Daily transfer updates: January 15th 2014

Alvaro Morata

Real Madrid forward Alvaro Morata may be prepared to force a temporary move from the Santiago Bernabeu in order to gain more regular game time for the remainder of the season (GiveMeSport).

Ilkay Gundogan has added more fuel to speculation linking him with a move to the Premier League by declaring he does not know where his future lies (GiveMeSport). The £24 million midfielder is being targeted by Manchester United as David Moyes looks to bolster his midfield.

Steven Defour‘s agent has claimed that Anderlecht are showing concrete interest in signing the midfielder, but they will wait to see if Tottenham make a move before sealing a deal (IBTimes).

Everton FC are set to receive major boost as both Leighton Baines and Ross Barkley look to pen long term deals with the club (RoyalBlueMersey). The duo have attracted interest from a number of clubs this season but could be staying at Goodison Park for the foreseeable future.

Bayern Munich will offer a new contract to strike Mario Mandzukic to ward off interest from other clubs (GiveMeSport) . The arrival of Robert Lewandowski in the summer was seen as a sign that Mandzukic might be considered surplus to requirements. The new contract, if signed, will be a blow to clubs like Arsenal who were reportedly interested in securing the services of the striker.

Liverpool want to sign highly rated Napoli midfielder Gokhan Inler in the January transfer window (DailyMail).

Manchester United are willing to listen to offers for Nani despite the Portuguese winger signing a new contract with the club last summer (Goal).

 You can check all the confirmed transfers so far here