Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United are clubs to watch in the finals days of the January transfer window. Erling Haaland has signed a bumper new extension at Manchester City, while it appears that Benjamin Sesko will not be an option for the Gunners as they target a new striker.
Mikel Arteta is also targeting a new midfielder, with Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi appearing to be set on the Emirates over Anfield or with Man City at the Etihad.
Arne Slot’s Reds continue to negotiate with soon-to-be out-of-contract trio Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Virgil Van Dijk, with the right-back linked with a possible free transfer to Real Madrid.
While Manchester United are looking to sell Marcus Rashford, Kyle Walker could be on his way out of Man City, though, after informing Pep Guardiola of a desire to explore options away from the club and Milan and Inter are battling for the right back.
Elsewhere, Chelsea, currently in a rotten spell of form under Enzo Maresca, could negotiate a swap deal with Bayern Munich winger Mathys Tel, inserting out-of-favour striker Christopher Nkunku into a deal.
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 rival Man Utd for Viktor Gyokeres with Juventus star also on list of targets
- Benjamin Sesko agent rejects Arsenal links
- Dusan Vlahovic considering future at Juventus with Arsenal a potential suitor
- Erling Haaland signs mega Man City contract extension
- Manchester City close in on Omar Marmoush
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia completes move to PSG
Pep Guardiola admits disbelief over length of Erling Haaland deal
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Pep Guardiola admits he could scarcely believe the news Erling Haaland has signed a new nine-and-half year contract at Manchester City.
The prolific Norway striker, who has scored 111 goals in 126 appearances for City, has committed himself to the reigning Premier League champions until 2034.
It is a deal of unprecedented length in the English domestic game and City manager Guardiola, who recently agreed his own two-year extension, thought he had misheard when told the details by director of football Txiki Begiristain.
Erling Haaland signs astonishing new deal
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Erling Haaland has signed a 10-season contract to keep him at Manchester City until he is 33.
The striker, whose previous deal was set to expire in 2027, has put pen to paper on a seven-year extension in what is almost certainly the most lucrative contract City have given any player.
And the Norwegian, who has scored 111 goals in 125 games since his 2022 arrival from Borussia Dortmund, said he was delighted to agree to spend almost all of the rest of his career at City.
Manchester United hopeful of sealing Viktor Gyokeres deal despite Arsenal interest
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Miguel Delaney
Manchester United are hopeful of holding off competition for Sporting's Viktor Gyokeres to secure a deal in the summer.
Arsenal are understood to have raised the striker in discussions over a badly-needed forward signing for January, having brought forward plans from the summer after the ACL injury suffered by Gabriel Jesus.
Mikel Arteta this week admitted they are looking, and Gyokeres has been raised along with options such as Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko and Brighton's Evan Ferguson. Arsenal have not seriously pursued PSG's Randal Kolo Muani yet this window.
The Liverpool transfer problem their Premier League title rivals wish they had
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Pete Hall
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia would have been a nice luxury to have, but in the cold light of day, Arne Slot would have struggled to even fit the Paris Saint-Germain-bound Georgian wizard into his multi-faceted lineup in the coming months.
After Diogo Jota having stepped off the bench to earn Liverpool a vital 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, where defeat could have left the gap at the top a nerve-jangling four points, Slot flexed his squad muscles once more.
The new Liverpool boss’ in-game management has, so far, belied his inexperience on our shores. In 16 of 31 matches, the Reds have not held the lead at the interval and still stand on the precipice of a second Premier League title, at a canter. It helps when he can turn to game-changers of Jota's ilk in reserve.
Yet, the transfer rumours continue to circulate. But if Jota, when fit, cannot get a start, signing another forward would only give Slot a headache he does not need to create for himself.
Manchester United set transfer demand for Alejandro Garnacho to Napoli based on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s fee
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Miguel Delaney
Napoli are pressing ahead with a move for Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho, as they seek to reshape the attack after Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's expected move to Paris Saint-Germain.
The Old Trafford hierarchy are willing to listen to all offers this January, even for homegrown products, due to the club's highly restricted circumstances with PSR. Ruben Amorim wants to begin to overhaul of the squad, but can't without sales.
Napoli have already started some work on a potential deal, and Garnacho is understood to be open to a move to the Italian club, although personal terms are yet to be agreed. The player's pace fits manager Antonio Conte's ideal for how he wants the team to play.
