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, while Chelsea’s late interest in Alejandro Garnacho could unlock a series of moves.
The Gunners are desperate to sign a striker and though a move for RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko looks unlikely this month Mikel Arteta’s side are still pursuing the forward. Wolves’ Matheus Cunha is seen as an alternative should they not manage to secure Sesko, while Arsenal lead the race for Norwegian starlet Sverre Nypan.
Elsewhere, Manchester City announced the signing of Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush, and are in the market for a defensive midfielder to continue Pep Guardiola’s rebuild.
Manchester United, meanwhile, have opened talks with Lecce for defender Patrick Dorgu but the club need to sell to buy, with Garnacho possibly on the way out and Antony offloaded on loan to Real Betis. Marcus Rashford is also searching for a move away from Old Trafford, with his representative having met Barcelona executives, though a move away is not currently looking likely.
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
- Leipzig refuse to sell Arsenal target Sesko as he can secure them Champions League football
- Gunners leading race for teenage Norwegian starlet Sverre Nypan
- Chelsea bid for Spanish talent amid Alejandro Garnacho interest
- Man Utd consider Christopher Nkunku and expected to bid again for Patrick Dorgu
- Ange Postecoglou desperate for Tottenham reinforcements
- Brentford target ex-Premier League star to bolster defensive options
Leipzing unwilling to let Sesko leave
17:38
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Mike Jones
For most of the window Arsenal have been trying to get a move for RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko over the line.
The German club have not been forthcoming over a fee or the possibility of a transfer as they rate Sesko’s skills highly.
Currently fifth in the Bundesliga, Leipzig know how much a Champions League place would be worth to them and they believe Sesko is a key factor in them maintaining or even improving their position in the table.
As such they are reluctant to let the forward leave this month and Arsenal will have to pivot their attention to other options.
Disasi to Villa?
17:32
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Mike Jones
Aston Villa have reportedly agreed personal terms with Chelsea's Axel Disasi.
Fabrizio Romano says that Villa and Chelsea must still come to an agreement over a fee for the centre-back but the move seems likely.
Disasi has only made six appearances this season for the Blues.
Brentford target ex-Premier League star to bolster defensive options
17:31
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Mike Jones
Brentford are considering a move for Barcelona's Andreas Christensen, as manager Thomas Frank looks at whether he can improve his defensive options this January. The Camp Nou hierarchy want to make outgoings to meet financial restrictions but it is understood the former Chelsea centre-half wants to fight for his place.
Christensen has been injured for much of the season, meaning he has only made one league appearance. While the 28-year-old is intent on reclaiming his place, Barca's financial situation has meant clubs are willing to test whether a deal is possible.
Arsenal leading race for teenage Norwegian starlet Sverre Nypan
17:30
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Miguel Delaney
Arsenal are leading the race for Rosenborg's Sverre Nypan, with talks about the player having ramped up over the weekend.
The 18-year-old attacking midfielder has attracted considerable attention this January, with interest also coming from Aston Villa and the City Football Group through Girona.
It is understood there has been progress with Arsenal in recent days and Rosenborg prepared to do a deal.
City sign another defender
17:19
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Mike Jones
Manchester City have signed Christian McFarlane from New York City FC.
The 18-year-old left-back has become the first homegrown player at NYCFC to progress to a Premier League club.
Wolves in talks over Danso
17:07
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Mike Jones
Wolves are back in talks with Lens over a deal for Kevin Danso.
They are pushing again for an agreement with Lens around the £16m mark.
Manager Vitor Pereira outlined after the 1-0 loss to Arsenal that the club need reinforcements in defence and midfield.
Osong joins Cambridge
16:52
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Mike Jones
Nottingham Forest striker Esapa Osong has joined Cambridge United on loan for the remainder of the seson.
Osong said: "I am really excited to get going - I just want to play football now. It’s a big opportunity for me and I am ready to take it."
The damning, final truth of Antony’s Manchester United nightmare
16:37
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Mike Jones
Ruben Amorim was discussing a forward he doesn’t pick.
He would, he said on Sunday, be willing to put his 63-year-old goalkeeping coach on the bench ahead of him if he didn’t give the maximum in training.
It wasn’t Antony; Marcus Rashford was the man damned by comparison with Jorge Vital. Although a spot on the bench has already opened up. The temptation is to suggest the veteran Vital would be of similar use to Antony as a substitute.
