January sees all the top teams in the world of football go after the players they need in order to compete or hold off their opponents in the last half of the regular season.
The English Premier League, Italian Serie A, German Bundesliga and the Spanish La Liga are typically the most tracked and here are some of the top rumors from todays new outlets.
Goal.com has confirmed that out of favor striker Carlos Tevez of Manchester City has agreed personally terms to join AC Milan. However, the Rossoneri are still yet to reach an agreement with his current employers.
Newcastle United of the English Premier League could face a struggle to hold onto star frontman Demba Ba as the club is refusing to discuss the £10 million release clause in the strikers contract. The Daily Mirror believes he will remain at Newcastle, but a major offer such as the £35 million one for Andy Carroll last January that saw him move to Liverpool could chance their minds.
Fiorentina are said to have been rejected by FC Twente as the club made a bid for star striker Luuk de Jong. The youngster will be staying at the Eredivisie club until at least the summer according to Sky Sports.
Catania's Maxi Rodriguez is believed to be set for a possible bid and move to AS Roma. Goal.com believes that if the right numbers are offered he is sure to move to the eternal city.
Sir Alex Ferguson has rubbished talks of a Wayne Rooney exit from Manchester United in The Sun. Rumors have been mounting that the dip in United's form could see the superstar lose his interest in staying with the club.
Lastly Sky Sports has announced that German side Borussia Dortmund has agreed a fee with fellow Bundesliga club Borussia Monchengladbach for the signature of starlet Marco Reus. The young striker has proven to be a top talent and he will make the switch at the end of the season and sign a five year contract with Dortmund. The deal is said to be worth £14.5 million.
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