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Transfer rumours LIVE: Barcelona close in on Ferran Torres, Vlahovic's demands...

  /  autty

Hello and welcome to this Monday's transfer rumours blog. The January transfer window is just around the corner, with teams already having some potential targets in mind, so we'll bring you all the latest rumours and completed deals.

Transfer rumours LIVE

This is the start of our transfer rumours blog, with the most recent updates being the ones closest to the top.

12:00 GMT: Sergi Roberto set to stay at Barcelona

Sergi Roberto's contract at Barcelona comes to an end next summer, but Sport report that the Catalan club intend to extend his deal until 2024, albeit with a salary reduction.

11:30 GMT: Insigne tempted by MLS

Napoli star Lorenzo Insigne is one the big-name players with a contract that expires next summer, and it seems that he could be tempted by a move to MLS, with Toronto FC offering the 30-year-old a multiple-year contract that would see him earn 8.4 million euros per season - double what Napoli have offered.

11:00 GMT: Rafinha is in San Sebastian

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Rafinha Alcantara is set to return to LaLiga Santander by joining Real Sociedad on loan for the remainder of the season, and he has already been pictured in San Sebastian ahead of his medical.

10:30 GMT: Ferran's medical is complete

Ferran Torres has completed the first part of his medical ahead of his 65 million euro move to Barcelona from Manchester City. He will now head to Barcelona's training ground to undergo the second part.

10:00 GMT: Napoli and Inter chasing Digne

Both Napoli and Inter are looking to secure the signing of Everton left-back Lucas Digne on loan in January, although the Nerazzurri are willing to include an option to buy, which could swing the pendulum in their favour.

09:30 GMT: Juventus' departures

Juventus want to see some first-team players depart the club in January, with Tuttosport reporting that Aaron Ramsey and Arthur Melo are heading towards the exit door. Two other players that could leave Juventus if a good offer arrives are Dejan Kulusevski and Daniele Rugani.

09:00 GMT: Rangnick wants Florian Wirtz

Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick wants to use his German connections to sign Bayer Leverkusen prodigy Florian Wirtz, according to the Sun. The 18-year-old has a contract until 2026 and is unlikely to leave in January, but he would cost around 70 million euros next summer.

08:30 GMT: Liverpool eyeing two forwards

Liverpool are in the market for a forward in January, given that Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah will be off to the Africa Cup of Nations, and the Liverpool Echo claim that Jurgen Klopp is keeping a close eye on Leeds United star Raphinha and West Ham United winger Jarrod Bowen.

08:00 GMT: Vlahovic cost

Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic is one of the most sought-after players in Europe, but he could prove to be very costly, with Daily Star reporting that he wants to earn 237,000 euros after tax. In addition, La Viola are expecting to receive a transfer fee of more than 82 million euros for the 21-year-old.