Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United are among those to watch in the finals days of the January transfer window as clubs in the Premier League and across the world look to wrap up deals before the deadline.
The Gunners are desperate to sign a striker but face competition from United over Sporting forward Viktor Gyokeres, while a move for RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko looks unlikely this month despite being aware of a clause that allows the forward to leave the German club in 2025.
Elsewhere, Manchester City announced the signing of defender Vitor Reis and Chelsea could enter talks with Juventus for striker Dusan Vlahovic, with out-of-favour striker Christopher Nkunku set to leave this month.
Manchester United have opened talks with Lecce for defender Patrick Dorgu as Ruben Amorim prioritises signing a left back. But the club need to sell to buy, with Alejandro Garnacho and Antony set to leave.
Marcus Rashford is also looking for a move away from Old Trafford, with his representative having met Barcelona executives in Lisbon before the Catalan club’s dramatic 5-4 win against Benfica.
Follow all the latest news, rumours and deals below, plus analysis on the done deals and where new signings will fit into the starting line-ups:
January transfer window - live updates
- Arsenal enter 'gentlemen's agreement' with striker Benjamin Sesko
- Gunners are reportedly also leading the race to sign Matheus Cunha
- Man Utd 'will sign' new wing-back, says Fabrizio Romano
- Liverpool are 'interested' in Lyon forward Rayan Cherki
- Marcus Rashford's representatives met Barcelona executives in Lisbon yesterday
William Saliba injury update given by Mikel Arteta with possible return date set
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Chris Wilson
Mikel Arteta offered a positive update on injured Arsenal defender William Saliba as his side prepare for a Champions League clash against Dinamo Zagreb.
Saliba missed the 2-2 draw with Aston Villa at the weekend after he was seen holding his hamstring towards the end of the midweek win over Tottenham and Gunners boss Arteta admitted he was very worried about his talismanic centre-back.
Reports in France suggested he would be sidelined for at least a couple of weeks but in Tuesday’s press conference, Arteta gave fans a glimmer of hope.
Arsenal latest
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Chris Wilson
According to Sky Sports’ Dharmesh Sheth, arsenal are “discussing internally whether a move for Benjamin Sesko is possible in this transfer window”.
Sheth says that there is long-term interest from Arsenal, and reports elsewhere have claimed that Sesko has a gentleman’s agreement with Leipzig allowing him to move next summer for around £63m.
It is unknown exactly how much the German club would demand for a move this month.
Liverpool 'interested' in Cherki
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Chris Wilson
Lyon forward Rayan Cherki is receiving plenty of attention after reports that he could leave the French side for as little as €22.5m this month, and now Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Liverpool are among the sides interested in the Frenchman.
Speaking to Givemesport, Romano said that “although Liverpool are interested, there hasn't been a proper negotiation between the clubs over Cherki's future”.
“With Liverpool at the moment, the appreciation of the player in terms of scouting him has been there, because they've been following the player,” said Romano.
“But at the moment, I'm not aware of a proper negotiation,” he added.
Man Utd 'will sign' a new wing-back
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Chris Wilson
With all the various reports emerging about Manchester United targeting Patrick Dorgu, along with all the links to other wing-backs, Fabrizio Romano has clarified that the club “will sign a new LWB, no doubts”.
Romano says that Man Utd have had a €27m bid for Dorgu rejected, with Lecce holding out for €40m amid Napili’s interest.
“United also have more options in list,” adds Romano, “including Alvaro Carreras with €18m buy back clause”.
Manchester United will sign a new LWB, no doubts. Talks for Patrick Dorgu continue after €27m bid rejected.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 22, 2025
Lecce insist on €40m fee as they’re aware of Napoli interest for July.
United also have more options in list including Alvaro Carreras with €18m buy back clause. pic.twitter.com/7Xc4yb4pFE
Arsenal leading the race for Cunha?