Manchester City close in on Omar Marmoush as forward left out of Eintracht squad
09:30
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Omar Marmoush seems on the verge of joining Manchester City as his current club Eintracht Frankfurt confirmed it was in talks with City and said the Egyptian striker would probably leave.
Marmoush was not in the squad as Frankfurt beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the Bundesliga but joined his teammates on the field after the game for an apparent farewell as fans cheered.
"I've said often before that we're in discussions with a club. In the end, it's Manchester City and we've really been in close contact with them for one or two days now," sporting director Markus Krosche told broadcaster DAZN ahead of the game.
A move to City would be a "huge opportunity" for Marmoush, he added."We'll see how it develops in the coming hours and perhaps days, but there is now a very high probability that he will be leaving us."
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia completes PSG switch to end transfer saga
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Georgian forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has joined Paris Saint Germain from Serie A side Napoli on a deal until 2029, the Ligue 1 club announced on Friday.
Neither side disclosed the financial details of the deal, but media reports said the French champions have paid a 70 million euro (£59m) fee plus add-ons for the 23-year-old.
"PSG are delighted to announce the signing of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia," the Parisian club said in a statement.
"The 23-year-old winger, who will wear the number 7 shirt, becomes the first Georgian player in the club's history."
Kvaratskhelia arrives in the French capital after failing to reach an agreement with Napoli to extend his contract, which was due to run until 2027, with the winger requesting his exit last week.
Arsenal round-up
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Mike Jones
On Arsenal, Fabrizio Romano said earlier today that “Arsenal are working for a new addition and I can tell you that in the last 24 to 48 hours there were many calls from Arsenal to ask about important players around Europe”.
The Gunners have been widely linked with Viktor Gyokeres and Dusan Vlahovic during the window, while Bryan Mbeumo reportedly remains another forward target.
However, David Ornstein has claimed that Benjamin Sesko is not expected to move during this window, with RB Leipzig likely to refuse to sell.
In addition, Thomas Frank has insisted that it is hugely unlikely that Mbeumo will move.
Gyokeres has a €100m release clause, while Vlahovic continues to be the most linked striker.
Sesko not expected to move in this window
07:00
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Mike Jones
Arsenal’s search for a new striker may have hit an early stumbling block, as David Ornstein has claimed that Benjamin Sesko is not expected to move during this window, with RB Leipzig likely to refuse to sell.
Speaking on YouTube to Arsenal fan show ‘Highbury Squad’, Ornstein said: “My information is there are no talks for Benjamin Sesko, and he’s not expected to move in thus transfer window.
“He’s high on their [Arsenal’s] recruitment list, they’ve explored it in the past.
“He’s really important to Leipzig at the moment. They don’t have an intention of selling him,” added Ornstein.
Premier League clubs avoid PSR charges for 2023/24 but one team still at risk
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Mike Jones
All 20 Premier League sides have avoided charges relating to Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) for the 2023/24 season after the league deemed every club to have been financially compliant.
PSR stipulates that clubs cannot post losses of more than £105m over a three-year period, with most clubs required to submit their accounts for the 2023/24 season by 31 December.
This year, the Premier League has adjudged that all clubs have adhered to the rules – in 2024, the league charged both Everton and Nottingham Forest with PSR breaches, with the Merseyside club later being given an eight-point reduction, while Forest were docked four points.
Casadei, Veiga to leave Chelsea?
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Mike Jones
Two Chelsea players continue to be linked with moves way from the club.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Borussia Dortmund have approached the Blues “in the last 24 hours” for defender Renato Veiga, and the clubs “are in contact to discuss the formula of the deal.
In addition, Romano reports that italian side Torino “are prepared to present new official bid to Chelsea for Cesare Casadei on permanent transfer”.
There are also reports that Brighton remain interested in defender Tosin Adarabioyo, though there does not appear to have been any discussions or offers made.
Neymar set for MLS move?
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Mike Jones
Journalist Ben Jacobs is reporting that MLS side Chicago Fire are “in preliminary talks to sign Neymar this winter”.
He suggests that it is a difficult deal to do, while Al Hilal (and some Saudi executives) want the Brazilian to stay into the summer and beyond.
“Neymar expected to be a Saudi 2034 ambassador,” adds Jacobs.
Aston Villa sign Netherlands forward Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund
03:00
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Mike Jones
Aston Villa have completed their move for Borussia Dortmund’s Netherlands international Donyell Malen.
