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Transfer Talks: Reinier→Madrid done; Bruno drama goes on; Atletico eye on Laca

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All Football takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from all across Europe.

PSG Eye Piatek to Replace Cavani

According to the online version of L'Equipe – as cited by MilanNews.it – PSG are beginning to seek out potential replacements for Cavani after it was announced by sporting director Leonardo that he will be leaving the club.

The French outlet claims that there are a number of potential options in Italy for the Parisians to look at, such as Gonzalo Higuain, Fernando Llorente, Dries Mertens and Joao Pedro – as well as Piatek and Chelsea's Olivier Giroud.

The report adds that Cavani is most likely to join Chelsea or Atletico Madrid this month.

Real Madrid Sign Reinier

Real Madrid have completed the signing of 18-year-old Flamengo midfielder Reinier. The Brazilian teenager has signed a six-year contract which runs until June 2026.

As per reports, Madrid will pay Flamengo 30 million euros for his services, with 80% of the fee going to the Brazilian side, 10% to the player's family with the representative picking up the final 10%. 

The attacking player is expected to start his career in Spain with Raúl and his Real Madrid Castilla side in the third tier of the Spanish game.

Bruno Drama

Bruno Fernandes will be in Sporting Lisbon's squad to face Braga on Tuesday despite his 'desperation' to join Manchester United .

Bruno Fernandes' current club Sporting have stalled talks with United - with the two clubs a fair distance apart in terms of a transfer fee.

Meanwhile, City have joined the battle. Portuguese publication Correio de Manha report that City are willing to go as high as €100m (£86m) for Fernandes, although they would be looking to do so at the end of the season.

The Red Devils have been pursuing the 25-year-old for some time, initially considering a move last summer but a deal couldn’t be done with Sporting.

Their interest has been reignited this month but they are again struggling to agree a price with the Lisbon side, who are holding out for around £68m for their star man.

Atletico See Lacazette as Cavani Replacement

Atletico Madrid are considering Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette as a possible option with their move for Edinson Cavani stalling.

The Spanish side had hoped to bring in Cavani from Paris Saint-Germain in this transfer window, but so far a move hasn't materialised.

As reported by Mundo Deportivo, Lacazette is among the alternatives being considered.

The report indicates that Cedric Bakambu of Beijing Guoan and Borussia Dortmund's Paco Alcacer are also being considered.

Man Utd 'Desperate to Sign Players'

Manchester United are desperate to sign a replacement for the injured Marcus Rashford over the next 11 days, Sky Sports understands.

Recruitment staff have been told to scour all available attacking options following Sunday's news that Rashford could be out until March after suffering a double stress fracture in his back during the FA Cup win over Wolves on January 15.

Manchester United's attempts to find a short-term solution to their injury problems will not result in Gareth Bale joining them on loan from Real Madrid.

Bale still has two-and-a-half years left on his massive contract at Real. Unless a club comes in with the offer of a permanent move that he finds acceptable, Bale will remain at the Bernabeu.

They may could only sign a 16 y/o this window. Jude Bellingham, the 16-year-old performing consistently in Birmingham City’s first team, was sparked in earnest after Mike Phelan went on a personal scouting mission to St Andrew’s, Athletic reporter Laurie Whitwell reports.

United are trying to do a deal for the midfielder in this window but a potential fee of £25 million is proving prohibitive. There is also the fact Bellingham would be reluctant to drop into an under-23 set-up having secured his place in senior football, albeit in the Championship.

Villa Compete with Inter to Sign Giroud from Chelsea

Aston Villa will reportedly 'try everything' as they look to sign Olivier Giroud from Chelsea this month.

Villa are desperate to bring in a striker with Wesley out with an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

As reported by Le 10 Sport, Giroud is Villa's preferred option to fill that void, with the Frenchman possessing a wealth of Premier League experience.

Giroud is also the subject of interest from Inter Milan and it will be intriguing to see where the 33-year-old ends up.