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On January 1, the window for winter transfers of players in Europe opened, which will last until the end of the month.
The most visited country's football news portal "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.
According to "Marca," a disappointing season for Madrid's "Real" attacking stars could cost them their place in the team. It is said that Florentino Perez is planning serious changes and wants to bring in new attacking trio to the Spanish capital in the summer - Neymar, Robert Lewandowski, and Eden Hazard.
"Manchester United" promises to compete with "Manchester City" in the battle for the acquisition of "Nice" defender Jean Michael Seri, who has already decided to leave France after the season. ("The Guardian")
"Besiktas" in Istanbul is considering a move for "Arsenal" forward Danny Welbeck, whose future within the Gunners' ranks is unclear. ("Bleacher Report")
Arsene Wenger has confirmed that "Arsenal" is working on the acquisition of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, but emphasized that they will not try to sign a contract with Bordeaux forward Malcom this winter.
Paris Saint-Germain is close to an agreement with free agent Lassana Diarra. ("Le Parisien")
"Manchester United" is planning to offer a new long-term contract to goalkeeper David De Gea, as confirmed by "Daily Telegraph."
Daniel Sturridge, who no longer wants to be at "Liverpool," has attracted interest from Sevilla and Inter Milan, both of whom are looking to sign a deal with the Englishman by the end of this month. ("Daily Telegraph")
"Juventus" promises to contact "Arsenal" left-back Hector Bellerin for a possible move to Turin in the upcoming summer. ("Tuttosport")
Portugal national team midfielder Joao Mario has rejected the possibility of joining West Ham until the end of the season and promises to continue playing for Inter Milan. ("Sky Sports")
Borussia Dortmund have accepted the news that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will move to England and are seriously considering negotiating with Arsenal for the acquisition of Olivier Giroud. ("RMC")
Barcelona is prepared to buy out Antoine Griezmann's contract in the summer, while Atletico Madrid sees "Monaco" forward Thomas Lemar as his replacement. ("Calciomercato")
Inter Milan is not willing to back down in the race for Rafinha's signing and offers a new €35 million proposal to Barcelona. ("Calciomercato")
Sky Sports reports that Chelsea are likely to loan out striker Mitchy Batshuayi until the end of the season.
Alexis Sanchez's transfer to Manchester United is nearing completion, with an agreement reached between both parties, according to Sky Sports Italia.
Richarlison does not intend to stay at Watford for long and is already thinking about leaving after the season. Two London clubs - Chelsea and Arsenal - have shown interest in the Brazilian. ("Watford Observer")
Manchester City promises to pay £23.5 million for West Brom defender Jonny Evans, who has long been considering a departure. ("The Sun")