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Chris Wilson
Givemesport claims that Arsenal are leading the race to sign Matheus Cunha, having made an initial enquiry at the beginning of the transfer window.
Arsenal are said to be accepting of the personal terms of a deal, but were initially frustrated “when they discovered Cunha was simultaneously negotiating a new contract with Wolves”.
Now, the Gunners will face competition from other Premier League clubs, including Nottingham Forest and potentially Manchester United.
Walker agrees Milan deal
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Chris Wilson
Some more news on Kyle Walker now, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that AC Milan have “agreed [a] deal to sign” the England international.
The deal will be a “loan move with buy option clause” – not an obligation to buy – with Milan covering his salary.
In addition, Walker has apparently agreed terms on a contract with Milan until 2027 – this deal would come into effect if the Serie A club do decide to go ahead with the purchase option at the end of the initial loan.
⚫️ AC Milan have agreed deal to sign Kyle Walker from Man City, here we go!
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 22, 2025
Loan move with buy option clause not mandatory, salary covered by AC Milan with contract agreed.
Travel and medical being planned.
Manchester City’s captain ready for new chapter. pic.twitter.com/zmhZEj0Clv
Forest 'ready' to make club-record bid for Cunha
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Chris Wilson
The future of Matheus Cunha at Wolves continues to be up in the air, and now Sky Sports reports that Nottingham Forest are ready to make a club-record bid for the Brazilian.
It is thought that a sum of £60m would tempt Wolves into selling, though they are just “one of five Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, who are interested in signing the player”.
Skriniar moving to Turkey
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Chris Wilson
Though Spurs were thought to be interested in a move for PSG defender Milan Skriniar, events have moved quickly, and the Slovakian is reportedly on the verge of signing for Fenerbahce.
The Turkish club seem to have won the race for his signature, beating off competition from rivals Galatasary, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Southampton value Dibling at £55m
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Chris Wilson
Sky Sports is reporting that Southampton value 18-year-old Tyler Dibling at £55m, and would not entertain any offers below that amount this month.
“Aston Villa, Chelsea, Tottenham and RB Leipzig are all known to be monitoring his progress at St Mary’s,” says Sky.
Dibling is currently out with an injury, with an expected lay-off of up to six weeks.
Forest bid for Wissa, interested in Cunha
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Chris Wilson
According to The Athletic, Nottingham Forest submitted an offer of £22m for Brentford’s Yoane Wissa yesterday.
It is expected that Brentford will reject the bid.
“Forest’s proposal is significantly below Brentford’s valuation of the forward,” adds the report.
Meanwhile, Forest are also said to be interested in Wolves’ Matheus Cunha, with the Brazilian reportedly refusing to agree on a new deal at the Molineux.
Forest would likely face competition from Arsenal and Man Utd for Cunha’s signature.
Chelsea defender wanted by European giants
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Chris Wilson
Chelsea defender Renato Veiga is being tracked by Dortmund and Juventus, according to the Times, and the Portuguese is likely to depart. The Blues are open to either a loan move or a permanent transfer for the 21-year-old.
Manchester City turn to familiar face as surprise option to replace Rodri
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Richard Jolly
Manchester City are considering re-signing Douglas Luiz from Juventusas they look to the Brazil midfielder to cover for the absence of the injured Rodri.
Douglas Luiz is on City’s January shortlist, though it is far from certain that they will bring in a midfielder during a busy month in the transfer window.
City, who have ruled out moves this month for Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi and Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes, are only interested in a loan move for the former Aston Villa midfielder, with Rodri set to return to fitness in the summer.
Rashford pictured in Man Utd training
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Chris Wilson
Marcus Rashford has been pictured in Manchester United training ahead of the match against Rangers tomorrow.
Reports have emerged that his reps met Barcelona executives yesterday in Lisbon to discuss a move, but UK media has also reported that the 27-year-old is open to staying at United this month.
