Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal consider £70m Sesko bid, AC Milan ‘close in on Walker’, Antony ‘set for Man Utd EXIT’
THE January transfer window is rolling on at full speed - and some huge moves are still in the pipeline.
Arsenal have been heavily linked with RB Leipzig's £70million-rated striker Benjamin Sesko as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his forward line.
Elsewhere, AC Milan are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign Kyle Walker on loan.
Meanwhile, Real Betis are in talks with Manchester United over a loan move for out-of-favour winger Antony.
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Chalobah fee
CHELSEA want a stunning £40million for centre-half Trevoh Chalobah after his recall from Crystal Palace.
The Stamford Bridge money men expect the huge fee for the defender.
He is now available to play for Blues boss Enzo Maresca following the termination of his loan in South London.
Chalobah, who made 14 appearances for Palace, could yet play regularly for Chelsea this season.
But if anyone hits the cash target then he is likely to go.
Palace are unwilling to meet the figure and pay the 25-year-old’s wages, which are close to £7m a year.
Neymar loan move
NEYMAR could make a dramatic return to Santos after the club made a loan offer to sign him.
The Brazilian has been sidelined for the best part of 18 months since his switch to Al-Hilal.
Neymar, 32, ruptured his ACL in October 2023 and lasted just 30 minutes in his injury comeback in November.
He had made just seven appearances for Al-Hilal, scoring once, and could now be set to leave the club.
Former club Santos are interested in signing Neymar and have submitted a loan proposal, according to Fabrizio Romano.
They are understood to be waiting for the go ahead from Al-Hilal, with Neymar reportedly agreeing to the switch.
Cherki price revealed
Lyon will reportedly let Rayan Cherki leave for £20million, according to reports.
The 21-year-old midfielder is one of the stars of Ligue 1.
However, he could be let go for a bargain price say Sky Sports Germany.
Liverpool are said to be in the race, alongside Bayer Leverksuen, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.
Amorim on Rashford's future
No matter what, I am not going to put a player I do not believe is the best for the team.
“Marcus is out of this moment because he is not playing”
German wonderkid rejects Arsenal
Arsenal have been snubbed by German youngster Tom Bischof, according to reports.
The Hoffenheim star, 19, has been sensational this season in the Bundesliga.
The Gunners, Newcastle, and Brighton had all registered an interest, according to TBR Football.
However, Bischof wants to remain in his homeland and has his heart set on joining Bayern Munich.
Bynoe-Gittens chase
Liverpool have joined the race for Borussia Dortmund wideman Jamie Bynoe-Gittens.
The winger has been in fine form, and has been linked with a move to Bayern Munich and Chelsea.
Now, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has said the Reds are longterm admirers too.
They recently sent scouts to watch him in action.
Gykores future
MANCHESTER UNITED are optimistic about their prospects of signing Viktor Gyokeres this summer, according to reports.
The Red Devils are eager to strengthen their front line ahead of next term.
Gyokeres, 26, excelled under United boss Ruben Amorim at Sporting CP.
And according to the Independent, Red Devils chiefs are "hopeful" that they can reunite the pair at the end of the season.
To do so, United may well have to beat off strong competition from Arsenal.
Elliott dismisses exit rumours
Harvey Elliott has dismissed rumours he's leaving Liverpool.
The winger hasn't played as much as he has liked to for the Reds this campaign.
But, he wants to fight for his place in the team.
“Liverpool is my club. Liverpool is my team. I want to fight for my place, fight for my position in the team," he told the Mail.
“It’s down to me to put in the effort, the hard work, the desire, to make that achievement. I am not going to give up, I am going to keep fighting.”
Rashford future
Luke Littler has had his say on Marcus Rashford's future.
The forward has fallen out of favour with Ruben Amorim, and could depart Old Trafford.
Littler told Sky Sports: "If Marcus leaves, it'll feel weird. I've seen Marcus make his debut in the Europa League and then against Arsenal.
"With Kobbie and Garnacho, it won't feel right."
Alli signs
Dele Alli has completed his move to Como.
The Italians have unveiled him with a video on their social media.
It's a new chapter for the former Spurs midfielder to rebuild his career.
When does transfer window close?
The January transfer window opened on January 1 for English clubs.
Deadline Day will be February 3 - with the window officially closing at 11pm GMT.
It's slightly extended over last year.
Serie A giants chase Toon outcast
Juventus are hot on the trail of Newcastle outcast Lloyd Kelly.
Serie A club Juventus had a loan to buy offer rejected by the Toon, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
However, they still remain interested in the former Bournemouth defender.
Turkish giants Fenerbahce also saw an offer refused recently.
