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A roundup of the latest happenings in the transfer window, as La Liga clubs look to add to their squads in January.

Alaves

Marca reference sources in Argentina indicating that Alaves are interested in a loan move for Boca Juniors left-back Kevin Zenon.

Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid striker Giacomo Raspadori has turned down a loan move to AS Roma. Unless there is an exit, no further additions are expected. Globo Esporte (via Atletico Universe) say Atletico are interested in left-back Vitinho, who could be acquired for €15m from Botafogo, with Premier League side Everton also interested.

Barcelona

Barcelona are expected to complete the loan of Joao Cancelo, after reaching an agreement with Al-Hilal. Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen can still leave Girona on loan.

Celta Vigo

Celta Vigo have agreed a loan deal with Racing Santander for midfielder Damian Rodriguez to El Sardinero until the end of the season.

Espanyol

Espanyol are not expected to have a busy window, but Diario AS claim that Los Pericos are in the hunt for Edu Exposito, hoping to bring in a similar style of player. On-loan defender Luca Koleosho is expected to leave the club. Fabrizio Romano reports that the Burnley winger will head to Paris FC on loan.

Girona

Girona are thought to be finalizing a move for Jhon Solis, according to Diario AS. The Colombian midfielder has offers in Brazil and Italy, but the former is his most likely destination. It is not clear whether the deal will be an outright transfer, or a loan with an option to buy, but the fee could be around €4.5m.

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Once that deal is completed, a non-EU spot will open up for Manchester City talent Claudio Echeverri to join them on loan.

Getafe

Getafe are making two new signings pending La Liga approval regarding their salary cap. Former RCD Mallorca midfielder Dani Rodriguez will arrive on a free transfer as will Matteo Moretto, and Diario AS say Real Betis’ Chimy Avila’s season-long loan deal is in a similar position.

Mallorca

Top striker Marc Domenech has left AD Ceuta on loan until the end of the season. He had played 303 minutes in seven games under Jagoba Arrasate, providing one assist. Diario AS claim that Mallorca have contacted Girona over a possible loan deal for Yaser Asprilla, who is struggling for minutes.

Santander race

Leaders Segunda Racing Santander have lost their key striker. Stuttgart have activated the €7 million release clause of Jeremy Arevalo, who has 8 goals in 18 games this season.

Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano have beaten off competition for Carlos Martin’s season-long loan move from Atletico Madrid. The 23-year-old has played just 130 minutes this season, while last year on loan at Alaves, scoring two goals and providing two assists in 27 appearances.

Real Betis

Real Betis have set a €20 million asking price for midfielder Sergi Altimira, according to Diario AS. After interest from Stuttgart and Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer, Fulham are the latest side to look for a move.

Altimira is wanted by Fulham.
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Real Madrid

Real Madrid do not plan to sign players in January, following the exit of Endrick Felipe.

The real Oviedo

A busy winter continues for Real Oviedo; Romanian striker Daniel Paraschiv has completed his loan at Cultural Leonesa, and has moved to FC Rapid in his homeland. Another arrival is 23-year-old striker Thiago Borbas, who is on loan from RB Bragantino. The Uruguayan scored three goals in 32 games last year.

Sevilla

Sevilla have agreed a pre-contract with defender Juan Iglesias. The Getafe man will become Los Nervionenses’ first signing of the summer on a free transfer, reports Matteo Moretto.

Ben Jacobs reports that young winger Sani Suleiman is on Sevilla’s shortlist. Trencin are expected to demand €6m for the Nigerian, who is also being monitored by Anderlecht, Eintracht Frankfurt and Tottenham Hotspur.

Valencia

Valencia are close to signing Umar Sadiq from Real Sociedad, according to Marca. They say the deal is in advanced stages for a move of 3 million euros and variables. The Nigerian striker, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Mestalla, will take a pay cut. Diario AS note that if a deal falls through, then Leicester City striker Patson Daka is another option.

Villarreal

Galatasaray have been interested in Pape Gueye. The Turkish giants sent an official inquiry to Villarreal to understand their demands, Diario AS said.



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