Transfer news LIVE: Real Madrid target Rodri move as Chelsea fight Spurs for Vlahović

February 8th 

The January transfer window has now closed for the majority of European 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

Real Madrid are reportedly set to step up their interest in Manchester City midfielder Rodri. The Spain international has 18 months left on his current deal and he may seek a return to his native land after seven seasons in the Premier League if he cannot agree terms on a new contract.

Juventus are yet to hold further contract talks with striker Dušan Vlahović and he now looks set to leave on a free transfer this summer. Several clubs are keeping tabs on the Serbian target man, including Chelsea, Tottenham, AC Milan, Inter Milan and Roma.

Arsenal are considering a move for Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka when his contract expires in the summer. The Gunners tried to sign Goretzka in January, but the Germany international expressed his wish to see out the final months of his contract.