The January transfer window is open and with the new year comes a chance for clubs to monitor the market after assessing their options to strengthen or trim their numbers to boost spending this month.
Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal helped to produce a record summer of Premier League expenditure last summer, with clubs from England’s top flight collectively splashing more than £3bn on new players.
Chelsea have parted ways with manager Enzo Maresca after 18 months in charge of the club. Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior is being tipped as the frontrunner to replace him at Stamford Bridge.
While the acquisition of elite players or long-term targets is less common in the mid-season window, it is not completely out of the question, with the saga surrounding Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo expected to reach its climax in the coming weeks or possibly days. The 25-year-old has been linked with moves to every Premier League big hitter but Manchester City are now leading the race for the player, whose £65m release clause becomes active in January.
Elsewhere, Tottenham’s Europa League winner Brennan Johnson has completed a £35m move to Crystal Palace, while Eagles skipper Marc Guehi remains of interest to Arne Slot after his deadline day move to Liverpool collapsed. The England international is about to enter the final six months of his contract at Selhurst Park, giving Palace one last chance to cash in if they choose to.
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Transfer news live
- Transfer window is officially open as January begins
- Brennan Johnson agrees to join Crystal Palace in £35m switch
- Liam Rosenior the favourite to arrive after Enzo Maresca's shock Chelsea exit
- Antoine Semenyo set to join Manchester City from Bournemouth for £65m
- Liverpool linked with Joel Ordonez of Club Brugge
- Deadline day on Monday 2 February at 7pm GMT
Man United target French duo in January boost
07:10 , Jack RathbornManchester United are linked with Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Ruben Amorim could add another forward to his attack, with the 28-year-old seen as a reference point.
United have also been linked with Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet, with Sky Sports detailing how United have tracked the 20-year-old after an impressive run of form for the French side.
Fulham have bid rejected for PSV striker Pepi
06:45 , Jack RathbornPSV have rejected a £26m bid from Fulham for striker Ricardo Pepi, according to The Athletic.
American Pepi, who turns 23 next month, has 10 goals and two assists in all competitions for PSV, while also boasting 13 goals in 34 caps for the US national team.
Fulham are expected to lodge another bid for Pepi, whose current deal runs until 2030.
Juventus targeting West Ham midfielder before pursuing Sandro Tonali in summer
05:00 , Jack RathbornJuventus are interested in West Ham’s 31-year-old midfielder Guido Rodriguez, according to Sky in Italy.
Manager Luciano Spalletti likes the Argentina international and is looking for a short-term solution on loan.
This comes as La Gazzetta dello Sport reports Juventus will step up their pursuit of Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali in the summer, with the club having little hope of signing him in January.
The same source claims the Italian giants are keen to bring Federico Chiesa back to the club.
Rosenior 'calm' over Chelsea links
04:44 , Lawrence OstlereStrasbourg manager Liam Rosenior has not ruled out the possibility of replacing Enzo Maresca at Chelsea, with the 41-year-old saying on Friday that he could not guarantee he would remain at the French club until the end of the season.
Rosenior is the leading candidate to replace Maresca, who parted ways with Chelsea on Thursday following a poor run of results and a fallout with club owners, despite having won the Club World Cup in July.
Strasbourg, who topped the league-phase standings in the Conference League, travel to Nice on Saturday. However, at Friday’s press conference, speculation over Rosenior’s potential move to Chelsea dominated proceedings.
“I’m calm. There is a lot of noise and speculation,” Rosenior told reporters.
“If you pay attention to it as a coach, you go crazy. We are working on the preparation for the Nice match. I’m the coach of Strasbourg and I hope we get a good result.”
Tottenham looking into Antoine Semenyo alternatives
03:00 , Jack RathbornTottenham have turned their attention to alternative winger targets with Antoine Semenyo set to move elsewhere.
Versatile attacking midfielder Maghnes Akliouche remains of interest according to the Daily Mail, with the Monaco man excelling against them in the Champions League last year.
Yan Diomande of RB Leipzig, Juventus’ Kenan Yildiz and summer target Savinho have also been namedropped as potential targets.
Done deal: Palace sign Johnson
01:43 , Lawrence Ostlere“We feel we are the perfect place for Brennan to continue his already impressive journey,” Palace chairman Steve Parish said.
“His arrival bolsters our attacking options in what is proving to be our busiest season to date, competing on numerous fronts, including for the first time in Europe.”
