Real Madrid plans to replace Ronaldo with Harry Kane.

Real Madrid are targeting rising star striker Harry Kane as a potential replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo in attack.

Harry Kane is currently the most important player in the Tottenham squad. Photo: Reuters.

The Daily Telegraph reports that Real Madrid are interested in Harry Kane following recent reports suggesting Ronaldo is preparing to leave Bernabeu. In 2015, Harry Kane was the top scorer in the Premier League with 27 goals. Real Madrid and Tottenham also have a good relationship, evidenced by the high-profile transfers of Luka Modric and Gareth Bale. The 22-year-old English striker possesses the qualities Real Madrid need: youth, talent, and a popular face, but his ability to adapt to Spanish football remains uncertain.

Man Utd confirm Januzaj's return.The Belgian midfielder and Dortmund have mutually agreed to terminate his previous loan agreement, which was scheduled to run until the end of the season. Currently, Man Utd has not indicated whether they will use Januzaj for the second half of the season or continue to send the 20-year-old to another club.

Everton have signed striker Shani Tarashaj.The Swiss U21 international signed a four-and-a-half-year contract for a transfer fee of $4.5 million from Grasshoppers. Tarashaj will remain with Grasshoppers for the remainder of the season on loan. The 21-year-old has scored eight goals in 18 games this season.

Schalke have midfielder Alessandro Schopf.The Ruhr-based club spent $5.5 million to sign the 21-year-old attacking player from Nuremberg. Schopf is a product of the Bayern Munich youth academy.

Joe Cole has joined Coventry City.The former Chelsea and Liverpool midfielder has moved to the League One side on a deal until the end of the season. He had previously played the first half of the season on loan from Aston Villa.

Kirchhoff made his debut for Sunderland.

Sunderland secures the signature of a Bayern player.Central defender Jan Kirchhoff has signed an 18-month contract with a team currently in the relegation zone of the Premier League. The fee was not disclosed, but is estimated to be around $1.5 million. Kirchhoff, 25, was once considered a bright talent in German football, but failed to secure a place in Pep Guardiola's squad.

Brazilian star heads to Chinese league.Attacking midfielder Renato Augusto has moved from Corinthians to Beijing Guoan for a fee of $8.7 million. This is the most valuable transfer since the January 2016 transfer window opened. Renato Augusto previously played for Bayer Leverkusen for four and a half seasons.

Barca wants Pedro back.According to Diario Sport, the Catalan club's management wants to loan Pedro until the end of the season. However, coach Luis Enrique is reportedly not in favor of this option. He seems to prefer buying Nolito from Celta Vigo.

Klopp wants to reunite with his former player.German media reports that center-backs Neven Subotic (Dortmund) and Mario Gotze (Bayern) are both on Liverpool's radar. Both former players of manager Klopp have not been getting regular playing time at their respective clubs this season.

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