January 9 transfers and rumors: "Arsenal" turned to O. Ighalo, "Real" interested in J. Stones

The most visited country's football news portal "Eurofootball.com" until the end of January will present the most interesting rumors to its visitors about possible player transfers and completed deals.

Madrid's "Real" has joined the race for Liverpool's "Everton" defender John Stones. As reported by "Daily Mail," the advice for the "royal" club to acquire the Englishman came from Rafa Benitez.

"Premier" league-bound coach Pep Guardiola mentioned to his agent that he wants to see London's "Arsenal" leader Alexis Sanchez in his new team ("Don Balon").

Istanbul's "Galatasaray" showed interest in three players from Madrid's "Atletico" - Oliver Torres, Yannick Ferreira-Carrasco, and Saul Niguez. However, "mattress" strategist Diego Simeone sees their future in the Spanish capital ("AS").

According to Le10sport.com, "Manchester United" executives offered the team's leadership to current "Paris Saint-Germain" coach Laurent Blanc. However, this is highly unlikely as the Frenchman recently signed a new contract with PSG.

London's "Crystal Palace" will send scouts to Italy as they are interested in "Sassuolo" striker Gregoire Defrel ("Sky Sport Italia").

"Liverpool" intends to offer £11m for former "Milan" striker Alexandre Pato, who currently plays in Brazil ("Daily Express").

In response to the best African footballer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's statement that he will not move to England, "Arsenal" will try to acquire "Watford" striker Odion Ighalo ("Daily Mail").

"Bournemouth" has made a £10m offer for "Wolverhampton" striker Benik Afobe. This would be a record transfer for a "Premier" league newcomer ("Sky Sports").

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini hinted that the "cityzens" are unlikely to strengthen significantly this winter ("Sky Sports").

OFFICIAL: Rodrigo Palacio has extended his contract with Milan's "Inter" until 2017.

OFFICIAL: "Sunderland" acquired Bayern Munich defender Jan Kirchhoff.