Manchester City have agreed a deal in principle to sign Crystal Palace defender, and captain, Marc Guehi. Guehi had been garnering interest from other clubs such as Liverpool, Arsenal and Bayern Munich but Pep Guardiola’s side will win the race for the centre-back.
Oliver Glasner confirmed as much in a press conference on Friday where he also announced his decision to leave Palace at the end of the season. Some negotiations over Guehi’s move are still taking place with the Eagles wanting an asking price of £35-£40m for the defender despite him being out of contract at the end of the season.
Manchester United are looking to strengthen before the January transfer window closes. In midfield they have lined up Carlos Baleba, Marcos Llorente and Elliot Anderson as targets - Man City are also said to be interested in Anderson - while Nottingham Forest defender Murillo is being looked at to reinforce the defence. The club have alos rejected several offers for defender Harry Maguire whose contract is expiring.
Chelsea, meanwhile, have reportedly made a huge bid for Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde, and are also reportedly interested in Lucas Paqueta. Reports from Brazil say the West Ham midfielder prefers to return to his home country but a switch to another European club hasn’t been ruled out.
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January transfer window latest updates
- Marc Guehi on verge of Man City switch
- Manchester United reject offers for defender Harry Maguire
- United target Forest defender Murillo and Brighton midfielder Baleba
- West Ham need to handle Paqueta situation with Chelsea interested
Arsenal stand firm on Ben White
16:20 , Mike JonesArsenal will not let Ben White leave this month amid interest from Everton.
The Gunners have no interest in selling White while they are still competing on four fronts, say Football.London.
White's contract does not expire until the summer of 2028 and also contains the option of a 12-month extension, with Arsenal set to re-assess his future come the end of the season.
According to Football Insider, Everton had earmarked the 28-year-old to solve their problematic right-back issue.
Tottenham's one-way transfer policy
16:00 , Mike JonesTottenham do not intend to sell any member of their first-team squad this month, as per Sky Sports.
Mathys Tel has had loan interest from Paris FC and Radu Dragusin from Roma - but they are still part of Frank’s plans.
Spurs also want to add another forward before the transfer deadline on February 2 and are meanwhile finalising the deal for Santos left-back Souza.
Man Utd make desire on potential sales
15:40 , Mike JonesKobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte and Joshua Zirkzee had all been rumoured to leave Manchester United having been out of favour with Ruben Amorim.
Instead, Amorim was handed his P45 and as such the club has seen a change in direction.
Zirkzee was close to joining Roma on loan for the remainder of the season after agreeing personal terms but ESPN say that the expectation now is all three will remain at Old Trafford.
Thomas Frank outlines long term transfer strategy
15:20 , Mike Jones"Richy unfortunately has got a hamstring injury that will keep him out for up to seven weeks," Tottenham boss Thomas Frank said ahead of Saturday's visit of West Ham.
"Hey, it is what it is. We are in the market, as I said many times, to see if we can improve the squad, but it needs to be something that will improve the squad short and long term. It needs to be that decision.
"It can't only be for the next four months. We need to think bigger picture as well, but of course, we know that we are a few offensive players down."
Man United youngster set for Bradford loan move
15:00 , Mike JonesManchester United youngster Ethan Wheatley will spend the second half of the season on loan at Bradford City, according to Manchester Evening News.
Wheatley was recently recalled from his loan at Northampton Town from the same division.
Thomas Frank provides update on Tottenham transfer plans after Richarlison injury blow
14:40 , Mike JonesRicharlison's seven-week injury lay-off will not force Tottenham to look for short-term alternatives, according to Thomas Frank.
Spurs' leading scorer Richarlison sustained a hamstring injury in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Aston Villa in the FA Cup and is unlikely to return until March.
Frank welcomed back Dominic Solanke against Villa for his first appearance since August 23 and whilst the Danish coach lost Mohammed Kudus to injury and sold Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace earlier this month, Tottenham will only sign an attacker if they are part of the club's long-term plans.
Frank provides update on Tottenham transfer plans after Richarlison injury blow
Spurs reignite interest in Maghnes Akliouche
14:20 , Mike JonesTottenham are looking at Monaco attacking midfielder Maghnes Akliouche again as they look to reinforce further in the middle of the park.
Tottenham hold a long-time interest in the 23-year-old Frenchman and have reignited their interest from the summer transfer window.
Frank has been keen to strengthen in the attacking midfield department since his arrival, landing Xavi Simons in the summer after failing in their pursuits of Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze, who opted to sign for rivals Arsenal.
Liverpool and Juve in Chiesa negotiations
14:00 , Mike JonesLiverpool and Juventus are in negotiations over Federico Chiesa.
The English club want a reported €20m according to Italian publication Calciomercato and only want a permanent move for the winger.
The report reveals that Juventus’ stance is an inital loan with an option to buy which becomes mandatory under certain conditions.
