January 3rd transfers and rumors: "Man City" close to agreement with E.Cavani © EuroFootball.com

On January 3rd and beyond, the winter transfer window of 2013 continues for football players, so Eurofootball.com portal presents you today's various transfers and rumors.

(News will be regularly updated)

"Manchester City" leads the race for the signature of "Napoli" and Uruguayan national team star Edinson Cavani. Reports have been confirmed by the player's agent.

Turin's "Juventus" seems determined to strengthen their squad. There have been reports that the Italian champions hope to acquire "Liverpool" forward Luis Suarez and "Barcelona" player Alex Sanchez.

"Milan" has agreed to sell Brazilian forward Alexandre Pato to "Corinthians," says the player's agent. It is also mentioned that Robinho should return to his homeland.

"Valencia" struggling in Spain will be reinforced by Madrid's "Getafe" goalkeeper Jordi Codina, with Vicente Guaita expected to leave the club.

"Liverpool", "Everton", and "Hamburg" are interested in attracting Paris Saint-Germain forward Guillaume Hoarau, but the Chinese club "Aerbin" is close to reaching an agreement with the player.

Pablo Osvaldo, the forward sought after by European giants "AS Roma," has also caught the attention of "Milan."

For some time now, London's "Chelsea" has had a uncertain future for Frank Lampard. It is reported that Milan's "Inter" is close to an agreement with the veteran.

This season, Swansea's attacking leader Michu has attracted the interest of Russian clubs. It is believed that Zenit St. Petersburg and Anzhi are interested in the player.

Gelsenkirchen's "Schalke" goalkeeper Lewis Holtby may move to "Arsenal" or "Tottenham" this month. Andre Villas-Boas' team is currently leading in the race for this player.

It is announced that "Milan" has submitted a 10 million euro bid for Werder Bremen's defender Marko Arnautovic.

Russian national team player and "Arsenal" player Andrey Arshavin is close to an agreement with PSV Eindhoven. The Dutch team would like to loan the forward until the end of this season.

Arsene Wenger confirmed that negotiations have resumed for a new contract with Theo Walcott. The French coach believes that this decision will justify itself for the Arsenal team.

Liverpool player Joe Cole, who has been of interest to Queens Park Rangers club, has ultimately chosen West Ham United. Currently, the Englishman is undergoing a medical examination.

Athletic Bilbao has given permission for forward Fernando Llorente to start negotiations with Juventus regarding a transfer to Italy next summer.

Juventus and Fiorentina are ready to fight for the signature of Villarreal forward Giuseppe Rossi. The Italian's price currently does not exceed 5 million euros.

OFFICIAL: Manchester United confirmed that they have loaned Portuguese player Bebe from Rio Ave until the end of the season.

OFFICIAL: Struggling in Italy, Cagliari has extended a contract for another year with the team's 33-year-old captain, Daniele Conti.

OFFICIAL: Juventus has loaned left back Federico Peluso from Atalanta until the end of the season. The Turin team will have the opportunity to buy out the player's contract.

OFFICIAL: After a not very successful loan period, Chelsea defender Yossi Benayoun is returning from West Ham to Chelsea.

OFFICIAL: 30-year-old England national team center-back Phil Jagielka has extended his contract with Everton. The new agreement will expire in 2017.

OFFICIAL: Stoke City announced that they have signed a new five-and-a-half year contract with defender Ryan Shawcross.

OFFICIAL: Marseille, performing well this season in France, has acquired Valenciennes attacking midfielder Foued Kadir.