The transfer window opened in early January and speculation is intensifying on potential trades. Check out the latest gossip below and check out all the official offers here.
TOP STORY: Liverpool take an interest in Konate
While Liverpool have once again been linked with Diego Upamecano, he is defender RB Leipzig’s teammate Ibrahima Konate which interests Jurgen Klopp the most, according to Picture journalist Christian Falk.
Liverpool have had several defensive injuries this season and during Joel matip He is said to be getting closer to a comeback, Klopp is still keen to strengthen in this area in January, especially as the Reds’ form has slipped in recent weeks.
And while Bild believes Liverpool have made contact with Upamecano management, Leipzig are reluctant to sell before the end of the season, which means the Reds will have to look elsewhere.
Konate has also been on Liverpool’s radar for some time and ultimately is more readily available. Klopp believes he is a player they can reward before the current window closes, in an effort to keep their title hopes on track.
The 20-year-old is said to have a release clause of around £ 45million.
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Gomez, skipper of Atalanta, target of PSG
Paris Saint-Germain consider bid for Atalanta captain Alejandro Gomez, according to Le10Sport.
The Atalanta skipper is a fan favorite and has been a key part of the squad, but he appears to have fallen out with boss Gian Piero Gasperini and the club hierarchy.
Now it looks like he could be on the move in January, but PSG face competition.
It has already been reported in Turkey that Fenerbahce has made an offer for the Argentina international, while Calciomercato reports that Roma are preparing to beat Milan clubs to register an offer.
However, PSG would be able to financially get these other clubs out of the water, but the player would first have to be convinced to settle in the French capital.
Bayern for Militao
Real Madrid defender Eder Militao lack of playing time at the Bernabeu, and Bayern Munich are considering offering the Brazilian a stint in the Bundesliga.
Munich are not alone in identifying the 22-year-old as part of their plans, with Juventus, Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund all supposedly monitoring the Selection international.
There haven’t been any official offers yet, but Bayern run a number of clubs reviewing Madrid’s plans for the center-back, who currently sits behind Sergio Ramos, Raphael Varane and Nacho in the pecking order. .
Militao was overlooked by Madrid in Thursday’s loss to Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish SuperCup and has also been left out of recent Brazilian squads.
Bayern believe Militao could be the perfect replacement if David Alaba leaves the Allianz stadium.
Tap-ins
– Juve boss Andrea Pirlo reportedly looking for alternative attacking options to complement Cristiano Ronaldo, Paulo Dybala and Alvaro Morata, and Calciomercato believes Gianluca Scamacca at the top of their search list. Scamacca is owned by Sassuolo and is currently ready to loan Genoa but has been put on the transfer list. Juventus are exploring loan option.
– Union Berlin are on the hunt for a new striker and appear to be getting closer to Bayern’s young talents Léon Dajaku, according to Bild. Union Berlin is suffering from an injury crisis and is looking to secure a loan deal that would extend beyond the end of the current season. Dajaku has scored once and recorded three assists for FC Bayern II in the German third division so far this season.
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