Daily transfer news and rumours roundup: 19th December, 2016
Welcome to our daily transfer news roundup from across Europe. The big news is Leonardo Bonucci has extended his contract with Juventus, while a Bayern Munich midfielder has been linked with a move to FC Barcelona.
Here are all the transfer news and rumours from 19th December 2016:
Serie A
Axel Witsel snubs Chelsea for Juventus
Zenit St Petersburg star Axel Witsel has snubbed an offer from Chelsea in favour of a move to Juventus according to reports in The Sun. The Belgian midfielder’s contract with the Russian outfit is set to end at the end of the season and it has been reported that he has already made up his mind on his next destination.
The Premier League leaders tried to hijack his move to Turin but the move didn’t yield the desired results.
Bonucci signs new contract with Juventus
Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci has put pen to paper on a new five-year contract with the Turin outfit. The new deal will keep him at Juventus Stadium until the summer of 2021.
Bonucci had been heavily linked with moves to Premier League powerhouses Manchester City and Chelsea.
The defender tweeted: "I've chosen to stay at a place where I've become a great among greats. I have one goal - to keep on winning!."
Juventus are ‘dreaming’ of signing Alexis Sanchez
According to the Sun, Arsenal superstar Alexis Sanchez is a dream signing for Juventus. The reigning champions want a front-three of Alexis, Higuain and Dybala – a mouth-watering prospect.
The Chilean has only 18 months left on his contract and talks of a new contract with the Gunners have hit stalled due to disagreement over wages.
Saido Berahino to Roma
After months away from the limelight, Berahino finally makes his return to the news and this time he has been linked with a move to Roma. According to reports in Italy, the former Tottenham Hotspur target has sounded out clubs in Italy and Roma are keen on his services. His West Bromwich Albion contract expires in 2018. Inter Milan are also reported to be on his tail.