Transfer news and rumours of the day: 11th December, 2016
Welcome to our daily transfer news roundup which sees Juventus making a stunning double-transfer in January to sort out their midfield instability. Manchester United, however, have found their man as Jose Mourinho looks to revamp United’s defence in January. Chelsea have also settled on to their key transfer target which could see them win the Premier League.
On that note, here are some of the best transfer news and rumours from December 11, 2016.
Serie A
Zenit ready to sell Witsel to Juventus
As per the latest reports from Calciomercato, Zenit St. Petersburg are finally ready to sell their star midfielder Axel Witsel in January with Juventus expected to make a fresh €30 million bid for the Belgian. The transfer was very close to getting completed last summer before Zenit increased their asking price amidst Paul Pogba’s sale to Manchester United. Juventus have eyed Witsel to be their strong presence in midfield and will get the chance to sign him in January.
AC Milan chasing De Vrij?
AC Milan are ready to battle it out with Manchester United and Chelsea’s by making a big money for Lazio’s central defender Stephan De Vrij. According to Football Italia, De Vrij looks set to make a move to Premier League in January with United leading the race, however, De Vrij is open to the idea of joining a Serie A side as he wants to continue playing in Italy. It would come down to Lazio's decision to sell their best player to one of the direct rivals or if they will rather do business with a Premier League side.
Juventus to offer Sissoko an escape route
Tottenham Hotspur’s Moussa Sissoko has been linked with a move to Juventus in January to end his horrific start to the 2016/17 Premier League campaign. Sissoko has failed to find a permanent place in Mauricio Pochettino’s side and is certain to quit the club in January. As per the reports, Sissoko could initially leave on loan and later make it a permanent move in the summer.