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 a move for RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko looks unlikely this month, with Mikel Arteta’s side chasing Matheus Cunha as an alternative.
Elsewhere, Manchester City announced the signing of Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush, while Chelsea could enter talks with Juventus for striker Dusan Vlahovic, with the Blues also considering an approach for Alejandro Garnacho.
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 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, 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
- Arsenal told that Leipzig have 'no plans to sell' Sesko before window closes
- Gunners reportedly lead the race to sign Cunha, with Forest ready to make club-record bid
- Nottingham Forest also preparing club-record bid for Cunha
- Manchester City announce signing of Omar Marmoush
- Man Utd expected to bid again for Patrick Dorgu
Cunha latest
18:00
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Chris Wilson
There has been precious little in terms of developments in the future of Matheus Cunha today, so here’s a recap.
Wolves are “adamant” that Cunha is not for sale, according to Sky Sports.
The club are said to be “relaxed” over the Brazilian’s contract situation – Cunha has two-and-a-half-years left on his current deal.
Wolves are under no financial pressure to sell either, having made £90m last summer from the sales of Pedro Neto and Max Kilman.
“The message is clear from Wolves; he is not for sale,” adds Sky.
Previously, “an offer of around £60m was thought to be enough to tempt Wolves to sell”, though it is unknown if this is still the case.
Nottingham Forest are said to be ready to make a club-record bid in order to land the Brazilian too.
Nevertheless, it is believed that Arsenal are leading the race to sign the Brazilian.
Other new contracts agreed
17:45
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Chris Wilson
To add to the news of Chris Wood...
While transfers are the main subject during the window, there have been some notable new contracts agreed across Europe.
Perhaps the biggest news of the month is Erling Haaland’s monster extension, running nine-and-a-half years until 2034.
Alphonso Davies is close to agreeing an extension until 2030 with Bayern Munich, while Ronald Araujo will sign his own extension with Barcelona until 2031 imminently.
Nottingham Forest have tied down Murillo with a new deal running until 2029.
At Brentford, Mikkel Damsgaard signed an extension yesterday, taking his deal until 2030 with the option for another year.
Amad Diallo and Heung Min Son are the other notable players to extend their deals this month, with the Ivorian’s contact now running until 2030.
Wood signs new Forest contract
17:30
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Chris Wilson
Another contract announcement is imminent, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that Chris Wood has agreed a new deal at Nottingham Forest.
The contract is “all signed and sealed”, and will run until June 2027.
Chelsea considering Garnacho move
17:16
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Chris Wilson
Sky Sports is now reporting that Chelsea are considering making a move for Alejandro Garnacho before the end of the window.
The report states that the Argentine “is a player they have been watching closely”, with a move “possible during this window or in the summer”.
However, the Blues “would only proceed with a deal at the right price and on the right terms”, adds Sky.
United are said to want no less than £55m for Garnacho.
Mikel Arteta happy with Arsenal in ‘really strong position’ in Champions League
17:00
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Chris Wilson
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.
West Ham pushing for a forward
16:45
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Chris Wilson
Sky Sports is reporting that West Ham are pursuing a loan deal for RB Leipzig striker Andre Silva.
The update says that the Hammers “have scheduled talks with the German club”.
Ajax’s Brian Brobbey is another forward option for the club, while the deal for midfielder Ezechiel Banzuzi has been delayed.
Rashford's Barcelona hopes 'dwindle'
16:31
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Chris Wilson
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.
Zinchenko 'expected to leave' this month
16:15
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Chris Wilson
The Daily Telegraph is reporting that Oleksandr Zinchenko is set to leave Arsenal this month.
Borussia Dortmund are the club being linked with the Ukrainian, having missed out on Chelsea’s Renato Veiga, and the report states that Zinchenko “is currently rated as Dortmund’s top target”.
Chelsea set for formal Garnacho approach?
16:00
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Chris Wilson
Fabrizio Romano is reporting that Chelsea are “set to approach” Man Utd over potentially signing Alejandro Garnacho.
Romano says that Napoli “remain keen”, but there has not been an agreement at €50m (which is reportedly Napoli’s latest offer).
Chelsea are set to approach Man United for Alejandro Garnacho, as expected.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 23, 2025
Napoli remain keen but no agreement at €50m package, rejected by Man United; now also working on Adeyemi deal as revealed.
Chelsea spoke to player’s camp and will now discuss with Man United. pic.twitter.com/rQz7HrDLvK
Juventus complete Kolo Muani loan deal
15:50
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Chris Wilson
It has taken longer than expected, but Juventus have finally announced that they have signed French forward Randal Kolo Muani on loan from PSG.
