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Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal launch shock Watkins move and rival Chelsea for Tel, Man Utd medical booked

The transfer window is approaching its final week as clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seek to close out deals

Michael Jones,Miguel Delaney,Richard Jolly
Wednesday 29 January 2025 21:15 GMT
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Amorim suggests he'd rather pick 63-year-old coach over Rashford

Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United are among those to watch in the finals days of the January transfer window as clubs in the Premier League. Clubs are frantically negotiating deals to beat the deadline, with Chelsea showing late interest in Alejandro Garnacho.

The Gunners are desperate to sign a striker and though a move for RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko looks unlikely this month Mikel Arteta’s side are still pursuing the forward. Mathys Tel wants to leave Bayern Munich and is now on Arsenal’s radar having interested Chelsea.

Wolves’ Matheus Cunha is seen as an alternative should they not manage to secure Sesko, while Arsenal lead the race for Norwegian starlet Sverre Nypan.

Manchester United, meanwhile, are closing in on a deal with Lecce for defender Patrick Dorgu but the club need to sell to buy, with Garnacho possibly on the way out and Antony offloaded on loan to Real Betis. Marcus Rashford is also searching for a move away from Old Trafford, but only one club looks like a possible option this January.

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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Malacia could be sent out on loan

Tyrell Malacia could go out on loan during this window if Manchester United can get a move for Lecce’s Patrick Dorgu over the line.

There are a number of clubs interested in Malacia but no move can happen until United have a replacement in situ.

Sky Sports News says Lecce's preference is to keep Dorgu.

United did launch a bid of £25.4m + £4.2m (€30m + €5m) for the defender, but Lecce want a something closer to £38m (€45m).

Mike Jones29 January 2025 21:15
4 hours ago

Arsenal make shock move for Ollie Watkins

Arsenal have made a stunning move to sign Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins.

The Mail reports that an offer has been rejected for the England striker.

The Gunners have moved to beat next week’s deadline to strengthen in attack after Gabriel Jesus’ injury and Kai Havertz’s inconsistent form.

Jack Rathborn29 January 2025 17:23
4 hours ago

Manchester United close in on Arsenal youngster

Ayden Heaven looks set to switch London for Old Trafford, with widespread reports indicating that the 18-year-old defender is bound for Manchester United with his route into the Arsenal first-team picture blocked. A signing for the future? Or can Heaven provide Ruben Amorim with a more immediate option with a couple of key defensive injuries in his squad?

Harry Latham-Coyle29 January 2025 17:15
4 hours ago

Manchester United close in on £30m Patrick Dorgu signing from Lecce

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Lecce’s Patrick Dorgu, the PA news agency understands.

Ruben Amorim’s progress since taking over as head coach in November has been hindered somewhat by the squad’s composition, with a lack of options at left wing-back a key issue.

United have targeted Dorgu, 20, to help bolster that area and the talented Denmark international is edging closer to becoming the Portuguese’s first signing.

Man Utd close in on £30m signing as fee and add-ons agreed

The Denmark international is edging closer to becoming Ruben Amorim’s first signing.

Harry Latham-Coyle29 January 2025 16:45
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Ruben Amorim hires 78-year-old athletics coach to whip Man Utd players into shape

Manchester United have hired renowned athletics coach Harry Marra to help improve the players’ fitness and running technique.

The 78-year-old American is considered one of the outstanding coaches in the history of track and field, and is best known for helping decathlete Ashton Eaton to two Olympic gold medals. He also coached Brianne Theisen, Eaton’s wife, who is a world and Olympic medalist in heptathlon.

United have brought in Marra on a short-term basis, according to The Times, thought to be only a matter of weeks, as manager Ruben Amorim looks to turn around the team’s fortunes with his side sitting 12th in the Premier League table.

Amorim has been clear on the physical demands he places on his players, saying in December: “Even with the best starting XI on the planet, without running, they will not win anything. It’s very clear. If you want to win the Premier League, you have to run like mad dogs. If not, we are not going to do it, that is clear.”

