Transfer rumours of the day: 19 November, 2015

John Stones is one of the highest properties currently in the Transfer MarketThe January transfer window is drawing near and the transfer mill is slowly warming up. While we’re still a few gameweeks away from the start of the transfer season, silly season has already kicked off and every player worth his salt is being linked with any club that’s willing to pay, and some that aren’t.Some teams are looking for a defender, others for midfielders or forwards but there are few clubs that can be entirely satisfied with what they’ve seen so far this season. The other side of the battle will see the minnows tried to hold on to the talent they have in their squads.Following are the transfer rumours for 19 November.

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Valdes might return to Spain

La Liga’s defending champions Barcelona have shown interest in Everton defender John Stones, The Mirror reports. Supposedly, Barcelona scouts were present in Alicante where Spain played England in an international friendly, however, the 21-year old did not feature in the match.

Now that the Blaugrana are showing interest in the youngster, the transfer battle for him between the three clubs, Chelsea, Manchester United and Barcelona can get pretty interesting.

Though, Everton’s Spanish manager, Roberto Martinez has said that none of his best players will not be allowed to leave the club in January. He said, “I’m not worried at all – our best players will not be leaving in January. We’re not in a position where we have to make financial decisions or balance the books.”

Sportsmole reports that Espanyol has registered its interest in Manchester United outcast Victor Valdes. The ex-Barca goalkeeper has been made to train alone by Louis Van Gaal and quite obviously he will want to move to greener pastures come January. Newcastle United are reportedly interested in the Spaniard as well.