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Spurs eye former Chelsea defender

Tottenham are considering a move for AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori, according to TBR Football.

Aston Villa, Newcastle and Brighton are also monitoring his situation.

But they could miss out to Juventus, who have reportedly tabled a loan bid which would include a £5million fee, and a £20m obligation to buy.

Napoli want Man Utd star

Napoli have entered the race to sign Man Utd star Alejandro Garnacho, report Corriere dello Sport.

The Italian side would reportedly be willing to offer £50million for his services.

Liverpool receive contract boost

Ibrahima Konate is committed to Liverpool, is happy at the club and would love to extend his stay on Merseyside - on the right terms.

The 25-year-old has 18 months left on his current deal but talks over a new contract, which he has yet to sign, were initiated by the league leaders in September.

Earlier on Monday, Konate publicly said for the first time he has been offered a new deal - but added "this is another conversation" when asked whether he was close to signing.

Sources close to Konate believe the consistency of his performances, the “gold-standard partnership” with Virgil van Dijk, his status in the squad under Arne Slot, as well as literally putting his body on the line for the club, should be reflected in how well he is rewarded.

Brighton eye in-form Championship star

Brighton are interested in signing Derby centre-back Eiran Cashin, according to Pete O'Rourke.

He could cost upwards of £10million and the Rams could request he returns on loan given their injury problems at the back.

Garnacho's agents spotted at Chelsea

Alejandro Garnacho's agents were spotted at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea took on Wolves.

The 20-year-old forward has been linked with a surprise departure from United this month, with Chelsea among several clubs reportedly interested in the Argentine international if he becomes available for transfer.

It is suggested that United are 'under increasing pressure to sell a highly-valuable academy player', which would equate to pure profit under the Premier League's PSR rules.

Speculation about Garnacho potentially joining the Blues was further fuelled on Monday night when Carlos Cambeiro and Quique De Lucas from the Leaders agency, representing the United forward, were seen in west London.

Zaha closing in on MLS

harlotte FC are awaiting MLS approval before they can seal a deal to sign Wilfried Zaha.

Sky Sports News understands Zaha's move to Charlotte on loan from Galatasaray is expected to be announced this week.

The former Crystal Palace winger had medical checks over the weekend after flying to the US.

Barcelona approach for United star

Barcelona have agreed a loan deal to sign Marcus Rashford, according to Spanish outlet Sport.

Rashford is keen on the move but Barca may have to wait until the end of the transfer window to push it through.

The reason for the delay is once again Barcelona’s salary limit, with the club needing to free up wages to accommodate Rashford's salary.

Liverpool considering bid for midfielder

Liverpool are planning a bid for Lyon star Cherki, report Fichajes.

The midfielder is reportedly available for a cut price £18million this month.

West Ham have also expressed an interest but could miss out to the Prem leaders.

West Ham give green light to move

Genoa have announced the loan signing of West Ham forward Maxwel Cornet for the rest of the season.

Cornet was on loan at Southampton but hasn’t played for nearly three months.

A loan termination was agreed to allow him to get regular football.

Lens also explored a deal for Cornet.

Man Utd in hunt for left-back

Manchester United are in talks to sign Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu.

Dorgu, who has been monitored by Tottenham and Chelsea, is understood to want the move to United.

The Denmark international is more affordable than their other top options, such as Nuno Mendes and Milos Kerkez.

Lecce would want at least £25.4m to £29.6m (€30m-€35m) for Dorgu, according to Sky in Italy.

Chelsea close to defender signing

Chelsea are close to completing a deal to sign Strasbourg star Mamadou Sarr, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The centre-back will join for around £11million before being loaned back to his current club.

Ferdinand wants trio to leave United

Rio Ferdinand has singled out three Manchester United stars who must be sold in January if the club are going to improve on their woeful start to the season.

The players brought to Ferdinand's attention on his podcast Rio Presents were Marcus Rashford, Antony and Tyrell Malacia.

He said: "I think Antony's going, someone said to me, Real Betis or somewhere like that. Just get them out man!

"Sorry, no, I'm just being honest. The more these type of guys are around, where there's just a bad noise, they all want to go, they're all happy to go - let's just get them out. Let's start afresh.

"You know what it's like, if there's people who are unsettled in there and it's not going to plan and they're not happy, it spreads. It's like a cancerous, bad energy."

Man City confirm Khusanov signing

Manchester City have announced the signing of defender Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens for £33.5m.

The centre-back has joined the Premier League champions on a four-and-a-half-year contract which also contains the option of a further year until June 2030.

West Ham submit mega Duran bid

West Ham have submitted a £57million bid to sign Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran, report The Athletic.

The Hammers first tried to sign Duran in the summer but Villa refused to sell - he has since put pen to paper on a new contract.

That tied him down until 2030 and Villa are expected to reject the latest offer from West Ham.

Prem club commit to sale

Sheffield United have agreed a £10million deal with Leicester to sign Tom Cannon.

Personal terms are now under discussion and not yet agreed.

