Friday, 22nd December 2017
There has been a lot of talk regarding a potential exit of Iker Casillas from FC Porto, but it seems the former Real Madrid star will remain with the Portuguese club until the end of the season.
ESPN
Manchester United are reportedly planning a surprise move for Christian Pulisic, although Borussia Dortmund have no intention to sell their star 19-year-old playmaker.
Daily Mail
Mario Gomez has returned home, as the now former Wolfsburg striker has agreed to return to Stuttgart once the January transfer window opens. Stuttgart was Gomez’s first club as a professional.
ESPN
Liverpool have started to look at alternatives to cover their defensive woes, and Basel‘s Manuel Akanji has emerged as a target in case they can’t sign Virgil van Dijk from Southampton.
Independent
Leonardo Bonucci could be on his way out of Milan quite soon, as at least two Premier League clubs – Manchester City and Chelsea – have expressed their interest in the Italy international.
La Gazzetta dello Sport
Another Italian defender who could make a Premier League switch is Daniele Rugani. The Juventus centre-back is desperate for first-team football, and both Arsenal and Manchester United are leading the race to sign him.
The Sun
Mario Balotelli wants to leave Nice during the January transfer window, and has requested his agent, Mino Raiola, to find him a “big club” once the window opens.
ESPN
Arsenal are chasing young Barcelona forward Jose Arnaiz, as The 22-year-old has impressed in the Copa del Rey this season and would cost around €20M, per reports.
MARCA
