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Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd rivals eye Garnacho, Arsenal linked with Gyokeres and Sesko plus huge Haaland deal

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

Jack Rathborn,Michael Jones
Friday 17 January 2025 14:48 GMT
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Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United are clubs to watch in the finals days of the January transfer window. Erling Haaland has signed a bumper new extension at Manchester City, while it appears that Benjamin Sesko will not be an option for the Gunners as they target a new striker.

Mikel Arteta is also targeting 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:

6 days ago

Felix to Turkey?

Perhaps one of the more far-fetched rumours, but Spanish publication Estadio Deportivo claim that Fenerbahçe are interested in signing João Felix on loan this winter.

Chris Wilson16 January 2025 15:50
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City reportedly agree deal for Marmoush

Fabrice Hawkins of RMC Sport in France has claimed that Manchester City have finally agreed a deal “in principle” for Frankfurt’s Omar Marmoush.

“Final details being discussed to sealed the deal. The plan is that he doesn't play tomorrow against Dortmund,” Hawkins added.

Chris Wilson16 January 2025 15:40
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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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Lewis-Skelly set for Arsenal contract

Fabrizio Romano is reporting that Arsenal are “preparing [a] new deal proposal” for Miles Lewis-Skelly.

The 18-year-old has impressed at the Emirates this season, with “club and coaching staff excited with his progress” according to Romano.

The details of the deal are not clear at present.

Chris Wilson16 January 2025 13:35
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City to finalise Reis move today

According to Sky Sports, one big move is on the verge of completion, as Brazilian centre-back Vitor Reis has flown into the UK to finalise his move.

The deal for the 18-year-old from Palmeiras is worth £29.4m.

Chris Wilson16 January 2025 13:20

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