Daily Transfer Updates: January 16th 2014

Diego Costa

Chelsea have entered the race alongside Arsenal to sign £32 million rated Spanish striker Diego Costa (GiveMeSport). Although Atletico Madrid have made it clear that the player will not be sold in January, the London clubs could be battling each other to sign the striker in the summer.

Manchester United have expressed interest in signing Atletico Madrid left-back Filipe Luis (BetFair). Phil Neville attended the second leg of Atletico Madrid’s Copa del Rey tie with Valencia on Tuesday to scout the Brazilian after attempts to sign Everton’s Leighton Baines seems to have hit a dead-end.

Manchester City will be ready to sell left-back Gael Clichy to Paris Saint Germain if the French make a £20 million bid (ManchesterCityMad).

Fiorentina have completed the signing of Alessandro Matri on loan from AC Milan (SkySports). The 29-year-old striker will play for the Viola until the end of the season.

Chelsea have made a move for Saint Etienne defender Kurt Zouma with manager Jose Mourinho having contacted the 19-year old personally (Metro).

Manchester United are poised to make a surprise £36 million bid for Paris Saint Germain playmaker Lucas Moura (DailyStar). The Brazilian has also been on the radar of former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

Tottenham are planning a £4million bid for Juventus striker Fabio Quagliarella this week, following Jermain Defoe’s move to MLS club Toronto (SportsVibe).

You can check all the confirmed transfers so far here