Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal want Real Madrid starlet as Chelsea & Tottenham eye Kim

February 16th 

The January transfer window has now closed for the majority of top leagues and clubs are have switched their main focus towards identifying targets and figuring out their budgets. The window still remains open for several nations, so deals could still trickle through across the coming days and weeks.

Managers will be constantly assessing their squads with sporting directors and recruitment staff scanning the market for potential deals this summer. The rumour mill is still gathering pace and we’ve collated some of the biggest current transfer stories – you can access the full rumour below.

Today’s biggest transfer stories

Arsenal maintain an interest in Real Madrid starlet Víctor Valdepeñas and could pursue a move in the summer. The versatile defender has made one senior appearance for Los Blancos with AC Milan and Bundesliga clubs also interested.

Min-jae Kim is a target for Chelsea and Tottenham, according to reports in Germany. The 29-year-old is third-choice centre-back at Bayern Munich and could be tempted by a move to the Premier League.

A host of top European clubs will attempt to sign Twente centre-back Ruud Nijstad this summer. The 18-year-old has massive potential and Barcelona, Chelsea, Manchester City and Bayern Munich have all scouted him this season.