Daily Transfer Updates : January 24, 2014

Pepe

Manchester City are plotting a £28 million move for Real Madrid defender Pepe (SportsDirectNews). Manuel Pellegrini is looking for a partner for Vincent Kompany in centre of  their defence and look set to test Real Madrid’s resolve by making a big money bid for the Portuguese.

Manchester United boss David Moyes has prioritized Inter Milan midfielder Freddy Guarin as his next January signing (Sportsvibe).The midfielder is valued at around £10million, although it is possible that Moyes will offer a player as part of the deal, with Hernandez looking for a move away from Old Trafford.

Arsene Wenger is making a last-ditch push for Arsenal’s No.1 target Julian Draxler (Mirror).Representatives of the Gunners are due to travel to Germany to try to push through a January transfer of Schalke’s £35million-rated midfielder.

Jose Mourinho is set to bring in highly rated Frenchman Kurt Zouma (Express).When asked about his interest in Zouma, Mourinho said: “As you can see Chelsea thinks about the future and when we think about the future we have scouts and contacts.

Liverpool are planning a swoop for Spartak Moscow defensive midfielder Romulo (AstralFootball). Brendan Rodgers is looking to bring in the Brazilian for £7 million as a back up fot the injured Lucas Leiva.

Lyon boss Remi Garde has stated that midfielder Yoann Gourcuff will not be sold to Arsenal (Talksport). With the 27-year old finally delivering on his promise, Garde wants Gourcuff to remain with the French side.

Manchester United full back Fabio da Silva is set to join German club Freiburg on a loan (Express).