Transfer news and rumours: David de Gea, Raheem Sterling, Javier Mascherano

David de Gea: Manchester United to Real Madrid

Real Madrid’s search for a new goalkeeper could see them launch a new bid for David de Gea. The Manchester United and Spain stopper is Real’s first-choice target, says Marca, but they are also interested in Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois. Real failed to sign De Gea in 2015.

Jean Michael Seri: Nice to Manchester United

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After confirming the transfer of Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal, United boss Jose Mourinho is now targeting Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri. The Sun says that United are “pushing hardest” to sign Seri, 26, who saw a move to Barcelona fall through last summer.

Raheem Sterling: City star set to sign new deal

The Daily Mirror reports that Manchester City want to tie Raheem Sterling to a new contract following the England star’s impressive performances so far this season. The 23-year-old forward has scored 18 goals this campaign and City will offer him a contract until 2023 with a basic salary of £220,000-a-week.

Emre Can: Liverpool to Juventus

Liverpool midfielder Emre Can is “not certain” to sign for Juventus says the Italian club’s general manager Beppe Marotta. Can is out of contract at the end of the season and it appeared that he would sign a deal with Juve, but the German midfielder has other offers to consider as well as a new deal at Anfield. Quoted by the Daily Mirror, Marotta said: “For Emre Can, our interest is clear. We want to try to bring him to us, but it is not certain we will succeed because at the moment he has a contract offer from Liverpool and could renew.”

Andre Schurrle: Borussia Dortmund to West Bromwich Albion

West Brom are interested in signing German World Cup winner Andre Schurrle on loan from Borussia Dortmund. According to the Daily Mail, Dortmund are “willing to pay part of his £140,000-a-week wages”. Schurrle, who previously played in the Premier League with Chelsea, is out of favour at the Bundesliga club.

Danny Welbeck: Arsenal to Besiktas/Crystal Palace

Despite interest from Besiktas and Crystal Palace, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has said that striker Danny Welbeck will not be leaving the Emirates during the January transfer window. Wenger told talkSPORT: “I want Danny Welbeck to stay here.”

Aleksandar Mitrovic: Newcastle to Brighton/West Brom

According to sources at Sky Sports, Brighton have made an offer for Newcastle striker Aleksandar Mitrovic. West Brom are also interested in signing the 23-year-old Serbian international, who has scored 14 league goals for Newcastle since signing in 2015.

Javier Mascherano: Barcelona to Hebei China Fortune

Barcelona have announced that Javier Mascherano will be leaving the Catalan giants this week. The Argentine international has been with Barca for seven-and-a-half years and has won 18 titles during his time at the Camp Nou. Various media outlets report that Mascherano has signed for Chinese Super League side Hebei China Fortune.