants to attract the Brazilian valued at 30 million euros to the team ("AS").
London's Tottenham also shows interest in Arsenal target James McCarthy from Everton. The 24-year-old midfielder is unable to reach an agreement with his current club on a new contract, so the Irishman has started considering possible departure options ("Daily Mail").
Stoke City has made a loan offer to Tottenham for winger Aaron Lennon. The Englishman would represent the "Potters" until the end of this season, and could permanently move in the summer for 9 million euros ("ESPN").
Manchester United is also considering the possibility of bringing back their academy graduate Paul Pogba. According to various press reports, Louis van Gaal is willing to pay up to 90 million euros for the Frenchman.
Leicester City is nearing an agreement for the loan of Chelsea goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer. This would mean that Petr Cech will remain in the team ("Daily Telegraph").
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich wants to see four-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi in the club. The English giants will try to buy the Argentine in the summer if Barcelona fails to win trophies this season ("AS").
OFFICIAL: Swansea has acquired Exeter defender Matt Grimes. The transfer fee is not disclosed, but the former English club claims that "it is enough for Grimes to be a record purchase".
