Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal target Nico Williams, Liverpool eye Marmoush, Man Utd face Kobbie Mainoo interest
The transfer window is in full swing with sides at both ends of the Premier League table looking to strengthen as they battle for survival, European football and the title
Clubs across the continent are in the market for January transfer deals as they look to strengthen their squads for the second half of the 2024/25 season with titles, European football and survival all on the line.
Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City are all rumoured to be circling new arrivals as they battle it out in the Premier League while the window could see some big exits confirmed with Trent Alexander-Arnold negotiating a possible free transfer to Real Madrid and Manchester United open to selling Marcus Rashford. Randal Kolo Muani is said to be one option for United, who look likely to miss out on Viktor Gyokeres this month, while Arsenal and Liverpool are chasing Feyenoord winger Igor Paixao.
One of the more intriguing sagas is the fate of Dani Olmo who could be left in limbo is Barcelona fail in their attempts to re-register him. The Spanish giants are battling LaLiga over finanical issues which could mean Olmo needs to find a new club and there are plenty of teams, Arsenal and Chelsea included, monitoring the situation.
And across the rest of the English top-flight, clubs are sticking to PSR regulations and tight budgets as they look to find cut-price deals to bolster their squads.
Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and deals below:
Arsenal recall Sagoe Jr
Arsenal have recalled Charles Sagoe Jr from his loan spell at Shrewsbury Town. The 20-year-old winger had joined on a season-long deal but returns to the Emirates after making 13 appearances in League One.
Palace target Esse
The Eagles are looking at a move for Millwall winger Romain Esse, who is performing well in the Championship this season.
19-year-old Esse has scored four times and assisted once in 24 starts, and Palace are now willing to take a risk on him says the South London Press.
Sporting director Dougie Freedman is believed to be an admirer of the youngster and wants to make him a top priority in Janaury.
West Ham approach two other candidates as Graham Potter deal hinges on key factor
West Ham remain in advanced talks with Graham Potter to become their new manager, despite Julen Lopetegui taking training as normal on Tuesday morning.
Lopetegui’s position at West Ham is seen as untenable, although much still hinges on whether Potter will decide to take the job at the London Stadium.
West Ham are keen to make the 53-year-old their next manager, having also approached two other candidates.
West Ham approach two other candidates as Graham Potter deal hinges on key factor
With Julen Lopetegui in limbo, Potter has held talks with West Ham but it is understood he may be tempted by a possible opening at Everton
Emma Watson signs for Everton
Everton have signed Emma Watson on loan from Manchester United until the end of the 2024/25 season.
The 18-year-old midfielder recently returned from an ACL injury she sustained shortly after joining Man Utd in August 2023 from Rangers.
“I’m absolutely buzzing to be here,” Watson told evertontv. “I’ve really enjoyed my first day here, getting to meet everyone, getting to know the girls and having a look around the facility. I’m really excited.
“I can see everyone has really close connections and there’s that family feel. That’s definitely something I love about a football club. It’s got to be about connections; about trusting each other.
“You can see the young players do get opportunities and get a chance to play. I’ve heard really great things about Brian [Sorensen] and after listening to the club and the way we play, I definitely think it’s a place that will really suit me and I’m really looking forward to it.”
Dominik Szoboszlai update as Arne Slot suggests Liverpool team news for Tottenham clash
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai could return from illness to face Tottenham in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-finals but manager Arne Slot said he is unlikely to start.
The Hungary captain was ruled out of Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Manchester United, having also missed the victory over West Ham United due to suspension.
“Yesterday he wasn’t in yet,” Slot said on Tuesday ahead of the first leg against Spurs. “If he’s in today, I would doubt if he’s available to start the game. But hopefully he’s in today. Yesterday he wasn’t.”
Dominik Szoboszlai update as Arne Slot suggests Liverpool team news for Spurs clash
Szoboszlai has been ill and Slot suggested he could rotate his line-up for the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg
Gimenez open to Slot reunion
Santiago Gimenez says he would like to reunite with Liverpool boss Arne Slot. The striker knows he Dutchman well from their time together at Feyenoord.
“Yes, absolutely,” he told Fox Sports when asked about linking up with his former manager in the future. “Football is always about meeting the same familiar faces again and that is the beauty of this world.
“You leave an impression, make friends all over the world, and later you see each other again, greet each other and meet again.
“Since I was a kid, I always wanted to play in one of the top five leagues in the world and one of those leagues is Spain, England or Italy.”
New Tottenham signing available for Carabao Cup semi-final against Liverpool
New Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky is available for Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final with Liverpool after the club received his work permit on Monday.
Kinsky become Spurs’ first signing of the January transfer window on Sunday after he joined in a deal set to be worth 15million euros (£12.5m) plus add-ons.
The Czech Republic Under-21 international was unable to train with his new team-mates on Monday while he waited for his work permit, but it has now been granted and he could be in line for a high-profile debut on Wednesday.
New Tottenham signing available for Carabao Cup semi-final against Liverpool
Ange Postecoglou has a welcome selection dilemma ahead of Wednesday’s first leg in north London
Almiron in high demand
Greek football journalist Kostas Lianos appeared live on Sky Sports News earlier today and explained that there is serious interest in bringing Miguel Almiron to Greece.
He said: “Another player that is being mentioned a lot here in Greece is Newcastle’s Miguel Almiron.
“What we’ve been hearing since last summer is that Newcastle were keen on a deal for Almiron and were asking for £10m. Now we are hearing it has dropped to £5m.
“But there is intense competition from Charlotte in MLS as well as Brazil in Sao Paulo, Botafogo and Santos.”
Aberdeen close in on Tobers
Aberdeen are cnearing an agreement for Grasshoppers centre-back Kristers Tobers. It’s understood a fee of around £800,000 is being discussed and the clubs hope to finalise the deal later this week.
Man City also monitoring Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov
Manchester City are also interested in Abdukodir Khusanov although the Lens defender is viewed as a potential signing for the future, rather than a player who would be likely to break into the first 11 now.
The 20-year-old Uzbekistan international is around a decade younger than three of City’s current centre-backs, in John Stones, Nathan Ake and Manuel Akanji.
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