Juve have confirmed a loan fee of €1m, with €2m add-ons. The 26-year-old joins until the end of the season.
Randal Kolo Muani è un nuovo giocatore della Juventus
— JuventusFC (@juventusfc) January 23, 2025
Benvenuto in ⚪️⚫️!
Everton announce Irvine and Adam joining Moyes' backroom staff
15:40
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Chris Wilson
Everton have announced that Alan Irvine and Charlie Adam are joining David Moyes' backroom staff.
A club statement said that Irvine “returns to Goodison Park to once again become Assistant Manager, a role he previously held under Moyes at Everton and West Ham United”.
Moyes said: "I'm delighted to have been able to add Alan and Charlie to our coaching staff.
"The two of them, along with Billy McKinlay and Leighton Baines, give us a really strong coaching foundation as we look to make positive strides forward."
Walker arrives in Milan
15:30
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Chris Wilson
Some photos of Kyle Walker arriving in Milan ahead of the England international undertaking his medical.
Antony loan latest
15:15
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Chris Wilson
Another Fabrizio Romano report, as the Italian says that Antony could be in the Man Utd squad tonight, despite the club’s “verbal agreement on [a] loan” with Real Betis.
However, Romano adds that the loan deal is “not in danger, while United [are] work[ing] on replacement”.
Villa-Bade deal stalling
14:50
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Chris Wilson
Fabrizio Romano reports that Aston Villa’s proposed deal for Sevilla centre-back Loic Bade is currently not advancing.
“Aston Villa’s bid was worth €23m plus €3m add-ons,” says Romano, adding that Bade “has also not accepted the proposal”.
City lead January spending
14:35
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Chris Wilson
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.
Carlos joins Fenerbahce
14:20
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Chris Wilson
Aston Villa have announced that the club has completed a deal to sell centre-back Diego Carlos to Fenerbahce.
The Turkish club have signed Carlos for a fee in excess of £8m, and he will likely join loan signing Milan Skriniar in defence.
Villa reportedly want Sevilla defender Loic Bade as a replacement for Carlos.
Aston Villa can confirm that Diego Carlos has joined Fenerbahce for an undisclosed fee.
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) January 23, 2025
We would like to wish Diego good luck in his new professional chapter. pic.twitter.com/qeZefl3Jbq
Spurs latest
14:05
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Chris Wilson
Tottenham are yet to make any more moves in the market since signing Kinsky earlier this month, though they continue to be linked to a range of targets.
Most recently, reports have linked them to Evan Guessand of Nice and Bournemouth’s Illia Zabarnyi, while Southampton’s Tyler Dibling is said to be of interest, though the Saints value him at £55m and he may be out injured for up to six weeks.
Bryan Mbeumo has also been linked with Spurs, while the club are said to be tracking Jack Grealish too.
Man Utd lower Garnacho demands?
13:50
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Chris Wilson
Sky Sports adds that Man Utd have lowered their initial demands on Garnacho, with the club now prepared to do business at around the £55m mark.
Currently, Napoli are hoping to do a deal for closer to £46m, adds the report.
Adeyemi in talks with Napoli?
13:40
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Chris Wilson
News broke yesterday 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.
Dortmund 'currently not hopeful' on Rashford
13:25
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Chris Wilson
The latest news on the future of Marcus Rashford suggests that Borussia Dortmund are “currently not hopeful” of completing a deal, “while FC Barcelona remain in the race”.
However, Florian Plettenberg of Sky DE says that Dortmund see a potential opportunity if negotiations “continue to drag on”.
Rashford was pictured in Man Utd training yesterday ahead of tonight's match against Rangers.
Man City captain Kyle Walker heading to Italy for AC Milan loan move
13:10
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Chris Wilson
Manchester City captain Kyle Walker is on the verge of joining AC Milan on loan and bringing to an end a glittering seven and a half-year stay at the Etihad Stadium.
The two clubs have reached agreement over a deal which will give the Italian side the option to buy the 34-year-old in the summer. Walker will now travel to Italy to complete the formalities of the move.
The England right-back informed City of his wish to leave the club and seek opportunities abroad earlier this month.
New contracts agreed
12:55
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Chris Wilson
While transfers are the main subject during the window, there have been some notable new contracts agreed across Europe.
Perhaps the biggest news of the month is Erling Haaland’s monster extension, running nine-and-a-half years until 2034.
Alphonso Davies is close to agreeing an extension until 2030 with Bayern Munich, while Ronald Araujo will sign his own extension with Barcelona until 2031 imminently.
