Transfer news LIVE: Rashford to Monaco EXCLUSIVE, Arsenal eye ‘shock Evan Ferguson loan’ – but need to offload first
THE January transfer window is rolling on at full speed - and some massive moves are still in the pipeline.
Brighton's Evan Ferguson is a potential loan target for Arsenal - but only if they can move on one flop first.
And SunSport can exclusively report that Monaco are frontrunners for Marcus Rashford's signature.
Elsewhere, AC Milan are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign Kyle Walker on loan, while Juventus want Chelsea outcast Ben Chilwell.
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Arteta reveals transfer plans
Mikel Arteta has admitted he's "actively" looking to improve his Arsenal squad.
When asked about signing a new forward in light of Gabriel Jesus' knee injury, he said: “My answer doesn’t change.
“My answer remains the same. We are actively looking in the market to improve the squad and that has been since day one.
“We would be naive not to do that because it is an opportunity, always, to evolve the team and improve the squad - and especially with the circumstances that we have.
"So yes, we are looking and we are trying - and let’s see what we are able to do.
“When you have to recruit a player there are three parties and you have to agree to that. And we have our limitations as well, like any other club.
“So, we can do what we can do and we plan our squad, and we have our limits to do what we want to do - and that’s it.”
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Liverpool have reportedly rejected a mammoth bid for Darwin Nunez.
It recently emerged that Al-Hilal are interested in signing the South American striker.
And according to the Anfield Watch, the Saudi Pro League side have had a whopping £70million bid for the Uruguayan striker rejected.
It's claimed the Reds value the former Benfica man at around £85million.
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Newcastle United are said to be confident of retaining Alexander Isak's services this summer.
The Sweden international's fine form has caught the eye of several clubs in the Premier League and across Europe.
Newcastle are eager to keep the 25-year-old St James' Park and are said to be preparing to offer him a new contract.
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Arsenal striker U-turn
Arsenal are said to be keen on signing a striker - despite Mikel Arteta's claim the decision is out of his hands.
That's according to The Athletic, who claim the Gunners are weighing up signing a striker on loan following Gabriel Jesus' suspected ACL rupture.
A forward from a foreign club will reportedly be pursued.
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Tottenham are said to still be keen on signing Randal Kolo Muani.
The north Londoners are said to be keen on signing a new striker this month and have been previously linked with a move for 26-year-old Kolo Muani.
And reports claim club chairman Daniel Levy is in talks with Paris Saint-Germain over a move for the France international.
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Chelsea have enquired to sign 19-year-old Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel.
The Blues were first accredited with an interest in the youngster in the summer.
Now, Chelsea are testing the waters again and would reportedly make an offer should Bayern show any sign that the teenager is available this month.
The German giants are said to be interested in out-of-favour Blues star Christopher Nkunku - but discussions over a potential swap deal have not yet taken place.
Rashford latest
Borussia Dortmund chiefs reportedly held talks with Marcus Rashford's representatives last week over a proposed move.
Rashford has fallen out of favour with new United manager Ruben Amorim in recent weeks.
The 27-year-old has not featured for the club since December 12 - when he played 56 minutes against Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League.
He later admitted he was looking for a "new challenge" away from Old Trafford, leaving his team-mates furious.
Several clubs have since expressed an interest in signing the forward, including Tottenham, West Ham and AC Milan.
But Sky Sports reporter claims Borussia Dortmund have taken a huge step towards a potential deal
More on Malen's Villa move
Malen can operate on either flank or through the middle and has scored five goals in 21 games for Dortmund this season.
The former Ajax youngster joined Arsenal's youth set-up in 2015 but was sold to PSV Eindhoven in 2017.
Dortmund went after the winger in the summer of 2021 after he scored 39 goals in 132 appearances.
He was a key player last term in the club's run to the Champions League final, making eight appearances, including as a second-half substitute at Wembley.
Malen played four times for the Netherlands at Euro 2024.
He found the net twice in their round of 16 victory over Romania and started the semi-final defeat against England.
Gabriel Jesus set for months on sidelines
Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus is set for a long spell out with a suspected ACL injury.
The Gunners are already short in forward areas due to Bukayo Saka's hamstring injury.
Mikel Arteta opted to use Ethan Nwaneri in place of the Gunners' star boy, but the youngster is also facing a period in the physio room.
Arsenal are reportedly open to doing business to try and fill the void up top - with overseas loans the most likely option.
Malen to Villa AGREED
Aston Villa have agreed to sign forward Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund.
The 25-year-old spent two years with Arsenal's academy and is set to make a dream return to England.
Villa have agreed an initial fee for the Netherlands international.
Malen is set to undergo a medical and agree personal terms with Villa in the next 48 hours, according to reports.
Unai Emery' side hope to complete the deal before their Premier League match at David Moyes’ Everton on Wednesday night.
Villa are set to secure their first signing of the January window, as negotiations have been ongoing over the past 10 days.
Dortmund close in on Veiga
Chelsea's Renato Veiga has agreed to join Borussia Dortmund during the January transfer window.
Veiga, 21, joined the Blues in July from Basel but has only managed 18 appearances across all competitions - a mere seven of which were in the Premier League.
The versatile defender put pen to paper on a contract until 2031 with an option to extend for a further year upon his arrival at Stamford Bridge last summer.
According to transfer insider , however, the Portugal international is pushing for a new challenge just six months after his move to West London as he agreed personal terms with Dortmund.
Nevertheless, Chelsea have yet to give the green light for Veiga to leave after receiving a loan offer from BVB.
