Thierry Henry in running for Bordeaux job

With Arsenal chasing after midfield reinforcements, Fabrizio Romano has reported that their top target is Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo although talks between the two parties are still ongoing. The Old Lady are open to letting Melo leave but are reportedly asking for an 18-month loan spell alongside an option to buy in order to let him go.

However, Romano has reported that Arsenal have offered them only a straight six-month loan move until the end of the current season with no option to buy and that has seen negotiations reach a standstill. Melo is reportedly keen on the move to North London but talks are still ongoing between the two parties.

In light of rumours indicating that both Gareth Bale and Eden Hazard are on the way out at Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that the two forwards do have a role to play for him as the Los Blancos continue to challenge for the title.

Both men have struggled with injuries over the last six months but have also not been picked when fully fit and ready to play. 

Ajax open to selling Nicolas Tagliafiaco this month for a reported €7 million fee

However, with both Chelsea and Barcelona considering moves, TYC Sports has reported that Ajax are open to letting the left-back leave this month for a cut-price fee.

Marca has reported that Manchester United's interim manager Ralf Rangnick and Paul Pogba have reported had a talk, with the Frenchman telling the German manager that he will see out his contract at Old Trafford before signing for Real Madrid at the end of the season on a free transfer.

The midfielder has less than six months left on his current deal and hasn't featured for the club since October because of a hamstring injury. Marca has further reported that Pogba's representatives have already told this to the Manchester United board as well and Rangnick although both parties remain keen on keeping the Frenchman at Old Trafford.

Bayern Munich eyeing a move for Denis Zakaria this month

According to transfer reporter Florian Plettenberg, Bayern Munich are considering a move for Denis Zakaria this month as they believe the Swiss midfielder would be the perfect man to reinforce their midfield ahead of another title charge.

Update #Zakaria: He is a potential candidate to replace Tolisso in summer. The decision-makers agree that he could strengthen the team. Big plus: He's affordable! Moreover his move to #MUFC is very unlikely - confirmed. @SkySportDE 🇨🇭

— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) January 19, 2022

Real Madrid and Liverpool set to battle it out for Kalvin Phillips

El Nacional has reported that Real Madrid and Carlo Ancelotti are obessed over a potential move for Kalvin Phillips as the Italian manager believes that the English international is the perfect man to replace Casemiro.

Newcastle United set to abandon their pursuit for Diego Carlos

The St James' Park side have already come to an agreement with Carlos over a five year contract alongside wages but are ready to drop the deal as they believe that Sevilla are refusing to budge on the asking price.

After weeks of speculation, Udinese have confirmed that they have signed Arsenal defender Pablo Mari on loan for the rest of the season. The Spaniard has struggled for game-time since his move to the Emirates Stadium from Flamengo and has made just three appearances for the North London side this term.

Solidity, international experience and leadership for the Juventus defense: Pablo Marí is a new Udinese player. The Spanish defender arrives on loan from Arsenal until the end of the sporting season," reads the statement.

According to talkSPORT, Manchester United are ready to let Jesse Lingard go this month but only if an interested party pays £3.5 million for the English international. The 29-year-old has less than six months left on his current deal and is reportedly not going to sign a new contract with the Red Devils.

However, no move has materialized yet despite interest from Newcastle United, Barcelona, West Ham, Tottenham and Juventus although talkSPORT has revealed that United have changed their stance on Lingard and are open to letting him leave.

Chelsea join the race for Barcelona starlet Gavi

While Barcelona are reportedly looking to hand Gavi a new contract, the young starlet has attracted attention from across Europe and El Nacional has reported that Chelsea are the latest side to shown an interest. The Blues have reportedly already been in contact over a potential move for Frenkie de Jong and Sergino Dest but are now looking at Gavi.

Tottenham pushing for a move for Roma midfielder Jordan Veretout 

However, while Roma are also keen on a move for Tanguy Ndombele, Tuttosport has reported that a swap deal is not on the cards although the two parties are yet to have a discussion over a potential move for either Frenchman.

In light of his reported refusal to sign a new contract, Barcelona have released their team for the Copa del Rey clash against Athletic Club and have confirmed that Ousmane Dembele has been dropped over his contract issues. That was confirmed by their director of football Mateu Alemany, who revealed that Dembele doesn't want to continue with them.

"There have been negotiations with Ousmane and his agent since July more or less. During that time, Barca have made several different offers, looking for a way for him to stay with us," Alemany said.

"Not being in the squad is a consequence of all of that. We don't want players that don't want to be here. Obviously, the coach has had the final say on this, but he has the club's full support."

Mateu Alemany habla de la situación de Ousmane Dembélé pic.twitter.com/dTSPtXr99y

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) January 20, 2022

Aston Villa still monitoring Eddie Nketiah's situation at Arsenal

However, while the England U21 international has attracted attention from Germany and England, Villa are reportedly his top suitors this month as Steven Gerrard's side are still looking to reinforce the team.

La Repubblica has reported that Juventus have reportedly want €65 million from any club that wants to sign Matthijs de Ligt. The Dutch defender has been heavily linked with a move away amidst serious interest from Barcelona, Chelsea and Bayern Munich.

But while Juventus are unwilling to part with the former Ajax starlet, the 22-year-old is being pushed to leave by agent Mino Raiola and La Repubblica has reported that in light of that, the Old Lady are willing to part with him for €65 million. 

Newcastle United table a €15 million bid for Bayer Leverkusen's Mitchel Bakker

Having already signed Kieran Trippier as their new right-back, reports indicated that Newcastle United were looking to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Mitchel Bakker and the Daily Mail has revealed that the Magpies have tabled a €14.5 million bid for the full-back.

Chelsea return is not an option for Eden Hazard

However, a return to the Premier League is reportedly on the cards for the former Lille and Chelsea superstar although Marca has further reported that Hazard won't simply leave for the sake of leaving as he wants to make sure any move is the right one.

The Mirror has reported that Leeds United are all set to drop their interest in Ben Brereton Diaz after Blackburn Rovers set an asking price of around £25 million for the forward. The center-forward is enjoying a stellar time in the Championship this season with 20 goals in just 27 appearances.

Not only that, Diaz has thrived during international duty with Chile, netting three goals in his nine caps so far but it's his form for Blackburn that has attracted the interest. But Leeds are set to drop out over the Championship side's asking price although they are looking for offensive reinforcements this month.

Barcelona offered Patrik Schick, Timo Werner and a few other forwards this month

According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have been offered a wealth of forwards from across Europe to sign this month with Patrik Schick, Timo Werner, Divock Origi and a few others on the list. The La Liga giants are reportedly looking to reinforce their front-line after Sergio Aguero retired and are looking at several options.

Ajax looking into the possibility of signing Mohamed Ihattaren

The Dutch giants have reportedly offered an inital loan deal with an option to buy amidst rumours that Ihattaren wants to return back to the Netherlands. The 19-year-old's loan spell at Sampdoria has been forgetful with him yet to feature for the club and is currently AWOL, and has reportedly returned to the Netherlands.