The January transfer window is now in its final nine days and could be set for quite the spectacular finish, with the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool all still actively prowling the market.
Gunners fans can breathe a sigh of relief as they have completed a £27million deal to sign Leandro Trossard from Brighton. However, Mikel Arteta is not expected to stop there with the announcement of Poland international Jakub Kiwior also becoming an Arsenal player expected very soon.
Kiwior is on the verge of a £21m switch from Italian side Spezia, while Real Madrid midfielder Edouardo Camavinga is expected to stay in Spain regardless of Arsenal’s interest.
Chelsea are keen to splash the cash even further after their £87m signing of Mykhaylo Mudryk, with a £35m move for Noni Madueke of PSV Eindhoven also completed. Todd Boehly continues to splash the cash as the Blues are still harbouring interest in Moises Caicedo of Brighton – who Roberto De Zerbi admits could leave.
Manchester United are alleged to have been offered struggling Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic amid the Serie A titans points deduction.
Stay on top of every development and done deal on Mirror Football’s live transfer blog this Sunday.
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Everton target Ndiaye
Everton are trying to raise the funds to launch a £15million swoop for Sheffield United sensation Ilimian Ndiaye.
The Senegal star has bagged 10 goals and registered seven assists in 28 games for the Blades, who are currently looking good for a return to the Premier League.
But The Sun claim that Everton could derail United’s promotion bid by tabling a big offer for Ndiaye.
Rooney ignores Everton interest
Wayne Rooney is gearing up for the new MLS season with DC United – despite interest from Everton and other sides.
The Toffees are mired in relegation trouble and are believed to be on the brink of axing Frank Lampard.
But The Sun claim that Rooney is fully focused on the upcoming MLS season and is not being swayed by interest from elsewhere.
Celtic boss confirms Juranovic exit
Celtic boss Ange Postecoglu has confirmed that Josip Juranovic is set to leave the club.
The highly-rated right-back, who has been linked with various Premier League clubs in recent weeks, is undergoing a medical with Union Berlin ahead of a move to Germany.
Dawson completes Wolves medical
Craig Dawson has completed a medical with Wolves and a deal is expected to be confirmed imminently.
Dawson has agreed a two-and-a-half year deal with the Midlands outfit after leaving West Ham.
Saints monitoring Chelsea prospect
Southampton are planning to raid Chelsea again for top young full-back Silko Thomas.
The Blues youngster, 18, has caught the eye at youth level but is out of contract at the end of the season.
The Sun claim Southampton, who previously pinched Tino Livramento from the Blues academy, are interested in Thomas’ services along with Sheffield United.
Swans eye Reds youngster
Swansea and Watford are targeting a loan deal for Liverpool full-back Calvin Ramsay.
The Reds snapped up Ramsay, 19, from Aberdeen back in the summer and the youngster has already made his Anfield bow.
But The Sun claim that the Swans and the Hornets are eager to hand the teenager regular first-team minutes between now and the end of the season – if Jurgen Klopp lets Ramsay go.
Hull want Darlow deal
Hull City are hopeful of snapping up Newcastle shot-stopper Karl Darlow.
Darlow, 32, is third-choice at St James’ Park and was always likely to move on this month after falling down the pecking order.
Hull and Huddersfield are both keen on taking Darlow on loan for the remainder of the season, according to The Sun. However, both clubs would need Newcastle to pay a significant portion of Darlow’s £2million-a-year salary.
Morrison set for Cambridge
Former Cambridge defender Michael Morrison is set to rejoin the U’s from Portsmouth.
Morrison, 34, was absent from the Pompey squad that beat Exeter 2-0 on Saturday.
And new Portsmouth chief John Mousinho confirmed after the match that Morrison is set to seal a return to Cambridge in the coming days.
Emery hints at Villa business
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has hinted that the Midlands club could be in for a flurry of transfer activity before the end of the month.
Emery, who saw his side beat Southampton 1-0 on Saturday, claimed that there is likely to be ins and outs at Villa Park before the transfer window shuts.
He said: “We are looking for something in the transfer window, but we are only going to add some players if they can improve us. If not, we are going to wait.”
He added “My idea is to improve the squad. Some players, they are going to leave, and we will want to add players for the best balance in each position.”
Middlesbrough eye Cresswell
Middlesbrough are willing to splash out £4million on a deal for Leeds prospect Charlie Cresswell.
