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Transfer news LIVE: Man City close in on Marmoush, Kvaratskhelia's new club revealed, Man Utd latest

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

Jack Rathborn,Michael Jones
Saturday 18 January 2025 10:01 GMT
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Sol Campbell pokes fun at infamous Spurs-Arsenal switch

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:

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West Ham and Spurs compete for Barcelona starlet

West Ham and Tottenham are looking into a move for Barcelona and Spain forward Ansu Fati.

The 22-year-old showed flashes of brilliance for Brighton last season on loan, but has since returned to the Nou Camp.

And now Sport claim that the London clubs will compete for the youngster after eight appearances and no goals this season for Hansi Flick’s side.

Jack Rathborn17 January 2025 10:03
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Real Madrid consider Arsenal star Saliba to reinforce defence

Real Madrid could pursue a sensational move for William Saliba after an impressive run of form for Arsenal.

The 23-year-old centre-back William Saliba could become a priority for Los Blancos in the summer.

And Foot Mercato report that Saliba is a prime target, though Leipzig’s Castello Lukeba is also on their radar.

Jack Rathborn17 January 2025 09:48
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Erling Haaland signs astonishing new 9.5 year contract at Man City

Erling Haaland has signed a 10-season contract to keep him at Manchester City until he is 33.

The striker, whose previous deal was set to expire in 2027, has put pen to paper on a seven-year extension in what is almost certainly the most lucrative contract City have given any player.

And the Norwegian, who has scored 111 goals in 125 games since his 2022 arrival from Borussia Dortmund, said he was delighted to agree to spend almost all of the rest of his career at City.

“I am super happy,” he said. “I am proud. It is difficult to put into words because it is a big moment. I am happy and that is the right words to use. I am super proud and happy and I am looking forward to staying here for a long time. In the end, speaking with the people I spoke with, the hunger and the support that I have been getting for the last couple of years from the board, from the bosses and from Pep [Guardiola], it was an easy decision. I am delighted.”

Erling Haaland signs astonishing new contract at Man City

The Norwegian striker is set to stay at the club until 2034 after agreeing a bumper new contract

Jack Rathborn17 January 2025 09:33
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Everton target former Chelsea star Willian

Everton could sign former Chelsea and Fulham winger Willian, reports the Telegraph.

The Brazilian, now 36 years old, is a free agent having left Olympiakos in December.

Willian scored four goals in the Premier League last season for the Whites, but struggled to make an impact in Piraeus, with just 11 appearances in total across all competitions and no goals.

Jack Rathborn17 January 2025 09:18
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AC Milan target Chelsea star after hitting problem over Rashford talks

AC Milan could capitalise on Joao Felix’s lack of game time at Chelsea.

The Rossoneri have encountered difficulties negotiating with Manchester United for Marcus Rashford, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

And Felix could emerge as a viable option for the Serie A side.

Jack Rathborn17 January 2025 09:03
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Man Utd determined to hold off Arsenal competition for Sporting's Viktor Gyokeres

Manchester United are hopeful of holding off competition for Sporting's Viktor Gyokeres to secure a deal in the summer, Miguel Delaney writes for the Independent.

Arsenal are understood to have raised the striker in discussions over a badly-needed forward signing for January, having brought forward plans from the summer after the ACL injury suffered by Gabriel Jesus.

Mikel Arteta this week admitted they are looking, and Gyokeres has been raised along with options such as Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko and Brighton's Evan Ferguson. Arsenal have not seriously pursued PSG's Randal Kolo Muani yet this window. The French striker is set to move to Juventus, which could see Dusan Vlahovic leave the Italian club, although Arteta's interest in the striker is currently not as strong as was reported three years ago.

Jack Rathborn17 January 2025 08:48
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Benjamin Sesko agent rejects Arsenal links

Benjamin Sesko’s agent Elvis Basanovic has provided an update on the striker’s future amid Arsenal speculation.

The Gunners need a new forward with Gabriel Jesus injured and Kai Havertz failing to convince as the No.9 for Mikel Arteta’s side.

And Basanovic tells Fabrizio Romano: “I don’t know from where does this story comes. I never talked with Arsenal about loan of Šeško”.

“Šeško is not a player for loans, never a topic for Arsenal or any other club”.

Jack Rathborn17 January 2025 08:33
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Erling Haaland signs mega Man City contract extension

Erling Haaland has signed a new 9.5-year contract to end any speculation over his long-term future with Manchester City.

The 24-year-old forward is now tied to the Etihad Stadium until 2034, reports David Ornstein of the Athletic.

Crucially, City have removed any exit clauses that previously existed in his contract and threatened to provoke interest from Real Madrid.

Jack Rathborn17 January 2025 08:26
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Garnacho talks underway?

Spanish publication Diario AS reports that Napoli have begun talks with Alejandro Garnacho, who is widely reported to be the club’s top target to replace the outgoing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Journalist Eduardo Burgos adds that there are “key days” ahead.

Chris Wilson16 January 2025 17:45
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Nkunku & Tel latest

Fabrizio Romano has claimed that any proposed deal for Bayern to buy Christopher Nkunku is “complicated”.

Romano quoted Bayern Munich’s director of sport Max Eberl, who said: “We have a squad that is sufficiently equipped in terms of quantity and quality. We have no interest in doing anything in January”.

“Mathys Tel? We're extremely happy with our squad”, added Eberl when speaking to German paper Spox.

Chris Wilson16 January 2025 17:00

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