Cruzeiro deny Celtic bid for Bruno
Cruzeiro have denied Celtic have made an offer for centre-back Fabricio Bruno.
The 23-year-old centre-back is taking the Brazilian side to court to get released from his contract because he says he has not been paid for months.
Reports claimed he was on his way to Scotland, but Cruzeiro have released an official statement dismissing such speculation because Celtic’s bid was a “very small amount”.
Man Utd plot Bellingham bid
Manchester United have set their sights on Birmingham starlet Jude Bellingham, according to The Telegraph.
The 16-year-old has been a key player for the Championship outfit, having made 20 appearances for the senior side this season.
And United assistant manager Mike Phelan has been scouting Bellingham and they are said to have made him one of their top targets.
Rangers commit Maxwell to new deal
Rangers youngster James Maxwell has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with the club, it has been confirmed.
The 18-year-old is yet to make his debut for the senior side since joining from Falkirk two years ago, but has impressed in the academy to earn a new contract.
The left-back has penned a new deal that will see him tied to the club until 2022.
Volland set for Premier League
Bayer Leverkusen forward Kevin Volland is a transfer target for Arsenal under their new manager Mikel Arteta.
Sky Sports report that the 27-year-old has been put forward as an option for Arteta to consider. The German has 18 months remaining on his contract at the Bundesliga club.
Arsenal in race for Mertens
Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich are all interested in signing Napoli forward Dries Mertens, according to Il Mattino (via Calciomercato).
The 32-year-old winger turned striker is approaching the end of his contract with Napoli, and will be available for free in the summer.
Ulreich seeks Bayern exit
German Goalkeeper Sven Ulreich could look to leave Bayern Munich, according to Sport1.
The 31-year-old is worried he will drop down to third choice at the club once Alexander Nübel arrives on a free transfer in the summer.
Dortmund approach Thuram
Borussia Dortmund have made enquiries over Marcus Thuram, according to Foot Mercato (per Get Football News).
Thuram, 22, has made a big impression at Dortmund’s Bundesliga rivals Borussia Monchengladbach since moving from Guingamp in the summer.
His ability up front has now caught the eye of Lucien Favre, although Gladbach will be reluctant to release the young star after such a short period at the club.
Sunderland to make Kelly move
Sunderland face competition for the signature of Feyenoord midfielder Liam Kelly, according to Voetbol International.
The former Reading man has been told he can leave his current club just months after signing last summer.
Digne among trio targeted by Lyon
Lucas Digne of Everton is one of three players that Lyon are seeking to sign in January, according to TF1’s ‘Telefoot’ program.
As well as the left-back, OL also want Steven N’Zonzi of Galatasaray and Thomas Lemar of Atletico Madrid following a raft of long-term injury problems.
Has Mandzukic signed for Al Duhail?
Juventus attacker Mario Mandzukic is apparently closing in on a deal to take him to Al Duhail in Qatar.
Images have appeared on social media suggesting that the veteran striker has already sign an agreement.
Celtic interested in Rhodes
Sheffield Wednesday forward Jordan Rhodes is of interest to Celtic, according to the Sun.
The Scotland international striker has misfired for the Owls this season and the Hoops want him to ease the attacking burden on Odsonne Edouard.
Pochettino offered Real Madrid deal
Mauricio Pochettino has been offered the chance to become the next Real Madrid boss, according to The Transfer Window podcast.
Out of work since being sacked by Tottenham, Madrid are lining up the Argentine to replace Zinedine Zidane next summer and would be offered €2.5m (£2m) just for signing the deal, which would expire at the end of June 30, 2020 and would act as an insurance policy for Los Blancos should things go sour for ‘Zizou’.
Arsenal and Man Utd chase Mertens
Arsenal and Manchester United lead the chase for Napoli striker Dries Mertens, according to the Express.
The Belgium international attacker is out of contract at the end of the season and could move for around €10m (£8.5m).
Juventus not interested in Vidal
Juventus do not want to sign Arturo Vidal from Barcelona, Calciomercato reports.
He has already played over 150 times for the club, but there are no plans to bring him back, despite rumours linking him away from Barcelona.
Monaco ready to sack Jardim
Despite beating Lille 5-1 on Saturday, Monaco are getting closer to sacking head coach Leonardo Jardim, RMC reports.
The 2016 Ligue 1 champions are mid-table and too inconsistent for the board’s taste, with the boss in the firing line.