Done deal: Palace sign Johnson
01:16 , Lawrence OstlereCrystal Palace have signed Welsh winger Brennan Johnson from Tottenham Hotspur on a four-and-a-half-year deal for a club-record fee, the Premier League club said on Friday.
Financial details were not disclosed, but British media reported the transfer is worth £35 million ($47.16 million).
Palace, who sit 10th in the Premier League, said Johnson will be eligible to make his debut away at Newcastle United on Sunday.
“I’m really delighted that Brennan has joined the club. He arrives very early in the window, so credit to the club for making this happen so quickly,” Palace manager Oliver Glasner said in a statement.
“Brennan will give us options in our attacking play with his pace and goalscoring ability, and with all the upcoming games he will be a valuable addition to the squad.”
Rasmus Hojlund considers himself a Napoli player, says sports director
00:00 , Jack RathbornNapoli sports director Giovanni Manna says on-loan Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund already believes himself to be part of the club.
The 22-year-old joined on loan in the summer and has enjoyed a revival in fortunes since moving to Serie A, with seven goals in 19 games.
His loan agreement includes an obligation to buy if Napoli secure Champions League football. The club is third in Serie A and on track to qualify.
Manna told Corriere dello Sport: “We did everything we could to sign him. There were more storied clubs interested, but his will was crucial, and we are proud of it.”
Asked whether a permanent deal is a formality, Manna said: “As of today, I think so.”
United youngster to remain with Owls
23:00 , Jack RathbornWhile Manchester United will hope to bring in a few names, they will have to decide on youngster Harry Amass’ immediate future.
United could recall the 18-year-old English defender, who is on loan at Sheffield Wednesday.
But the Sun reports that United will allow the player to stay with the Owls, despite a struggling season.
Arsenal exploring loan deals
22:00 , Jack RathbornArsenal could go into the loan market to add strength in depth to their squad to aid their title bid, according to the Daily Mirror.
The Gunners find themselves at the top of the pile going into the new year but have been plagued by injuries, especially in defence.
AC Milan's 20-year-old Italian full-back Davide Bartesaghi is one of a number of players being reportedly monitored.
Coventry want Palace starlet on loan
21:00 , Jack RathbornCoventry City could offer Romain Esse the chance to flourish on loan from Crystal Palace.
The Telegraph reports that Frank Lampard would be keen on the 20-year-old, with the England Under-21 able to boost the Sky Blues’ hopes of promotion.
Bayern star set for Premier League?
20:00 , Jack RathbornOne name to keep an eye on this month is Bayern Munich’s Leon Goretzka.
Linked with a move away, the 30-year-old Germany midfielder has a vast amount of experience.
And while no concrete reports are emerging just yet, all of Tottenham, Arsenal and Manchester United have been mentioned as potential suitors.
West Ham to revitalise Raheem Sterling's career?
19:30 , Jack RathbornWest Ham have been linked with Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling.
The 31-year-old has been out of favour at Stamford Bridge, where he is thought to be the club’s top earner.
And Talksport claim the Hammers are keen, though it remains to be seen if Sterling would entertain such a move, having waited out for the right destination this long.
Man City confident of pipping Man United to Elliot Anderson signing
19:00 , Jack RathbornManchester City are confident they can beat Manchester United to the signing of Elliot Anderson in 2026, according to Teamtalk.
Pep Guardiola’s side already appear to have beaten their close rivals to Antoine Semenyo and it is reported that their pursuit of the Nottingham Forest and England star will follow that trend.
Forest are not willing to sell at present but are aware that their resolve will be tested.
Man City will likely intensify their efforts in the summer rather than move in January.
City star ready to complete permanent deal to Inter?
18:30 , Jack RathbornInter Milan are pushing to make Manuel Akanji's loan from Manchester City a permanent one.
The 30-year-old defender has impressed on loan at the San Siro, reports Gazzetta.
And the Switzerland international could now join on a long-term deal.
Chelsea rival Arsenal for Greek star
18:00 , Jack RathbornChelsea are interested in 18-year-old Greece and Genk star Konstantinos Karetsas.
The Blues could face a battle with Arsenal for the midfielder, reports the Mirror.
The winger has six assists in the Belgian Pro League this term and has scored three in nine caps for his country.
Newcastle eye French starlet to bolster back line
17:30 , Jack RathbornNewcastle want to sign 19-year-old French defender Dayann Methalie, reports the Mail.
