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KYLE WALKER has asked to leave Manchester City, Pep Guardiola has revealed.
Guardiola made the revelation after City's 8-0 win over Salford in the FA Cup, which club captain Walker did not feature in.
While superstar winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is set to exit Napoli and is set to increase his wages by FIVE TIMES at Paris Saint-Germain.
The Marcus Rashford saga also continues to twist and turn - with the Manchester United star now linked with an incredible move to Arsenal.
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Newcastle eye Sevilla star
Newcastle are ready to battle Liverpool for Sevilla defender Loic Bade.
He attracted interested from Roma and Stuttgart in the summer but the Spanish club reportedly rebuffed offers of around £16.5million.
Fenerbahce want Diego Carlos
Fenerbahce are keeping tabs on Aston Villa ace Diego Carlos during the January transfer window.
According to Sky Sports, Fener are making some progress in their bid to land Carlos.
Villa have been open to listen to offers since the summer and are open to selling for £10million.
Jose Mourinho appears very keen to add the defender in his squad in January.
Kvaratskhelia in PSG talks
Paris Saint-Germain are holding talks with Napoli over a deal to sign Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Accoding to Sky Sports, negotiations between the two sides are actually progressing quickly.
PSG and the Partenopei are expected to meet soon to finalise an agreement that could see the winger moving to Paris.
It is understood that a deal could be reached worth around £67million (€80m).
Negotiations have intensified due to the Georgia international's desire to join the French champions.
Kyle Walker Saudi rumours
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he doesn't know if Kyle Walker will move to Saudi Arabia.
Walker has a contract with City until 2026 but has seen his first-team minutes getting limited.
Guardiola said: "He is not playing the minutes like the past. Rico [Lewis] is playing really well. I decide for that."
When pushed for an answer on whether the Saudi Pro League is an option for the full-back, the Catalan tactician added: "I don't know."
Credit: Getty Lens accept Khusanov bid
Lens have accepted Manchester City's January transfer bid for Abdukodir Khusanov.
An agreement has been reached between City and the Ligue 1 outfit for Khusanov.
Lens seem set to bag about £33.5million (€40m) plus bonuses.
The centre-back is set to sign a four-and-a-half-year contract with City, which includes the option of a further year until 2030.
Moyes returns to Everton
David Moyes has agreed to return to Everton as their new manager.
Moyes held talks with new owners The Friedkin Group today and an agreement was reached.
An official announcement is expected to be shared within the next next 24 hours.
Villa increase Malen bid
Aston Villa have raised their bid for Borussia Dortmund star Donyell Malen.
Villa are getting closer to Dortmund’s valuation of Malen, while negotiations continue.
According to Sky Sports, the Villans' latest offer is around £21million.
BVB, though, are demanding closer to £25m for the the forward.
Conceicao on Rashford
AC Milan's new manager Sergio Conceicao was coy about whether the club will make a bid to sign Manchester United star Marcus Rashford.
You try in every way. In Portugal, it's even worse. Here we talk about football, then every now and then someone tries this.
Rashford is a good player like many others, some are on the market, others are not.
Let's see what happens.
AC Milan boss Sergio Conceicao
Credit: AFP Kolo Muani blow?
Juventus are convinced they are leading the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain star Randal Kolo Muani.
According to Sky Sports, Juve are adamant they are in pole position to beat the likes of Manchester United and Tottenham for Kolo Muani's signature.
AC Milan is the other club from Serie A chasing the striker during the January transfer window.
PSG are only willing to let the France international leave on a permanent basis or on loan with an obligation to buy.
Harvey Elliott Exclusive
Liverpool ace Harvey Elliott could be on his way out of Anfield in what would be one of the shock transfers of the January transfer window.
Brighton and Borussia Dortmund are both tracking Elliott, whose future under the Reds' manager Arne Slot appears to be under question.
The Seagulls are leading the way in signing the midfielder who is hugely popular in the Kop.
Dortmund would also be interested in the England Under-21 international, who the Merseysiders value at around £35million to £40m.
Man Utd want Kolo Muani
Manchester United are "doing everything" to sign Paris Saint-Germain star Randal Kolo Muani.
United are facing competition from Premier League foes Tottenham but are determined to hijack the North Londoners' attempts to land Kolo Muani.
Spurs are leading the race as they are "close to agreeing" personal terms with the striker.
However, Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg has revealed Man Utd are working hard to turn the tide to their favour.
Rashford linked with Arsenal
Arsenal have made contact with Manchester United over a shock swoopfor Marcus Rashford.
Italian reporter Massimo Marianella told Calciomercato: “It seems that Arsenal have made a phone call to Manchester United for Rashford.
"The club has valued him at £25million."
As it stands, SunSport understands the Gunners are not in talks over a move for Rashford and are looking at other options.
Credit: PA Football Manager predicts window
simulated the January transfer window via Football Manager 24 simulation.
Here is the business that took place on the video game.
