Transfer gossip column: Arsenal eyes pricey Aubameyang move, Juve wants Oscar

This is not the place for legitimate reports and completed deals. Here, we compile the ludicrous transfer rumours that arise during this month of madness in the football world. Each day until the January window shuts, theScore will provide a rundown of the most outlandish babble from the backpages, briefing you on the transfer gossip throughout Europe.

If you're searching for a list of finalized transfers from each of Europe's top five domestic leagues, the following pages have you covered:

• Transfer Tracker - Premier League
• Transfer Tracker - Bundesliga
• Transfer Tracker - Ligue 1
• Transfer Tracker - La Liga (Jan. 4)
• Transfer Tracker - Serie A (Jan. 4)

And now, back to the rumour mill.

Arsenal planning move for Dortmund's Aubameyang

Europe's hottest goal scorer could find himself in the middle of the Premier League's title race by the time the January transfer window closes, as Arsenal contemplates a move for Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Gunners are said to be in the market for a forward who can help the club's quest to capture the league title, and have surveyed a move for the Gabon international that could cost Arsenal £42 million, according to The Sun.

While the high fee might prevent Arsene Wenger from pulling the trigger, the prospect of the 27-year-old playing alongside Mesut Ozil is a combination that could potentially bring Arsenal success and silverware for years to come.

Juventus turns to England for youth injection

In an effort to add some midfield depth, Juventus has turned its attention to England, where the club is reportedly interested in a double swoop for Chelsea playmaker Oscar and Fulham's Moussa Dembele, according to Stefano Lanzo from Italian outlet Tuttosport.

The report adds that the defending Serie A champions - who sit fourth in the standings - are keen to add youth to the squad as it prepares for life after several of its aging stars retire.

Roma could provide escape for out-of-favour defender Debuchy

The end appears to be close for Mathieu Debuchy at Arsenal following the French defender's struggles with injuries and his failure to play regular first-team football. His unrest has been well documented as Debuchy admitted his preference to move away from the Emirates Stadium in order to be considered for a place on the French national team ahead of the 2016 European Championship.

Roma has emerged as a possible destination for the full-back as the Italian team searches for a replacement for the aging Maicon, according to Football Italian.

Balotelli plotting move back to Anfield

Jurgen Klopp's arrival at Liverpool could lead to a sensational return for Mario Balotelli following his failure to adapt under former Reds boss Brendan Rodgers.

The Italian forward is believed to be keen on meeting with Klopp to discuss the possibility of reviving his career at Anfield, Balotelli's agent, Mino Raiola, hinted to Michael Kelleher of Sky Sports. A Liverpool return, however, likely won't occur until next season after he completes his season-long loan spell with AC Milan.

Juventus, Inter Milan interested in PSG's Lavezzi

With his contract up at the end of the season, Ezequiel Lavezzi's agent, Alejandro Mazzoni, has alerted teams that his client's departure from Paris Saint-Germain could occur "very quickly."

Mazzoni couldn't reveal where Lavezzi will end up, but confirmed Juventus and Inter Milan may be in contention for the Argentinian, according to French outlet Le10Sports.

"Inter and Juventus? We don’t know anything yet, but it could all happen very quickly," he said.