The Magpies are ready to open talks with Toulouse over a deal for the highly-rated prospect, who has featured for the French Under-21 side.
Liverpool linked with Joel Ordonez of Club Brugge
17:00 , Jack RathbornLiverpool appear poised to bring in Joel Ordonez from Club Brugge to boost their defence, reports the Mirror.
The Reds have a clear path after Chelsea pulled out of the race to sign the Ecuadorian.
A deal for as much as £43m for the centre-back is in the works, with an initial fee of £35m, plus add-ons.
Fiorentina strike deal to sign Spurs forward
16:39 , Jack RathbornFiorentina and Tottenham Hotspur are in agreement over a deal to send Israeli winger Manor Solomon to Florence on loan.
The move is subject to a medical, reports The Athletic, with the Viola signing him initially on a six-month loan.
Fiorentina will then have the option to make the move permanent at the end of the season.
Milan sign West Ham striker on loan with option to buy
16:21 , Jack RathbornAC Milan have signed Niclas Füllkrug from West Ham.
The Germany international has signed for the Italian giants on loan from the Hammers.
But an official statement details how the club has “an option to make the move permanent,” with the player set to wear the No 9 shirt.
Füllkrug scored just three Premier League goals across two seasons after joining from Borussia Dortmund in 2024.
Inter eye former Man City star ahead of Saudi Pro League departure
16:02 , Jack RathbornAl-Hilal could pay part of Joao Cancelo’s salary, with Inter Milan poised to swoop in for the Portuguese full-back.
Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport reports Inter would only pay a maximum of €3m until June, but the Saudi side could pay the rest of the €15m-per-year salary.
Barcelona are also interested in the former Man City star.
Chelsea consider move for Brazilian starlet
15:47 , Jack RathbornChelsea are in contention to sign Santos star Joao Victor de Souza, known as just Souza, reports Spanish newspaper AS.
The 19-year-old Brazilian defender is also being monitored by AC Milan, with the Italians seen as the front-runners.
Playing as a left-back predominantly, Souza has featured for Brazil’s U17 national team.
Forest to battle Palace for Wolves striker
15:31 , Jack RathbornNottingham Forest are pushing to sign Jorgen Strand Larsen, reports the Telegraph.
The 25-year-old is also a target for Crystal Palace, with Wolves rejecting an approach from Newcastle last summer.
Wolves are bottom of the Premier League with the Norwegian striker scoring just one goal in 17 appearances.
West Ham set to sign Argentine striker
15:16 , Jack RathbornWest Ham have are closing in on the signing of Lazio forward Valentín ‘Taty’ Castellanos.
The Hammers could part with £25m for the Argentine forward, report Fabrizio Romano.
The 27-year-old has two goals and three assists in 11 Serie A appearances this term.
Vinicius Jr pushing for Real Madrid extension
15:01 , Jack RathbornReal Madrid and Vinicius Jr will continue contract talks this month, with both parties eager to find clarity over the Brazilian superstar’s long-term future.
The 25-year-old is keen to stay, reports AS, with just 18 months remaining on his contract.
Vinicius Jr has five goals and seven assists in 24 appearances in both La Liga and the Champions League
Liverpool midfielder linked with MLS move
14:30 , Jack RathbornAfter a nightmare spell with Aston Villa, Harvey Elliott could switch clubs this month.
Fabrizio Romano has reported that MLS side Charlotte FC will offer a temporary deal until June to gain valuable game time.
The Reds will consider whether to cut short his spell under Unai Emery, after failing to hold down a place or gain regular minutes.
Everton considering loans for Man United duo
14:15 , Jack RathbornEverton could approach Manchester United about loan moves for Joshua Zirkzee and Kobbie Mainoo, according to The i Paper.
Both players have struggled for game time this season under Ruben Amorim and have been linked with possible moves away.
Mainoo previously saw a loan request rejected in the summer, while Zirkzee has been linked with a move back to Serie A with Roma.
Pep Guardiola giving nothing away on transfers
14:00 , Jack RathbornWith talk of Antoine Semenyo arriving and Oscar Bobb leaving on loan, Pep Guardiola is giving no hints over transfer happenings at Manchester City.
"I have to be careful what I say," Guardiola said when asked about Semenyo’s future.
"That is why I said yesterday before and the day of the game - the transfer window is completely closed right now."