The 25-year-old frontman, who had 18 months of his contract remaining at Dortmund, has joined for an undisclosed fee, reported to be in the region of £21million, although Villa have not released details of the length of his deal.
A statement on the club’s official website read: “Aston Villa is delighted to announce the signing of Dutch international Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund.
Al Hilal ready to move for Salah
02:00
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Mike Jones
Further to the L’Equipe report from earlier, now Sky Sportsare reporting that there is concrete interest in Mo Salah from Al Hilal.
Kaveh Solhekol said that the Saudi champions are looking for a big signing to replace Neymar, whose contract is up in the summer.
“What we've consistently been told is if Salah wants to go to Saudi Arabia, his representatives need to get in touch and they will make it happen. They would love to have Salah playing in the Saudi Pro League,” said Solhekol.
Al Hilal are ready to offer the Egyptian a “lucrative” contract as they are actively “looking for a replacement” for Neymar.
No agreement between Alexander-Arnold and Madrid
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Mike Jones
While reports in Spain continue to claim that Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold has agreed a deal to join Real Madrid when his contract expires, Sky Sports’ Vinny O'Connor has said that the full-back has not agreed a verbal deal.
“Reports in Spain that there is an agreement are understood to be wide of the mark,” said O’Connor.
The 26-year-old has six months left on his current contract and is free to negotiate with other clubs as it stands.
City to make another defensive signing?
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Mike Jones
Yesterday, Gianluca Di Marzio broke news that Man City are preparing an offer between €60-65m for Juventus defender Andrea Cambiaso.
The 24-year-old can play as a full-back or wing-back, and has become a regular starter both both Juventus and Italy.
However, Sky Italy “believe Juventus currently value Cambiaso at around £67m and are not looking to sell him this month”.
Cambiaso has four-and-a-half years left on his Juve contract.
Pep Guardiola confident he can find replacement if Kyle Walker leaves Man City
Friday 17 January 2025 23:30
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Mike Jones
Pep Guardiola is backing himself to find the solution should captain Kyle Walker leave Manchester City this month.
The veteran right-back has told the club he wants to move and play the final years of his career abroad.
The 34-year-old has been integral to City’s success under Guardiola, helping the team win 17 trophies – including six Premier League titles and the Champions League – in his eight years at the Etihad Stadium.
Manchester United set transfer demand for Alejandro Garnacho to Napoli based on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s fee
Friday 17 January 2025 23:00
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Mike Jones
Napoli are pressing ahead with a move for Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho, as they seek to reshape the attack after Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's expected move to Paris Saint-Germain.
The Old Trafford hierarchy are willing to listen to all offers this January, even for homegrown products, due to the club's highly restricted circumstances with PSR. Ruben Amorim wants to begin to overhaul of the squad, but can't without sales.
Napoli have already started some work on a potential deal, and Garnacho is understood to be open to a move to the Italian club, although personal terms are yet to be agreed. The player's pace fits manager Antonio Conte's ideal for how he wants the team to play.
Jurgen Klopp insists he has no regrets over Liverpool exit: ‘I’m more than happy not to be there’
Friday 17 January 2025 22:30
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Mike Jones
Jurgen Klopp has said he hopes Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnoldand Virgil van Dijk stay at Anfield as he declared he has no regrets about leaving Liverpoolwhile his former club flourish under Arne Slot.
Salah, Alexander-Arnold and Van Dijk are all out of contract this summerand could leave on free transfers but Klopp, at his unveiling at Red Bull’s head of global soccer, said there was no chance they would join his stable of clubs, including RB Leipzig and RB Salzburg.
The 57-year-old stood down last summer after an eight-and-a-half year reign in which he paid a club record £75m for Van Dijk and gave a debut to Alexander-Arnold, before later making them captain and vice-captain. Salah scored the most goals under Klopp, who described him as Liverpool’s finest forward in their recent history.
Arne Slot issues Diogo Jota update as Liverpool forward suffers new injury blow
Friday 17 January 2025 22:00
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Mike Jones
Diogo Jota has emerged as an injury doubt for Liverpool’s trip to Brentford with the Portuguese forward suffering a new fitness blow.
Jota salvaged a point for Arne Slot’s side against Nottingham Forest, striking off the bench in the second half at the City Ground to ensure that the Premier League leaders did not give up significant ground in the title race.
But the sometime injury prone forward could now miss out on their next league fixture after sustaining an issue in training.
