Transfer Rumours 16/10: Pogba inches closer to Madrid, Guardiola responds to Sterling exit talk

The summer window may have shut, but the air is still thick with transfer rumours as clubs continue to monitor targets, already looking forward to the January window.

Some big names could be on the move in the coming few months, and we're here to keep you posted on the latest transfer rumours.

With that, here are the top transfer rumours of the day.

Pogba inches closer to Madrid

Paul Pogba is reportedly inching closer to a switch to Real Madrid, according to ABC.

The Frenchman will be a free agent at the end of the current season and can begin negotiating with interested clubs at the turn of the year. The report claims that Madrid are prepared to offer him a deal worth £12m per season.

Guardiola responds to Sterling exit talk

Pep Guardiola is surprised at Raheem Sterling's comments over a potential Manchester City exit, but refused to offer any assurances on game time.

“Raheem is our player, hopefully he will be an incredibly important player for us. I don't know if he wants to play more," Guardiola said. "I cannot assure them, I cannot assure how many minutes each one plays. Always they have to speak on the pitch. Not Raheem, all of them."

Rudiger found Chelsea offer "disrespectful"

Antonio Rudiger reportedly found Chelsea's new contract offer "disrespectful," according to SPORT1.

The German defender is out of contract in the summer and appears to be willing to run down his current deal as he eyes a potential exit at the end of the current season.