Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal sign Leandro Trossard after Danny Ings joins West Ham
The Gunners have signed the Belgian after missing out on Mykhailo Mudryk to Chelsea, while Manchester United’s Anthony Elanga is also garnering interest from across Europe
Arsenal are closing in on a deal for Brighton’s Leandro Trossard after they were pipped to the signing of Shakhtar Donetsk’s Mykhailo Mudryk by Chelsea. The 28-year-old forward has fallen out with manager Roberto De Zerbi and looked likely to leave the Seagulls during this transfer window with Arsenal keen to boost their forward line. Trossard is an adaptable player and would provide cover for both Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli on the wings as well as Martin Odegaard through the middle as the Gunners chase down a first Premier League title since 2004.
Up in the North East, Newcastle continue to do business and are negotiating with Nottingham Forest over a loan move for striker Chris Wood. He was one of Eddie Howe’s first signings at the club but with Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak fit again Wood may be surplus to requirements. That definitely would be the case if the Magpies are successful in signing their next target: Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Newcastle are reportedly preparing a £35million bid for the striker.
Elsewhere, West Ham have enquired to sign Danny Ings from Aston Villa with the forward undergoing a medical at the London side later today. His signing could ease the pressue on manager David Moyes who is said to be facing the axe should his team fail to beat relegation rivals Everton at the weekend.
Follow all the latest January transfer rumours and confirmed news below:
Atletico sign Depay
Atletico Madrid have announced the signing of Memphis Depay from Barcelona.
The Dutch international forward has signed a two-and-a-half year deal at the Wanda Metropolitano.
Sky Sports News revealed last week that Barcelona could explore the possibility of re-signing Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the event of Depay moving to Atletico and now that the deal is done Aubameyang could make a return to LaLiga.
Leicester targeting Souttar
Leicester have made an approach to Stoke about a possible deal for centre back Harry Souttar.
Brendan Rodgers was keen to sign a new central defender, even before Wesley Fofana made his big-money move to Chelsea, and Souttar has caught the Leicester boss’ eye for his aerial prowess and ability on the ball.
Only three Premier League teams have conceded more goals than Leicester so far this season, so strengthening the defence is Rodgers’ top priority but Stoke manager Alex Neil has said the club “have no aspirations to sell Harry”.
West Ham seal signing of Danny Ings from Aston Villa
West Ham United have completed the signing of striker Danny Ings from Aston Villa.
Ings has joined the Hammers for an undisclosed fee, understood to be around £12million, until the summer of 2025.
The 30-year-old is eligible for an immediate debut in Saturday’s crunch home meeting with fellow strugglers Everton.
“I’m really excited to join West Ham United,” said Ings. “It’s important I settle in as quickly as I can do – and do the important stuff on the pitch for West Ham.”
West Ham seal signing of Danny Ings from Aston Villa
Ings has joined the Hammers for an undisclosed fee, understood to be around £12million.
Ouattara joins Bournemouth
Yesterday, Bournemouth completed the signing of Dango Ouattara for £20m from French side Lorient on a five and a half year contract.
Ouattara becomes the first new arrival under new owner Bill Foley and arrives at the Vitality Stadium having scored six goals and created six assist in 18 Ligue 1 appearances this season.
He was born in February 2002 in Ouagadougou, the capital city of Burkina Faso, and began his career in the academy system of Majestic FC. Ouattara joined FC Lorient in the summer of 2020, spending his first season in the reserve team in National 2. The 20-year-old winger signed his first professional contract on 20th May 2021 and made his senior debut for the club against AS Saint-Etienne, which finished in a 1-1 draw. In his breakthrough season, Ouattara made 25 appearances, scoring his first goal in April 2022 against FC Metz.
Middlesbrough to bid again for Nkrumah
Middlesbrough are expected to table a second offer for Leyton Orient’s Daniel Nkrumah after having already had one bid turned down for the 19-year-old.
Nkrumah is expected to be part of Leyton Orient’s first team squad this weekend after being on the bench last Saturday following his recall from loan.
Leyton Orient see him as a player for the future and are hoping to hold onto his services despite Boro’s interest.
Could Zidane replace Potter?
The Daily Express are reporting that Chelsea are looking into the possibility of bringing in Zinedine Zidane to replace manager Graham Potter despite giving Potter assurances that they are focused on a long-term project.
Potter’s side are in a poor run of form, which has seen them drop to 10th in the table and 10 points off the Champions League spots.
Champions League football is a crucial money maker for the big clubs and the Sun are claiming that Chelsea could be set for an “unpredictable” FFP future after their heavy spending if they were to fail to qualify for the Champions League.
Should that happen would the Blues hierarchy oust Potter and bring in Zidane?
Bellerin rejects Everton move
Hector Bellerin is said to have ‘rejected’ an offer from Everton this month.
The Barcelona right-back has made only one league start this season and is very much at the bottom of the pecking order with the Spanish giants.
Bellerin is actively looking for move away from the club and is out of contract at the end of the season. He has received offers from Premier League teams. Spanish media outlet Sport claim that one of the interested clubs is Everton but Bellerin has ruled out a move to Goodison Park.
Brighton boss lifts lid on Leandro Trossard’s imminent exit to Arsenal
Roberto De Zerbi is regretful at how the last few weeks have unfolded with Leandro Trossard, but is confident Brighton can cope without the outgoing forward.
Trossard has not played for the Seagulls since their 4-2 defeat against Arsenal on New Year’s Eve and it is understood he is on the verge of sealing a transfer to the Premier League leaders.
He was dropped ahead of last weekend’s match against Liverpool after leaving training early without permission, and his agent has urged cooperation on a switch which is “beneficial for both parties”.
While he has bagged seven goals this season, Brighton have won all three games without Trossard in the ranks, with last Saturday’s 3-0 win over Liverpool lifting them up to seventh in the top flight.
Brighton boss lifts lid on Leandro Trossard’s imminent exit to Arsenal
Trossard has not played for the Seagulls since their 4-2 defeat against the Gunners in December
Man Utd rejected Maguire loan offer
Manchester United have reportedly rejected an approach from West Ham to sign Harry Maguire on loan until the end of the season.
The Mail claim David Moyes’ side looked at signing the United captain this month but were met with a negative response from Old Trafford’s transfer chiefs.
West Ham were hopeful a similar deal could be struck to the successful loan of Jesse Lingard two years ago, however, manager Erik ten Hag is keen to keep Maguire and promptly turned down the offer.
Arsenal close to signing centre-back
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal are closing in on deal to sign Polish centre back Jakub Kiwior from Spezia on a fiver year contract.
The fee is claimed to be in excess of €20m with potential medical tests taking place in the next 48 hours.
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