Manchester City set sights on new left-back for Pep Guardiola’s youthful rebuild
Friday 17 January 2025 21:30
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Mike Jones
Manchester City are interested in Italy international left-back Andrea Cambiaso as Pep Guardiola plans for a youthful revamp of his defence.
The Premier League champions are not yet close to a deal for the Juventus player but he is a third defensive target for City.
They have agreed a fee with Palmeiras for 18-year-old Brazilian centre-back Vitor Reis and are closing in on a £33m move for 20-year-old Uzbekistan international Abdukodir Khusanov
Erling Haaland signs astonishing new 9.5 year contract at Man City
Friday 17 January 2025 21:00
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Mike Jones
Erling Haaland has signed a 10-season contract to keep him at Manchester City until he is 33.
The striker, whose previous deal was set to expire in 2027, has put pen to paper on a seven-year extension in what is almost certainly the most lucrative contract City have given any player.
And the Norwegian, who has scored 111 goals in 125 games since his 2022 arrival from Borussia Dortmund, said he was delighted to agree to spend almost all of the rest of his career at City.
“I am super happy,” he said. “I am proud. It is difficult to put into words because it is a big moment. I am happy and that is the right words to use. I am super proud and happy and I am looking forward to staying here for a long time. In the end, speaking with the people I spoke with, the hunger and the support that I have been getting for the last couple of years from the board, from the bosses and from Pep [Guardiola], it was an easy decision. I am delighted.”
Ruben Amorim confident that Alejandro Garnacho can have bright Man Utd future
Friday 17 January 2025 20:30
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Mike Jones
While Garnacho is said to be Napoli’s top target in their hunt for a new winger, Ruben Amorim has said it is “clear” Alejandro Garnacho can have a bright future at Manchester United.
Sunday’s FA Cup match at Arsenal, which United went on to win in a penalty shoot-out, was the first time Garnacho had made Amorim’s starting XI since the 3-2 home defeat to Nottingham Forest on December 7.
During that time the 20-year-old, who has eight goals in 30 appearances this term, had been left out of the squad entirely for the Manchester derby, while speculation has increased that United could be open to selling the academy product to help ease concerns around profit and sustainability rules.
United reject bid for Garnacho?
Friday 17 January 2025 20:00
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Mike Jones
The Mirror claims that United may have already rejected a bid of £40m for Garnacho, having told napoli that it will take £60m to secure a deal.
The winger is said to be keen on a move to Naples.
Sesko agent breaks silence on proposed transfer
Friday 17 January 2025 19:48
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Mike Jones
More bad new for Arsenal, as Benjamin Sesko’s agent, Elvis Basanovic, has told Slovenian media that the striker will be “sticking to the development path”.
“I don't think Leipzig would be satisfied with any compensation at the moment, Leipzig does not want to sell Benjamin Sesko because they really value him immensely,” he added, reports the Mirror.
Frank expects players to stay
Friday 17 January 2025 19:36
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Mike Jones
In his pre-match press conference ahead of the weekend, Thomas Frank has told the media that he does not envisage any challenge in keeping hold of his players this month.
“It would [need to] be that big of a fee that I can't imagine the size of the fee,” he said.
“I’m just expecting them to stay. Adding [players], we’re always in the market, we don’t have an urgency to bring new players in, but of course we’re aware if we suddenly need some,” he added.
Dortmund back in for Rashford?
Friday 17 January 2025 19:19
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Mike Jones
Bild are also reporting that Borussia Dortmund retain an interest in Marcus Rashford, despite earlier reports that they were put off a deal because of the United winger’s wages.
However, the article says that Rashford is a serious option for Dortmund, who recently sold Donyell Malen to Aston Villa.
Al Hilal ready to move for Salah
Friday 17 January 2025 19:03
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Mike Jones
Further to the L’Equipe report from earlier, now Sky Sports are reporting that there is concrete interest in Mo Salah from Al Hilal.
Kaveh Solhekol said that the Saudi champions are looking for a big signing to replace Neymar, whose contract is up in the summer.
“What we've consistently been told is if Salah wants to go to Saudi Arabia, his representatives need to get in touch and they will make it happen. They would love to have Salah playing in the Saudi Pro League,” said Solhekol.
Al Hilal are ready to offer the Egyptian a “lucrative” contract as they are actively “looking for a replacement” for Neymar.
No contact between Chelsea and Juve for Disasi
Friday 17 January 2025 18:47
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Mike Jones
Fabrizio Romano has posted on X (formerly known as Twitter) to say that there are “no active contacts between Juventus and Chelsea” for centre-back Axel Disasi.
