Transfer news and rumours of the day: 16 December 2015

Lionel Messi and Neymar to leave Barcelona and move to the Premier League?The winter transfer window gets closer with each passing day and the transfer rumour mill is starting to pick up steam. There has been a buzz around many players and clubs, some needing reinforcements, others seeking moves away from their respective clubs for more than a single reason. Nonetheless, the January window is poised to give us some interesting news.Here are the top transfer news and rumours of the day from leagues around Europe. 

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- Palermo are considering bringing back ex-striker Kyle Lafferty who currently plays for Norwich, Sky Sports reports. The Northern Irishman had a good 2013/14 season with the club when he scored 11 goals in 34 matches. The 28-year-old is in desperate need of some game time as he wants to get a place in Northern Ireland’s squad for the Euro 2016.

- Juventus have not given up hope of signing Chelsea midfielder Oscar, Daily Mail reports. The Turin giants will supposedly wait till the summer to submit a bid for the Brazilian because by then Paul Pogba’s situation will be cleared, who is reportedly a transfer target for Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.

- Roma are currently monitoring the situation of Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho, Inside Roma reports. The Giallorossi have reportedly enquired about the 25-year-old and the defender himself is keen on the move as he wants to cement his position in the French squad for Euro 2016.