Juve manager Luciano Spalletti said: “I am pleased you are giving me this news, seeing as we haven’t even had a meeting yet on the transfer market.
“But it’s the first I’ve heard of it. For the moment, it’s just thrown out there, but absolutely nothing concrete behind it.”
Arsenal reignite Gordon interest
13:40 , Mike JonesArsenal are reportedly still interested in Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon.
Mikel Arteta is said to want to strengthen his attacking options and the Gunners were linked with Gordon last summer.
They have also expressed an interest in Spanish winger Nico Williams and rumours have been made over Real Madrid’s Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr though they seem unlikely to happen.
Any move for Gordon would not be made in January but instead happen in the summer.
Chelsea close to completing deal for Jeremy Jacquet
13:28 , Lawrence OstlereChelsea are closing in on a deal for France Under-21 international Jeremy Jacquet, The Independent understands. The Rennes defender has enjoyed a breakthrough 18 months and looks set for a move to Stamford Bridge during this window.
Chelsea in for Senesi?
13:21 , Mike JonesThe Telegraph report that Chelsea are now bringing forward their summer plans to recruit a new centre-back as Liam Rosenior’s first signing for the club.
Bournemouth’s Marcos Sensi is the rumoured name but it seems unlikely that the Cherries will let him leave cheaply.
talkSPORT also claim that Chelsea are keeping tabs on Jeremy Jacquet at Rennes, Como’s Jacobo Ramon and Toulouse defender Charlie Cresswell.
Forest rebuffed in Marcus Tavernier approach
13:00 , Mike JonesNottingham Forest have made an enquiry for Bournemouth’s Marcus Tavernier but the Cherries are insisting he is not for sale, according to the Daily Mail.
Tavernier, 26, scored in Saturday's FA Cup defeat to Newcastle and will be important to Andoni Iraola for the remainder of the season.
The Cherries are already in the throes of trying to replace Antoine Semenyo and have Justin Kluivert out for four months following knee surgery, so cannot afford to lose another winger.
Liverpool keen on £52m teenager
12:40 , Mike JonesLiverpool could be about to enter a bidding war with Real Madrid for Dutch starlet Kees Smit, according to the Daily Star.
AZ Alkmaar value Smit at £52m but stiff competition could force clubs to pay even more to secure his signature, with Newcastle also being linked with the young midfielder.
How Pep Guardiola defined Michael Carrick’s career and Man United still feel the impact
12:20 , Mike JonesBut for Pep Guardiola, Michael Carrick might have been a triple Champions League winner. A Manchester derby is a meeting of deep-lying midfielders of different generations.
Carrick was more Spanish-style schemer than a traditionally English box-to-box bustler. He attracted an admirer in the man who will be in the opposite dugout on Saturday. In 2017, Guardiola called Carrick “one of the best holding midfielders I've ever seen in my life”.
How Guardiola defined Carrick’s career and Man United still feel the impact
Arsenal eye up Guler
12:00 , Mike JonesArsenal have been keeping tabs on Real Madrid’s Arda Guler.
Reports from Spain say the club have made enquiries over the midfielder but that Real want to keep him on the books.
Guler was somewhat of a favourite for former Real coach Xabi Alonso but does not yet know how he will fit into the plans of Alvara Arbeloa.
One to keep an eye on but movement unlikely at this stage.
Donyell Malen completes move to Roma
11:40 , Mike JonesAston Villa’s Donyell Malen have completed his move to Serie A side Roma.
The fee is for £21.6m and Roma accelerated the deal due to interest from domestic rivals Juventus as well as Atletico Madrid.
Malen moved to Villa from Borussia Dortmun in January last year for £21m.
He made 46 appearances across all competitions and scored 10 goals with two assists.
Could Jurgen Klopp be lured back into management by Real Madrid?
11:20 , Mike JonesJurgen Klopp is in the running to be the next Real Madrid manager, if they opt to replace Alvaro Arbeloa in the summer.
Xabi Alonso left the club yesterday after less than eight months in the role, with Arbeloa put in charge for the foreseeable future.
But according to Sky Germany, Klopp, who is currently working as the head of global soccer for Red Bull, would be interested in taking the reins at the Bernabeu despite his long-term contract in his current role.
Klopp left Liverpool in 2024, saying he was “running out of energy” after landing six trophies during his time at Anfield, before taking the Red Bull role in January last year.
Chelsea also interested in Paqueta
11:00 , Mike JonesWest Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta reportedly wants out of the club with the current rumours suggesting his prefers to return home to Brazil for family reasons.
However, a switch to another club in Europe is being ruled out as the midfielder is only 28-years-old.
Enter Chelsea.
The Blues are said to be interested in Paqueta and will provide competition to Brazilian side Flamengo to sign him in this window.
It remains to be seen if West Ham will be open to selling their best player, especially as they’re attempting to avoid relegation to the Championship.
