Transfer news LIVE: Saudis set to offer Salah £65m, Napoli eye Man Utd’s Garnacho, Rashford EXCLUSIVE – latest updates

Great Scott

Scott McTominay is reportedly trying to convince Alejandro Garnacho to swap the Prem for Serie A.

The ex-Man Utd midfielder joined Napoli over the summer and has since flourished in Italy.

Corriere dello Sport and Gazzetta dello Sport have both linked Garnacho to Napoli in recent days.

And AreaNapoli adds that McTominay is "playing a role" in helping Garnacho make his next decision.

Salah to Saudi

Saudi chiefs are tempting Mo Salah to quit Liverpool this summer with a stunning £65million payday.

And that would be for just TWO seasons in the desert with club Al-Hilal.

One of the Gulf state’s most powerful figures fuelled the story by posting a picture of Salah wearing an Al-Hilal shirt.

Turki Alalshikh, who has masterminded Saudi Arabia’s effective takeover of professional boxing, holds a ministerial role in the Kingdom’s government and is also chairman of the state’s General Entertainment Authority.

Done deal - Philogene to Ipswich

Ipswich have announced the £20million capture of Jaden Philogene from Aston Villa.

The winger has penned a four-and-a-half-year deal at Portman Road.

Philogene told the club website: "I’m excited to be here and I know there are great players in the squad.

"I just want to play as much as possible. As a player I like to dribble and link up play and provide goals and assists. I’m looking forward to it."

Dusan denied

Juventus manager Thiago Motta has refused to comment on the future of striker Dusan Vlahovic.

The Serbian has been linked with a January switch to Arsenal.

He missed Monday night's 1-1 draw with Atalanta, with the club insisting he has a knock.

Motta said: "I do not talk about the transfer market.

"Dusan is recovering, he is not at 100 per cent and we cannot risk losing him for longer, so we’ll see what happens over the next three days."

At the double

Newcastle are considering an offer of around £11m from Atlanta United for Miguel Almiron.

The Paraguayan played for the MLS club for three years prior to his arrival at St James Park.

Almiron has fallen down the pecking order at Toon and hasn’t scored since December 2023.

According to David Ornstein, the two clubs are in "advanced talks."

Mag-nificent

Harry Maguire's return to top form looks set to save Manchester United a whopping £70million.

The 31-year-old has impressed since the arrival of Ruben Amorim and the club have triggered a one-year extension in his contract.

Maguire's £190,000-a-week deal was going to expire at the end of this season and he had been expected to leave.

But United's U-turn on his future means they no longer need to spend big on a replacement.

The Mail report that the Red Devils were targeting a "ready-made" defender in the summer.

In the red

Prem clubs are bracing themselves for Manchester United to put the likes of Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford on the market.

According to The Telegraph, United's rivals believe part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe will put homegrown talent up for sale to stay within financial rules.

That would mean Rashford, Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho would be at risk of being sold by the Old Trafford board.

It was announced today that all 20 Premier League clubs avoided charges over profit and sustainability rules (PSR) for the 2023-24 campaign.

But United’s financial losses mean they give themselves little room for manoeuvre without Champions League football next season.

Zub done

Arsenal have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi at the end of the season.

The midfielder has been targeted by several top Premier League clubs in recent months.

But the Gunners have won the race for his signature and will trigger his £51million release clause, report the Daily Mail.

Arsenal wanted to sign the Spaniard immediately but Real Sociedad refused to let him go before the end of the season.

Hammer time

West Ham are in talks to sell Luis Guilherme to a Saudi Arabian side.

It comes just six months after signing him for £20million.

The 18-year-old arrived from Palmeiras to much fanfare in the summer.

But has played just 43 minutes across five sub-appearances this season.

The Hammers need to raise funds to make signings for new boss Graham Potter this month and may cut their losses on Guilherme.

Back to the Bridge

Trevoh Chalobah is back at Chelsea after a screeching Blues U-turn.

Chalobah, 25, joined Crystal Palace on loan after being frozen out by the Blues in the summer.

But the loan deal included a recall clause - and the Blues have activated it with a growing injury list in defence.

New Forest

West Ham have opened discussions with Nottingham Forest about signing Taiwo Awoniyi on loan.

The out-of-favour striker has been unable to oust red-hot Chris Wood from the starting XI.

According to The Times, the Hammers are keen to thrash out a temporary deal for Awoniyi.

The striker netted ten Premier League goals to help Forest stay up in 2022/23, but has just 7 goals in 36 matches since.

Mo approach

Saudi chiefs are tempting Mo Salah to quit Liverpool this summer with a stunning £65million pay-day for just TWO seasons in the desert, writes Martin Lipton.

Al Hilal are ready to offer Salah a mouth-watering sum if he does agree to cut his ties with Liverpool and move to the Riyadh-based club.

Salah’s public comments about his "last season"; at Anfield have increased doubts over his wish to sign a new deal.

Ant on the move

Man Utd are holding talks with several clubs to offload Antony, reports suggest.

The winger joined United from Ajax in 2022 following a staggering £85million deal.

Antony has never lived up to expectations and has managed a mere 12 goals and five assists in 94 appearances.

