Transfer News and Gossip – Jan 8th

Premier League and Europe:

• Harry Kane has emerged as a potential target for Real Madrid as they seek to make him a plan the clubs re-building era. (Daily Telegraph)
• Manchester United will attempt to sign Chelsea winger Eden Hazard after being told they have no chance for any deal for Gareth Bale. (Daily Star)
• Eden Hazard will wait to see who Chelsea bring in as a permanent manager at the end of the season before deciding whether he will move. (Daily Telegraph)
• Should Hazard leave Chelsea, the Blues have identified Arsenal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as a potential replacement. (The Sun)
• Manchester United have talked down any move for Everton striker Romelu Lukaku but are willing to pay £40 million for the Belgium in the summer. (Daily Mirror)
• Everton manager Roberto Martinez has stated there has been no agreement for defender John Stones to leave the club at the end of the season. (Daily Star)
• Chelsea are among a number of clubs looking to sign Barcelona’s 12-year-old starlet Xavi Simons and have contacted his father about a move. (Daily Mail)
• Liverpool and Manchester United’s hopes of signing Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan have been boosted after Juventus ruled out a move for German. (Daily Express)
• Stoke could make a bid for West Brom striker Saido Berahino. (Guardian)
• Newcastle have ended their interest in signing Tottenham winger Andros Townsend after being put off by the Spurs’ asking price of more than £10m. (Chronicle)