Transfer gossip column: Manchester United, Barcelona to fight over Marquinhos
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 finalised 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
- Transfer Tracker - Serie A
And now, back to the rumour mill.
Chelsea places £80-million price tag on Hazard
Teams queuing outside of Stamford Bridge in hopes of procuring Eden Hazard's services will have to pay top dollar for the struggling Chelsea playmaker. According to The Sun, Chelsea has placed a £80-million valuation of last season's Professional Footballers Association's player of the year, with Real Madrid considered favourites to sign the 25-year-old. Although it's a steep price, considering his poor season with the Blues, a return to forward could prove to be priceless if he regains his elite form from a year ago.
Leicester prepares £15-million offer for CSKA Moscow striker
Leicester City has turned its attention to Russia in an effort to boost its attacking unit. The Premier League's top team is lining up a lucrative offer to secure forward Ahmed Musa from CSKA Moscow in a transfer that will cost the Foxes £15 million, according to The Mirror.
Chelsea tells Newcastle to cough up £12 million for Remy
Despite Loic Remy's inability to play regular first-team football with Chelsea this season, the Blues continue to demand an inflated price tag for the French striker. Newcastle United has emerged as an interested suit, but will be forced to pay £12 million if it hopes to bring Remy back to St James' Park, according to the Daily Mail. Remy, 29, previously played for Newcastle during the 2013-14 campaign while on loan from Queens Park Rangers.
Barcelona, Manchester United to battle for Marquinhos
There's a two-horse race to capture the signature of Paris Saint-German defender Marquinhos. According to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Manchester United and Barcelona will go toe-to-toe as they attempt to lure the Brazilian defender away from France.