However, a medical has been scheduled tomorrow.Cannon was recalled from a loan at Stoke so that Leicester could look to sell him.

PSR is an issue at the forefront of Leicester's transfer market thinking and they are expected to only bring in players on loan if they add any this month.

Cult hero returns to EFL

Jonjo Shelvey has completed a transfer to Burnley after spending two years at Turkish side Caykur Rizespor.

Shelvey, 32, has signed a deal at Burnley that will run until the end of the season.

He has completed the move on a free transfer having seen his contract at Eyupspor ripped up.

Bournemouth leading race for Liverpool star

Bournemouth hope to win the race for Liverpool’s flying Scottish winger Ben Doak — with one eye on losing Antoine Semenyo.

The Cherries have moved ahead of Crystal Palace in the chase for 19-year-old Doak but may be willing to wait until the summer before signing him.

Liverpool would ask £30million for Doak, who has been tearing up the Championship on loan at Middlesbrough.

He was not in the matchday squad for Saturday’s 1-0 FA Cup defeat at home to Blackburn.

Palace are reluctant to meet the fee but Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola may go close — if Semenyo heads for a major move away.

The Ghana star, 25, is fancied by both Liverpool and Newcastle but valued at £50m.

Palmer leads incredible XI of City talent

Man City have dominated the Premier League over recent seasons - thanks to mammoth spending and a world-class academy.

The City Football Academy continues to bring through a seemingly never-ending conveyor belt of talent.

Some stars - such as Phil Foden - have broken through into the first team at the Etihad.

While others - including Cole Palmer and Liam Delap - have moved on, arguably prematurely, for hefty transfer fees.

SunSport has investigated if there could be a tinge of regret at City for letting some youngsters go.

Palmer, Delap and Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers all feature in this XI the club had in the building - but chose to let go.

Carlo Ancelotti to leave Real Madrid

Carlo Ancelotti will quit Real Madrid with Xabi Alonso ready to replace him, according to reports.

The 65-year-old boss guided Los Blancos to La Liga and Champions League glory last season.

But Ancelotti will supposedly step down as manager in the summer.

The Italian, who is three-and-a-half years into his second spell at the club, signed a new deal in 2023.

Ancelotti's contract came amid rumours he was going to leave to become Brazil manager.

His contract at the Bernabeu runs until 2026, but he will reportedly now say farewell "no matter what happens" between now and the end of the season.

Chelsea agree Sarr deal

Chelsea have agreed to sign teenage centre-back Mamadou Sarr from sister club Strasbourg, according to reports.

But the 19-year-old will remain with Ligue 1 side for the rest of the season before arriving at Stamford Bridge in the summer.

Sarr is set to formally link up with Chelsea in a £12.5m deal in the summer, reports French outlet RMCsport.

Sarr has given his green light over a long-term contract and final details of the switch are expected to be smooth, according to The Athletic.

Both Strasbourg and Chelsea are owned by BlueCo, the multi-club ownership group led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital.

Sarr joined Strasbourg in August from Ligue 1 rivals Lyon in a £8.4m deal.

Spurs recall Scarlett

Tottenham have recalled young striker Dane Scarlett from Oxford - but plan to loan him out again.

Spurs' first team are painfully short of attacking options after Dominic Solanke and Brennan Johnson joined their massive list of injuries.

They missed out on Randal Kolo Muani, who is joining Juventus on loan from Paris Saint-Germain.

Boss Ange Postecoglou said after Sunday's defeat to Everton that the club were doing everything in their power to add new faces, but that nothing was "imminent".

Blades agree Brereton Diaz deal

Sheffield United have agreed a deal to sign Ben Brereton Diaz on loan until the end of the season.

Brereton Diaz, 25, scored six goals in 16 appearances for the Blades last season and was keen on a return to Bramall Lane.

Sheffield United have a £10million option to buy included in the deal.

The Chile international joined rock-bottom Saints from Villarreal in a £7m deal in the summer but has started just four Premier League games and has not scored for the club.

United in talks with Serie A star

Manchester United have entered talks to sign 20-year-old left wing-back Patrick Dorgu, reports suggest.

According to , United are making moves in the market to bring in the right players Ruben Amorim wants.

The report claims transfer chiefs have begun lining up options before making decisions on incoming and outgoing deals, with Lecce star Dorgu being among the names discussed for an incoming deal.

Amorim, 39, is keen to add reinforcements to his squad and get the rebuild moving in the right direction.

Nothing has yet been agreed with the Serie A club over the Dane, but talks are said to be progressing.

Leece are in a strong bargaining position after the star signed a new deal running to 2028 in October.

Neymar set for homecoming?

According to reports Brazilian superstar is set to head back to South America after a disastrous spell in Saudi Arabia.

Former club Santos are said to be in talks to bring the 32-year-old back to Brazil.

It's claimed that Neymar would be allowed to leave Al-Hilal immediately.

Since arriving in the Middle East on a reported £177m-per-year deal, Neymar has played just seven games and scored only one goal.