Villa enquire over Foyth
16:22
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Mike Jones
Aston Villa have reportedly made contact with Villarreal over the signing of Juan Foyth.
Talks remain ongoing as the Spanish side consider there options.
Rennes sign Kyogo
16:11
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Mike Jones
Rennes have confirmed the signing of Celtic forward Kyogo Furuhashi.
The deal is worth £10m and the 30-year-old has signed a two-and-a-half year contract.
Kyogo arrived in Scotland in 2021 and scored 85 goals in 165 appearances.
Kyogo said: "I'm really looking forward to getting to know Stade Rennais and my new team-mates.
"I hope to make a rapid contribution to the team's performances. After some great years with Celtic, I was looking for a new challenge in a recognised league."
Neymar returning to Santos
16:00
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Mike Jones
Neymar is set to return to FC Santos says Sky Germany.
The Brazilian’s contract with Al-Hilal is set to be terminated and the 32-year-old is expected to sign with Santos until the end of the season.
A medical is scheduled for the next few days.
Khusanov’s Man City debut from hell salvaged by even greater Chelsea gaffes
15:48
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Mike Jones
On a night of mistakes, the first was the worst but not the costliest. And for that, Abdukodir Khusanov could thank Robert Sanchez. The £33m defender’s Manchester City career may yet be defined by the opening few minutes but a traumatised figure ultimately ended a winner.
First impressions can prove deceptive, and he must hope so, but Sanchez, 17 months into a seven-year contract, again looked a liability whose latest blunder allowed Erling Haaland to score in a turnaround. City, seemingly beginning with the potential to descend into crisis, ended up victorious to leapfrog Chelsea.
No new signings for Newcastle
15:36
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Mike Jones
Eddie Howe said: “I would never intentionally lie to the supporters or anybody.
“We are not in a position to be active in the market as we sit here now. That might change if something happens.”
Al-Nassr prepare Jhon Duran offer
15:24
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Mike Jones
The Telegraph claim that Jhon Duran has been identified’ by the Saudi Pro League side to bolster their attacking options.
Al-Nassr are aware a deal would cost around £80m to complete, as they look to sign Duran to add to their attacking options which already include Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane.
Adeyemi in talks with Napoli?
15:12
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Mike Jones
News broke over the last couple of days that Napoli have entered talks with Karim Adeyemi as the club keep tabs on alternatives to Alejandro Garnacho.
Patrick Berger of Sky DE reports that Napoli are willing to pay an overall package of €52.5m, while other reports state that the club are still in talks with Man Utd over Garnacho.
Man City complete signing of Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush
15:00
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Mike Jones
Manchester City have taken their spending past £120m in a week by bringing in forward Omar Marmoush for €70m (£59m).
The Egypt international has joined from Eintracht Frankfurt to give City three signings in four days, after Abdukodir Khusanov on Monday and Vitor Reis on Tuesday.
Marmoush, who is the second highest scorer in the Bundesliga this season, passed a medical in Manchester and has signed a four-and-a-half year contract.
City lead January spending
14:46
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Mike Jones
According to Sky Sports, Premier League clubs have already doubled their spending compared to the January window of last year.
Top-flight sides spent £116.2m in January 2024, while the current total for 2025 is up to over £234m.
Manchester City alone have spent £126.1m so far this month, having signed Omar Marmoush (£63.2m), Vitor Reis (£29.4m) and Abdukodir Khusanov (£33.5m).
The Citizens are also reportedly looking at a deal for Andrea Cambiaso – who could cost around £67m – as well as midfield targets.
Several other clubs are looking to do business this month before the window closes on 3 February, so expect the current total to climb considerably.
Arsenal in talks for teenage starlet
14:32
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Mike Jones
Arsenal are in talks with Rosenborg over a deal for teenager Sverre Nypan.
Nypan is a central attacking-midfielder and Norway U21 international.
There are a number of clubs said to be interested in him but Norway captain Martin Odegaard may hold the key to convincing the youngster to head to the Emirates.
Burn on Isak transfer rumours
14:20
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Mike Jones
Dan Burn has had his say on Alexander Isak possibly leaving Newcastle and claimed the striker is ‘priceless’.
Burn said: "It's for the owners to say but he's priceless to us. I hope he does well but not too well.
"The way he moves...you come up against special players but there's nobody out there that dribbles the way he dribbles.
