Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal keen on €100m Moussa Diaby and Newcastle want Chelsea trio
Raphinha, Ferran Torres and Leandro Trossard are all being linked with a move to Arsenal
The January transfer window has two weeks left to run and well over half the Premier League’s clubs have made at least one addition this month already - with the promise of plenty more to come.
Nottingham Forest added Brazilian midfielder Danilo to their ranks and Aston Villa agreed a deal for Jhon Duran from Chicago Fire, while the biggest deal of the window so far is Chelsea’s €100m capture of Mykhailo Mudryk from Shakhtar.
In Tuesday’s rumours, Declan Rice and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are among the players who could be on the move sooner or later, while two Manchester United wingers face contrasting futures if the latest reports are to be believed.
Follow all the latest transfer news and rumours below.
Leicester bid for Gonzalez rejected
Leicester City are hoping for new recruits this month to boost their faltering season, but they have work to do if Nicolas Gonzalez is going to be one of them.
The Foxes’ offer of £30m has been turned down by Fiorentina, say 90 Mins, though they also note personal terms have already been agreed with the player.
It remains to be seen whether they go back in with another bid, or turn attentions elsewhere.
Nottingham Forest confirm signing of Danilo
Done deal this morning: Nottingham Forest landed Brazilian defensive midfielder Danilo from Palmeiras, reportedly paying around £18m to bring him to the Premier League.
The 21-year-old has played in the Copa Libertadores and made 34 appearances for his club in the Brazilian Serie A last term, a holding player in their regular 4-2-3-1 system.
Jurgen Klopp handed the authority at Liverpool to do something he never has before
Once emotions had calmed, Jurgen Klopp went to Liverpool’s training base and responded as he always does - to double down, to go again and keep the energy going. It is badly needed.
Even a figure as effusive as the German, however, knows this situation is going to require more than impetus. If Saturday’s description of Brighton as a “low point” was not enough, perhaps more telling was his muted response to a question over whether a 3-0 defeat represented the end of this Liverpool team. Klopp would previously have responded with fire to such a suggestion.
This time, having already said “sorry” in response to a question about the formation, he was literally apologetic.
“It’s our fault you can ask this,” Klopp said. “I understand it… we have to make sure that you can’t ask this question any more, and that’s obviously our job.”
It’s more than that being asked, though. The wonder is now just whether this marks the end of a team but whether it marks the end of the entire Klopp era. A sense of fin de siecle has been further fostered by Fenway Sports Group putting the club up for sale; that this is all coming to a natural conclusion.
Miguel Delaney looks at whether Jurgen Klopp can, for the first time, build a second successful team:
Jurgen Klopp handed the authority at Liverpool to do something he never has before
The Reds have fallen away from the challengers for Premier League and Champions League honours; can Klopp now build a second successful team at Anfield?
Leeds up bid for Morocco midfielder Ounahi
Leeds have returned for a new attempt to sign Azzedine Ounahi, Morocco’s World Cup star.
The midfielder, currently with Angers, looks set to move on and the Premier League club have offered £22m to take him away from Ligue 1, say 90 Mins.
Angers were asking for around €30m, which leaves a gap of around £4.5m between the clubs’ valuations.
Leicester have also been keen but have yet to offer the required amount.
No offers for Jude Bellingham, say Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund and England midfielder Jude Bellingham might be the world’s most in-demand central midfielder, but so far no club has taken the first bite.
That’s according to BVB sports director Sebastian Kehl, who says “there are no offers at all” for him - so far. And he’s optimistic that talks with Bellingham’s parents might lead to an even longer stay in the Bundesliga.
“Jude has made an incredible development here. With the way he plays football, his fighting spirit and his commitment, he has become a real Borussia player who identifies very much with BVB,” he said to Kicker.
“From a purely sporting point of view I would be stupid to want to give up Jude Bellingham. We’ll talk to him and his parents in due course. Of course we need economic resources to sign new players. But we shouldn’t pin the issue on one player.”
Tottenham still want Pedro Porro, but not at £40m
Spurs are still waiting to add anyone this month, but Pedro Porro is on their wishlist.
The Sporting CP star is available if they pay his release clause, but the north London club don’t value him at €45m (£40m), so the clubs are at an impasse, say 90Mins. A more structured deal could yet be struck but Sporting boss Ruben Amorim isn’t keen on the idea.
Spurs have also been linked with teammate Marcus Edwards, while Adama Traore remains a possible target.
Man United target €40m Denzel Dumfries
More Man United news now but this time on the incoming side, as it’s reported in Italy they want Inter Milan wing-back Denzel Dumfries.
The Dutch flank man is available from €40m, say TMW, with both Chelsea and the Red Devils having been in touch so far about him.
Bayern are keen, but not at that price.
Football rumours: Declan Rice, Anthony Gordon, Franck Kessie and more
Here’s a complete roundup of this morning’s transfer rumours from around the media:
Football rumours: Declan Rice emerges as Arsenal’s top summer target
The 24-year-old England international has been unwilling to sign a new contract with West Ham.
Rating Chelsea’s five most expensive signings after Mykhailo Mudryk deal
Chelsea’s late swoop to scupper rivals Arsenal’s hopes of signing Mykhailo Mudryk set up one of the most eye-catching transfers of the season.
The Ukraine international has become one of the Blues’ most expensive signings after arriving at Stamford Bridge from Shakhtar Donetsk for £62million, a fee that could rise to £88m depending on performances.
Here we take a look at how the club’s five most expensive buys prior to Mudryk’s arrival have fared.
Rating Chelsea’s five most expensive signings after Mykhailo Mudryk deal
Ukrainian international Mudryk has become the latest big-money arrival at Stamford Bridge
Manchester United taking long-term view over Alejandro Garnacho contract and development
As Erik ten Hag sent Alejandro Garnacho on with Manchester United 1-0 down on Saturday, he reminded him of a few tactical instructions, but told him to express himself within that.
The 18-year-old had an awful lot to show, and was ready for it. Garnacho has made an increasing impact this season, but this performance against Manchester City felt like one of those career juncture moments in that it was a game-changing impact in a huge match.
The teenager turned Nathan Ake and played a huge part in turning the game. This is exactly the kind of exhilarating talent that has people in the game so excited.
This is why United fans have already honoured Garnacho with the same “viva” tune as Cristiano Ronaldo. That’s how highly he is thought of, and it’s not just at Carrington and Old Trafford.
More here from Miguel Delaney:
Man Utd taking long-term view over Alejandro Garnacho contract and development
Real Madrid are keen to move if an extension cannot be agreed but the teenager has 18 months left to run on his present deal
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