On Bobb, Guardiola added: "When it's going to happen, it's going to happen. I don't know any news about anything right now. You can ask Oscar, not to me."
Sean Dyche says Forest will only act in market if it's 'the right deal'
13:45 , Jack RathbornNottingham Forest will assess their options in the January transfer window but Sean Dyche insists it has to be the "right deal" for the club.
"We are always assessing," Dyche said following a 2-0 loss to Everton at home on Tuesday.
"The ownership will back the club but you need to find the people and it has to be the right deal. We will wait and see."
This is the year where football might finally witness the unthinkable
13:30 , Miguel DelaneyFor once, it is not just excitable new year talk to say 2026 has a strong chance of going down as the most momentous in English football history.
And, yes, perhaps the best of times and the worst of times.
England could win the World Cup, the second in their history and a first men’s trophy since 1966, on its 60th anniversary.
The Manchester City case may finally have an outcome. The club insist on their innocence, but a development would create the biggest controversy the English game has ever seen - and that’s no matter how it goes. Whatever happens, though, the new Independent Football Regulator is going to have a lot to deal with. The body’s very implementation is another landmark moment in 2026.
Here’s Chief Football Writer Miguel Delaney on how football could unfold in 2026:
This is the year where football might finally witness the unthinkable
Man United target French duo in January boost
13:15 , Jack RathbornManchester United are linked with Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Ruben Amorim could add another forward to his attack, with the 28-year-old seen as a reference point.
United have also been linked with Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet, with Sky Sports detailing how United have tracked the 20-year-old after an impressive run of form for the French side.
Aston Villa set to sign Alysson
13:00 , Jack RathbornAston Villa are on the verge of signing Brazilian starlet Alysson from Gremio, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The 19-year-old winger will arrive on a deal worth around £10m.
Is Christopher Nkunku on the move again?
12:45 , Jack RathbornFenerbahce are interested in signing AC Milan forward Christopher Nkunku just months after he joined them from Chelsea, according to Sky Sports.
Nkunku signed for Milan in August for just over £36m following a difficult spell at the Blues that was plagued by injuries.
He has scored just twice in the Serie A but is focused on AC Milan and would prefer to stay and convince the club he is worth keeping.
Liverpool set to recall two prospects from loan spells
12:30 , Jack RathbornLiverpool are expected to recall James McConnell and Owen Beck from their respective loan spells, as per The Athletic.
All parties have agreed to cut McConnell’s stay at Ajax short after making just four Eredivisie appearances.
Beck, who is out injured, also returns to Merseyside after spending the first half of the season at Derby.
Fulham have bid rejected for PSV striker Pepi
12:15 , Jack RathbornPSV have rejected a £26m bid from Fulham for striker Ricardo Pepi, according to The Athletic.
American Pepi, who turns 23 next month, has 10 goals and two assists in all competitions for PSV, while also boasting 13 goals in 34 caps for the US national team.
Fulham are expected to lodge another bid for Pepi, whose current deal runs until 2030.
Juventus targeting West Ham midfielder before pursuing Sandro Tonali in summer
12:00 , Jack RathbornJuventus are interested in West Ham’s 31-year-old midfielder Guido Rodriguez, according to Sky in Italy.
Manager Luciano Spalletti likes the Argentina international and is looking for a short-term solution on loan.
This comes as La Gazzetta dello Sport reports Juventus will step up their pursuit of Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali in the summer, with the club having little hope of signing him in January.
The same source claims the Italian giants are keen to bring Federico Chiesa back to the club.
Tottenham looking into Antoine Semenyo alternatives
11:45 , Jack RathbornTottenham have turned their attention to alternative winger targets with Antoine Semenyo set to move elsewhere.
Versatile attacking midfielder Maghnes Akliouche remains of interest according to the Daily Mail, with the Monaco man excelling against them in the Champions League last year.
Yan Diomande of RB Leipzig, Juventus’ Kenan Yildiz and summer target Savinho have also been namedropped as potential targets.
Rasmus Hojlund considers himself a Napoli player, says sports director
11:30 , Jack RathbornNapoli sports director Giovanni Manna says on-loan Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund already believes himself to be part of the club.
The 22-year-old joined on loan in the summer and has enjoyed a revival in fortunes since moving to Serie A, with seven goals in 19 games.
His loan agreement includes an obligation to buy if Napoli secure Champions League football. The club is third in Serie A and on track to qualify.