Chelsea won't allow Nkunku loan
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Chris Wilson
Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku is said to be attracting interest from Bayern Munich this month, but the Evening Standard reports that the Blues won’t let the Frenchman leave on loan.
Chelsea are said to want around £70m for Nkunku, while the 27-year-old is said to be keen on a move to the Bundesliga leaders.
Champions League scores: Barcelona pull off miraculous comeback while Atalanta boost last-16 hopes
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Chris Wilson
Barcelona recorded an astonishing 5-4 victory at Benfica that booked the Spanish giants’ place in the last 16 of the Champions League.
Vangelis Pavlidis scored a hat-trick inside 30 minutes to give Benfica a 3-1 lead at half-time. Raphinha pulled a goal back for Barca in the 64th minute but Ronald Araujo’s own goal restored the Portuguese side’s two-goal advantage.
But Barca hit back through Robert Lewandowski’s second penalty of the contest and Eric Garcia’s 86th-minute header. And the drama was not done there as, seconds after Benfica appealed for a penalty, Raphinha netted in the sixth minute of added time - with his winner confirmed after a lengthy VAR review.
Man Utd make wing-back enquiries
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Chris Wilson
Though Man Utd are known to be targeting Lecce full-back Patrick Dorgu, the club have also made enquiries about three other wing-back targets, reports the i.
Wolves’ Rayan Ait-Nouri, Crystal Palace’s Tyrick Mitchell and Milos Kerkez of Bournemouth are thought to be the players involved.
It is also thought that a deal for Nuno Mendes is off the cards at present.
Luiz to Chelsea?
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Chris Wilson
With Casadei potentially on the move, Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport are reporting that Chelsea are interested in Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz, who is also reportedly a target for former club Manchester City.
The Blues want the midfielder on loan, but Juve prefer a permanent deal.
Lazio and Torino want Casadei
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Chris Wilson
Cesare Casadei is one of a handful of players who could be leaving Stamford Bridge this month, and he is receiving plenty of interest in his homeland.
Sky Sports reports that both Torino and Lazio are keen on the midfielder, and through the former are “close to a deal with the Blues”, Lazio have not given up hope of agreeing a deal.
Chelsea are said to be looking for around €15m for Casadei.
Villa value Duran at £85m
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Chris Wilson
After news broke of West ham’s bid for Jhon Duran, Ben Jacobs reported yesterday that Aston Villa value the Colombian at around £85m.
Jacobs adds that the Hammers are looking at other signings in different positions, including “considering approaches for both Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Carney Chukwuemeka”.
One in, one out at City?
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Chris Wilson
Various reports state that the signing of Omar Marmoush will be finalised by Manchester City soon, with AC Milan also about to make a formal initial offer for Kyle Walker.
Some reports say that Walker may ask to have his contract terminated so he can join Milan for free, while conflicting reports suggest that Walker could join on an initial loan, potentially with a buy option included.
Both deals are expected to be done by the end of the window at present.
Spurs interested in Skriniar?
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Chris Wilson
PSG defender Milan Skriniar looks like he could be on his way out of the club, having not even been included in the squad to face Manchester City tonight.
Fabrizio Romano reports that “Tottenham asked for deal conditions days ago” regarding Skriniar, while Napoli and Galatasaray are alternative options.
It is not clear how much PSG would demand for the 29-year-old.
Manchester City sign second centre-back in quick succession as defensive rebuild continues
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Chris Wilson
Manchester City have signed a second centre-back in as many days after bringing in Vitor Reis from Palmeiras for £30m.
The 19-year-old Brazilian joins Abdukodir Khusanov, who arrived from Lens for £34m, as part of a new-look defence that Pep Guardiola is building.
Reis, who has signed a four-and-a-half contract, said it was “a dream come true” to join City, while director of football Txiki Begiristaindescribed the Brazil Under-17 international as “one of the most promising young defenders in the world”.
