January 1st traditionally symbolizes the new year, but in the football world, this day also has great significance - with the new year began the winter transfer window for players.
The most visited football news portal in the country, "EuroFootball.com", will provide its visitors with the most interesting news about possible player transfers and completed deals every day until the end of the month.
London's "Arsenal", facing problems in attack recently, is considering the possibility of bringing back forward Lucas Perez from La Coruna's "Deportivo", who is currently on loan in Spain due to lack of playing time ("Daily Mirror").
"Barcelona" plans to offer a new contract to their center-back Samuel Umtiti in the near future, as "Manchester United" and "Manchester City" are seriously interested in him ("Marca").
London's "Arsenal" defender Jack Wilshere hinted on social media platform "Instagram" that he may soon extend his contract with the "Gunners". The current one is valid only until next summer.
Highly reliable sources from "Sky Sports" report that "Man United" manager Jose Mourinho is likely to acquire at least one new player this winter and has already started looking for reinforcements.
Willian, who is strongly linked with a move to Mourinho, confirmed his loyalty to London's "Chelsea" in an interview with "ESPN Brasil".
"News Mondo" reports that London's "Arsenal" also wants to see "Hoffenheim" midfielder Kerem Demirbay in their ranks, sparking a battle with Liverpool's "Everton".
Five-time world's best footballer Lionel Messi has demanded that "Barcelona" sign Tottenham's talent Dele Alli ("Diario Gol").
Meanwhile, "Barcos" midfielder Andre Gomes, who is of interest to "Man United", could be headed to England. The Catalans have already rejected a £35 million offer, but Mourinho's team is not willing to give up ("Il Bianconero").
According to "Daily Express", "Man United" has a good chance to add Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos to their squad. The "Royal" club is willing to sell one of their leaders in order to attract an even bigger star. That is - the world's most expensive player Neymar.
Rumors about a possible departure of the Brazilian from "Paris Saint-Germain" have been circulating for months and "Real" is seen as a potential buyer, as the Spanish champions need to find a long-term replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo. In order for the PSG leader's move not to violate financial fair play rules, the "royal" club will have to sell Gareth Bale, but Kroos may also have to move.
Germany's national team midfielder is also a target for "Manchester City" and the same PSG.
London's "Chelsea" has contacted Bayern Munich's midfielder Arturo Vidal, whom they want to acquire this month. The "Aristocrats" have been interested in the Chilean for some time, and his contract with the German champions is valid only until the summer of 2019 ("Bild").
