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Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal set to sign Zubimendi, Liverpool miss out on £65m deal, Man Utd open to sales

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

Chris Wilson
Wednesday 15 January 2025 13:14 GMT
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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.

Arsenal are rumoured to be looking for new forwards after cup defeats to Manchester United and Newcastle, but have struck a deal to sign Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi in the summer. Mikel Arteta’s side have been linked with a goalscorer and have reportedly turned their sights on Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic and Martin Zubimendi.

The window could see some big exits confirmed with Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold open to negotiate a possible free transfer to Real Madrid and Manchester United looking to sell Marcus Rashford. Kyle Walker could be on his way out of Manchester 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 have opened talks with Bayern Munich winger Mathys Tel, in a move that could see striker Christopher Nkunku head the other way and return to the Bundesliga after a difficult time at Stamford Bridge and Liverpool have ‘started talks’ with FC Nurnberg star Stefanos Tzimas after rejecting a £70m verbal offer for Darwin Nunez.

Follow all the latest news, rumours and deals below:

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Arsenal revive interest in Dusan Vlahovic?

Arsenal could revive their interest in Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic after backing out of a bid for Newcastle’s Alexander Isak.

The Gunners are looking to step up their interest in a forward after Sunday’s FA Cup defeat to Manchester United.

Mikel Areta’s side have struggled to score goals of late while Gabriel Jesus has joined Bukayo Saka on the sidelines.

Vlahovic is one to watch, according to reports in Italy.

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Jamie Braidwood14 January 2025 08:08
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Nunez up for sale?

Put this rumour down as questionable.

Football Insider are saying that Liverpool are willing to sell Darwin Nunez if their valuation for the Uruguayan is met.

The club apparently want between £50m-£60m for the striker in order to green light any potential move.

Nunez has been linked with a switch to Newcastle in recent weeks but that figure would seemingly be a high one for the Magpies who are wary of breaching PSR.

The more likely option is that the Reds hold on to Nunez in case the club cannot come to an agreement with Mo Salah over a contract extension.

Expect no movement in January but maybe one to watch out for in the summer when more details are known.

Mike Jones14 January 2025 08:00
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Chelsea move for Bayern star Mathys Tel

Chelsea have contacted Bayern Munich over a move for winger Mathys Tel, according to multiple reports. The 19-year-old French youth international had a breakout season last year.

The move could depend on Christopher Nkunku heading in the other direction. The France international has struggled since moving to Stamford Bridge and is looking to return to the Bundesliga, where he was named player of the season during his final campaign with RB Leipzig.

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Jamie Braidwood14 January 2025 07:53

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