Man Utd arrivals:
Amar Dedic from RB Salzburg - £15.75m
Federico Navarro from Chicago Fire - £4.6m
Man Utd departures:
Marcus Rashford to Paris Saint-Germain - Loan
Tyrell Malacia to Brighton - Loan
Sam Mather to Tranmere - Loan
Arsenal arrivals:
Ferran Torres from Barcelona - £49m
Joey Veerman from PSV - £40m
Arsenal departures:
Jorginho to Newcastle - £10m
Chelsea arrivals:
Gaston Benedetti from Estudiantes - £3.5m
Tomas Cuello from Athletico Paranense - £4.6m
Erick Sanchez from Pachua - Free
Chelsea departures:
Tyrique George to Coventry City - Loan
Moyes closes on return
David Moyes has agreed a return to Everton, according to Sky Sports News.
He will reportedly put pen to paper on a two-year deal.
And he could be confirmed in time for Everton's next match against Aston Villa.
Prem club want ex-United star
Ipswich are interested in signing former Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic, according to Florian Plettenberg.
Como, Napoli, and Fiorentina are also monitoring the situation, with Matic under contract at Lyon until 2026.
Arsenal linked with mega move
Arsenal have made contact with Manchester United over a shock move for Marcus Rashford, it's stunningly been claimed.
During an appearance on Calciomercato – L'origine Live, Italian reporter Massimo Marianella, as relayed by Spazioj, said: “It seems that Arsenal have made a phone call to Manchester United for Rashford.
"The club has valued him at £25million."
As it stands, SunSport understands Arsenal are NOT in talks over a move for Rashford and are looking at other options.
Ramsdale wanted by Prem club
Newcastle are tracking Aaron Ramsdale, SunSport can reveal.
The former Arsenal goalkeeper is highly likely to leave Southampton if they are relegated at the end of the season.
And it’s put a string of Premier League clubs on red-alert for a player who is still regarded as one of England’s best shot stoppers.
Newcastle are firmly in the market for a new keeper and could try to tempt Southampton with a January bid.
Arsenal star wanted by Mourinho
Fenerbahce have joined the race to sign Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko, according to reports in Turkey.
The Ukraine international has been linked with a move to Inter Milan in recent days following reports Arsenal could offload the left back, and it now seems Fenerbahce are monitoring his situation.
Fotospor today report on Fenerbahce’s pursuit for Zinchenko as Jose Mourinho makes it one his priorities to sign a left back in this transfer window.
Rashford ready to move
Marcus Rashford will reportedly turn down eight clubs to complete a dream move to AC Milan, according to reports.
The forward's representatives flew out to Italy earlier this week and talks have progressed well.
A loan move is on the table even though Man Utd were seeking a permanent deal worth £40million.
Newcastle eye Sevilla star
Newcastle are ready to battle Liverpool for Sevilla defender Loic Bade.
He attracted interested from Roma and Stuttgart in the summer but the Spanish club reportedly rebuffed offers of around £16.5million.
Isak would 'say yes' to United
Man Utd legend Teddy Sheringham believes Alexander Isak would be keen on a move to Old Trafford.
Speaking to , Sheringham said: "Manchester United is still a massive draw for any player and playing for the club is still a highlight of anyone’s career.
"Would Alexander Isak consider joining United if a bid came in? Without a doubt. I’m not saying a deal will get done but he would be the perfect signing for United.
"He can lead the line and score goals and could be a statement signing for the new regime. He is full of confidence at the moment and could lead by example."
City close in on target
Omar Marmoush is edging closer to a move to Manchester City.
The Premier League champions are yet to open formal talks with Eintracht Frankfurt for the Egyptian forward.
But Marmoush and his representatives are increasingly confident that the two clubs will reach agreement over a fee for him to move in the current transfer window.
Eintracht want £67m and have form for holding out until the last minute, after squeezing £80m out of Paris Saint-Germain for Randal Kolo Muani in the dying minutes of the 2023 summer transfer window.
City will have to go up from their current valuation of nearer £50m for Marmoush.
But the feeling in Germany is that a deal will be done.
Potter aiming to raid Chelsea
Graham Potter is interested in making ostracised Chelsea star Ben Chilwell his first West Ham signing, according to FootballTransfers.
Chilwell is part of the bomb squad at Stamford Bridge and has not featured under Enzo Maresca.
Potter worked with the left-back at Chelsea and could bring him to east London if West Ham free up wages, with full-back Vladimir Coufal potentially on his way out.
Leeds eye German forward
Leeds United are interested in signing Hoffenheim forward Mergim Berisha, according to Sky Sports journalist Ben Heckner.
An 18-month loan deal is understood to be in the offing, which would include an option to make the switch permanent.
Man Utd ready to hijack transfer
Manchester United are willing to bid £40m to hijack a move for Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo, according to the Daily Star.
Man Utd must sell well before they buy this month, hence the desire to cash in on high profile stars like Marcus Rashford.
Mbeumo is being targeted as a potential replacement and the Red Devils could bid £40m in the summer.
Arsenal are also interested in the Bees talisman.