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Bayern Munich are set to join the race for Kobbie Mainoo, SunSport can exclusively reveal.
The Manchester United midfielder could be on his way out of Old Trafford if the club are unable to afford his wage demands.
Mainoo - whose current £20,000-a-week contract expires in 2027 - is hoping for a fresh deal worth £200,000-a-week.
But United are believed to be reluctant to go that high - which has led to reports Mainoo could leave the club either during this window or over the summer.
Chelsea are at the front of the queue for the midfielder, but SunSport has learned that the London club will not be the only side chasing him.
German giants Bayern are also long-term admirers and are planning to make a move if he becomes available.
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Manchester City have reportedly struck a deal for the services of Palmeiras ace Vitor Reis.
That's according to Fabrizio Romano, who wrote on X: "Vitor Reis to Manchester City, here we go!
"Verbal agreement reached right now with Palmeiras on package under €40m fee... and City want it to be IMMEDIATE transfer!
"Vitor Reis, set for medical and contract signing as soon as clubs will check all documents."
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Crystal Palace are closing in on a deal for Millwall ace Romaine Esse.
When asked why Esse wasn't in the Lions' squad for their FA Cup third-round clash with Dagenham and Redbridge, boss Alex Neil said: "There wasn’t an issue.
";Crystal Palace have shown a lot of interest [and] I didn’t make him available for game.
"That situation is progressing and I didn’t want to put it at risk at this stage."
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Diego Leon is said to have undergone a medical at Manchester United's Carrington training ground.
He's expected to ink a long-term contract with the Red Devils but won't join them until the summer.
The teenager set to remain with Cerro Porteno for the rest of the season.
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DONE DEAL
Alfie Dorrington has inked a new long-term deal with Tottenham.
But the teenage defender has been sent out on loan to Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen.
An excerpt of a club statement read: "Alfie Dorrington has signed a new contract with the Club until 2029 and joined Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen on loan for the remainder of the 2024/25 season."
City receive transfer ultimatum
Manchester City have been told to up their bid for teenager defender Vitor Reis.
Palmeiras president Leila Pereira told Globo: “There was an official proposal from Manchester City, but we are negotiating.
"I will not talk about the amount. But it did not reach what Palmeiras wants.
“But I’m not in a hurry. Vitor still has a long contract.
"We’re talking and if we reach a value that’s good for Palmeiras, for the athlete and for Manchester, ok. But for now nothing has been decided.”
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David Moyes admits he's hopeful of signing new players in the first window of his second stint in charge of Everton.
The Scot said: "There's a [new] stadium and it looks the business, it looks elite so we need to get some elite players.
"Absolutely, if I can give the supporters something to shout about by bringing in new players.
"We need to get together and find a way of spending a bit of money.
"We need to be mindful, we need to clear a bit too."
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Jorginho's agent has reportedly held talks over a move away from Arsenal.
That's according to ESPN, who claim the 33-year-old's representative - Joao Santos - held discussions with Brazilian outfit Palmeiras over a potential move.
Jorginho's current contract with the Gunners expires at the end of the season.
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Carney Chukwuemeka could leave Chelsea on loan in the coming days, it's been claimed.
That's according to Fabrizio Romano, who wrote on X: "Understand Chelsea have opened doors to Carney Chukwuemeka’s exit this month on loan deal!
“Expected to be a paid loan with salary covered and NO buy option clause.
"Borussia Dortmund are pushing, in active talks for Carney on loan… another option, loan to Strasbourg.”
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Tottenham have began informal talks over a loan move for Marcus Rashford, it's been claimed.
The England international is looking to leave Manchester United to undertake a "new challenge".
And The Independent claim Spurs are interested in acquiring the wantway striker's services until the end of the season, so much so they've enquired about his availablity.
His astronomical wages, however, could prove to be a stumbling block for the north Londoners.
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Spurs begin Rashford talks
Tottenham have began informal talks over a loan move for Marcus Rashford, it's been claimed.
The England international is looking to leave Manchester United to undertake a "new challenge".
And The Independent claim Spurs are interested in acquiring the wantway striker's services until the end of the season, so much so they've enquired about his availablity.
His astronomical wages, however, could prove to be a stumbling block for the north Londoners.
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Real Madrid have reportedly decided to pursue signing Trent Alexander-Arnold this month.
It was recently claimed the Spaniards will look to sign the England international in the summer when he becomes a free agent.
Los Blancos were said to have made the decision after having an initial offer for the defender knocked back.
But according to fresh reports, they'll make another approach for his services before the window closes.
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Enzo Maresca has claimed he's in the dark over Renato Veiga's potential Stamford Bridge exit.
The Italian said: “I’m not aware that there is an agreement for Renato.
“Yesterday he was here with us working, today he’ll be here with us. At the moment he’s our player. We’ll see if something happens.
“The only thing I can say is that we bought him from Basel, he’s played different positions, played well, and this has allowed him to join the national team for the first time in his life.
“Even if he’s not playing in his position, he’s playing for his national team which means that in the position he is playing, he can do well.
“In this case, a young player who is 21 years, joined Chelsea and started to play in four or five different positions, that’s given him the chance to join his national team so we are very proud of that.”
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Pep Guardiola has revealed there is "no news" on Kyle Walker's proposed move away from Manchester City.
He's also revealed he hasn't made a decision on including him in the squad for this week's trip to Brentford.
The Spaniard said: "We'll decide after training.
"I said what I said and I'm not going to add anything else. I don't have anything else and Brentford is on my mind.”
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