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, while Chelsea’s late interest in Alejandro Garnacho could unlock a series of moves.
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 the Blues are in talks with Juventus for striker Dusan Vlahovic.
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 Alejandro Garnacho and Antony set to leave.
Marcus Rashford is also searching for a move away from Old Trafford, with his representative having met Barcelona executives, though a move away is not currently looking likely. Garnacho is a reported target for Chelsea, meanwhile.
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:
Wolves determined to keep Matheus Cunha at the club amid transfer interest
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.
Mike Jones25 January 2025 07:00
Mikel Arteta reveals he has asked Arsenal squad which striker to sign
Mike Jones25 January 2025 06:00
Chris Wood rewarded with new deal after firing Nottingham Forest into title race
Wood, 33, initially joined Forest on loan from Newcastle in January 2023, with the deal becoming permanent at the end of the season.
Mike Jones25 January 2025 05:00
Searing pace and plenty of goals: Can Omar Marmoush fill the Man City void left by Julian Alvarez?
Mike Jones25 January 2025 04:00
Can Nottingham Forest do a Leicester? Throwback title charge evokes magical memories
Over the last week, Arne Slot’s staff have been trying to look for clues for likely situations that no one in the Premier League has yet been able to see coming. That is the moment when Anthony Elanga, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Morgan Gibbs-White get into position to suddenly break. It has confounded the majority of the Premier League this season, given Nottingham Forest have beaten 12 of the competition’s 19 clubs, including Manchester United and Liverpool themselves. There’s been a glorious throwback in the value of the counterattack, one that has come out of nowhere.
Mike Jones25 January 2025 03:00
Manchester United admit club at risk of failing financial fair play rules if losses continue
United lost £113m in the last financial year and £305m over three years while new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has come under fire for putting some tickets at Old Trafford up to £66.
Mike Jones25 January 2025 02:00
New Man City signings to be thrust straight into team amid injury crisis
Defender Dias suffered a groin problem in Wednesday’s Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, leaving City waiting to find out how long he faces on the sidelines.
Mike Jones25 January 2025 01:00
Ruben Amorim not sure if Marcus Rashford will stay or go
Rashford was seen training with his United team-mates on Wednesday morning but he was not included in the matchday squad for Thursday’s Europa League win over Rangers, with Amorim naming only nine of 12 substitutes. Rashford has not played for United since December 12.
Mike Jones25 January 2025 00:00
Forest bid for Wissa, interested in Cunha
According to The Athletic, Nottingham Forest submitted an offer of £22m for Brentford’s Yoane Wissa yesterday.
It is expected that Brentford will reject the bid.
“Forest’s proposal is significantly below Brentford’s valuation of the forward,” adds the report.
Meanwhile, Forest are also said to be interested in Wolves’ Matheus Cunha, with the Brazilian reportedly refusing to agree on a new deal at the Molineux.
Forest would likely face competition from Arsenal and Man Utd for Cunha’s signature.
Mike Jones24 January 2025 23:30
Enzo Maresca does not rule out move for Man Utd winger Alejandro Garnacho
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca says he is happy with his squad but would not rule out a move for Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho in January.
Representatives for the 20-year-old were in attendance as Chelsea beat Wolves at Stamford Bridge on Monday amid reports the club hold an interest.
Maresca, who is likely to be without Mykhailo Mudryk for an extended period as the Ukrainian awaits the outcome of an FA investigation into doping, handed a Premier League debut to academy graduate Tyrique George during the 3-1 win, after being left with only three available senior wide forwards.
Mike Jones24 January 2025 23:00