Chelsea agree world-record fee for women's side defender
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Chris Wilson
According to Sky Sports, Chelsea have agreed a world-record fee of $1.1m (£890,000) for San Diego Wave defender Naomi Girma.
24-year-old Girma plays as a centre-back at club and international level.
Cunha latest
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Chris Wilson
The future of Matheis Cunha is threatening to become the story of the window at the moment, with Nottingham Forest the latest club to join the race for the Brazilian.
His future at the Molineux is in doubt as he has so far refused to agree to a contract extension, with Wolves boss Vitor Pereira criticising his “body language” after the loss to Chelsea on Monday.
Arsenal remain linked as they look for a forward signing to ease their injury burden, while Cunha is reportedly also on Manchester United’s four-man list of attacking targets this month.
Fabrizio Romano recently called the situation “one to watch”.
Vitor Pereira admonishes Matheus Cunha for behaviour after Chelsea defeat
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Chris Wilson
Part of what’s driving the Cunha rumours...
Wolves manager Vitor Pereira says Matheus Cunha needs to get his mind right after the striker stormed down the tunnel at Stamford Bridge instead of acknowledging the travelling supporters.
The visitors lost Monday night’s Premier League encounter 3-1 after goals from Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Cucurella and Noni Madueke were enough to send Chelsea fc back into the top four and leave Wolves at risk of dropping into the bottom three.
Cunha had a frustrating evening with just one half chance hooked wide of the target and only Matt Doherty, who poked home after an error from Robert Sanchez, bringing joy to the away fans.
Fallen giants PSG and Man City clash in Champions League game of sudden death
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Chris Wilson
It was, it seemed, the future of the Champions League. Except for a couple of details. One was that, due to Covid, the Etihad Stadium was deserted. And the other was that, in May, the ground staff still had to shovel the hailstones off the pitch. So it was scarcely the picture of glamour the fixture list suggested.
But in other respects, that 2021 showdown looked the shape of things to come: a semi-final between Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain. For some, it was Abu Dhabi against Qatar; for others, a battle of the rising forces, the nouveaux riches who were coming to dominate their domestic leagues. PSG had reached the final of the previous season’s Champions League. City were to succeed them as runners-up after a last-four meeting decided by a Parisian, Riyad Mahrez.
That told a tale in itself. Even as PSG looked to import the game’s biggest stars, they overlooked much of the talent produced in their own backyard. It could prove their undoing: Bayern Munich’s 2020 final winner came courtesy of another boy from the banlieue, in Kingsley Coman. The newer PSG, shorn of Lionel Messi and Neymar, while also losing the local lad Kylian Mbappe, seem constructed as a reaction to their past.
Ten Hag 'not keen' on Dortmund role
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Chris Wilson
More on Erik ten Hag and Dortmund after the sacking of Nuri Sahin.
While the Dutchman has been a guest at the Signal Iduna Park several times this season – and is believed to have a good relationship with Dortmund's chief advisor Matthias Sammer – Sky Sports reports that he “is not keen to take the role midway through the season”.
“The Dutchman is therefore not expected to replace Sahin in the short term,” adds Sky.
City on verge of another defensive signing
10:55
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Chris Wilson
Fabrizio Romano revealed an exclusive story yesterday, claiming that Manchester City have agreed a deal for on-loan Real Valladolid centre-back Juma Bah.
Bah “will become [a] new Manchester City player” according to Romano, with City planning to “loan the 18-year-old centre-back to RC Lens” initially.
“Verbal agreement done as revealed,” adds Romano.
Exclusive story from last night, set to be confirmed: Juma Bah will become new Manchester City player.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 21, 2025
The plan is to loan the 18 year old centre back to RC Lens, verbal agreement done as revealed.
City anticipate Inter and Fenerbahçe as they’ve agreed terms with Bah. ✅ pic.twitter.com/tbWchHLJUt
Grealish being targeted?
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Chris Wilson
Manchester United, Spurs, Newcastle and former club Aston Villa are said to be targeting the England winger, with Inter Milan and Borussia Dortmund also interested.
