Bayern Munich have stepped up their pursuit of Thorgan Hazard. The Belgian has shone for Borussia Monchengladbach this season and has also attracted interest from the Premier League. With Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery set to leave Bayern at the end of the season, the winger would be a natural replacement for one of the veterans. Monchengladbach, however, are determined to extend Hazard’s contract, which expires in 2020. (Kicker)

Manchester City and Barcelona are monitoring German 19-year-old Kai Havertz. The Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder has scored six and assisted six goals in the Bundesliga this season and is valued at €55m. (SportBild)

Spain

Real Madrid have nearly lined up their first signing of the winter window. They’re close to finalising a deal for River Plate’s Exequiel Palacios, who will join after the FIFA Club World Cup. (Marca)

Inter Milan’s failure to qualify for the knock-out rounds of the Champions League could give a boost to Real Madrid. They may renew their interest in Mauro Icardi, hoping that the 25-year-old striker’s vision of Inter’s future has been dented by the exit and that he is more open to a departure. (AS)

Frenkie de Jong says he hasn’t made a decision on his future, despite reports that he will be joining Paris Saint-Germain. The Ajax 21-year-old is also a Manchester City and Barcelona transfer target, but said “I still haven’t taken a decision,” after the club’s Champions League game against Bayern Munich on Wednesday. (Mundo Deportivo)

Ivan Rakitic might be set to leave Barcelona. Or he might not be. Catalunya Radio claim there is an agreement in place to sell him in the summer for below his €125m release clause, with PSG very interested, while Mundo Deportivo deny the truth of this rumour. (Catalunya Radio and Mundo Deportivo)

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