January 8th transfers and rumors: "Arsenal" would be willing to pay up to 80 million euros for Isco © JumpStory

The winter transfer window has opened, and the most popular football news portal in Lithuania "Eurofootball.com" will review the most interesting player transfers and rumors of January 8th.

London's "Arsenal" promises to shake up the player market. According to the "Daily Star," the "gunners" are ready to pay up to 80 million euros for Madrid's "Real" midfielder Isco.

Spanish newspaper "Sport" reports that London's "Chelsea" has already contacted Lionel Messi's father and discussed a possible move to the "blues," but the "Barcelona" president denies that L. Messi can leave Catalonia.

Arriving in Madrid and having his first training session yesterday, Martin Odegaard will soon sign a six-year contract, and the UEFA Champions League winners will not hesitate to pay 4 million euros for the Norwegian wonderkid ("AS").

London's "Arsenal" is not planning to attract "Southampton" midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin in January, but next summer Arsene Wenger is willing to pay 25 million euros for the Frenchman ("The Times").

Turin's "Juventus" will try to acquire goalkeeper Neto from Florence's "Fiorentina," but the deal will most likely not include Sebastiano Giovinco and Marco Storari ("Tuttosport").

Spanish newspaper "AS" informs that after Andoni Zubizarreta's departure, former team coach Jordi Roura may take over as the sporting director of "Barcelona" club.

"Borussia Dortmund" star Marco Reus has rejected the opportunity to sign a new contract to double his buyout clause ("Sport Bild").

Sources from "Sky Sports" announce that "Liverpool" has reached an agreement with Munich's "Bayern" club for the transfer of winger Xherdan Shaqiri to the "reds" for 10 million pounds.

"Southampton" manager Ronald Koeman is interested in "Porto" midfielder Juan Quintero and promises to loan him until the end of the season ("Daily Mail").

Meanwhile, "Crystal Palace" coach Alan Pardew is eyeing "Liverpool" striker Rickie Lambert, who is not in favor at the club ("The Guardian").

"Roma" still hopes to acquire backup goalkeeper Petr Cech from "Chelsea" by the end of January, although Jose Mourinho is not willing to part ways with the Czech player ("Daily Mirror").

London's "West Ham" has joined the race with "Milan" in pursuit of Madrid's "Atletico" goalkeeper Mario Suarez, as the "hammers" are looking for a player who could replace Alex Song, who is going to the African Cup of Nations ("Daily Mail").

Two Spanish clubs - San Sebastian's "Real Sociedad" and "Villarreal" are fighting over the loan of London's "Arsenal" forward Joel Campbell ("AS").

According to reports in the English press, former "Barcelona" goalkeeper Victor Valdes is set to sign a contract with "Manchester United" very soon.

OFFICIAL: "La Liga" champions Madrid's "Atletico" club has acquired experienced midfielder Ruben Cani from "Villarreal" on loan until the end of the season.