TRANSFER NEWS

Xavi in talks with New York Red Bulls

Xavi has held advanced talks with New York Red Bulls over a move to MLS at the end of the season. Barcelona do not want a big sum for the midfielder, who still has two years left on his contract.

Source: www.gianlucadimarzio.com

Bayern to move for Mata

Bayern Munich are keen to sign Juan Mata from Chelsea. The German champions are willing to splash around €24 m on the Spain international but will wait until the end of the season to make their move.

Source: Daily Mirror

Manchester United scout Astori

It's reported that a Manchester United scout is currently in the stands of Sant'Elia stadium to watch Cagliari's defender Davide Astori performance against Juventus.

Source: www.gianlucadimarzio.co

Man Utd enter race for Niguez

Manchester United have entered the race with Arsenal and Chelsea to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez. The 19-year-old, who is currently on loan at Rayo Vallecano, was watched by United coach Phil Neville on Sunday.

Source: Sunday Mirror

Evra set to leave Man Utd

Manchester United have not offered Patrice Evra a new contract and the left-back is now considering a move overseas.

Source: Guardian

West Ham offer £90,000 a week to Lescott

West Ham have offered Manchester City defender a £90,000-a-week contract in a bid to bolster their defence.

Source: Guardian

Atletico Madrid & Trabzonspor want Samaras

Atletico Madrid and Trabzonspor are battling to sign Celtic striker Georgios Samaras.

Source: Daily record

Fiorentina want Ibisevic

Fiorentina are eyeing a deal for Stuttgart striker Vedad Ibisevic to help cover for injured duo Mario Gomez and Giuseppe Rossi. They are also ready to pay €5 million for Rafal Wolski or Ante Rebic.

Source: Elf Voetbal

Man City eye €50m-rated Mangala

Manchester City are keen on signing Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala. The Portuguese side may hold out for his release clause, however, which stands at a massive €50m.

Source: TF1

Juve & Napoli join Morata race

Juventus and Napoli have joined the race to sign Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, who has a difficult relationship with club president Florentino Perez.

Source: Tuttosport