"Even Allan Saint-Maximin was something different and he was probably the best dribbler I've ever played with. Even the quality, it's not just dribbling for the sake of it.
"He's on fire at the moment, probably one of the best strikers in the world at the moment.
"It's hard because it's hard to defend just the way he moves. He moves his feet quickly but his top half doesn't really move."
Emery on the transfer window
14:07
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Mike Jones
Aston Villa have signed Donyell Malen and Andres Garcia for over £30m in this window but after allowing Diego Carlos and Jaden Philogene to leave for the same figure, they have funds available for more incomings.
Unai Emery said: "We are trying to be intelligent and make the better decisions transfer window.
"It’s not easy to change some players in this window. We did with Jaden [Philogene] and [Donyell] Malen and with Kosta [Nedeljkovic] - he is close to leaving - and a centre-back we didn’t do because we are now involved in it.
"If we can then add some players to improve the squad we have to do it, but how we are performing, we’re in the right way."
Arteta rules out early Sterling return
13:54
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Mike Jones
Mikel Arteta has revealed Arsenal have no plans to terminate one of their domestic loans.
Raheem Sterling and Neto both joined the Gunners last summer.
As per the rules, Arsenal won't be able to sign a player on loan from another Premier League club amid links to the likes of Matheus Cunha and Evan Ferguson.
"We are not thinking about that," Arteta told reporters when asked if Arsenal were thinking about cutting one of the loan deals short.
Leverkusen interested in McAtee
13:42
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Mike Jones
Bayer Leverkusen have reportedly approached Manchester City in a bid to sign James McAtee.
Xabi Alonso is said to be a fan of the midfielder and the German side have offered a loan plus option to buy.
Pep Guardiola may be reluctant to let McAtee leave unless City bring in more recruitments before the end of the window.
Taloverov heading to Plymouth
13:30
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Mike Jones
LASK centre-back Maksym Taloverov is set to sign for Plymouth.
The clubs have a £1.7m (€2m) agreement for the Ukraine international who will sign a three-and-a-half-year deal.
A medical is scheduled in for tomorrow.
Mikel Arteta happy with Arsenal in ‘really strong position’ in Champions League
13:19
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Mike Jones
A jubilant Mikel Arteta said Arsenal have put themselves in a really strong position to secure automatic qualification for the Champions League last 16 following their 3-0 win against Dinamo Zagreb.
Declan Rice fired the Gunners ahead within two minutes at the Emirates Stadium before Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard completed the victory in the second half.
The result took Arsenal back up to third in the 36-team table with the top eight assured of avoiding a two-legged knockout clash to reach the next phase.
“I am very happy because this is a massive step, and it has put us in a really strong position before we play the last game in Girona,” said Arteta.
“We scored three goals, created a lot of chances, and dominated the game. We are in a really, really good position and a lot of things have to happen (against us) but we have to do our job in Girona and win the game.”
Ruben Amorim claims he will put 63-year-old goalkeeping coach in Man Utd squad before Marcus Rashford
13:07
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Mike Jones
Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim revealed that the reason for Marcus Rashford’s continued absence from the matchday squad is the lack of effort he is seeing in training and said he will put 63-year-old goalkeeping coach Jorge Vital on the bench before the England international.
Rashford, who has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford during the January transfer window, has not featured for United since a 2-1 victory over Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League back in December.
The Red Devils have played 11 matches across all competitions since then with Rashford not even being included as a substitute.
Choudhury undergoing Sheffield United medical
12:53
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Mike Jones
Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury will undergo a medical at Sheffield United today.
The deal is a loan until the end of the season with an option to buy
Almiron close to Atlanta return
12:39
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Mike Jones
Miguel Almiron is close to a return to Atlanta United.
Atlanta have agreed an £8m plus £3m in add-ons fee with Newcastle.
Almiron is said to be in advanced talks on his personal terms.
The 30-year-old Almiron moved to Newcastle from Atlanta exactly six years ago for a then club-record £21m.
Aston Villa join race for Matheus Cunha
12:28
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Mike Jones
The Daily Mail report that Aston Villa have joined the race to sign Wolves striker Matheus Cunha.
Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Nottingham Forest have all been linked with the Brazilian.
Garcia remaining at Barcelona
12:15
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Mike Jones
Eric Garcia looks set to stay at Barcelona despite links with a move to Girona or Como.
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick told reporters he hopes he can retain the player's services.
