January 1 traditionally symbolizes the New Year, but in the football world this day means only one thing - the official start of the winter transfer window. The portal "EuroFootball.com" will provide its visitors with the most interesting and important news about potential player transfers and completed deals until the end of the month. "Barcelona" and "Milan" are expected to officially announce the deal for Jean-Clair Todibo in the coming days. "Rossoneri" will loan him with the option to buy all the rights after the season. (AS) *** "Sky Sports" reports that Turin's "Juventus" rejected a €30 million offer for defender Merih Demiral. The Turkish player was wanted by the "Leicester City" club. *** "Flamengo" talent Reinier Jesus will join Madrid's "Real" club for a buyout fee of €30 million. If the "Whites" had waited until summer, they would have had to pay €35 million. ("Marca") *** "West Ham" is planning to compete with "Manchester United" for the acquisition of Lisbon's "Benfica" defender Gedson Fernandes. "The Hammers" want to loan him until the end of the season, with the option to buy all rights for £34 million. ("Daily Mail") *** After Tom Heaton's injury, "Aston Villa" wants to bring in experienced Joe Hart from "Burnley." ("Daily Mail") "The Sun" also mentions that "Stoke City" goalkeeper Jack Butland is on their radar. *** "Daily Mail" believes that the most realistic next stop for Wilfried Zaha is the London club "Chelsea." The Englishman recently hired the famous agent Pini Zahavi, who has good relations with the "Blues" management. *** "Bleacher Report" states that "Bayern Munich" would be willing to sell Jerome Boateng for a symbolic €5 million. "Arsenal," "Tottenham," and "Juventus" are interested in his services. *** London's "Arsenal" did not agree with "Roma's" offer for Henrikh Mkhitaryan's acquisition. The Armenian player, who is currently on loan in Italy, was valued at €10 million by the "Roma" club, but the "Gunners" want more. ("Forza Roma") *** The same London "Arsenal" has joined other English clubs in wanting to acquire "Bournemouth" defender Nathan Ake this winter. ("The Telegraph") *** "Manchester United" would like to strengthen their defensive line with players like Jack Grealish or James Maddison, but it will be a particularly challenging task during the winter transfer window. (MEN) *** "Wolves" manager Nuno Santo confirmed that Jesus Vallejo, who has not settled in the team, is returning to Madrid's "Real" club. However, the defender will not stay in the "Whites" ranks - he is wanted to be loaned to another Spanish team or return to his former club in Germany: Frankfurt's "Eintracht." ("Marca") *** Madrid's "Atletico" hopes to bring in Edinson Cavani in this winter transfer window, and he is also eager for PSG to give the green light for the deal to happen. (AS) *** OFFICIAL: "Bayern Munich" will be strengthened next summer by Schalke's goalkeeper Alexander Nubel. He will join the Bavarians for free.
