FC Barcelona superstar looking for a move to England, Alexis Sanchez future update: Transfer round-up - January 9, 2017
Hello folks and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. The market has picked up pace after the transfer of Philippe Coutinho to FC Barcelona with the record-breaking deal now expected set to dictate the tempo of the remaining winter period.
So, without further ado, let's take a look at the major transfer stories from around the globe which made headlines on January 9, 2018:
La Liga
Ivan Rakitic looking to leave FC Barcelona
There's one person in Barcelona who is reportedly not happy with the arrival of Philippe Coutinho to Camp Nou. Diario Gol has claimed that Ivan Rakitic has started preparations for leaving the Catalan side in the summer.
He is fearing for his place in the side with Coutinho set to play in his favoured midfield position. Juventus, Arsenal and Liverpool are said to be interested in the Croatian but the midfielder's camp has already suggested that the player is keen on a move to England.
Valencia preparing a bid for Francis Coquelin
According to the Mirror, Valencia have tabled a £12 million bid for Francis Coquelin who has fallen out of favour at Arsenal this season.
The Frenchman was left out of Arsenal's squad that lost to Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup with details supposedly being formalized in his transfer to Valencia.