Cresswell is an England U21 international and is in the middle of a season-long loan spell at Millwall, where has has struggled for minutes in recent weeks.
There had been speculation that Leeds were planning to send Cresswell to a new club to develop for the second half of the season. However, The Sun now claim that Leeds could be tempted to cash in and sell Cresswell to Boro for a substantial sum.
Rice drops Gunners hint
Declan Rice has privately been lauding Arsenal’s progress this season to his West Ham team-mates, it has emerged.
The Gunners are the favourites to land the Hammers captain in the summer, when he is expected to leave his boyhood club for a blockbuster move.
And according to CBS Sports, Rice has been wowed by how Arsenal have stepped up to lead the Premier League this season – indicating he would be open to a switch to the Emirates.
Man City seal Perrone deal
Manchester City have reportedly wrapped up a deal for Argentina wonderkid Maximo Perrone.
The highly-rated midfielder is set to be confirmed as a City player in the coming days after agreeing a long-term deal with the Premier League champions.
Manchester City have completed the signing of Argentinian talent Máximo Perrone — documents are signed on clubs/player side, here we go confirmed #MCFC
Perrone joins Man City until June 2028 from Vélez — done deal as revealed in December, now completed & official soon. pic.twitter.com/P2BGCDSX3I
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 21, 2023
Silva nears PSV move
Wolves striker Fabio Silva appears to be closing in on a temporary switch to PSV Eindhoven after he was spotted at the Philips Stadium on Saturday.
PSV heeft Fábio Silva binnen. In het Philips Stadion. Later meer. De foto is van gewaardeerd Twitteraar @Vodskaya. pic.twitter.com/b102tOzqAY
— Rik Elfrink (@RikElfrink) January 21, 2023
Messi move ruled out
Ibrahim Alkassim, the general secretary of Saudi Arabia’s Football Federation, has quashed speculation linking Lionel Messi with a move to the Middle East.
Messi has been heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia just weeks after Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr.
But Alkassim has stressed that such a move is unlikely. He told Marca: “At the moment we do not know anything about a possible Lionel Messi arrival.
“Although I do not hide that, as Saudi Federation, we would like to have him one day in the domestic league.
“The idea of the Federation is always to improve our football, and of course we would like to see Cristiano and Messi in the same league again. But the truth is that we don’t know anything now.”
Arsenal ‘start talks’ for Fresneda
Arsenal have reportedly opened talks over a deal to sign highly-rated right-back Ivan Fresneda from Real Valladoid.
A host of other Premier League clubs, including Chelsea, have also been linked with the youngster in recent weeks.
Understand Arsenal have started talks to explore the signing of Iván Fresneda from Valladolid. Discussions are taking place on clubs and agent side #AFC
Fresneda, on the bench tonight as he has chances to leave next week.
There are 3/4 clubs keen on signing Spanish RB. pic.twitter.com/tcTSeogkrs
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 21, 2023
Ancelotti makes feelings clear on Camavinga amid Arsenal interest
“The squad is untouchable,” the Italian said in a press conference. “It’s not only [Modric and Kroos], it’s the others who come onto the pitch and give everything, like [Dani] Ceballos and [Marco] Asensio did [at Villarreal]. Modric and Kroos are untouchable, but that doesn’t mean they have to play every game. [Camavinga] is untouchable, like Modric or Kroos.”
Dawson agrees Wolves move
Craig Dawson has agreed a two-and-a-half year deal with Wolves ahead of a move from West Ham, according to TalkSport.
Arsenal close on another January signing
Spezia centre-half Jakob Kiwior is in London to complete his move to the Gunners, according to Goal.
The Gunners had been in advanced talks with the Pole and it now looks as if the 22-year-old is edging towards a switch to the Emirates.
New deal at Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund and Youssoufa Moukoko have agreed to work together until 2026 pic.twitter.com/W0SqRT6Zsr
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) January 21, 2023
Firmino hints at extended stay
There is talk of Roberto Firmino leaving Liverpool when his contract expires, but the Brazilian has suggested he wants to remain at Anfield.
“I’m happy here and I intend to stay here and help Liverpool FC,” said the forward. “It’s a dream for all players to win the Premier League and Champions League.
“It’s history, a huge legacy. When it happened, we felt tremendously privileged, grateful to God for having given this to us.”
Chelsea new boy talks turning down Man Utd
“Chelsea, Manchester United, a lot of European clubs [made offers],” Noni Madueke explained. “I came [to PSV] one time and as soon as I came I wanted to sign straight away.
