Daily transfer news and rumours roundup: 18th December, 2016

Welcome to our daily transfer news roundup from across Europe. The big news of the day comes from West London, where the runaway Premier League leaders are looking at a Real Madrid superstar as a replacement for their China-bound playmaker, Oscar.

Here are all the transfer news and rumours from December 18, 2016:

Serie A

Pioli hints at Jovetic exit

Clubs around the world will be alert to the situation of Stevan Jovetic, as Inter Milan’s manager Stefano Piolo hinted at the Montenegran’s exit from the San Siro.

Pioli said, “We have too many players. We will reduce our squad size in January.”

On why Jovetic didn’t start Saturday’s game against Sassuolo, Pioli was point-blank in his response: “I make my decisions for the good of the team. I choose players who are concentrating on the club.”

The former Fiorentina and Manchester City striker could be an asset to a lot of clubs around the continent and there will no doubt be some managers contemplating signing the 27-year-old.

AC Milan could sign Serie B prodigy

Riccardo Orsolini, a youngster playing for Ascoli in Serie B, has been eyed by Vincenzo Montella and AC Milan. Atalanta and Napoli are also interested in the youngster’s services, but Milan look to be in pole position right now.

Interestingly, Orsolini had recently declared Javier Zanetti as his idol and reportedly even made contact with the Inter president last month.

But right now, Milan fans are warming up to the prospect of seeing a player very similar to Suso, who has been a revelation for the Rossoneri this month.