With winter approaching, it is natural to think about Christmas and New Year. However, for football fans, this also means not only the usual holidays, but also an upcoming transfer window. Every Monday in December, the portal Eurofootball.com will help you review the constant rumors in the press and form an opinion on what transfers can be expected in January.
Despite interest from the Madrid side, Raheem Sterling can't wait to sign a new contract with Liverpool (Daily Mail).
After Chelsea withdrew from the battle for Borussia Dortmund's leader Marco Reus, Arsenal, Manchester United, and Liverpool are ready to offer proposals for the German (Daily Star).
Arsenal is also nearing an agreement for a 12 million euro deal for 22-year-old Basel defender Fabian Schar (Metro). However, Tuttosport reports that Swiss player is also wanted by Juventus.
Liverpool strategist Brendan Rodgers, after a poor start to the season, plans to attract forward Jackson Martinez from Porto, second Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, and Norwich winger Nathan Redmond (Calciomercato.com).
Monaco defender Joao Moutinho, valued at 31 million euros, has requested a move to another team. He is of interest to English clubs (Daily Express).
Tottenham, Chelsea, and Liverpool are also interested in Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi. The forward is valued at 25 million euros (Daily Express).
Having failed to acquire Real Madrid's Isco in the summer, Arsenal will try to do so for 45 million euros this winter (Daily Star).
Manchester United, plagued by injuries, will try to attract Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane. The initial choice for the Red Devils was Barcelona's unwanted Gerard Pique (Daily Star). However, according to the same source, Arsenal is also aiming for the Frenchman.
Returning to Inter Milan, Roberto Mancini wants his first purchase to be Manchester United striker Robin van Persie (The Telegraph).
Barcelona would like to see Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi in their ranks, but the "bats" expect to receive 50 million euros for him (Mundo Deportivo).
Arsenal also plans to make a 20 million euro offer for Everton's defensive midfielder James McCarthy (Daily Mail).
Roma has started negotiations for Tottenham defender Vlad Chiriches. The English club is willing to sell the footballer in the coming January (Evening Standart).
With less than half a year remaining on his contract with Monaco, Jeremy Toulalan has been offered the opportunity to join Juventus (Tuttosport).
