Juventus keen on Eriksen
The Danish international’s contract is set to expire in 2020 and he is reportedly considering his options.
Juve have something of an injury crisis in centre midfield, leading to Calciomercato’s claim that the Turin giants are keeping tabs on Eriksen’s situation.
Juventus were also interested in signing Aaron Ramsey from Arsenal, but a deal for the Welshman appears to have fallen through with Bayern Munich now likely to secure his service.
Klopp eyeing former player
According to the Sportsman, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is interested in Hoffenheim midfielder Kerem Demirbay.
The German coach has reportedly kept a close eye on Demirbay, who was a youth team player at Dortmund when Klopp was manager.
He could even bring the Hoffenheim man to Anfield for as little as £25m in January.
Demirbay is a box-to-box midfielder and has already earned two senior German caps.
Napoli return unlikely for Cavani
PSG striker Edison Cavani has laughed off speculation linking him with a move to his former club Napoli.
“If I’m going back to Napoli, you’re talking too much,” he joked.
“I love Naples and its people, I send them all my affection. We saw each other a short time ago (when PSG drew 1-1 at the Stadio San Paolo) and I always wish them the best.”
Pochettino shows interest in Cornella
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino attend Barcelona B’s win over Cornella, leading to suggestions he’s in the market for their players in January.
The Spurs manager had previously claimed this club needs to look at a “refresh” in terms of the playing staff in the winter window, with Barca B star Riqui Puig apparently on his list of targets.
Barcelona continue to monitor Rabiot
PSG midfielder Adrien Rabiot remains a transfer target for Barcelona.
The Frenchman has long been linked with a move to Spain, and he is apparently keen on making the switch to Camp Nou.
PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is, however, still determined to keep Rabiot despite the player having reportedly rejected a new bumper three-year contract, with his current deal expiring in 2019.
AC Milan turns to Cahill amid injury crisis
AC Milan will reportedly look to sign Gary Cahill in the January transfer window as they aim to ease their injury woes at the back.
Cahill, who has fallen down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge following Maurizio Sarri’s appointment, has apparently been offered to the Rossoneri.
The former England centre-back’s contract expires in 2019 and Milan, who have seen defender Andrea Romagnoli added to their lengthy injury list, could look to seal a cut-price deal in the January window.
Man Utd want £60m Pickford as De Gea replacement
Manchester United will apparently look to sign Jordan Pickford should David De Gea decide to the leave the club.
The report suggests that Juventus will look to bring in De Gea, whose contract at Old Trafford runs until 2019, although the club has the option to extend it by a further year.
And should the Red Devils lose De Gea, United will apparently then turn to Everton and Everton goalkeeper Pickford, and could spend as much as £60 million ($77m) to bring him in.
Wolves keen on Origi
The Mirror are claiming Nuno Espirito Santo wants to bolster his attacking options in January by signing Liverpool’s Divock Origi.
The Belgian, who has fallen down the pecking order at Anfield, could cost Wolves around £20m according to reports.
While the Midlands club have impressed since their return to the Premier League, but have struggled to find a regular goalscorer and have only netted 12 league goals.
Origi could be the answer to this problem and in his first two seasons at Liverpool bagged 21 goals.
Woodward blocks Campos appointment
Manchester United’s search for a director of football could be over soon, if the club follow Jose Mourinho’s advice and appoint Luis Campos.
The Red Devils have been in search of someone who can take charge of their recruitment policy and Mourinho, who worked with Campos at Madrid, has suggested his fellow countryman.
However, as reported by the Daily Record, Ed Woodward is not in favour of appointing one of Mourinho’s allies and may leave any recruitment until the end of the current United’s boss’ tenure.
Chelsea plan £200m January spree
With the threat of a transfer embargo, Maurizio Sarri is targeting four big signings.
The Blues are planning a huge transfer splurge this January with the threat of a two-year transfer ban hanging over them by FIFA.
According to the Express, Chelsea could spend up to £200m in the upcoming window, with one of their main targets being Juventus full-back Alex Sandro, rated at £50m.
Maurizio Sarri would also like to boost his defence with Elseid Hysaj, from his former side Napoli, and Bournemouth’s Nathan Ake, who Chelsea has £40m buy-back agreement for.
However, the club’s biggest outlay could be on £70m-rated Christian Pulisic from Dortmund.
Barcelona set to beat Liverpool to De Ligt
Another Ajax starlet remains a major transfer target with top clubs pursuing for Matthijs de Ligt.
Liverpool are said to be after the Ajax defender, who has partnered Reds star Virgil van Dijk on the international level.
However, according to the Mirror, Barcelona are in the lead in the chase to sign the defender, seen as the successor to Gerard Pique.
Mina drawing interest from Valencia and Real Betis
Yerry Mina’s stay with Barcelona was short, but the Everton defender is now drawing interest from two other La Liga sides.
Valencia and Real Betis are interested in the Colombian defender, according to Don Balon.
Barcelona have a purchase option on the defender, but the club is unlikely to pursue a deal after selling to Everton this summer.