Nottingham Forest have tied down Murillo with a new deal running until 2029, while Chris Wood will sign a new deal soon according to reports.
At Brentford, Mikkel Damsgaard signed an extension yesterday, taking his deal until 2030 with the option for another year.
Amad Diallo and Heung Min Son are the other notable players to extend their deals this month, with the Ivorian’s contact now running until 2030.
Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus undergoes successful surgery on his ACL
12:40
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Chris Wilson
Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has undergone successful surgery on his ACL injury.
The 27-year-old is set to miss the rest of the season after he was injured during the FA Cup defeat by Manchester United 10 days ago.
Sharing partner Raiane Lima’s post on his Instagram story, Jesus is pictured in a hospital bed.
Alongside the photograph is the Portuguese word for surgery, “cirgurgia”, followed by a tick.
Arsenal confirmed the extent of Jesus’ injury in a statement last week.
Lazio still hopeful of signing Casadei
12:25
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Chris Wilson
Another player could be on his way out of Chelsea, but this time in a permanent move.
Cesare Casadei is receiving interest from both Lazio and Torino, with the former hopeful of agreeing a permanent deal worth £11m, according to Sky.
Chelsea originally signed Casadei from Inter Milan in 2022 in a deal worth £17m.
Ipswich sign Enciso on loan
12:10
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Chris Wilson
Ipswich Town have announced that the club has completed a deal to bring Julio Enciso to Portman Road on loan.
The Paraguayan joins until the end of the 2024/25 season.
✍️ Ipswich Town is delighted to confirm the loan signing of Julio Enciso from Brighton & Hove Albion.
— IPSWICH TOWN (@IpswichTown) January 23, 2025
Julio joins the Blues on his 21st birthday. Feliz cumpleaños, Julio!
Seering pace and plenty of goals: Can Omar Marmoush fill the Man City void left by Julian Alvarez?
11:55
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Chris Wilson
Around 36 hours before Omar Marmoush was announced as Manchester City’s third signing in four days, the case for him had never seemed stronger. There was more than one dramatic comeback in the Champions League this week and, as they prepared for what proved a shellacking at Paris Saint-Germain, City may have noted the scoreline from Spain: Atletico Madrid 2-1 Bayer Leverkusen, with both of the victors’ goals by Julian Alvarez.
They took his tally to 16 goals for the season, nine in his last 12 outings. Pep Guardiola has a policy of letting players leave if they want to and Atletico’s £82m offer was persuasive, but the Argentinian was a favourite of the City manager. He left a void that Marmoush will be charged with filling, of being a Swiss army knife of an attacking option: starter and substitute, striker and No 10 and player who can come inside from a starting berth on the sides, a sidekick for Erling Haaland or a deputy for him. Full of pace and goals, Marmoush may be better equipped than Alvarez for the job of a quasi-winger; that never suited the World Cup winner, but his work rate was such that Guardiola even employed him as a No 8 on occasion.
Juventus reach agreement with Chelsea for Veiga
11:40
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Chris Wilson
Last night, Juventus reached an agreement with Chelsea over a loan deal for defender Renato Veiga.
The agreement will see the Portuguese move to Turin until the end of the season, with Juve paying a €5m loan fee. There is no buy option on the deal, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Wolves determined to keep Matheus Cunha at the club amid transfer interest
11:25
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Chris Wilson
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.
Pogba latest
11:10
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Chris Wilson
ESPN have reported on the future of Paul Pogba, who will be available to play again in March after serving a doping ban.
The report states that Pogba “is considering offers from a number of clubs in Europe's big five leagues”, though there is no imminent agreement on a deal.
The 31-year-old has previously said that “there are some interesting” offers, and he wants to play for a club at the top level.
Pogba has not played professionally since 3 September 3, 2023, and recently terminated his contract with Juventus.
Cristian Romero back in Tottenham training but will not be ready for Hoffenheim
10:55
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Chris Wilson
Tottenham centre-back Cristian Romero returned to training on Wednesday but has not travelled to Germany for their Europa League clash at Hoffenheim.
Romero has only played once during the last two months following a toe issue, which was followed by a groin injury sustained in his comeback against Chelsea on December 8.
The absence of vice-captain Romero has occurred at a time when Spurs have repeatedly been without key personnel and poor form has followed to increase external noise around manager Ange Postecoglou’s position.
City eyeing up more business?
10:40
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Chris Wilson
According to Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport, Manchester City are lining up more transfer moves, with the club pondering a €65m offer for Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso.
The report adds that Juve are thought to want at least €80m for the Italian.