It is not specified whether City would consider letting him move, or for how much. The 29-year-old’s contract runs until 2027.
Enciso on verge of Ipswich move
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Chris Wilson
Last night, Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Brighton’s Julio Enciso is on the verge of agreeing a loan move to Ipswich Town.
Romano adds that the Paraguayan will have his medical today, and will join Ipswich until June, with the club paying his wages in full.
Julio Enciso to Ipswich Town, here we go! Agreement with Brighton on straight loan until June.#ITFC to cover salary until June, medical tomorrow as he’s travelling tonight.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 21, 2025
Enciso accepted the proposal after bids from 3 more clubs, as @chrisperezz7 reported. pic.twitter.com/wyNB6STOPz
Erling Haaland never thought about charges before committing to Manchester City
10:10
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Chris Wilson
Erling Haaland insists he never even thought about the looming verdict on Manchester City’s much-discussed 115 charges before committing his long-term future to the club.
The prolific Norwegian was also happy to have closed the door on the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona to stay at the Etihad Stadium.
Haaland signed an extraordinary new nine-and-a-half year contract with the reigning Premier League champions worth a reported basic £500,000 per week last Friday.
Garnacho update
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Chris Wilson
Fabrizio Romano’s latest update on the saga surrounding Alejandro Garnacho suggests that Napoli have made an opening bid “worth €50m” including add-ons.
United are said to want a higher fee – with some reports suggesting a sum closer to £75m – though Romano adds that “Antonio Conte keeps pushing after the call with Garnacho on Friday”.
Chelsea have “made contact with United and player side, now deciding internally whether to bid or not,” adds Romano.
Napoli’s opening bid for Alejandro Garnacho worth €50m package add-ons included; Man United want more.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 22, 2025
Antonio Conte keeps pushing after the call with Garnacho on Friday.
❗️ Chelsea made contact with United and player side, now deciding internally whether to bid or not. pic.twitter.com/3kMMhAZM5N
Vlahovic update
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Chris Wilson
Italian outlet Tuttomercatoweb report that Dusan Vlahovic could be nearing an exit from Juventus after being benched for the club’s draw with Club Brugge last night.
The Serbian was limited to around 15 minutes after coming on for Nicolas Gonzalez, and it is now being reported that Vlahovic’s agent, Darko Ristic, “continues to keep contacts alive” with several clubs who are interested in the player.
Chelsea, Arsenal, PSG and Tottenham are the clubs mentioned in the report, with Chelsea and Arsenal having been linked to him on several occasions in the past.
Dorgu latest
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Chris Wilson
More on the situation surrounding Man Utd target Patrick Dorgu, with Lecce club president Sticchi Damiani telling Sky Sports that the club “met with Man United and we told them that our plan is to keep our key players, including Patrick Dorgu”.
“We’re delighted to have Man United here to make a proposal but our target to stay in Serie A is crucial”, added Damiani.
In another post, Romano says that United made an initial bid “worth €27m plus add-ons”, but it was “not enough to convince Lecce”.
The Italian side reportedly want around €40m for Dorgu.
Lecce president Sticchi Damiani: “We met with Man United and we told them that our plan is to keep our key players, including Patrick Dorgu”.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 21, 2025
“We’re delighted to have Man United here to make a proposal but our target to stay in Serie A is crucial”, told Sky Sport. pic.twitter.com/qchYjHpfEr
Rashford's reps meet with Barca
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Chris Wilson
Yesterday, Sky Sports reported that Marcus Rashford’s representatives met with Barcelona executives in Lisbon to discuss a potential deal.
Other reports claim that Barcelona is Rashford’s preferred destination, though the Catalan club would have to free up wage space in order to sign him on loan. To that end, they are currently looking at exits for Eric Garcia and Ansu Fati.
