Monday’s transfer round-up: Arsenal contact Real Madrid over James Rodriguez as Kevin Prince Boateng joins Barcelona
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Your support makes all the difference.The Premier League's January transfer window saw one of its most bizarre transfer stories as former Tottenham and Portsmouth midfielder Kevin Prince Boateng joined Barcelona on loan until the end of the season from Sassuolo. The deal for the 31-year-old also includes an option to buy for £7.1m.
Arsenal confirmed head of recruitment Sven Mislintat will depart the club after disharmony emerged behind the scenes last week, while the Gunners continue their pursuit of Colombian midfielder James Rodriguez, who's on a two-year loan from Real Madrid at Bayern Munich.
Manchester United are ramping up their search for a director of football, with the club's hierarchy keen to fill the role before a decision is taken over their next permanent manager, meanwhile, Jose Mourinho claims he has turned down three job offers since being sacked.
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Over to Tottenham where Christian Eriksen appears unlikely to sign a new deal with the club.
Real Madrid are his No 1 suitors and AS report that they are the only club he will consider moving to.
Yet more bad news for Spurs who would hope to recoup £100m for the Denmark international in any sale.
To Old Trafford and a potential exit. Manchester United are said to be willing to let Marouane Fellaini leave the club this month, according to the Mirror.
AC Milan, Porto and Chinese side Guangzhou Evergrande are all said to be interested in what could be a £15m deal.
Bournemouth are set to offer in-form midfielder David Brooks a new contract.
The summer signing from Sheffield United is wanted by Manchester United and Tottenham according to The Sun.
BREAKINGManchester United have announced that academy product Scott McTominay has signed a new contact until the end of the 2022/23 season, with the deal including the option to extend it further by an additional year.
Here's the man himself speaking after signing a new four-year contract at Old Trafford:
Manchester United has been my life since the age of five and playing for the club I've always supported is all I've ever wanted to do.
I'm still young and I'm learning all the time from the manager, his coaching staff and from the world-class players in the squad.
I can't wait to continue my progress at this great club.
To Liverpool where a surprise target has emerged.
The Scottish Sun report that Jurgen Klopp is monitoring Celtic winger James Forrest ahead of a possible move.
Forrest is in fine form scoring 17 goals for the Hoops with the Reds pondering an £8m bid.
Burnley winger Dwight McNeil has committed his long-term future to the club by signing a new contract.
The 19-year-old has agreed an improved deal to keep him at Turf Moor until June 2023, with the option of an additional 12 months.
McNeil only signed his first professional contract with the club last April but has enjoyed an impressive breakthrough season at first-team level, after making his debut for Burnley on the final day of the 2017/18 campaign.
"A lot has happened in a short space of time and I'm happy to have signed a new deal," said McNeil, who has started the last four Premier League games as Burnley have amassed 10 points to help them edge clear of the bottom three.
"I hadn't really thought this far ahead but I'm just happy it's come so soon. The main aim was to sign it so I can focus on my football and I've done that now so I can focus and crack on with what I'm doing.
"I think I've taken my opportunity well and hopefully I can build on that. Hopefully I can stay in the team and really focus on this season. I think we're doing well and we've got to keep that form going.
"It's a dream staying in the Premier League. It's the best league in the world and you always want to stay and play in the Premier League."
BREAKINGHuddersfield Town have confirmed Jan Siewert as their new manager, with the former Borussia Dortmund II boss signing a two-and-a-half-year deal to replace David Wagner.
BREAKINGThe news keeps flowing today as Everton confirm that Yannick Bolasie has decided to end his loan spell at Aston Villa and return to Goodison Park.
The Congo international has made 21 appearances this season but scored only two goals, with his most recent appearance coming in a 59-minute outing in the weekend's 2-2 draw with Hull City.
An Everton club statement confirmed: "Yannick Bolasie has returned to Everton Football Club today after he exercised an option in his loan agreement with Aston Villa."
Arsenal are looking for reinforcements this month with Belgian international Yannick Carrasco one of them.
However, they cannot afford to sign him from Chinese club Dalian Yifang unless they sell Mesut Ozil first, according to Fox Sports Asia.
The 25-year-old is keen on a return to Europe this month.
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