Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool consider bold Kvaratskhelia bid, Man City close in on Marmoush, Man Utd latest
The transfer window is in full swing with clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seeking deals
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.
Liverpool and Arsenal are rumoured to be circling new arrivals as they battle it out in the Premier League, and Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo appears to be in the Gunners’ sights after injury to Bukayo Saka. The window could see some big exits confirmed with Trent Alexander-Arnold open to negotiate a possible free transfer to Real Madrid and Manchester United looking to sell Marcus Rashford - with a new ambitious swap for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia reportedly on their radar.
They could face a tussle with Liverpool for the Napoli and Georgia winger as Arne Slot seeks the final piece of what looks a title-winning puzzle. Manchester City’s campaign, by contrast, is in need of reviving, and the Premier League champions are interested in signing Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush and 17-year-old Palmeiras defender Vitor Reis this month as they begin their rebuild.
Follow all the latest news, rumours and deals below:
Marquinhos returns to Brazil
Arsenal winger Marquinhos has returned to Brazil having joined Cruzeiro on loan.
The 21-year-old is on a deal until December, having only recently returned from a year-long loan spell with Fluminense that included an option for a permanent transfer that was not triggered.
“Everyone at the club wishes Marquinhos all the best for his loan spell with Cruzeiro and look forward to seeing his continued development.” Arsenal said in a statement.
Arsenal set for sell-on income
Mika Biereth has completed a medical at Monaco ahead of his €13m (£10.8m) move from Sturm Graz.
Arsenal are due to receive a percentage of the deal, as they negotiated a sell-on clause when Biereth left to join the Austrian side last summer.
Slot on Chiesa’s struggles
Arne Slot spoke about Federico Chiesa and when he needs to do to win more more minutes in the Liverpool side. The winger is set to play in Saturday’s FA Cup game against Accrington Stanley in what will be only his fifth appearance of the campaign.
“It’s not only been difficult for him in terms of match fitness, it’s also that he has to compete with the likes of Cody Gakpo, Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez and Mo Salah,” said Slot.
“Everybody here knows the numbers Mo Salah brings in. There’s not many times a reason to take him out during a game or before a game.
“It’s not only about Federico when we are talking about him being limited in his playing time. It’s also about the others.
“But in terms of Federico it definitely has to do with the way he came in, the rest were already training a lot and we had to bring him up in terms of match fitness.
“It’s a combination of reasons why he didn’t play that much yet but let’s wait and see in the upcoming weeks and months if he’s able to help us because the second half of the season is even more important than the first.”
Jorginho to Palmeiras?
ESPN say that Arsenal midfielder Jorginho has been offered to Brazilian side Palmeiras.
The club have reportedly met with the player’s agent to negotiate but there is no offer or proposal at this stage. Jorginho’s contract expires in the summer and the club hold an option to extend his stay for an additional year if they so chose.
Everton show why change was needed in FA Cup win as life after Sean Dyche begins
They are not used to cheering the men in the technical area. Not when they were Everton’s unholy trinity of Sean Dyche, Ian Woan and Steve Stone. But the Goodison roar erupted at the announcement of the duo occupying the dugout. It was probably only for one game, but Everton were managed by Leighton Baines and Seamus Coleman. They drew the loudest applause of the night: modern-day Goodison greats, instant reminders of better days.
And if another may soon join them, with the probable return of David Moyes, this was a seismic day for Everton. Not because of the narrow win over Peterborough that was overseen by the old-timers who, when Moyes left in 2013, were arguably the finest pair of flying full-backs in the Premier League. But because of the departure of Sean Dyche.
Everton show why change was needed in FA Cup win as life after Sean Dyche begins
Everton 2-0 Peterborough: Just hours after the sacking of Sean Dyche, interim coaches Leighton Baines and Seamus Coleman led the hosts into the fourth-round despite another uninspiring performance
Como make shock move for Marcus Rashford after Milan interest
Como have entered the race to sign Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United after interest from AC Milan and Juventus.
Sky Sport Italia reports that Como would be more willing to cover the player’s wages, thought to be £325,000 per week, while Cesc Fabregas could also hold some influence.
With Dele Alli, a friend of Rashford’s, training at the club, too, Como are bullish they can strike a deal.
Napoli line up replacement for Kvaratskheila
It seems increasingly likely that Khvicha Kvarartskheila will be leaving Napoli amid interest from PSG and possibly Liverpool.
As such the Italian side have lined up his replacement in the form of Lille’s Edon Zhegrova. Zhegrova has made 21 appearances for the French club so far and performed exceptionally against Juventus in the Champions League.
The price for the forward is believed to be between €25-30m and Napoli plan to use the money from Kvaratskheila’s sale to fund the transfer should they need to.
Man City close in on Khusanov
Manchester City are close to signing RC Lens centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov for €40m (£33.5m).
Reports in Italy say that Khusanov has agreed personal terms with the Premier League champions and the Pep Guardiola has agreed that the move should go ahead.
The 20-year-old defender could join City alongside 18-year-old Vitor Reis of Palmeiras as the club look to build their next great team with a focus on youth.
Valencia in for Aarons?
Spanish side Valencia have reportedly agreed deal to sign Bournemouth defender Max Aarons on loan.
Reports from Italy say Valencia will have the option to buy the 25-year-old right-back for €9m (£7.5m) at the conclusion of the loan term which runs out at the end of the season.
Amad Diallo on new Man Utd contract:
“I am really proud to have signed this new contract. I have had some incredible moments with this club already but there is so much more to come. I have huge ambitions in the game and I want to achieve history at Manchester United.
“I have learnt so much since arriving here four years ago; I am very grateful to the coaches and staff who have helped me to develop, and to the fans for driving me forward every day.
“It has been a difficult season for everyone, but I fully believe that we are on the right path and the future is going to be really special. I am ready to give everything to help the team and make our supporters proud again.”
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