According to Sky Sports, the Red Devils are talking to numerous teams over a potential loan deal this month.

Among those clubs is Real Betis who are in the market for a winger having just sold Assane Diao to ambitious Como.

Red light

Real Madrid are reportedly abandoning their pursuit of Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Alexander-Arnold, 26, has been intensely linked with a move to La Liga during the January transfer window.

According to Relevo, the reigning Spanish and European champions are pulling back in their pursuit of the England international.

That is because Real see no chance of Liverpool releasing TAA during the winter market.

Also Rans

Tottenham have reportedly launched a bid for Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani.

SunSport revealed Spurs, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City are battling for his signature.

The 26-year-old is being pushed out of the Ligue 1 club just 16 months after signing for almost £80million.

French outlet L'Equipe claims Spurs have submitted a bid for Kolo Muani.

Spurs have proposed a loan with the option to make the deal permanent in June.

New King

Arsenal have been offered Kingsley Coman, according to reports.

The Gunners lost Gabriel Jesus to a season-ending injury against Manchester United at the weekend.

Buyako Saka is also a long-term absentee, with Arsenal struggling for attacking depth.

According to the Daily Mail, Bayern Munich's Coman would fit the bill as a replacement.

But the Gunners are wary due to his "expensive" fee and wage demands.

Buzzing about

Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham are reportedly eyeing Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo.

The 25-year-old has been in terrific form for the Bees this season, scoring 13 times in 21 games.

According to RMC Sport, the trio have yet to make a concrete approach but are "monitoring the situation."

Fancy a Nap?

Napoli are set to join the race for Marcus Rashford, SunSport can reveal.

The Italian giants are interested in signing the Man Utd and England forward on loan until the end of the season, writes Henry Tomlinson.

Napoli believe signing Rashford could appease fans who are angry about Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s impending move to PSG.

Aston Villa defender attracting interest

Galatasaray are interested in signing Aston Villa defender Diego Carlos, according to Sky Sports.

Fenerbahce had been working on a deal for the defender but talks with Villa have stalled.

It comes after Jose Mourinho's side saw a bid rejected by Newcastle for Lloyd Kelly.

Liverpool have 'obvious' Salah replacement

Former Red Danny Murphy believes Liverpool should sign Real Madrid star Rodrygo if Mo Salah leaves.

He told : “If Liverpool wanted one player to replace Mohamed Salah, the obvious choice for me would be Rodrygo from Real Madrid. I think he's a wonderful talent.

“I don't know what his contract situation is in Madrid, but I think of him because we’ve seeing him play at the highest level and winning Champions Leagues in the last couple of years.

“His numbers aren't like Salah's but he's a match winner. He can beat people, he's quick, he's playing in an environment where he's playing under huge pressure every week and dealing with it.

“Additionally they've got so many talented players at Real Madrid that maybe there is room for one of them to leave. So that would be the obvious standout for me.”

Supercomputer decides FA Cup favourites

Following the FA Cup fourth-round draw, ' Supercomputer has revealed the chances of each team lifting the trophy and how far every club is expected to get in the competition.

Premier League leaders Liverpool are the favourites to win this year’s FA Cup, according to a new Supercomputer.

Defending champions Manchester City are second favourites ahead of Newcastle and overachievers Nottingham Forest.

Chelsea come next but have also been given a 40.5 per cent chance of being knocked out when they travel to Brighton in the fourth round.

Leeds, who sit top of the Championship, have a 9.9 per cent chance of making the semi-finals at Wembley - higher than top-flight sides Everton, Ipswich, Leicester and Southampton.

Plymouth and Birmingham are among the biggest outsiders left in the competition.

Maresca explains Chilwell Chelsea absence

Enzo Maresca has revealed the real reason he has bombed Ben Chilwell out of the Chelsea squad.

The defender has only made one appearance for the Blues this season.

The manager admitted he felt "shame" over the situation with the 21-cap England star.

He said: "Because players want to play more so there's probably chances for them to leave.

"But Ben has been top. I have to say that, he has been top.

"Very professional, works hard. I feel shame because of that situation, but in terms of behaviour, he has been very good."

Real Madrid abandon Trent deal

Real Madrid are abandoning their pursuit of Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold, reports suggest.

Alexander-Arnold, 26, has been intensely linked with a move to Real during the January transfer window.

In fact, Los Blancos have been so keen that they reportedly offered a £20million fee despite the fact the full-back's contract runs out in June.

According to Relevo, however, the reigning Spanish and European champions are beginning to pull back in their pursuit of the England international.

That is because Real see no chance of Liverpool releasing TAA during the winter market.

Chelsea recall Chalobah from Palace

Chelsea have recalled Trevoh Chalobah from his Crystal Palace loan just hours before the Eagles' match against Leicester.

The centre-back was shipped off on loan to Selhurst Park last summer after being deemed surplus to requirements by Enzo Maresca.

But the Athletic claims Chalobah is now set to play an "important role" after being brought back to Stamford Bridge.

The versatile centre-back had become a big player for Palace after returning from injury.

He was in line to start tonight's league clash against Leicester, having already played 14 times under Oliver Glasner while scoring three goals in the process.