Gossip Column: Vela, Valencia, Malcom, Rossi, Icardi, Lozano, Pepe, and more…

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Thursday, 17th January 2018

Carlos Vela has reportedly entered the race to join Barcelona and reportedly ranks “second behind Alvaro Morata” on the team’s shortlist.
Cadena SER

There were rumours of Antonio Valencia potentially moving away from Manchester United during the January transfer window, but the Ecuador star has confirmed once again that he will remain with the club until the end of his current deal.
The Times

Tottenham are keen to bolster their attack due to Harry Kane’s injury, and are open to make two moves: Malcom on a season-long deal, and Giuseppe Rossi on a “pay-as-you-play” deal.
Daily Mail

Is the Mauro Icardi saga coming to an end? Apparently, as the striker is reportedly keen to start talks with Inter Milan over a potential contract extension.
Sky Sports Italia

Napoli have an abundance of wingers, but it can’t hurt to add one more, right? That’s what they might be thinking, as they’re keen to launch a €30M offer to sign PSV star Hirving Lozano.
Il Mattino

Some of the top teams in Europe are keen to make a move for Ligue 1 star forward Nicolas Pepe. However, Lille‘s owner Gerard Lopez said the 23-year-old winger “is not leaving the club this winter”.
RMC Sport

News from Chelsea! The Blues are set to complete a six-month initial – with view towards a permanent signing – for AC Milan star Gonzalo Higuain
ESPN FC

…and they are also one of the team’s most interested in making a move for Heerenveen star winger and Kosovo international, Arber Zeneli
Sportnieuws

…but they have also “blocked” the loan move of Michy Batshuayi to AS Monaco, since they’re reportedly open to sell the Belgian striker for good.
ESPN FC