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The transfer window for footballers in January has already crossed a crossroads, and the news portal Eurofootball.com presents you with the most interesting rumors and news about the transfers and new contracts that have already taken place on January 18th.
*** The Spanish media reports that "Athletic Bilbao" leader Fernando Llorente is close to reaching an agreement with the "Juventus" team.
*** Pep Guardiola, who will take over the reins of the "Bayern" club in the summer, is already aiming for two defensive midfielders - Etienne Capoue from "Toulouse" and Arturo Vidal wearing "Juventus" shirts.
*** "Braga" defender Hugo Viana is interested in the Turkish "Besiktas" team.
*** Manager of Dortmund's "Borussia" team, Jurgen Klopp, does not want to work at "Chelsea" club, so the owner of the English team, Roman Abramovich, would like to see "Everton" manager David Moyes or "Swansea" coach Michael Laudrup at the helm.
*** The agent of controversial "Manchester City" striker Mario Balotelli, Mino Raiola, was spotted in Milan on Thursday, reports "The Sun". According to the newspaper, the Italian discussed the details of a possible transfer of his client to the "Milan" club.
*** "Liverpool" manager Brendan Rodgers denied rumors of a possible acquisition of "Inter" defender Wesley Sneijder. It is believed that the Dutchman's salary could be unattainable for the team.
*** After leaving the "Marseille" club and moving to QPR, Loic Remy, the French team would like to replace him with "West Ham" striker Modibo Maiga.
*** "Noriwich City" club is aiming for two strikers: Danny Graham from "Swansea City" team and Gary Hooper from "Celtic" forward line.
*** Gianfranco Zola, who is currently coaching the "Watford" club, may return to the coaching position at the "Chelsea" team.
*** "Valencia" defender Andres Guardado is in the sights of the "Liverpool" club.
*** The "Sevilla" team hopes to rent out promising "Manchester City" striker John Guidetti, as the team's leader Alvaro Negredo may leave the team.
*** "Real Madrid" club is aiming for the "Manchester City" team's defender Javi Garcia, while Luka Modric and Michael Essien may leave the Spanish capital before summer.
*** Florent Malouda, who is on the reserves of the "Chelsea" club, may become a free agent.
*** The "Milan" club is considering the possibility of acquiring the third goalkeeper of the "Tottenham" team, Heurelho Gomes. This goalkeeper is also of interest to Brazilian and Dutch clubs.
*** "Tottenham", "Everton" and "Inter" teams have joined the battle for "Montpellier" goalkeeper Younes Belhanda. The Moroccan could have ended up at "Fenerbahce" team, but the deal did not happen.
*** "Newcastle" continues to search for a replacement for Demba Ba, who left for London. After QPR snatched Loic Remy from under their noses, the "Magpies" want to see "Saint-Etienne" striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang among their ranks.
*** The "Milan" club has confirmed interest in Kaka, who belongs to the "Real" club, but the Madrid team wants at least 25 million euros for the Brazilian. The fashion capital's team also wants to strengthen their defense with Portuguese Ricardo Carvalho.
*** "West Brom" want to rent out "Liverpool" center-back Sebastian Coates.
*** The "Schalke" club is ready to pay the demanded 8 million euros to "Lyon" for defender Michel Bastos.
*** Official: Theo Walcott has tied his future to the "Arsenal" club by signing a new long-term contract.
