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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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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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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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City preparing offer for Italian defender

According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Man City are currently preparing an offer between €60-65m for Juventus defender Andrea Cambiaso.

The 24-year-old can play as a full-back or wing-back.

Chris Wilson16 January 2025 16:45
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West Ham latest

Further to those comments from Potter, here’s a round-up of West Ham’s rumoured targets.

Reports emerged yesterday that the Hammers had submitted a £40m bid for Villa’s Jhon Duran, which was rejected.

Evan Ferguson remains a loan target too, as does Barcelona starlet Ansu Fati, who was previously on loan at Brighton.

Andre Silva of RB Leipzig is the player who has been most strongly linked, while there are reports that Nice’s Evann Guessand is also a target.

Hoffenheim forward Mergim Berish has been linked too, according to Florian Plettenberg of Sky DE.

Chris Wilson16 January 2025 16:30
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Potter: "It has to be the right thing for us as well"

Speaking in a pre-match press conference ahead of the weekend, West Ham boss Graham Potter has said that the club are “always looking to try to improve”.

“But it has to be the right thing for us as well.

"There are a few checklists you've got to go through. It's about whether they're available, it's about whether they're able to play in the Premier League, whether they fit the way you want to play, whether they're the right person for the group.

"It's a complicated window so you can imagine in a week where you've got three games in eight days, my focus is on the players that are here,” he added.

Chris Wilson16 January 2025 16:20
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Spurs latest

Spurs are one side who seem to have a lack of concrete rumours despite a difficult injury situation, though there are reports linking them to a few players.

In terms of attackers, Randal Kolo Muani was linked with the Lilywhites, but after his move to Juventus, Spurs have to look elsewhere. To that end, they’ve been linked with Lille’s Jonathan David, as well as Nice striker Evann Guessand, Rayan Cherki of Lyon, and Barcelona starlet Ansu Fati.

Postecoglou’s side have also been linked with Alejandro Garnacho, Marcus Rashford and Byran Mbeumo, but it is thought that all of these deals would be too difficult to pull off.

In other positions, Spurs have been linked with Bournemouth’s Illia Zabarnyi in defence.

Chris Wilson16 January 2025 16:05
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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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