"I want Eric Garcia to stay," Flick said, "He gives us stability and he can play in different roles.
“You’ve seen again how good he is."
Van Dijk on 'world class' Gravenberch
12:02
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Mike Jones
Virgil van Dijk praised the form of teammate Ryan Gravenberch after the latter made himself a key figure under Arne Slot after starting all 22 league games this season.
“Last year he didn’t play as much but we all saw his quality and it was key to keep his head down and work his socks off," Van Dijk said.
“This year he has got the trust and the confidence. He can show his quality week in, week out and every few days. I am very impressed with him. Not only on the pitch but outside the pitch as well.
“He is still a young boy but he is growing into a man. The way you approach the game on and off the pitch is very key to be a world-class player.
“The consistency he is showing, he is a world-class player and he can only get better as well. He learns from difficult moments in games. He has been almost flawless this season. I am proud of him. He is vital for us.”
West Ham told no to Brian Brobbey loan
11:53
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Mike Jones
West Ham want to sign Ajax and Netherlands striker Brian Brobbey but Fabrizio Romano reports that the Hammers will have to discuss a permament deal.
Ajax have no interest in a loan agreement, Romano reports, with the club searching for a striker this month.
Malacia could be sent out on loan
11:41
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Mike Jones
Tyrell Malacia could go out on loan during this window if Manchester United can get a move for Lecce’s Patrick Dorgu over the line.
There are a number of clubs interested in Malacia but no move can happen until United have a replacement in situ.
Sky Sports News says Lecce's preference is to keep Dorgu.
United did launch a bid of £25.4m + £4.2m (€30m + €5m) for the defender, but Lecce want a something closer to £38m (€45m).
Real Madrid open Joshua Kimmich talks
11:27
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Mike Jones
Joshua Kimmich will be free to leave Bayern Munich this summer and Bild report that Real Madrid have already opened talks with the Germany midfielder.
Kimmich will be a free agent in the summer and is free to open talks with foreign clubs about a summer move.
Chelsea’s goalkeeping situation is a farcical problem Enzo Maresca must solve
11:15
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Mike Jones
Chelsea signed a goalkeeper in August 2022. Then two more in August 2023. Then another in July 2024. They already owned the world’s most expensive goalkeeper. When their owners, Clearlake Capital, bought the club in 2022, they also inherited the reigning world goalkeeper of the year, according to Fifa’s annual awards. Chelsea have eight senior goalkeepers and, it is ever more apparent, they need a new goalkeeper. Or, at the least, a change of goalkeeper.
But Robert Sanchez’s latest mishap shone a light on Chelsea’s farcical goalkeeping situation; in turn, it indicates why they are still more of an expensive experiment than achievers on the pitch. Sanchez thumped the ground in frustration after Erling Haaland put Manchester City ahead on Saturday: a piece of turf he would not have been near but for his ill-advised decision to leave his goal empty.
Barcelona lead interest in Murillo
11:01
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Mike Jones
Barcelona, Juventus and Chelsea are watching the progress of Nottingham Forest defender Murillo.
The centre-back has impressed in the Premier League this season under Nuno Espirito Santa.
And Sport report that Barcelona lead the interest in the 22-year-old Brazilian.
Forest bid for Wissa, interested in Cunha
10:53
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Mike Jones
According to The Athletic, Nottingham Forest have submitted an offer of £22m for Brentford’s Yoane Wissa.
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.
Rashford's Barcelona hopes 'dwindle'
10:42
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Mike Jones
Sky Sports’ Melissa Reddy is reporting that Marcus Rashford’s hopes of joining Barcelona this month are “receding by the day”.
The Catalan clubs need to “create salary space” in order to sign Rashford, but they are “having issues trimming the squad”, with Eric Garcia having decided to stay and Ansu Fati not wanting to leave.
Reddy does not rule out a move though, saying it would be “opportunistic” and late in the window if it were to happen.
Wolves determined to keep Matheus Cunha at the club amid transfer interest
10:30
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Mike Jones
Wolves are not expected to sell star player Matheus Cunha during the January transfer window, despite reported interest from a host of Premier League clubs.
The 25-year-old has been a standout performer for Wolves in a miserable season, scoring 10 goals and assisting four more in 21 Premier League appearances.
That has seen him attract interest from a number of Premier League clubs during the current transfer window, with Nottingham Forest and Arsenal said to be considering bids.