Reports indicate that the Italian club are not interested in the Frenchman, though it is expected that Chelsea will offload him in this window.
Ruben Amorim on Alejandro Garnacho's future
Friday 17 January 2025 18:33
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Mike Jones
Ruben Amorim says Alejandro Garnacho has a future at Manchester United.
Napoli have identified Garnacho as a replacement for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia once he completes his move to Paris Saint-Germain.
"That is clear. He has talent. He's finding the best way to play in this system," Amorim said. "He's improving during training. He started the last game. Let's see tomorrow [against Southampton]. I think he changed the way he sees himself."
Kyle Walker latest
Friday 17 January 2025 18:21
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Mike Jones
There haven’t been any real developments of note regarding Walker’s situation, though he was left out of the City squad for their draw against Brentford.
Walker has been heavily linked to AC Milan, though some reports suggest that Milan will have to choose between signing him or Marcus Rashford.
In addition, Walker has been linked with a six-month loan to Real Madrid, who need cover in defence after injuries to David Alaba, Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal.
Kyle Walker’s fall is the symbol of Man City decline
Friday 17 January 2025 18:08
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Mike Jones
A couple of years ago, Pep Guardiola took a phrase to a new dimension. Or a new era, given that it was a prediction for the 2050s. You’ll never beat Kyle Walker? "He will always have pace,” the Manchester Citymanager argued. “Kyle at 60 years old will be the fastest player in this room.”
Guardiola used to thank the full-back’s parents for his genes. Walker, it seemed, was a physiological freak. As others slowed down, as evidence sometimes emerged that his lifestyle was scarcely ideal, he was still the man for a race: with Vinicius Jr, or Kylian Mbappe, or the fastest forward anyone could find.
Until, it transpired, the name of Walker’s podcast felt ever more inappropriate. It was not merely that roadrunners like Adama Traore and Timo Werner could suddenly beat Kyle Walker; it was the ease with which they sped past him, the distance they opened up in the blink of an eye, the way lesser athletes found themselves in the unusual position of going past him.
Chelsea NOT negotiating for Adeyemi
Friday 17 January 2025 17:54
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Mike Jones
Matt Law of The Telegraph has clarified that Chelsea “are not negotiating to buy Karim Adeyemi” for this month or the summer.
The club “have a list of forward/wingers they have made contact on”, and this list includes Mathys Tel, added Law.
Further negotiations taking place with Alphonso Davies
Friday 17 January 2025 17:43
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Mike Jones
Florian Plettenberg of Sky DE has issued an update on Alphonso Davies’ contract situation, saying that “further negotiations” have taken place between the player and Bayern.
“However, the discussions were marked by significant tension as new demands emerged,” he said.
“Davies and his advisors are now demanding much more than €20m per year, including an exorbitant signing fee,” he adds.
In addition, it seems that Madrid have increased their own offer to Davies, and are “applying pressure” to secure his signature.
Davies has just six months remaining on his current Bayern deal.
Almiron ending closer to move?
Friday 17 January 2025 17:27
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Mike Jones
Various reports suggest that Newcastle forward Miguel Almiron is moving closer to a return to former club Atlanta United.
The MLS side are believed to have placed an offer of around £8m plus add-ons, and Newcastle are keen to get a deal done.
Meanwhile, it is not thought that Fenerbahce will come back with another offer for defender Lloyd Kelly.
Arsenal have sights set on Sverre Nypan
Friday 17 January 2025 17:12
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Mike Jones
The Gunners are hoping to beat rivals to the signing of Norwegian midfielder Sverre Sypan according to The Telegraph.
Nypan is an 18-year-old midfielder who has already made more than 50 appearances for Rosenborg in the Norwegian top flight and the youngster is one of Europe’s most talented prospects.
Rosenborg reportedly want around £10m for the teenager.
Nypan spoke about possibly moving away from the club telling TV2 on Friday: “I don’t know - we’ll see. [Rumours] have been going on for a while. You don’t get completely used to it but I am starting to a little.”
Marcus Rashford latest
Friday 17 January 2025 16:56
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Mike Jones
There’s plenty of speculation still surrounding the future of Marcus Rashford, who looks set to leave Manchester United this month.
Reports from Spain and Italy continue to link him with Barcelona and AC Milan, as well as with Napoli – who have been s
