Liverpool poised to sign Minamino
Liverpool are poised to secure the services of Red Bull Salzburg winger Takumi Minamino in the January transfer window, the Liverpool Echo reports.
The 24-year-old Japan international has caught the eye in the Champions League this season, including scoring in his side’s 4-3 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield in October.
With a release clause of just £7.75m, well below his true market value, the deal would represent a significant steal for the Reds.
Juventus director issues update amid Pogba rumours
Juventus are not set to move for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba in January, with club director Fabio Paratici stating the Italian champions will not complete business in the transfer market.
World Cup winner Pogba has been regularly touted for a return to Turin but no move will take place in January, with Bleacher Report quoting Paratici as confirming no business will be completed during the mid-season window.
"As I have already said several times, we have a very competitive and complete squad. We have Emre Can and we have (Sami) Khedira who will come back, so we have no intention of operating on the market."
Willian suggests new Chelsea deal is close
Chelsea winger Willian has stated that his agent is in talks with the club regarding a new deal and he is optimistic that a positive outcome will be reached.
The Brazil international sees his current contract at Stamford Bridge expire at the end of the season, when he will be available on a free transfer, but he has suggested to Yahoo Sport that a new deal is on the horizon.
“I'm in the middle of the season and I try not to think about it so as not to lose focus on the field. My agent and the club are talking and I hope we can have some good news soon.”
Wolves chase Hwang Hee-Chan
Wolves have joined the race to sign highly-rated Red Bull Salzburg star Hwang Hee-Chan in January, the Daily Mail reports.
Salzburg caught the eye during their Champions League campaign and will be joining Wolves in the Europa League in the New Year, after finishing third in the group behind Liverpool and Napoli.
As a result, interest in their players are rising and Wolves are looking to take advantage with a swoop for the £20m-rated ace.
