January 5th 

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The January transfer window is now open and the rumours continue to circulate as clubs plan out moves. Teams are working tirelessly behind the scenes on identifying targets and figuring out their budgets.

Managers will be constantly assessing their squads with sporting directors and recruitment staff scanning the market for potential deals. The rumour mill is still gathering pace and we’ve collated some of the biggest current transfer stories.

Today’s biggest transfer stories

Lennart Karl has admitted that he dreams of playing for Real Madrid. The wonderkid has been exceptional during his breakthrough season at Bayern Munich but he’s spoken openly of his future plans. “Bayern is a very, very big club,” Karl said. “It’s a dream to play here. But one day I definitely want to join Real Madrid. That’s the club of my dreams,”

A more realistic midfield option for Madrid, however, could be Adam Wharton. The 21-year-old is expected to leave Crystal Palace next summer and Los Blancs have joined Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool in the race for his signature.

Chelsea are reportedly keen on Vinicius Junior, according to reports in Spain. The 25-year-old has entered the last 18 months of his contract at the Spanish giants and there’s been no breakthrough over new terms.