ARSENAL WON'T INCREASE €40M BENZEMA BID
Arsenal will not offer more than €40 million to sign Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema at the end of the season, claims Don Balon.
Madrid president Florentino Perez is reportedly ready to cut his losses on Benzema, with Arsenal rumoured to have already made a €40m bid for the Frenchman.
Perez values Benzema at significantly more, but the likes of Arsenal, who are expected to be in the market for a replacement for Alexis Sanchez, will not go higher than €40m.
ZIDANE GIVES XMAS LIST TO REAL
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has given Real Madrid his January transfer wishlist in an effort to turn around a dreadful La Liga season, according to Spanish rumour mill Dan Balon.
Athletic goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is expected to be pursued in January and central midfield reinforcements are being prioritised, but there will be no strikers brought in by the Blancos.
SALAH WANTS REAL SWITCH
Mohamed Salah is eager to leave Liverpool for Real Madrid and is ready to push for a move, claims Don Balon.
The Egyptian forward has been a revelation since moving to Anfield over the summer, with his efforts being noted by leading sides across Europe.
La Liga champions Real are said to be heading the queue of suitors, with Salah instructing his agent to put a deal in place.
BENZEMA TO BE SOLD AFTER CLASICO SHOCKER
Real Madrid are now full committed to offloading Karim Benzema, who had been given an ultimatum ahead of Saturday's Clasico, according to don balon .
The report says that the French striker had been told before the match by Florentino Perez that if he didn't show well the club would be looking for a replacement in the winter window.
Mauro Icardi is thought to be Los Blancos' main target.
PEREZ TO SPLASH €200M AFTER CLASICO
Florentino Perez is set to splash out €200million this winter to stay in the good graces of Real Madrid fans after being humiliated in El Clasico on Saturday, reports DiarioGol .
The club will go after goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, defender Leonardo Bonucci and striker Mauro Icardi as they look to rebuild.
COURTOIS TO BECOME WORLD'S BEST-PAID KEEPER
Thibaut Courtois will become the best-paid goalkeeper in world football, if he signs a new contract at Chelsea, claims the Daily Telegraph .
Chelsea are determined to keep hold of Courtois, who is out of contract in the summer of 2019 and has regularly been linked with a move to Real Madrid.
Courtois is set to be offered a new deal by Chelsea which will see his wages eclipse the £200,000 a week being earned by Manchester United keeper David de Gea.
REAL SEEK RONALDO BUYER
Real Madrid have touted Cristiano Ronaldo to potential buyers across Europe, according to Diario Gol.
Despite continuing to add to his trophy haul in the Spanish capital, there is a feeling inside Santiago Bernabeu that the Portuguese forward's powers are starting to fade.
Taking that into account, club president Florentino Perez has sounded out those clubs who could afford to put a transfer package in place.
MAN UNITED BATTLE REAL FOR HAZARD
Manchester United are prepared to battle Real Madrid for the signature of Eden Hazard, according to the Sun.
Hazard and United boss Jose Mourinho are old acquaintances at Chelsea, lifting the Premier League title together in 2014-15.
And the newspaper claims United could bid up to £90million to seal a reunion for the pair next season.
REAL MADRID ADVANCE HAZARD NEGOTIATIONS
Real Madrid are making progress in their negotiations to sign Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard next summer, claims Diario Gol .
Zinedine Zidane has instructed Madrid president Florentino Perez to pursue a deal for Hazard and the Belgium international could arrive at the Santiago Bernabeu after next year’s World Cup in Russia.
If Hazard does move to Madrid, then Marco Asensio is likely to seek a transfer away, with Manchester City a potential destination.
LUIZ TRIED FOR BARCELONA MOVE
Barcelona have ruled out signing David Luiz after the Chelsea defender offered himself to the Camp Nou club, according to Catalunya Radio, via Sport .
Luiz’s future at Chelsea appears uncertain and the Brazilian, who has also been linked with Arsenal, Manchester United, Juventus and Real Madrid, has recently travelled to Barcelona for treatment on an injury.
During his trip, Luiz offered himself to Barcelona, who are looking to sign a new centre-back due to the expected departure of Javier Mascherano.
However, due to Luiz being 30 and the financial implications of signing him, Barca are instead focusing on other defensive targets.
PSG & MAN CITY LEAD ISCO CHASE
Manchester City are among three teams keen to sign Real Madrid's Isco in the coming transfer window, claims Don Balon.
With Gareth Bale on the mend after injury, the ex-Malaga star may see his first-team opportunities reduced in 2018.
And should he choose to continue his career elsewhere he will have no shortage of options, with the Premier League leaders, PSG and Juventus linked with his signature.
CONTE IN LINE TO REPLACE ZIDANE
Antonio Conte is in contention to succeed Zinedine Zidane as Real Madrid head coach, according to The Sun .
Zinedine Zidane guided the Blancos to two successive Champions League titles and a La Liga win last season but is under pressure to recover the deficit to Barcelona this campaign.
Conte still has 18 months left on his Chelsea contract and has previously dismissed suggestions that he was set to leave Stamford Bridge.
MAN UTD HAVE BALE AGREEMENT
Manchester United have a pre-contract agreement in place with Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale, according to Diario Gol .
The Wales international is ready to bring an injury-hit spell in Spain to a close and will move to Old Trafford in the summer of 2018.
DORTMUND WON'T SELL AUBAMEYANG
Borussia Dortmund will not sell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during the January transfer window, according to Sport Bild .
Aubameyang had been keen to leave Dortmund in the summer, but no offers met his €70 million valuation and he has been linked with a departure in the New Year.
The likes of Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool and Real Madrid are all said to be interested in Aubameyang, but Dortmund want to keep the Gabon forward to boost their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.
REAL MADRID OPEN NEYMAR TALKS
Real Madrid have opened discussions regarding a move for Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar in the summer of 2018, according to OK Diario .
The Blancos were initially expected to wait two years before seeking a deal, but are now ready to match the €222m fee PSG paid to Barcelona over the summer.
REAL KEEN ON SALAH
Real Madrid are keen to sign Liverpool sensation Mohamed Salah, according toDon Balon .
The report claims the Liga outfit are prepared to offer Lucas Vazquez as part of any deal to try and lure Salah, who has scored 19 goals for Liverpool so far this term, to the Spanish capital.