European Paper Talk: Real Madrid end interest in Tottenham's Christian Eriksen
Sunday 27 January 2019 13:49, UK
The January transfer window is into its final week and, with another round of fixtures coming up, several clubs may find themselves persuaded to enter the market.
Our friends at Football Whispers are here to round-up the news from Europe.
SPAIN
Real Madrid have dropped their interest in Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen and are focusing all their attention on landing Eden Hazard in the summer. However, they will unlikely pay over €100m for the Chelsea forward, who is valued at over £150m. Real hope, with the Belgian entering the final year of his contract, a deal can be done. (various Spanish media)
While having talks with Barcelona regarding a deal for Denis Suarez, Arsenal took the opportunity to discuss the availability of 21-year-old winger, Malcom. However, the Gunners were less keen when they heard the Spanish club would demand a €55m fee for any permanent deal. (Mundo Deportivo)
Alvaro Morata is expected to join Atletico Madrid on Sunday. After Chelsea's capture of Gonzalo Higuain, the Spanish forward is free to leave the London club. He will undergo a medical in the Spanish capital before completing his loan move. (Marca)
With the confirmation of Frenkie de Jong signing for Barcelona, the Catalan club have turned their attention to his Ajax team-mate Matthijs de Ligt. The two are close friends and have often spoken about their desire to continue to play together. Barca are confident the capture of the midfielder will be enough to sway the defender towards them. (Marca)
ITALY
Juventus boss Max Allegri has admitted any move to bring Paul Pogba back to Turin would be difficult. It was seen as a possibility when the midfielder was seemingly unhappy under Jose Mourinho, but with eight wins in a row with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in charge, the attitude around the midfielder has changed. (Tuttosport)
Roma have moved closer to signing Atalanta defender Gianluca Mancini in the summer. The deal would be worth €25m, but coach Gian Piero Gasperini has confirmed the Serie A side are not the only team interested, with Everton, Bayern Munich, Fulham and Inter keen on the 22-year-old. (Tuttosport)
FRANCE
Paris Saint-Germain think they have found a way around the Financial Fair Play issues stopping them from buying Idrissa Gueye from Everton. The Merseyside club are interested in Belgian full-back Thomas Meunier, and although the Ligue 1 champions would still need to pay a fee for the former Lille man, a swap deal would reduce the financial burden. (Telefoot)
Serge Aurier has made it known he would like Adrien Rabiot to join him in London. Spurs' interest in the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder is known, but the Ivorian defender posted a picture on social media of the two players together, a heart emoji and a praying hands emoji. (Instagram)