Ruben Amorim hires 78-year-old athletics coach to whip Man Utd players into shape

Manchester United have brought in an elite coach from the world of athletics to help improve their fortunes

Lawrence Ostlere29 January 2025 16:15
5 hours ago

Celtic hope to seal deal to re-sign Kieran Tierney

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers says a move for Arsenal's Kieran Tierney will "definitely happen" in the summer but he is trying to bring him in before next week's transfer window shuts.

Tierney has been in talks over a pre-contract agreement ahead of an emotional return to Celtic Park on a free transfer at the end of the season.

But, with loanee Alex Valle back at parent club Barcelona, Rodgers would like the left-back to return north of the border before next week's transfer deadline.

"He's still, at this moment, an Arsenal player," the former Liverpool and Leicester boss said ahead of Celtic's final Champions League league phase game at Aston Villa.

"I think we're agreed that it will definitely take place in the summer. If we can do it beforehand, then great.

"I think that, like I said, we prepared that for the summer. I don't want to speak too much on it with the greatest respect, because he's not a Celtic player here now with us.

"But if we were able to do it, of course, we would like to do that, but that's out of our control at this moment in time."

Rodgers confirmed Valle would not play for the Hoops again after his loan ended.

Kieran Tierney looks set to sign for Celtic
Kieran Tierney looks set to sign for Celtic (PA Wire)
Harry Latham-Coyle29 January 2025 15:45
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Kyle Walker reveals ‘uncomfortable’ exit talks with Pep Guardiola after joining AC Milan

Kyle Walker endured an uncomfortable conversation with Pep Guardiola when the defender told the Manchester City manager he wanted to leave the club.

Walker has joined AC Milan on loan for the rest of the season in a deal that includes an option to stay at the San Siro permanently in the summer.

The 34-year-old has been a staple for both City and England over the past seven years, winning 17 trophies at the Etihad after moving from Tottenham for £45m in 2017. But he found himself on the periphery at times this season and requested to leave in order to play more minutes.

Kyle Walker reveals ‘uncomfortable’ talks with Pep Guardiola after joining Milan

The 34-year-old Manchester City and England defender has joined Milan on loan until the end of the season with an option to stay permanently in the summer

Lawrence Ostlere29 January 2025 15:15
6 hours ago

Five transfers that could happen before deadline, and the desperate clubs behind them

While a hectic Champions League finale tonight will distract some of Europe’s top clubs, it looks like it could be a busy end to the transfer window. Here are five deals that may yet be done:

Five transfers that could happen before deadline, and the desperate clubs behind them

Who will get their deals over the line before the 11pm deadline on Monday 3 February?

Harry Latham-Coyle29 January 2025 14:45
7 hours ago

The damning final truth of Antony’s Manchester United nightmare

One Manchester United forward who has already left the club this January is Antony. Richard Jolly chronicles the Old Trafford career of a signing that proved a great misstep.

The damning final truth of Antony’s Manchester United nightmare

Pound for pound the worst signing in English football history, Manchester United will continue to count the cost of their most expensive mistake

Harry Latham-Coyle29 January 2025 14:15
7 hours ago

Marcus Rashford left with just one transfer option to end Manchester United stalemate

Manchester United and Marcus Rashford are facing up to a period where one of their best-paid stars is in the cold for months, as a suitable move has yet to present itself and only Juventus looks like a possible option this January.

The club have fielded a number of informal enquiries for the forward since he announced he was open to leaving in December, but Rashford wants to ensure any move is one that fits his preferences.

That involves the chance to compete for trophies this season, while also at a level high enough to persuade England manager Thomas Tuchel that he should be brought back into the international fold.

Marcus Rashford left with just one transfer option to end Manchester United stalemate

The 27-year-old was surprised by Ruben Amorim’s latest comments and faces spending the rest of the season on the sidelines unless he can secure a move away

Miguel Delaney29 January 2025 13:45

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