Transfers and rumors on January 31: crazy money, plans of L. Messi and S. Ramos © JumpStory

At the beginning of January, the transfer window for players opened, and the most popular football portal in Lithuania "EuroFootball.com" will review the most interesting rumors and news.

"Arsenal" manager M. Arteta revealed that the team could still be reinforced by newcomers in the coming days.

"Liverpool" coach J. Klopp stated that before the closing of the transfer window, they will try to acquire a new center-back.

"Man Utd" officially loaned winger Chong to "Brugge" team.

"Man City" forward Jayden Braaf underwent a medical examination at "Udinese" team.

"Newcastle" defender DeAndre Yedlin is one step away from moving to "Galatasaray" (ESPN).

"Sampdoria" will try to extend the contract with 37-year-old veteran Fabio Quagliarella.

"Inter" is close to extending the contract (until 2024) with forward Lautaro Martinez, but there won't be a buyout clause in the agreement ("Gazzetta dello Sport").

"Borussia" forward Erling Haaland is preparing to stay at the club at least until mid-2022 (Fabrizio Romano).

"Man City" is not giving up on the race for defender David Alaba's signature ("90min").

"Liverpool" contacted "West Ham" to explore the possibilities of acquiring defender Issa Diop ("The Athletic").

"Bayern" officials confirmed reports that they had met with representatives of "Leipzig" defender Dayot Upamecano.

"Chelsea" officially loaned defender Baba Rahman to PAOK club.

"Udinese" officially bought out the contract of borrowed forward Gerard Deulofeu from "Watford".

Current L. Messi's contract with "Barcelona" team cost more than half a billion euros (€555 million). According to "Mundo Deportivo," since 2017, the team paid the player 15.2 million euros just for signing a new contract and also paid him a loyalty bonus of 78 million euros. The club needs to pay 138 million euros per season (including bonuses).

O. Dembele wanted to extend his contract with "Barcelona". He could become a free agent in just 18 months ("Sport").

Madrid's "Real" defender S. Ramos could move to "Man Utd" club. He also wouldn't mind playing for "Man City" or "Liverpool" ("Mirror").

"Man Utd" are interested in "Sevilla" defender Jules Kounde, who is valued at 60 million pounds sterling ("Mirror").