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.
The Gunners are desperate to sign a striker but face competition from United over Sporting forward Viktor Gyokeres, after Mikel Arteta’s side were told that RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko will not be an option this month.
Arne Slot’s Reds continue to negotiate with soon-to-be out-of-contract trio Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold, with the right-back linked with a possible free transfer to Real Madrid.
Manchester United have been linked with Wolves pair Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri, with the cub also opening talks with Lecce for defender Patrick Dorgu as Ruben Amorim prioritises signing a left back this month.
But the club need to sell to buy, with Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho and Antony all set to leave.
Elsewhere, Chelsea 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:
Chelsea agree summer signing
Some news on the ‘young centre-back’ that Chelsea had reportedly lined up to sign in the summer.
Fabrizio Romano is reporting that that is in fact Mamadou Sarr, a 19-year-old centre-back who currently plays for Strasbourg (who are owned by the BlueCo group).
The deal is reported to be worth €15m.
Chris Wilson20 January 2025 13:25
West Ham make striker enquiry
Some news on West Ham, who are still looking for a striker after the injury to Niclas Fullkrug.
Sky Sports reports that the Hammers “have made initial enquiries” for rb leipzig forward Andre Silva.
The German club are said to favour a permanent deal, or at least one that includes an obligation to buy.
Silva is on a list of targets that also includes Brighton’s Evan Ferguson, Nottingham Forest’s Taiwo Awoniyi and Evann Guessand of Nice.
Chris Wilson20 January 2025 13:10
Antony latest
News on a United exit now, as Fabrizio Romano reports that a verbal deal is in place between the club and Real Betis for the loan of Antony.
The Brazilian will join until June, and there is no buy option or obligation in the deal.
Chris Wilson20 January 2025 13:00
He can be a one-club man – Phil Foden urged to commit whole career to Man City
Pep Guardiola wants Phil Foden to follow in Erling Haaland’s footsteps and commit his entire career to Manchester City.
Haaland this week signed an astonishing, bumper new nine-and-a-half-year contract, keeping him at the club until 2034.
The Norwegian striker celebrated with a goal in Sunday’s 6-0 rout of Ipswich, while Foden scored two.
Chris Wilson20 January 2025 12:50
Rashford latest
Developments continue surrounding the Marcus Rashford ‘saga’, with the latest news suggesting that the United man could be moving to Borussia Dortmund.
This time, it’s German outlet Bild who are making the reports, even claiming that Rashford could join on loan as early as Thursday.
Conversely, Sky Sports are reporting that an exit for Rashford is “looking increasingly difficult”, with United “ understood to be relaxed over the situation”.
Chris Wilson20 January 2025 12:35
Sesko ‘has already said yes to Arsenal transfer’
More reports emerging on the future of Benjamin Sesko, with the Mirror reporting that the Slovenian striker reportedly having “declared his willingness to join Arsenal”.
It adds that Sesko “negotiated a £60m “gentleman’s agreement” to allow him to leave in the summer of 2025”, with the German club intending to stick to that agreement.
However, the report suggests the Arsenal will likely have to wait until the summer to do the deal, although the Gunners’ “deadline to do a deal has been slashed”.
Chris Wilson20 January 2025 12:23
Manchester City turn to familiar face as surprise option to replace Rodri
City, who have ruled out moves this month for Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi and Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes, are only interested in a loan move for the former Aston Villa midfielder, with Rodri set to return to fitness in the summer.
Chris Wilson20 January 2025 12:05
Manchester United eye Patrick Dorgu as first recruit of troubled Ruben Amorim era
Manchester United are interested in signing Patrick Dorgu from Lecce, as they look to make a wing back the first recruit of the Ruben Amorim era.
The 20-year-old Denmark international, who has won four caps, is on United’s radar as they search for signings who suit Amorim’s style of play.
Dorgu, an international teammate of Rasmus Hojlund, broke into Lecce’s team last season, and could address United’s lack of left-footed options on that flank.
Chris Wilson20 January 2025 11:53
Manchester United target left wing-back and striker to bolster Ruben Amorim’s squad
Manchester United are looking at Wolves’ Rayan Ait-Nouri as an alternative at left-back.
The club need to sell players in order to meet those demands but, with PSG also preferring to keep the player, the Old Trafford hierarchy have naturally looked further on their list of options.
Chris Wilson20 January 2025 11:45
United continue to work on wing-back targets
More news from Manchester United after their chastening loss yesterday, as it has emerged that the club are “are set to open formal talks” over a deal for a left wing-back.
Fabrizio Romano reports that the club are targeting Lecce defender Patrick Dorgu.
The 20-year-old Denmark international is on a list of target that reportedly includes Rayan Ait-Nouri, Nuno Mendes and Milos Kerkez.
Lecce are said to want €40m for the defender.
Chris Wilson20 January 2025 11:35
