Tuesday’s transfer news: Arsenal target John Stones as Man United hit Bruno Fernandes roadblock
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Your support makes all the difference.After a tepid start to the January transfer window, it's beginning to heat up somewhat, with Manchester United edging towards a massive £60m move for Bruno Fernandes and Arsenal seemingly keen to acquire a new defender with Manchester City's John Stones said to be Mikel Arteta's ideal choice.
Liverpool have already signed Takumi Minamino, while Chelsea have added youngster Bryan Fiabema, but appear to have the potential to add more established names now that their transfer ban has been lifted. Manchester United and Arsenal could compete for Paris Saint-Germain’s Edinson Cavani, who will be available for free this summer, though Atletico Madrid remain primed to add the Uruguayan - possibly this month, to boost their Champions League campaign, where they take on Jurgen Klopp's side next. Chelsea have highlighted their defence as an area to upgrade, leading to rumours of moves for Issa Diop of West Ham and their former centre-back Nathan Ake at Bournemouth, with £40m the likely fee for both players.
Tottenham Hotspur could be ambitious with Jose Mourinho eager to overhaul his squad and now desperate to strengthen in the market due to Harry Kane's long-term injury. Barcelona centre-back Samuel Umtiti could be targeted, but with Ernesto Valverde's departure and the arrival of Quique Setien, Spurs may have to look elsewhere, while one of the stars of last season Matthijs de Ligt has failed to settle at Juventus and has been linked with a loan move back to Ajax, but the season-ending injury to Merih Demiral should end any possibility of that for now.
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United and Chelsea have both been linked with Dinamo and Spain star Dani Olmo. There could also be some big moves across Europe. Real Madrid have been linked with a £68m move for Timo Werner, as well as Flamengo wonder kid Reinier, while Arsenal have turned their eyes to RB Leipzig’s Dayot Upamecano as a long-term target.
Villa eye Nzonzi
Aston Villa are looking into signing Steven Nzonzi after his move to Galatasaray turned sour.
On loan from Roma, Nzonzi has been suspended from the Turkish giants' training ground and would be willing to return to English football.
The Mirror report that Dean Smith could acquire the former Blackburn and Stoke midfielder to boost their relegation battle.
Llorente offered to Spurs
Tottenham could re-sign Fernando Llorente on a short-term deal.
Spurs are looking for a striker after Harry Kane's injury ruled him out for the majority of the remainder of the season.
But Sky Sports believe Spurs will go in a different direction and not pursue their former Spanish forward.
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Fabio Borini has left AC Milan and joined Hellas Verona.
The former Chelsea, Liverpool and Sunderland forward has signed a deal until the end of the season.
Chelsea appear set to resist triggering their buy-back clause for Nathan Ake.
The Sun report Frank Lampard's decision to opt against selling Andreas Christensen means that the Blues will stick with their current options.
“Yes, I can rule it out [a move to AC Milan]," Lampard said after the win against Burnley.
“I like Andreas as a player. I’ve always liked him. I used to train with him and saw the talent coming through."
Newcastle make Cyprien enquiry
Newcastle are looking into signing Nice star Wylan Cyprien.
The 24-year-old midfielder is also on Tottenham's radar, with his club valuing him at £20m.
And the Mail believe Steve Bruce's side could make a move this month.
Van de Beek commits to Ajax amid Real and United interest
Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek has committed his future to Ajax until at least the summer despite reported interest from Manchester United and Real Madrid.
"It is not that I can or want to do something at the moment," Van de Beek told Fox Sports.
"I have said it before, and I will say it again: I will remain at Ajax this season. And maybe next season as well.
"These reports about Real Madrid or Man United are a good sign, but it is not important now. I've said I will stay at Ajax and I will do so for 100 per cent."
Here is our Chief Football Writer Miguel Delaney with the latest on Tottenham's Christian Eriksen.
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Celtic have completed the signing of Patryk Klimala on a four-and-a-half year deal.
The Polish striker, 21, joins from Jagiellonia Bialystok and has scored seven in 17 games this season.
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