Transfer Rumours of the Day: 29th December

With only two days to go for the beginning of the Winter Transfer Window, most of the clubs will have already prepared their bids for their targets this January. Even though the mid-season window doesn’t attract the same number of players switching clubs, but it offers teams to make their final additional upgrades to the team.The Winter transfer window in Europe starts from the 1st of January and lasts a whole month, two days longer in Spain, Italy, Germany and France. There have already been some early dealings done including the sale of Torres from Chelsea to Italian side AC Milan who has just recently agreed to a loan move to Atletico Madrid.Bringing you all the latest rumours from newspapers and agencies all across Europe, here are all the biggest and the latest transfer rumours of the day:

#1 Arsenal

Lukas Podolski’s move away from the Emirates seems immiment at the moment.

•  Arsenal striker Lukas Podolski is set to join Inter on a six-month loan, confirms the Telegraph. The Italian side have agreed to a deal with the Gunners for the Germany international for his move to Serie A in January. As Arsenal are searching for fresh striking options, it is almost acceptable that this is not just a rumour. If the deal happens, it will be good for both the player and the club as the German has not got enough games at Arsenal this season. It is understood that he is unhappy with less chances and he wants a temporary move from the club.

•  Arsenal who sold their main defender Vermaelen to Barcelona in the summer are yet to buy a replacement for the Belgian which is clearly visible in the results. Gunners are hoping to steal a march on a host of Premier League rivals by bidding for Winston Reid in January, reports Mirror. Reid will soon be out of contract and available on a free in the summer with Arsene Wenger looking to test West Ham's resolve.

•  According to Metro, Wenger would be willing to loan out Yaya Sanogo to give him game time to boost his confidence and also ready him for the Premier League with Crystal Palace touted as the most likely destination for the striker.