Speaking yesterday, Barcelona director Deco said that the club “are dealing with the issue of [financial] fair-play”.
“n the final days, if the team can be strengthened, we will try, but as of today there is nothing,” he added.
The Sky report does add that “a deal for Rashford to leave Manchester United in this window is looking increasingly difficult”.
Man Utd have four-man striker list
09:20
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Chris Wilson
The Daily Mail reported yesterday that Man Utd have a four-man target list for a striker to sign this window.
Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha of Wolves, Ipswich’s Liam Delap and Lille's Jonathan David – who scored against Liverpool last night – are supposedly the four men on Amorim's shortlist.
United have also been linked to Sporting’x Viktor Gyokores, who of course has a history with Ruben Amorim, though it is thought that doing a deal for the Swedish striker would be too difficult this month.
Sahin leaves Dortmund
09:10
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Chris Wilson
Borussia Dortmund have confirmed that Nuri Sahin has left the club after the loss to Bologna last night.
The former Dortmund midfielder took charge of the side at the beginning of the summer, but leaves with the club in 10th in the Bundesliga.
Erik ten Hag has been one of the names linked with a move to the Westfalenstadion.
Diego Carlos leaves Villa for Fenerbahce
09:01
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Lawrence Ostlere
Fenerbahce have agreed a deal to sign Aston Villa defender Diego Carlos.
The Brazilian centre-back, who joined Villa from Sevilla in 2022, will travel to Istanbul for a medical and to discuss personal terms.
Carlos has not been involved in the last five matches for Villa and the news of his impending exit was announced by the Turkish club while Villa were in Champions League action against Monaco.
“Our club has reached an agreement in principle with the club for the transfer of Diego Carlos, who plays for Aston Villa,” Fenerbahce said in a statement on X.
“The Brazilian player has been invited to Istanbul for health checks and to further the transfer negotiations.”
Barring any hitches in the next few days, Carlos will join Jose Mourinho’s side for a reported 10m euros (£8.45m) in their push for the Turkish Super Lig title.
He played 58 times for the Premier League outfit and scored one goal.
Chelsea defender wanted by European giants
08:47
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Lawrence Ostlere
Chelsea defender Renato Veiga is being tracked by Dortmund and Juventus, according to the Times, and the Portuguese is likely to depart. The Blues are open to either a loan move or a permanent transfer for the 21-year-old.
Forest bid for Wissa
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Lawrence Ostlere
According to The Athletic, Nottingham Forest have submitted an offer of £22m for Brentford’s Yoane Wissa.
It is expected that Brentford will reject the bid.
“Forest’s proposal is significantly below Brentford’s valuation of the forward,” adds the report.
Rashford wanted by Marseille
08:33
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Lawrence Ostlere
Marseille are interested in signing Marcus Rashford, according to L’Equipe, but the Manchester United forward’s prefence is thought to be Barcelona.
Grealish set for shock move?
08:14
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Lawrence Ostlere
According to The Sun, Manchester City winger Jack Grealish is being tracked by both Inter Milan and Borussia Dortmund.
The reports says that Grealish’s future at City is “uncertain”, with Manchester United, Spurs and Newcastle also tracking the England international.
Manchester United eye Patrick Dorgu as first recruit of troubled Ruben Amorim era
08:08
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Lawrence Ostlere
Manchester United are interested in signing Patrick Dorgu from Lecce, as they look to make a wing back the first recruit of the Ruben Amorim era.
The 20-year-old Denmark international, who has won four caps, is on United’s radar as they search for signings who suit Amorim’s style of play.
Dorgu, an international teammate of Rasmus Hojlund, broke into Lecce’s team last season, and could address United’s lack of left-footed options on that flank.
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Lawrence Ostlere
Chelsea want at least £70m for Christopher Nkunku if he is to leave Stamford Bridge for Bayern Munich.
Nkunku wants more playing time and is having to settle for cameos at the end of games as Nicolas Jackson starts up front.
