A round-up of Thursday’s biggest transfer stories.
Chelsea are set to table a big-money bid to Schalke this January as they look to win the race for in-demand German starlet Julian Draxler.
Full story: Daily Star.
Meanwhile, Brazilian midfielder Ramires could be on his way out of Stamford Bridge after emerging as a target for his former manager Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid.
Full story: The Metro.
Tottenham are hoping to sign impressive £15m FC Basel winger Mohamed Sala this January.
Full story: Daily Mail.
Real Madrid could also make a surprise move for Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski this January as they eye a replacement for the misfiring Karim Benzema.
Full story: AS.
Barcelona are linked with a host of surprising transfer targets, with three veteran strikers Miroslav Klose, David Trezeguet and Roque Santa Cruz thought to be on manager Gerardo Martino’s wish-list.
Full story: Le Figaro.
Chelsea are hoping to sign Burak Yilmaz from Galatasaray by offering backup striker Demba Ba to the Turkish giants in return.
Full story: Daily Express.
Real Madrid are the latest club to be linked with AC Milan and Juventus target Nemanja Vidic.
Full story: ESPN.
Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel has reportedly become a target for his former club Zenit St Petersburg.
Full story: Daily Mirror.
22-year-old Feyenoord winger Harmeet Singh has admitted he would like to move to the Premier League.
Full story: Daily Mirror.
Swansea manager Michael Laudrup claims that Chelsea approached him this summer before eventually appointing Jose Mourinho.
Full story: A Bola.
John Toshack believes new Real Madrid signing Gareth Bale is close to being as good as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Full story: Marca.
Liverpool are hoping to beat Chelsea to the signing of their former hero Xabi Alonso this January.
Full story: Daily Star.
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney admits he did not enjoy being played in midfield by former manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
Full story: The Guardian.
However, the England star added that he is enjoying life at United again under new boss David Moyes.
Full story: Manchester Evening News.
Derby County starlet Will Hughes has become a top target for Manchester United in the January transfer window.
Full story: Daily Mail.
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero admits he considered leaving the club to return to Argentina this summer.
Full story: Sky Sports.
Arsenal look to be close to completing the signing of exciting young Bristol Rovers goalkeeper Matt Macey.
Full story: Sky Sports.
Liverpool defender Kolo Toure has explained his decision to leave Manchester City this summer.
Full story: Daily Express.
Arsene Wenger has defended Jack Wilshere for his comments on only English players being allowed to play for England.
Full story: BBC Sport.
Barcelona midfielder Alex Song insists he is fully focused on his future at the Nou Camp, despite being linked with a move away.
Full story: ESPN.
Porto midfielder Fernando reportedly favours a move to Inter Milan over Tottenham.
Full story: Football Italia.
Napoli have been scouting Arsenal target Fabian Schar ahead of a possible move for the Basel defender in January.
Full story: Forza Italian Football.
Cardiff City have replaced their head of recruitment with a 23-year-old who had been on work experience with the club.
Full story: Daily Mirror.