Chelsea make huge bid for Federico Valverde
10:40 , Mike JonesChelsea are keen to build their midfield around Real Madrid star Federcio Valverde and have submitted a €120m (£104m) bid.
That's according to Fichajes, who claim new boss Liam Rosenior is a big fan of the Uruguayan.
Valverde is considered “indispensable” at Real Madrid but they will consider “unrealistic bids” which this alleged £104m offer may qualify as.
Ruben Neves close to Premier League return
10:20 , Mike JonesRuben Neves left Wolves in 2023 for a big money move to Saudi Arabia.
But, the 28-year-old still has admirers in the Premier League with Chelsea, Manchester United and, most recently, Newcastle all showing interest in bringing him in.
Could we see a late January push for Neves as clubs look to strengthen in midfield?
Man Utd confident over Baleba move
10:00 , Mike JonesAccording to The Sun, Manchester United are increasingly confident of securing a summer deal for Brighton’s Carlos Baleba, who has long been on their shortlist for midfield reinforcements.
Baleba recently returned from the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco where he plays alongside current Red Devils star Bryan Mbeumo at international level.
Manchester United target Forest defender
09:40 , Mike JonesThe Daily Mail report that Manchester United are ‘considering’ a move for Nottingham Forest defender Murillo.
The club are aiming to bring in another central defender for next season thanks to the expected departure of Harry Maguire.
The report claims that Murillo is open to leaving Nottingham Forest next summer despite signing a new, improved four-and-a-half-year deal in January 2025.
Manchester United fear losing Bruno Fernandes
09:20 , Mike JonesWith the appointment of Michael Carrick as the head coach at Old Trafford comes a new era for Manchester United and one they may have to endure without their captain and talisman Bruno Fernandes.
The club are reportedly worried that the 31-year-old will depart for pastures new as he harbours a desire to compete for the biggest trophies something United, at present, cannot offer.
Fernandes has been a driving force for the club during their decline and the i Paper says Fernandes will look to leave to further his ambitions to win league titles.
The Portuguese had a offer from Saudi Arabia last summer and was convinced to remain at Old Trafford by departed manager Ruben Amorim while Bayern Munich are also said to be interested in him with that move more of a possibility.
Souza set for to join Spurs
09:00 , Mike JonesWith Conor Gallagher coming through the door, it doesn’t seem like Spurs fans will need to wait much longer for their next signing.
Santos defender Souza reportedly underwent a Tottenham medical in London on Thursday ahead of a £13m move to the club, the details of which is being finalised.
The Brazilian will be brought in to provide cover and competition for Destiny Udogie.
The announcement could be confirmed at some point today should the paperwork and final details be swiftly completed.
Leeds sign Buonanotte on loan
08:30 , Mike JonesLeeds have completed the signing of Facundo Buonanotte on loan from Brighton until the end of the season.
The 21-year-old attacking midfielder from Argentina has been on loan at Chelsea from the Seagulls since September, but traveled to West Yorkshire on Thursday for talks with Leeds.
Buonanotte featured 35 times for Leicester during a loan spell last season.
✍️ #LUFC is delighted to announce the arrival of Facundo Buonanotte on a loan deal until the end of the 2025/26 campaign
— Leeds United (@LUFC) January 15, 2026
Paqueta wants out of West Ham
08:23 , Mike JonesWest Ham are reportedly desperate to keep Lucas Paqueta at the London Stadium after The Athletic claimed the Hammers had rejected a bid for the midfielder.
Paqueta wants to return to Brazil and Fabrizio Romano reports that personal terms have been sorted with Flamengo but Hammers boss Nuno Espirito Santo will not countenance losing his playmaker as the club face an uphill battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League.
It comes after Paqueta reportedly asked to be left out of West Ham’s FA Cup tie with QPR last weekend to pursue a move away.
Man Utd reject approaches for Harry Maguire
08:15 , Mike JonesThe Sun are reporting that Manchester United have blocked several approaches for Harry Maguire.
The inquiries are said to come from multiple Premier League clubs as well as Milan.
Maguire is out of contract in the summer and there is the possibility that the club could look to recoup some cash this money if interested parties are willing to pay.
However, in the same report The Sun say that new head coach Michael Carrick is adament that Maguire will remain at Old Trafford.
Marc Guehi to join Man City over Liverpool with Crystal Palace exit in ‘final stages’
08:12 , Miguel Delaney & Richard JollyManchester City are closing in on the signing of England defender Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace.
A deal has not been agreed but City are likely to finalise a £20m agreement for the centre-back, who has been withdrawn from the Palace squad to face Sunderland on Saturday.
Guehi is set to become City’s second January signing, after the £62.5m arrival of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth, and will help alleviate Pep Guardiola’s defensive injury crisis, with Josko Gvardiol, Ruben Dias and John Stones all sidelined.
Marc Guehi to join Man City over Liverpool with Crystal Palace exit in ‘final stages’
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