Fowler's theory on contract rebels
Robbie Fowler believes Liverpool contract rebels Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil Van Dijk, and Mo Salah may have already signed new deals.
He told Prime: "I do have a little theory actually, I don't know if this is so far from the truth. I just think two of them have signed already, for some reason and maybe one hasn't.
"But a simple fact is that the club can't come out and say 'you have signed' because it makes the other one look worse. I think there is a possibility that may have happened.
"I think if two of them sign and they [Liverpool] come out and say 'we've signed them' it puts so much pressure on the one who hasn't."
Luiz return eyed
Douglas Luiz is being eyed up for a sensational return to the Premier League.
The Brazilian starred for Aston Villa, before moving to Juventus in the summer.
However, he's failed to break into Thiago Motta's Serie A side and a loan move could be possible.
The Athletic claim the Turin giants are looking at offloading the midfielder - either to buy or on a loan to buy deal.
Man City are reportedly considering a move, the report adds.
Gittens condition for transfer revealed
Jamie Gittens will leave Borussia Dortmund in the summer if the club do not qualify for the Champions League.
The 20-year-old Englishman is being monitored by the likes of Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Chelsea, according to Florian Plettenberg.
While no decisions have been made, each team is said to have expressed a concrete interest.
Dortmund currently sit 10th in the Bundesliga and currently seven points behind the Champions League places.
Newcastle reject Kelly Juventus bid
Newcastle have rejected a verbal bid from Juventus for centre-back Lloyd Kelly.
The Italian side offered a loan with an option to buy, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Thiago Motta's side remain interested after Newcastle turned down an £11m offer for the defender from Fenerbahce.
Juventus hope a deal worth around £12.5m will be enough to strike a deal.
Elliot wants Liverpool stay
Harvey Ellliot is determined to stay at Liverpool amid speculation he could be on the move this month.
He told the Mail: "Liverpool is my club. Liverpool is my team. I want to fight for my place, fight for my position in the team.
"It’s down to me to put in the effort, the hard work, the desire, to make that achievement.
"I am not going to give up, I am going to keep fighting."
McKenna targeting more signings
Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna is after more january reinforcements after the £20million arrival of Jaden Philogene.
He said: "We’ll try to, if we can find quality that can improve us.
"I think our depth is pretty good now. If we can get everybody back fit, our depth is fine.
"But if we can add quality that can help the starting XI or quality that can help from the bench, then we’ll certainly aim to try and do so – but only if the right players are available that can really push us on."
Lopetegui 'in talks' for new job
Julen Lopetegui is reportedly in talks to return to management.
Reports have claimed that the recently sacked West Ham manager could be on his way to Belgium.
It is claimed that he is in talks with the national side's association to become the new head coach.
If he takes on the job then he would be the replacement for the axed Domenico Tedesco.
Credit: Alamy Chelsea looking at duo
Chelsea are reportedly eyeing up a deal to bolster their wide options for the remainder of the season.
Sky Sports have claimed that both Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho and Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Gittens are on their radar.
The Blues already have multiple options with the likes of Cole Palmer, Noni Madueke, Pedro Neto, Christopher Nkunku, and Joao Felix, who can all play in the role.
Kerkez five-word message
Milos Kerkez has fired a five-word message on social media following Bournemouth's win over Newcastle.
The defender has been linked with a move away from the South Coast with Liverpool interested in his signature.
He netted a wonderful goal against the Magpies and made a strong statement on social media.
He wrote: "I talk on the pitch."
Alli to be confirmed
Dele Alli is set to be confirmed as a Como player today, according to reports.
Fabrizio Romano has claimed that the deal will be done and announced by the Serie A side.
Alli will have a contract until 2026 that will the option for a further year.
Hammers keen on Lille duo
West Ham are reportedly keen on signing Lille duo Angel Gomes and Jonathan David.
The two stars are in the final months of their contracts in France and are available on free transfers in the summer.
Reports have claimed that new manager Graham Potter is attracted to the prospect of bringing in both players to rejuvenate his squad.
Credit: Rex Palace signing at match
Romain Esse made an appearance at the London Stadium after being confirmed as a new Crystal Palace player.
The former Millwall star completed his move to Selhurst Park too late to feature in the 2-0 win.
Credit: Getty Saints reject Sulemana offer
Southampton have rejected a loan bid from Ajax for forward Kamaldeen Sulemana.
Saints club record signing looked to be on his way out this month and attracted plenty of interest from Europe.
However, new boss Ivan Juric has brought him in from the cold.
Sulemana followed a goal and an assist in the FA Cup against Swansea with a superb performance in Southampton's agonising defeat at Manchester United midweek.
