KnoxTainment: January 2016

Friday, 15 January 2016

Real Madrid are plotting a £250 million mega raid on the Premier League. The Spanish giants have been handed a two-window transfer ban by FIFA for transfer irregularities. The Santiago Bernabeu club are now set to raid Premier League stars before the ban kicks in. Chelsea star Eden Hazard, Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero and Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea are among names on the wish list. Others are Juventus' Paul Pogba and Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski.

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Egyptian midfielder Mohammed Elneny from Basel on a four-and-a-half year deal. In a similar development, the Emirates Stadium club are considering a move for Southampton midfielder Victor Wanyama. Club boss Arsene Wenger is also looking to boost his striking options with moves for Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Watford's Odion Ighalo.

Chelsea are reportedly in talks with Brazilian club Corinthians over the signing of Alexandre Pato. The 26-year old forward is currently valued at £10 million and is eligible to play in the Champions league if the move goes through. In another development, Chelsea have been linked with a move for PSG forward Ezequiel Lavezzi. The 30-year old Argentine has been a fringe player for PSG this season and would be out of contract this summer.

Manchester United are ready to launch a £40 million move for Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos. In another development, Manchester United's bid to sign Gareth Bale from Real Madrid has been dealt a huge blow with the transfer ban handed to the Spanish club.

Chelsea are set to launch a £60 million double swoop for strikers this January transfer window. The Stamford Bridge club have tabled a £30 million bid for Shaktar Donetsk in-form striker Alex Teixeira and also lined up a £30 million move for AC Milan striker Carlos Bacca.

Manchester United have lined up an audacious £90 million bid for Welsh wing wizard, Gareth Bale although the Real Madrid superstar insists that he is happy to stay at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Old Trafford club have lined up a £12 million bid for Yoshinori Muto dubbed the 'Japanese Messi'. In another development, Italian club have debunked claims that Manchester United have tabled a bid for Felipe Anderson. Reports suggests that Manchester United are willing to sell Belgian midfielder, Marouane Fellaini.

Liverpool are on the verge of completing the signing of Brazilian forward Alexandre Pato. In a related development, the Anfield club are set to recall goalkeeper Danny Ward from his loan deal with Abderdeen so as to provide competition for first choice goalkeeper Simon Mignolet. In other news, Liverpool's bid to sign Borussia Dortmund defender, Neven Subotic has been rejected.

Arsenal are reportedly on the brink of signing PSG midfielder Adrien Rabiot. The Gunners are set to finalise a £15 million deal to sign the 20-year French midfielder. In another news, Arsenal are set to offer Spanish defender Nacho Monreal a new three-year deal at the club.

Everton have lined up a £21 million bid for Dynamo Kiev winger Andriy Yarmolenko. In other news, Belgium in-form striker Romelu Lukaku will welcome the chance to join PSG or Real Madrid rather than join Manchester United.

Newcastle United have lined up an £18 million move for West Brom forward, Saido Berahino.

Manchester United have failed in their fresh bid to land Southampton forward Saido Mane. The Old Trafford club have been told that the 23-year old Senegalese international will not leave St Mary's Stadium this January transfer window. In a related development, Manchester United are weighing up a move for Leicester City in-form striker Jamie Vardy. Boss Louis Van Gaal is keen to boost his struggling attacking options. In another development, the Red Devils are in talks with Borussia Dortmund to terminate Adnan Januzaj's season-long loan deal at the German club.

Reports suggest that Chelsea star Eden Hazard is set to spark a bidding war this summer between Real Madrid and French giants PSG. The 26-year old superstar is keen to quit Stamford Bridge at the end of the season and expected to command a transfer fee of over £90 million. Bayern Munich are also keen on the Belgian winger.

Liverpool have completed the £5.1 million signing of Marko Grujic from Red Star Belgrade. The 19-year old midfielder is set to remain at Red Star Belgrade on loan until the end of the season. In a related development, the Anfield club are in talks with Borussia Dortmund for the signing of Serbian defender Neven Subotic. Boss Jurgen Klopp is keen to strengthen his defense options amidst growing injury concerns in the squad.

Arsenal have been asked to fork out £20 million for Southampton midfielder Victor Wanyama. In another development, Borussia Dortmund have dismissed reports linking Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with a move to Arsenal.

Lyon forward Alexandre Lacazette has turned down the chance of signing for Newcastle United. The French striker rejected the move even with Lyon accepting a £22 million bid from Newcastle United.

Arsenal are ready to launch a £42 million swoop for in-form Borussia Dortmund and Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Gunners have also been linked with a move for Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne. In a related development, Arsenal are set to complete the £5 million signing of Basle and Egyptian midfielder Mohammed Elneny who has reportedly completed a medical at the club and awaiting international clearance. The Gunners are also interested in a £15 million move for PSG star Adrien Rabiot. In another development, Mathieu Debuchy is ready to quit Arsenal. The 30-year old French defender is set to join West Brom on loan for the rest of the season.

Chelsea are set to reignite their interest in Everton defender John Stones. The Stamford Bridge club are set to launch a £50 million bid for the 21 year-old England international. In another development, Chelsea are monitoring the situation with PSG defender Marquinhos after it emerged that the 21-year old Brazilian is considering his future with the French club. In another development, Italian club AC Milan, are weighing up a move for Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic. The Serbian defender is out of contract this summer and is yet to agree a deal at Stamford Bridge.

Manchester United are keen to land the signature of Southampton forward Saido Mane who is currently valued at a whooping £62.5 million. The Senegal international wants a big move and will command £125,000-a-week in wages. In a similar development, the Old Trafford Club have reportedly agreed a £35 million deal with Lazio for Brazilian forward Felipe Anderson. The Red Devils and Chelsea are in battle for the signing of Stoke City forward Bojan Krkic after it was revealed that the Spaniard has a £10 million release clause in his contract.

Liverpool are set to complete the signing of Serbian midfielder Marko Grujic. The 19-year old playmaker is set to undergo a medical at Anfield today ahead of a possible switch.