Spurs interested in Skriniar?
10:17
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Mike Jones
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.
Aston Villa value Duran at £85m
10:09
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Mike Jones
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”.
Portsmouth sign new defender
10:00
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Mike Jones
Portsmouth have completed the signing of defender Hayden Matthews from Sydney FC for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance.
The 20-year-old has signed a four-and-a-half year deal.
Portsmouth boss John Mousinho said: “He’s a really promising young centre-back and player that we’ve been tracking for quite some time.”
“There wasn’t the opportunity to bring him over here in the summer, so we’re delighted that he’s been able to join us now.
“Hayden is someone with a huge amount of potential, but he’s already played a lot of first team games in a short amount of time.
“He’s six-foot-five, but is also very mobile and doesn’t just rely on his height. There’s a real physicality there, while he’s calm and composed with the ball at his feet.”
Ange Postecoglou desperate for Tottenham reinforcements
09:52
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Mike Jones
Ange Postecoglou has again stressed the importance of Tottenham being active in the final days of the January transfer window, but is hopeful of movement after the European league phase ends next week.
Asked if the league phase of European football finishing on 30 January may spark a busy end to the transfer window, Postecoglou admitted: "Yeah, potentially.
"I mean I really think that has been a factor because if you look at the way European competitions are stacked up, that would be done and dusted by now and people would know if they are in the Champions League or if they are in the Europa League and adjusted their sights.
"Maybe after last night and I've had a close look at the three-page table, thankfully we're on the first so I don't need to go beyond that, but if there is any significant clubs in there and out of the competition, it may make things happen a little bit quicker.
"It's not just about bringing in another body, but yeah, there is still no doubt we need to help these players because we've still got some significant games in the next two or three weeks before we get players back.”
Manchester United considering move for Nkunku
09:45
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Mike Jones
Manchester United are discussing internally whether to make a loan move for Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku as they want to boost their attacking options.
Sky Sports News revealed on Friday that Nkunku is a potential United target.
Chelsea do not want to sell Nkunku but it is thought they would be tempted to do business for £70m.
United’s tight rope approach to FFP and PSR means they would not be able to make a full purchase and are unlikely to meet that £70m figure.
A loan move hasn’t been ruled out.
Sesko expected to stay at Leipzig
09:40
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Mike Jones
It appears that Benjamin Sesko is set to stay at Leipzig, with manager Marco Rose insisting to Sky Germany afterwards that the club will refuse to part with the forward this January.
In addition, according to the Evening Standard, RB Leipzig have told Arsenal that they have no plans to sell Benjamin Sesko this month.
It is thought that Sesko has a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ with Leipzig that he can leave in the summer if an offer of around £60m arrives.
Arsenal target Norwegian youngster
09:36
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Mike Jones
News of another potential Arsenal incoming, with The Athletic suggesting that the club are working on a deal for 18-year-old Norway youth international Sverre Nypan.
Could Martin Odegaard help convince his compatriot, highly rated at Rosenborg, to come to London?
United bid for Dorgu
09:35
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Mike Jones
Manchester United have reportedly tabled a €30m (£25.2m) bid for Lecce wing-back Patrick Dorgu.
That’s according to the Athletic who say the Denmark international is compatible with Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 formation.
Chelsea consider Alejandro Garnacho bid
09:26
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Mike Jones
Chelsea are considering a bid for Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho, reports Sky Sports.
Garnacho played the entire match against Rangers on Thursday, with Ruben Amorim addressing his future.
“He’s playing for Manchester United,” he said when asked whether he may have played his final game for the club. “He was really important for us today. Let’s see in the next days.
“I think he’s improving in every aspect of the game. He was better today playing inside and also outside, changing positions. He’s improving the recovery position. You can see it.
“For the whole 90 minutes, he’s always there recovering and helping. Sometimes showing some frustration is really good because he wants more.”
Chelsea bid for Spain U-21 winger rejected
09:26
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Mike Jones
Chelsea want to sign Spain’s Under-21 winger Yeremay Hernandez but Deportivo La Coruna have rejected an opening bid of £8m, says Fabrizio Romano.
Deportivo, currently a second-tier side in Spain, are holding out for much more, with Napoli also said to be tracking the winger.
Manchester City turn to familiar face as surprise option to replace Rodri
17:06
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Mike Jones
Manchester City are considering re-signing Douglas Luiz from Juventus as 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.