City accept Walker loan bid
10:25
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Chris Wilson
Sky Sports is reporting that Manchester City have accepted AC Milan’s loan offer for Kyle Walker.
The deal will see the full-back move to the San Siro on loan initially, with the option for Milan to buy him permanently in the summer.
Sky adds that the value of the buy option is “around £4.2m (€5m)”.
Pep Guardiola: Manchester City got what they deserved in damaging PSG defeat
10:10
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Chris Wilson
Pep Guardiola offered no excuses after his Manchester City side’s dramatic capitulation at Paris St Germain on Wednesday.
City surrendered a 2-0 lead to lose 4-2 at the Parc des Princes and are now in danger of crashing out of the Champions League at the first hurdle.
The costly defeat left them outside the top 24 in the league phase of the competition and needing to beat Club Brugge – one of the teams above them they can still catch – next week to scrape into the play-off round.
Manchester City accused of ‘tapping up’ 18-year-old centre-back prospect
10:00
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Chris Wilson
Manchester City have been accused of tapping up teenage defender Juma Bah by his club Real Valladolid.
The Spanish side say the 18-year-old and his agent told them on Tuesday he would be unilaterally terminating his contract and that the player from Sierra Leone then failed to report for training on Wednesday morning.
Valladolid say City are "behind this decision" and "advised the player to take this route".
The club said they were told by the Spanish football federation (RFEF) on Wednesday that the funds needed to activate the termination clause in Bah's contract had been paid.
Man Utd-Dorgu terms 'will not be a problem'
09:50
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Chris Wilson
On the Dorgu situation, Italian journalist Matteo Moretto adds that Man Utd do “not intend to reach the 40 million euro mark” with their next offer.
He adds that “the Dorgu-United agreement on the contract will not be a problem”.
Man Utd's Dorgu bid rejected
09:40
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Chris Wilson
Various reports are emerging around Patrick Dorgu now, with Sky Sports claiming that United’s representatives “have left Milan after 48 hours of talks” over Dorgu and Garnacho (the latter with Napoli).
In addition, Ben Jacobs reports that Man Utd are willing to exceed €30m with their next offer for the Denmark international after their first bid was rejected.
Arsenal still want Sesko
09:30
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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.
Arsenal learn Leipzig's Sesko decision
09:20
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Chris Wilson
According to the Evening Standard, RB Leipzig have told Arsenal that they have no plans to sell Benjamin Sesko this month.
When asked by Sky Germany if the club still thought this, Leipzig boss Marco Rose said: “Yes, that’s still the case!”
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.
Wolves insist Cunha is not for sale
09:10
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Chris Wilson
An update on Matheus Cunha here, with Wolves “adamant” that he is not for sale, according to Sky Sports.
The club are said to be “relaxed” over the Brazilian’s contract situation – Cunha has two-and-a-half-years left on his current deal.
Wolves are under no financial pressure to sell, having made £90m last summer from the sales of Pedro Neto and Max Kilman, but “the message is clear from Wolves; he is not for sale,” adds Sky.
Previously, “an offer of around £60m was thought to be enough to tempt Wolves to sell”, though it is unknown if this is still the case.
Nottingham Forest are said to be ready to make a club-record bid in order to land the Brazilian, though elsewhere it’s been reported that Arsenal are the favourites for his signature.
Manchester City announce Marmoush signing
09:02
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Chris Wilson
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.
Nottingham Forest preparing record bid for Matheus Cunha
08:33
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Mike Jones
Sky Sports News says that Nottingham Forest are ready to make a club-record offer for Wolves forward Matheus Cunha.
Forest are one of five Premier League clubs who are interested in signing the player.
An offer of around £60m could be enough to tempt Wolves to sell though the midlands club say their forward is not for sale in this window.
Chelsea trio on the move?
08:30
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Harry Latham-Coyle
A trio of Chelsea players could be headed for the exit before the window closes, according to the Daily Mail, with defender Renato Veiga, 21, hoping to join Juventus, midfielder Cesare Casadei drawing interest from Lazio and England defender Ben Chilwell a target for David Moyes and Everton.
Benjamin Sesko set to stay at RB Leipzig
08:00
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Harry Latham-Coyle
There was another goal for Benjamin Sesko last night, with both he and fellow object-of-much-interest Viktor Gyokeres on the scoresheet as RB Leipzig beat Sporting 2-1 in the Champions League. It appears that 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. Arsenal and any other suitors will have to wait.
Manchester City turn to familiar face as surprise option to replace Rodri
07:30
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Harry Latham-Coyle
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.
Wolves determined to keep Matheus Cunha at the club amid transfer interest
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