Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United are among those to watch in the final days of January transitional period as clubs in Premier League and all over the world they seek to close deals before the deadline.
The Gunners are desperate to sign the striker but face competition from United via Sporting ahead Viktor Gyokeresafter Mikel Arteta’s side were told RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko would not be an option this month.
Arne Slott’s Reds are continuing negotiations with the soon-to-be-out-of-contract trio Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnoldwith the right back linked to possible free transfer to Real Madrid.
Manchester United, who lost again at home to Brighton on Sunday, have been linked with The Wolves pair Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nourias Ruben Amorim prioritizes signing a left-back this month. But the club must sell to buy, with Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho and Antony all set to leave.
elsewhere, Chelsea ccould negotiate a replacement Bayern Munich winger Mathys Tel, bringing in out-of-favour forward Christopher Nkunku into the deal.
Follow all the latest news, rumors and deals below, as well as analysis on the trades made and where the new signings will fit into the starting lineup:
Chelsea on the horizon?
Ahead of tonight’s match against Wolves, many reports are linking Chelsea players with a move away from Stamford Bridge.
Joao Felix continues to be associated with AC Milan according to Sky DEdoc Renato Vega is supposedly the subject of interest for both of them Juventus and Borussia Dortmundaccording to Fabrizio Romano and other reports. Both of these moves would likely be loans if they were to materialize.
Ben Chilwell is also a target of interest from Juventus, according to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedula.
Elsewhere, Enzo Maresca ruled out recalling Andrey Santos or Lesley Ugochukwu, while also saying “the intention is not to allow” Tosin Adarabioyo and Axel Disasi leave this month.
In terms of signings, it has been unusually quiet for the club this month, although they have been linked with on-loan PAOK striker Stefanos Tzimas, as well as Manchester United. Alejandro Grenache and Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund.
Chris Wilson20 January 2025 10:50
Pep Guardiola accepts that Erling Haaland’s deal could damage the prospects of other players
The City The manager’s comments come as the club appear to be closing in on a deal for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush.
The prolific Haaland, who scored 111 goals in just 126 appearances for City, committed himself to the reigning Premier League champions until 2034 when he signed a stunning new nine-and-a-half-year contract this week.
Chris Wilson20 January 2025 10:35
Napoli is still linked with Garnacho
Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport continue to link Alejandro Garnach with a move to Serie A title chasers Napoli.
The latest figures on the deal are around €60m, although conflicting reports in recent days have suggested United will try to hold out for £60m (€70m).
Chris Wilson20 January 2025 10:25
Erik ten Haag is reportedly on the Dortmund manager’s list
Sky DE are reporting that former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag could be in line for the Borussia Dortmund job if the club ends up sacking Nuri Sahin.
The former Dortmund player could be sacked if Dortmund lose to Bologna in the Champions League this week, with Sky saying Ten Hag is a “hot candidate” to take over if that is the case.
Chris Wilson20 January 2025 10:15
Mikel Arteta highlights where Arsenal fall in the title race after the damaging draw
The Gunners took a 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz but collapsed when Youri Tielemans and Ollie Watkins made a quick fire eight minutes into the second half.
Arsenal have counted the cost of injuries this season, with Bukayo Sakaout until at least March after surgery to repair a damaged hamstring, doc Gabriel Jesus is now out for the season with an ACL injury.
Chris Wilson20 January 2025 10:05
Davies is expected to sign a new contract with Bayern
News broke over the weekend that Alphonso Davies had made a breakthrough in talks with Bayern Munich over a new contract.
The Canadian has six months left on his current contract and is reportedly a target for Real Madrid, but Fabrizio Romano reports that a new deal is on the verge of being signed.
“Bayern want to seal the final details of Alphonso Davies’ new contract this week, following the great progress made on Friday,” Romano said.
“Another round of renegotiation and formal agreement on a new contract is expected,” he added.
Chris Wilson20 January 2025 09:55
Cherki is ready to leave Lyon
Another interesting story is emerging, as it appears that talented Lyon striker Rayan Cherki could be available for just €22 million this winter.
The Frenchman reportedly has a “secret verbal agreement” with the club for an exit option this month.
Fulham were rumored to be interested in Cerki last summer, while Dortmund, Leverkusen and Bayern are now monitoring his situation.
Chris Wilson20 January 2025 09:40
Antony will leave United on loan
Interesting news from Manchester United as Fabrizio Romano reports that Antony will be leaving the club to join Real Betis on loan.
Yesterday, Romano reported that the contract will be “a loan until June with NO [buy] option clause currently on”.
Chris Wilson20 January 2025 09:25
Former England midfielder Dele Alli has signed an 18-month contract with Serie A side Como
Dele Alli will aim to get his football career back on track in Italy after signing an 18-month contract with As.
The former Tottenham midfielder has not played competitively since 2023 after a lengthy layoff due to injury, addiction and mental health issues, but will link up with Series A the club managed by Cesc Fabregas.
Alli, who became a free agent last summer but continued to train with old Everton, recently completed a successful trial at Como and has earned a contract in Italy until the summer of 2026, with an option for a further year.
Chris Wilson20 January 2025 09:15
Zlatan Ibrahimović confirmed Milan’s interest in Kyle Walker
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who now works as a senior adviser to Milan’s owners, has confirmed that the Italian side want to bring Kyle Walker to the San Siro.
The Manchester City and England right-back is reportedly keen for a fresh start after struggling for form under Pep Guardiola this term.
“Everyone knows Walker is a great player, he did great things at City,” he told DAZN.
“When there is someone like him on the market there is a lot of interest. It is not against our vision, because he is strong, he is a leader, he has dominance in the dressing room.
“We are now checking if this is possible. We talk to (manager Sergio) Conceicao every day, to have a dialogue with him.”
Jamie Braidwood20 January 2025 08:59