Transfer news, rumours: Barcelona and Inter Milan talk Franck Kessie and Marcelo Brozovic swap deal, report says

What’s better than a cup of coffee and the latest transfer news? Join us as CBS Sports provides the latest updates from around the world and what they mean for your favorite teams now that the winter transfer window is officially open. AstonVilla and Chicago Fire announced the agreement for the transfer of John Duranwhile InterMilan and heart rate Barcelona would be working on a swap deal involving two key players. Let’s go to the last one:

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The biggest transfer stories of the day. These are the things that are happening, or at least about to be done.

Aston Villa reach agreement for Duran

Aston Villa and Chicago Fire have reached an agreement for the transfer of Jhon Duran, as announced by the English club on Monday. Aston Villa will pay a guaranteed fee of $18m for the Colombian striker, and add-ons will also be included in the deal for up to $4m. The player will perform most of the medical tests in Colombiawhile the personal conditions are already agreed.

Danilo joins Nottingham Forest

Brazilian midfielder danilo will join Nottingham Forest in the next few hours, as reported by CBS insider Fabrizio Romano. The 21-year-old has previously traveled to England where he passed the medical tests on Monday. The documents between the two clubs are signed and Palmeiras will receive around 20 million euros.

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Those moves might not be imminent, but there are plenty of transfer shots in all the smoke these players and teams might be blowing.

Two clubs want Ounahi

We are entering a key week for the race to sign the Moroccan star Azzedine Ounahi. The 22-year-old midfielder is a target for both Naples and Leeds United but the two parties must first come to an agreement with the French side of Angers. Leeds, after signing Georginio Rutter from Hoffenheimhave yet to decide on their next steps for the fluent transfer window and it can be an advantage for Napoli in the race to sign Ounahi as the Italian side already offered 15 million euros about a week ago.

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These moves can be speculative, but they should be watched.

A potential exchange

Inter Milan and FC Barcelona are said to be talking about a possible exchange agreement with Marcelo Brozovic and Frank Kessie involved. the old AC Milan the midfielder is not playing as much as he wanted to before joining the Spanish club in the summer, while the Croatian midfielder lost his place in the starting XI due to injuries, as well as Hakan’s strong performances Calhanoglu in what used to be his playmaking position. Clubs are still talking and assessing the situation, but it looks like it will be something to watch in the coming days.

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