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Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd and Liverpool set for Alphonso Davies talks, Arsenal eye Gyokeres and Vlahovic

The transfer window is in full swing with clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seeking deals

Chris Wilson
Thursday 16 January 2025 15:30 GMT
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The January transfer window nears the deadline and Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United are more Premier League clubs are left to consider audacious late moves to alter the trajectory of their seasons.

The Gunners are rumoured to be targeting a new striker, but a priority for the summer could be a new midfielder, with Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi appearing to be set on the Emirates over Anfield or with Man City at the Etihad.

Arne Slot’s Reds continue to negotiate with soon-to-be out-of-contract trio Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Virgil Van Dijk, with the right-back linked with a possible free transfer to Real Madrid.

While Manchester United are looking to sell Marcus Rashford. Kyle Walker could be on his way out of Man City, though, after informing Pep Guardiola of a desire to explore options away from the club and Milan and Inter are battling for the right back.

Elsewhere, Chelsea, currently in a rotten spell of form under Enzo Maresca, could negotiate a swap deal with Bayern Munich winger Mathys Tel, inserting out-of-favour striker Christopher Nkunku into a deal.

Follow all the latest news, rumours and deals below, plus analysis on the done deals and where new signings will fit into the starting line-ups:

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Dortmund back in for Rashford?

Bild are also reporting that Borussia Dortmund retain an interest in Marcus Rashford, despite earlier reports that they were put off a deal because of the United winger’s wages.

However, the article says that Rashford is a serious option for Dortmund, who recently sold Donyell Malen to Aston Villa.

Chris Wilson16 January 2025 15:30
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Jurgen Klopp insists he has no regrets over Liverpool exit: ‘I’m more than happy not to be there’

Jurgen Klopp has said he hopes Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnoldand Virgil van Dijk stay at Anfield as he declared he has no regrets about leaving Liverpool while his former club flourish under Arne Slot.

Salah, Alexander-Arnold and Van Dijk are all out of contract this summerand could leave on free transfers but Klopp, at his unveiling at Red Bull’s head of global soccer, said there was no chance they would join his stable of clubs, including RB Leipzig and RB Salzburg.

The 57-year-old stood down last summer after an eight-and-a-half year reign in which he paid a club record £75m for Van Dijk and gave a debut to Alexander-Arnold, before later making them captain and vice-captain. Salah scored the most goals under Klopp, who described him as Liverpool’s finest forward in their recent history.

Jurgen Klopp insists he has no regrets over Liverpool exit: ‘I’m more than happy’

Klopp also expressed his hope that Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold stay at his former club

Chris Wilson16 January 2025 15:20
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No contact between Chelsea and Juve for Disasi

Fabrizio Romano has posted on X (formerly known as Twitter) to say that there are “no active contacts between Juventus and Chelsea” for centre-back Axel Disasi.

Reports indicate that the Italian club are not interested in the Frenchman, though it is expected that Chelsea will offload him in this window.

Chris Wilson16 January 2025 15:10
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Chelsea and Napoli chasing Dortmund winger

More from Christian Falk, who also reports that Chelsea are chasing Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi, with the London club “in talks” to sign the 22-year-old in the summer.

However, Falk adds that Napoli are also interested in the winger as a replacement for Kvaratskhelia, though “a deal is rather unlikely” in this window, with Dortmund demanding a high fee to sell him this month.

Chris Wilson16 January 2025 15:00
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Ruben Amorim on Alejandro Garnacho's future

Ruben Amorim says Alejandro Garnacho has a future at Manchester United.

Napoli have identified Garnacho as a replacement for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia once he completes his move to Paris Saint-Germain.

"That is clear. He has talent. He's finding the best way to play in this system," Amorim said. "He's improving during training. He started the last game. Let's see tomorrow [against Southampton]. I think he changed the way he sees himself."

Chris Wilson16 January 2025 14:48
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Al Hilal ready to move for Salah

Further to the L’Equipe report from earlier, now Sky Sports are reporting that there is concrete interest in Mo Salah from Al Hilal.

Kaveh Solhekol said that the Saudi champions are looking for a big signing to replace Neymar, whose contract is up in the summer.

“What we've consistently been told is if Salah wants to go to Saudi Arabia, his representatives need to get in touch and they will make it happen. They would love to have Salah playing in the Saudi Pro League,” said Solhekol.

Al Hilal are ready to offer the Egyptian a “lucrative” contract as they are actively “looking for a replacement” for Neymar.

Chris Wilson16 January 2025 14:44
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Alphonso Davies set for talks with Liverpool and Man Utd?

Bild’s Christian Falk has claimed that there is still no deal agreed between Alphonso Davies and Bayern Munich, and the Canadian’s agent, Nick Househ, wants to set up meetings with Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City.

The full-back is out of contract in the summer, with reports heavily linking him with a move to Madrid.

Chris Wilson16 January 2025 14:33
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Vlahovic agent in talks with Juve?

Some cryptic potential clues for Arsenal fans, as Darko Ristic, the agent of Dusan Vlahovic, posted photos on Instagram that show him meeting with his client.

It is currently unknown whether Ristic is also in the city to meet with Juventus representatives .

Chris Wilson16 January 2025 14:24
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Romano provides Arsenal update

Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on Arsenal’s search for a striker.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano said that “Mikel Arteta already confirmed that Arsenal are working for a new addition and I can tell you that in the last 24 to 48 hours there were many calls from Arsenal to ask about important players around Europe.

“Arsenal are exploring opportunities for the striker position. Let’s see what they’re able to do, so a work in progress,” Romano added.

The Gunners have been linked with Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko and Dusan Vlahovic during the window, while Bryan Mbeumo reportedly remains another forward target.

Chris Wilson16 January 2025 14:20
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Reports of Madrid and Alexander-Arnold agreement 'wide of the mark'

While reports in Spain continue to claim that Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold has agreed a deal to join Real Madrid when his contract expires, Sky Sports’ Vinny O'Connor has said that the full-back has not agreed a verbal deal.

“Reports in Spain that there is an agreement are understood to be wide of the mark,” said O’Connor.

The 26-year-old has six months left on his current contract and is free to negotiate with other clubs as it stands.

Chris Wilson16 January 2025 14:10

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