FC Barcelona eyeing former Real Madrid superstar, Liverpool receive green light to sign top target and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 17th November, 2017

Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Today's stories feature the latest update on some of the major happenings in world football which may change the complexion of a few clubs. So let's head right in and take a look at the major happenings across Europe that made headlines on November 17, 2017:

La Liga

FC Barcelona eyeing Mesut Ozil

A report in Mundo Deportivo suggests that the Catalans are keeping tabs on Arsenal's soon to be free agent Mesut Ozil. FC Barcelona are looking to sign a playmaker next summer and have been linked with the likes of Philippe Coutinho and Christian Eriksen.

The current La Liga leaders know that any of the two players will cost them over €100 million and may hence go for the cheapest option in Mesut Ozil. The 29-year-old will be free to talk to other clubs from January and may accept Barcelona's advances despite his Real Madrid connection.

Real Betis confident about Jack Wilshere

The Arsenal midfielder is in the last year of his contract and does not want to commit before assurances over playing time. Real Betis have for long been linked with the 25-year-old and seem confident of landing the dynamic midfielder.

Real Betis are eighth in La Liga currently and according to the Sun, are looking to sign Wilshere on a cut-price deal in January. The through and through Arsenal player is open for a move to Spain as long as it guarantees him regular minutes on the field.