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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 14:24 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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Manchester United block Rashford move to Premier League rivals

Manchester United will not allow Marcus Rashford to switch to one of their Premier League rivals.

That comes after interest from Chelsea, Tottenham and West Ham according to the Star.

A loan move was considered by the London clubs, but United have ruled out the prospect of allowing the forward to thrive elsewhere in England.

Jack Rathborn16 January 2025 08:55
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Bayern Munich monitor Arsenal target Martin Zubimendi

Bayern Munich are eyeing a late move for Arsenal target Martin Zubimendi.

A replacement for Joshua Kimmich could be required for the Bavarian giants this summer.

And Sky Sport Germany reveal Bayern could pay the release clause of €60m (£50.6m) to tempt the Spanish midfielder.

Jack Rathborn16 January 2025 08:45
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West Ham boss Graham Potter refuses to be drawn on Marcus Rashford speculation

New West Ham boss Graham Potter distanced himself from speculation he wants to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United.

Potter was appointed as Julen Lopetegui’s successor on Thursday and was in the dugout to watch his side lose their FA Cup third-round tie 2-1 at Aston Villa on Friday night.

Following his appointment at the London Stadium, the Hammers have been linked with wantaway Red Devils forward Rashford in the January transfer window but Potter remained tight-lipped.

“Well, I used to say this 20-odd months ago, I only comment on players that are West Ham players,” the 49-year-old, who had to deal with constant transfer speculation at previous club Chelsea, said.

West Ham boss Graham Potter refuses to be drawn on Marcus Rashford speculation

The Manchester United forward has been linked with a move to the Hammers.

Jack Rathborn16 January 2025 08:32
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Arsenal rival Man Utd for striker after switching to aggressive approach to solve attacking problems

Arsenal will step up their move for a new striker and enter the race for Sporting CP's striker Viktor Gyokeres. The 26-year-old could be the solution to their attacking problems after Kai Havertz’s inconsistent form and Gabriel Jesus suffering a serious knee injury.

L’Equipe report the Sweden striker could be an option for the Gunners, rivalling Manchester United, whose manager Ruben Amorim would be keen to reunite with the player, while Brentford's Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo is also on Arsenal’s list.

The report mentions Arsenal’s newfound willingness to pay the release clause of €100m (£84m) due to Newcastle and Lille’s unwillingness to negotiate over Alexander Isak and Jonathan David.

Jack Rathborn16 January 2025 08:31

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