“I knew going from Tottenham to United is pretty much the same thing. The reason I wanted to go was to progress quicker into the first team. PSV is a top European club. It made so much sense at the time.”
Garnacho offered historic deal, still has wage concerns
Manchester United want Alejandro Garnacho to sign a new eight-year-deal.
That would make it the longest contract ever offered by the Red Devils as they look to retain the Argentine. However Garnacho and his representatives do not want to commit for longer than four years.
Issues regarding wage demands also remain an issue.
Forest eye Holgate swoop
Nottingham Forest are eyeing a move for Everton defender Mason Holgate in January, reports Football Insider.
The Premier League new boys are in touch with the Toffees as they seek to make the move permanent in the next ten days.
Camavinga’s agent breaks silence on Arsenal rumours
Eduardo Camavinga is staying at Real Madrid despite shock interest from Premier League giants Arsenal and Chelsea according to the Frenchman’s agent.
Camavinga’s agent Joshua Barnett has told journalist Fabrizio Romano his client is not leaving the Spanish capital this month despite his limited minutes under Carlo Ancelotti.
“There’s no truth. Of course every club in the world would want him, but he’s very happy in Real Madrid and Real Madrid are very happy with Camavinga,” Barnett explained.
Fulham keen on Whiteman
Fulham are looking at a shock move for Preston’s highly rated midfielder Ben Whiteman.
The 26-year-old’s form has caught the attention of several top-flight clubs with his stats amongst the best in the country in his position.
Cottagers boss Marco Silva is keen to strengthen his midfield options this month as he looks to build on their impressive first half of the season.
Former Manchester United trainee Whiteman has caught the eye for Preston since joining the club from Doncaster in January 2021.
Fulham have also been linked with a move for Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure in this month’s transfer window, but Whiteman could be a cheaper alternative.
Whiteman is in the final 18 months of his contract at Preston and the player would jump at the chance of a move to the Premier League
Cherries eye Traore
Bournemouth are looking at Sassuolo midfielder Hamed Traore.
The Cherries are gearing up for a battle to beat the drop and Traore, the brother of Manchester United’s Amad Diallo, has impressed in Serie A in the last couple of seasons.
Leeds had a look at the player last summer but a move didn’t materialise.
And now Bournemouth are considering whether or not to push the button on signing him.
Ivory Coast international Traore is in the final 18 months of his contract at Sassuolo
Bournemouth are trying to sign Antoine Semenyo from Bristol City and have been battling Everton over a deal to get Arnaut Danjuma back on loan.
ICYMI – Pellistri pushing to leave United
Facundo Pellistri is desperate to leave Manchester United and get some regular game time, according to his agent.
Pellistri made his long-awaited debut in the 3-0 win over Charlton this month, but is frustrated with the lack of opportunities this season after spending time on loan at Alaves.
His agent Edgardo Lasalvia is eager to go against United’s wishes and move his client on this month.
“It’s clear to us that Manchester United want Facu Pellistri to stay at the club, one of the greatest in the world,” he told Sport 890, via Sport Witness. “However, we need him to play. There are many options in Europe for him.”
Anthony snubs Arsenal
Despite having signed Trossard, Arsenal reportedly remain interested in adding to their wide options. One of those linked with a switch has been former Hale End graduate Jaidon Anthony.
However, a move for him might be more difficult than first thought. According to his agent Godfrey Torto, Anthony remains keen on staying on the South Coast. As quoted by the Daily Echo, he said: “In terms of the contract situation, we are in dialogue.
“I think Jaidon has always been wanting to stay at the club and I think the main thing is trying to find a fair deal that he’s happy with and works for the club. But we are in dialogue and it was last left for the club to come back.”
Firmino gives firm future update
Roberto Firmino’s future has been a big what-if, with the Brazilian approaching the end of his current deal. However, based on his comments to Liverpool’s matchday magazine, it appears the former Hoffenheim man is ready to extend his stay.
Firmino first joined the club in 2015, a few months before Jurgen Klopp took over as manager. He was part of the victorious 2019 Champions League final team, and scored the winner in the Club World Cup final a few months later.
“I’m happy here and I intend to stay here and help Liverpool FC,” the 31-year-old said. “It’s a dream for all players to win the Premier League and Champions League.
“It’s history, a huge legacy. When it happened, we felt tremendously privileged, grateful to God for having given this to us.”