Manna told Corriere dello Sport: “We did everything we could to sign him. There were more storied clubs interested, but his will was crucial, and we are proud of it.”
Asked whether a permanent deal is a formality, Manna said: “As of today, I think so.”
Arsenal exploring loan deals
11:15 , Jack RathbornArsenal could go into the loan market to add strength in depth to their squad to aid their title bid, according to the Daily Mirror.
The Gunners find themselves at the top of the pile going into the new year but have been plagued by injuries, especially in defence.
AC Milan's 20-year-old Italian full-back Davide Bartesaghi is one of a number of players being reportedly monitored.
Roma in the market for Premier League centre-backs
11:00 , Jack RathbornRoma are looking to recruit a new centre-back this January and have added two Premier League names to their targets list, according to Sky in Italy.
The first is Chelsea defender Axel Disasi, who is available this month after being part of the club’s “bomb squad” in the summer.
Roma are also interested in Tottenham’s Radu Dragusin, who has recently returned from injury and could return to the league where he first made his name.
Man City confident of pipping Man United to Elliot Anderson signing
10:30 , Jack RathbornManchester City are confident they can beat Manchester United to the signing of Elliot Anderson in 2026, according to Teamtalk.
Pep Guardiola’s side already appear to have beaten their close rivals to Antoine Semenyo and it is reported that their pursuit of the Nottingham Forest and England star will follow that trend.
Forest are not willing to sell at present but are aware that their resolve will be tested.
Man City will likely intensify their efforts in the summer rather than move in January.
Burnley defender nearing exit on a free
10:15 , Jack RathbornBurnely defender Hannes Delcroix is nearing a free transfer to Swiss side FC Lugano, according to Sky Sports.
Delcroix has entered the final six months of his contract but it’s understood he could be allowed to leave for nothing this month.
The 26-year-old has not featured once for Burnley this term and a medical is planned for later this week.
Real Madrid starlet Franco Mastantuono will not go elsewhere this window
10:00 , Jack RathbornReal Madrid will not loan out Argentinian starlet Franco Mastantuono in January, according to Fabrizio Romano.
It was never considered a possibility to let the attacking midfielder leave temporarily, unlike Endrick who has joined Lyon on loan.
The same goes for Gonzalo Garcia despite links to Italian clubs.
Real Madrid signed Mastantuono in the summer, beating off fierce competition to snatch him from River Plate.
Arsenal could look to strengthen back line
09:30 , Jack RathbornDefensive quartet Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori, Ben White and Cristhian Mosquera were all unavailable for Arsenal's nervy win over Brighton on Saturday, and Arteta could therefore look to reinforce his back line, with Sky Sports adding that AC Milan’s 20-year-old left-back Davide Bartesaghi has been scouted, a player that has been compared to Paolo Maldini.
Arsenal are constantly looking at the European market for young players with a high ceiling so would be more likely to acquire players that fall under that category. The Gunners also have a “concrete interest” in highly-rated Eintracht Frankfurt forward Jean-Matteo Bahoya, according to Florian Plettenberg, while also sending scouts to watch Elche midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza.
Liverpool in the hunt for another striker?
09:15 , Jack RathbornBrentford forward Igor Thiago, after his blazing start to the season with the Bees with 11 goals in 17 Premier League games, and PSG’s Bradley Barcola are names that have floated around recent gossip columns, though neither move has accelerated or gathered pace just yet.
For now, the Reds could hold tight, despite Isak’s injury, but the rumour mill is in overdrive already, with short-term options, such as PSG’s Goncalo Ramos, Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic and England international Ivan Toney raised as potential options.
Enzo Maresca in shock Chelsea exit after fallout with hierarchy
09:00 , Jack RathbornSo 2026 begins with one man who celebrated Chelsea’s Club World Cup win still in a job. Donald Trump’s powers of survival, however, are not matched by Enzo Maresca. The dramatic decline in his fortunes, from demolishing Barcelona to departing Chelsea in barely six weeks, can reflect on the decidedly strange press conference he gave after beating Everton, when he talked of the “worst 48 hours” of his tenure. If the last 48 might have been worse again, it may also mean that the Chelsea hierarchy, like many others, did not actually place much weight on the Club World Cup.
