December 23rd

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The transfer market is closed until January but clubs are still extremely busy behind the scenes as they plan future arrivals. The winter window is only days away and clubs are already working tirelessly behind the scenes to identify signings or loan targets.
Managers will constantly assess their squads with sporting directors and recruiting staff scanning the market for potential deals in the upcoming market. A plethora of players will be unhappy with their agents over their lack of minutes so they can secure a move to secure first-team football in the second half of their season. The rumor mill is kicking into gear and we’ve rounded up the biggest transfer stories of the moment.
Today’s biggest transfer story
Report proposal Liverpool Brighton and Brazil are considering an approach for the forward John PedroBut a move will have to wait until the summer as demands from the Seagulls for the 23-year-old will make a January move difficult.
According to reports, PSG Newcastle United are willing to pay €100m to sign the in-form Sweden striker Alexander Issacwho scored a hat-trick against Ipswich this weekend.
Newcastle Barcelona are said to be one of the clubs interested Eric Garcia23, but the former Manchester City defender wants to stay at the Nou Camp and fight for a first-team place.