The winter transfer window does not open until January 1, but clubs across Europe are busy planning and tentative negotiations will have begun in preparation.

Our friends at Football Whispers have scoured the European newspapers and websites to bring you the latest transfer gossip and news from the continent.

Spain

Real Madrid's summer transfer plans are up in the air. First it was Cristiano Ronaldo agitating for a move away after it became clear Florentino Perez wanted to bring Neymar to the Santiago Bernabeu, and now Marco Asensio has told Los Blancos he will leave if Eden Hazard arrives. The La Liga champions are interested in the Chelsea attacker and are already in advanced negotiations. (Diario Gol)

Javier Mascherano has agreed to join Chinese club Hebei Fortune during the winter January window and Barcelona are scrambling to bring in a replacement. Daley Blind looks like the most likely arrival with the Dutch defender having just 12 months remaining on his current deal at Old Trafford. (Marca).... <<< read more >>> @ www.galatixnews.com

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