Here’s Richard Jolly’s analysis on another mad week for the Blues with more uncertainty in 2026:
Enzo Maresca’s hurried exit shows that Chelsea are still a club of chaos
West Ham eye Fulham winger in bid to beat the drop
08:50 , Jack RathbornWest Ham want to add a winger this month and the Telegraph reports Fulham's Adama Traore is an option.
The 29-year-old’s wage demands could scupper a deal though.
But Nuno Espírito Santo hopes to bring in new talent this month with the Hammers inside the relegation zone and currently four points from safety.
Roma keen on Mohamed Salah reunion
08:30 , Jack RathbornRoma could emerge as an option for Liverpool's Mohamed Salah with his future at Anfield unclear.
Away at the Afcon with Egypt, the 33-year-old’s is out of favour under Arne Slot and could rejoin the Giallorossi, where he enjoyed a fine spell before joining the Reds.
La Repubblica reports that a deal could materialise in the summer.
Pep Guardiola giving nothing away on transfers
08:21 , Jack RathbornWith talk of Antoine Semenyo arriving and Oscar Bobb leaving on loan, Pep Guardiola is giving no hints over transfer happenings at Manchester City.
"I have to be careful what I say," Guardiola said when asked about Semenyo’s future.
"That is why I said yesterday before and the day of the game - the transfer window is completely closed right now."
On Bobb, Guardiola added: "When it's going to happen, it's going to happen. I don't know any news about anything right now. You can ask Oscar, not to me."
Liverpool trio face uncertain futures
08:10 , Jack RathbornMohamed Salah’s future will need to be settled, though the Egypt star will complete his time at the Afcon 2025 with the Pharaohs before returning to Anfield next month.
Ibrahima Konate and Andy Robertson will similarly go into the January window amid uncertainty, with both entering the final six months of their current contracts.
Liverpool remain committed to extending Konate’s deal but will not budge from their existing wage structure, according to Sky Sports.
Brennan Johnson agrees to join Crystal Palace in £35m switch
08:02 , Jack RathbornTottenham’s Brennan Johnson has agreed to join Crystal Palace in a deal worth £35m.
The transfer could be finalised, after a medical, on Friday in time for Johnson to be named in Palace’s squad to face Newcastle on Sunday.
Discussions between the clubs have been successful and Johnson is now on the verge of completing a move to Selhurst Park.
Palace agreed a £35m fee with Tottenham on Monday having made him the club's number one target.
Johnson was Tottenham’s leading goalscorer last season with 18, and netted the winner in the Europa League final but he is not in Thomas Frank’s long term plans.
West Ham need to strengthen 'the sooner the better', says Nuno
07:51 , Jack RathbornRelegation-threatened West Ham will look to strengthen in January, with manager Nuno Espirito Santo saying he has a “clear idea” of what the club needs - and “the sooner the better”.
Youngsters Oliver Scarles and Freddie Potts featured on Sunday against Brighton, with untried 18-year-old Ezra Mayers and Mohamadou Kante, 20, coming on as substitutes.
“I am pleased for the young players, because they're helping,” Nuno said.
“But it's also clear that, in terms of squad, we need to rebalance our squad. We need to make the right moves in a very difficult transfer window to operate.
“But we need to, so we can improve and have more options for the second half of the season.
“I have a clear idea about everything. I have a clear idea, because this is our job. It's up to us to pass information to the club, so the club is aware of what we need.
“It's coming in a couple of days. The reflection is clear, so the sooner the better.”
Antoine Semenyo set to join Manchester City from Bournemouth for £65m
07:43 , Jack RathbornManchester City are accelerating talks with Bournemouth to sign Antoine Semenyo for his £65m release clause.
There are still issues to discuss as Pep Guardiola tries to make him his first buy of 2026.
Liverpool are also interested in the Ghana international but face a decision whether to trigger the release clause themselves and match City’s interest, with the clause expiring on 10 January, making this deal a race against time.
Transfer news live
07:41 , Jack RathbornHello, happy New Year, and welcome along to live coverage of the latest transfer news, rumours and done deals.
The deals come thick and fast with a chance to shift the trajectory of each club’s season.
So, let’s get started...
Liverpool linked with Joel Ordonez of Club Brugge
07:40 , Jack RathbornLiverpool appear poised to bring in Joel Ordonez from Club Brugge to boost their defence, reports the Mirror.
The Reds have a clear path after Chelsea pulled out of the race to sign the Ecuadorian.
A deal for as much as £43m for the centre-back is in the works, with an initial fee of £35m, plus add-ons.
