January transfer news LIVE: Liverpool seal Cody Gakpo signing as Arsenal target Joao Felix

Chelsea and Manchester United are both expected to sign players in the January transfer window and Arsenal will push to keep their Premier League title bid running smoothly

Klopp on Liverpool's 3-1 Villa win and Gakpo signing

The Premier League transfer window is set to open on 1 January and already there are completed deals to ensure some of England’s top teams will see their squads boosted as early as possible.

Chelsea added Ivorian forward David Datro Fofana to their ranks on Wednesday, signing him from Molde, while Liverpoolcompleted the £35m deal for Cody Gakpo from PSV the same evening, one of the stars of the recent World Cup.

Elsewhere Arsenal are being linked with moves for two big-money attackers, Shakhtar’s Mykhaylo Mudryk and Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix, while Chelsea are interested in Argentina’s World Cup-winning midfielder Enzo Fernandez, who is currently with Benfica. Man United boss Erik ten Hag has also hinted at wanting a forward to replace the departed Cristiano Ronaldo.

Follow all the latest January transfer rumours and confirmed news below:

January transfers latest news

• Chelsea confirm David Datro Fofana will join from Molde
• Liverpool complete £35m deal for Cody Gakpo from PSV
• Arsenal target Atletico’s Joao Felix and Shakhtar’s Mykhailo Mudryk
• Manchester United searching for Cristiano Ronaldo replacement
• James Maddison to leave Leicester?

[29 December 2022 13:23 · Michael Jones]

What business will Fulham and Leeds do?

Marco Silva’s side have impressed this season and will want to kick on over the second half of the campaign.

Fulham have a settled team with good variety in attack, but they have been strongly linked with Arsenal’s Cedric Soares and Everton’s Abdoulaye Doucoure as they look to improve their options at right back and central midfield.

Need: Right back, central midfielder

Linked with: Cedric, Abdoulaye Doucoure

Leeds meanwhile are another Premier League side who may be forced to spend a bit more in order to fight off relegation. Jesse Marsch is on the lookout for a forward as he looks to keep Leeds up.

Rodrigo has nine Premier League goals and Crysencio Summerville looks to be a revelation, but Leeds have yet to find a replacement for Patrick Bamford since his fitness troubles.

Leeds were close to signing Cody Gakpo in the summer but the move collapsed and the 23-year-old is now on his way to Liverpool. Elsewhere, left back remains a problem position with Pascal Struijk having to fill in for Junior Firpo so far this season.

Need: Left back, forward

Linked with: Maximilian Wober

[29 December 2022 13:18 · Michael Jones]

Terrier to Old Trafford?

Media Foot claim that Manchester United and Tottenham are both interested in a move for Rennes forward Martin Terrier next month.

Terrier has started the season well for the French club, but it is expected that he will cost more than the £34 million he was valued at in the summer which may put off the Premier League sides.

United in particular are looking at potential loan options for January so any push for the forward would probably come during the summer transfer window in 2023.

[29 December 2022 13:09 · Michael Jones]

Verratti extends stay in Paris

Marco Verratti has signed a contract extension with Paris Saint-Germain, keeping him at the Parc des Princes until 2026.

Verratti joined PSG from Pescara in 2012 and has played more than 250 games in Ligue 1.

[29 December 2022 13:00 · Michael Jones]

Bournemouth and Leicester target Boga

Bournemouth have joined Leicester City in expressing interest in Atalanta winger Jeremie Boga.

The Ivory Coast midfielder only made one appearance during his time playing for Chelsea, but has experience of playing and scoring in Ligue 1, La Liga, the Championship and Serie A.

He is 25-years-old and could be a useful assest to whichever team secures his services.

[29 December 2022 12:53 · Michael Jones]

Man Utd have moved on from Cristiano Ronaldo saga, Christian Eriksen insists

Christian Eriksen insists football quickly moves on as Manchester United began life in the Premier League after Cristiano Ronaldo with a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest.

Ronaldo’s demise at Old Trafford dominated the news agenda for several weeks following his refusal to come on as a substitute against Tottenham and his explosive television interview.

His exit was agreed during the World Cup break and United have quickly moved on, showing plenty of life in attack as they put Forest to the sword on Tuesday.

Marcus Rashford’s rich vein of form continued as he scored the opener and then made the second for Anthony Martial, with Fred’s late goal putting the gloss on the win which saw United close the gap on the top four.

Eriksen was proud to play with Ronaldo, but knows life moves on and said the mood in the camp is good.

[29 December 2022 12:45 · Michael Jones]

What’s going on with Everton?

Frank Lampard desperately needs goals, to save his job and Everton from Premier League relegation.

Anthony Gordon and Demarai Gray are Everton’s top scorers this season with three each and Lampard cannot rely on Dominic Calvert-Lewin rediscovering his fitness and form over the second half of the campaign.

Everton tried to sign the Ajax and Ghana forward Mohammed Kudus in August but his performances since in the Champions League and World Cup have seemed to put him out of reach.

Need: Striker, forward

Linked with: Mohammed Kudus, Ismaila Sarr, Anthony Elanga

(PA)

[29 December 2022 12:40 · Michael Jones]

Zaha to leave Crystal Palace?

Wilfried Zaha has entered the final six months of his Crystal Palace contract, with the two sides no closer to agreeing an extension. The Eagles do not seem desperate to sell, even if it means Zaha goes for free in the summer.

Patrick Vieira could look to sign Zaha’s replacement in January, while the squad needs strengthening overall with several other players, including James McArthur and Joel Ward, also out of contract in the summer.

Need: Forward, right back, central midfield

Linked with: Aaron Wan Bissaka, Djibril Sow

[29 December 2022 12:35 · Michael Jones]

Will January be a busy month for the Blues?

Chelsea come into their second transfer window under Todd Boehly still requiring reinforcements in several areas, despite spending around £270m last summer.

Graham Potter’s side have been short of goals this season and will search for a regular scorer, as well as strengthening their midfield and defensive options. Injuries to Armando Broja and, more significantly, Reece James may also impact their plans.

The Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile appears to be their first target, with Chelsea set to agree a £35m transfer for the 21-year-old centre back.

Striker David Datro Fofana has also been signed from Molde.

Need: Forward, central midfield, left-sided defender

Linked with: Benoit Badiashile, Christopher Nkunku, Josko Gvardiola, Declan Rice, Enzo Fernandez, Joao Felix, Rafael Leao

[29 December 2022 12:30 · Michael Jones]

Felix to Manchester United?

In other Manchester United news, there is talk that the club are looking to bring Atletico’s Joao Felix to Old Trafford in a January loan deal.

talkSPORT say that while United are open to a move for Joao Felix - who is also on Arsenal’s radar - they have concerns about how much he would cost.

The report claims that United and other Premier League clubs are being put off by the requested £8million loan fee for the 23-year-old.

(REUTERS)

[29 December 2022 12:20 · Michael Jones]

Man Utd cool on January move for Gusto

Manchester United are keen to add a new right-back to their squad next year but will have to wait until the summer to make it happen.

The Daily Mail reports that the club are interested in Lyon full-back Malo Gusto but explains that a January move is unlikely for the defender although summer 2023 could see the transfer happen.

The report suggest that both Man Utd and Newcastle have put plans to bid for him on hold until the summer, with Lyon expected to demand at least £35million for him next month.