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:
Manchester United face stumbling block in Mendes pursuit
Manchester United need a sale in order to meet Paris Saint-Germain’s €60m valuation of Nuno Mendes, with Ruben Amorim and the new INEOS leadership keen to start a badly-desired overhaul.
The 22-year-old left-back has been targeted as a key first signing to give balance to the team, but the Old Trafford hierarchy are currently short on the salary offer as well as the transfer fee.
The situation reflects how difficult this crucial first window is for Amorim, with many at United openly talking about how much business needs to be done but how little money there is to spend amid Profit and Sustainability Rule restrictions.
Manchester United face stumbling blocks in chase of key transfer target Nuno Mendes
The PSG left-back is valued at €60m and United are restricted by Profit and Sustainability rules
United have sights on Mendes
Manchester United are keeping tabs on PSG’s Nuno Mendes ahead of a potential summer move. Mendes has entered the final 18 months of his contract and talks over a new contract with the French side have stalled0
United are looking to bolster their left-back options and Mendes could fit the bill. The club recently agreed a deal for Paraguayan defender Diego Leon who turns 18 in April.
It is thought the player will arrive in Manchester soon for a medical.
Man Utd set to hand chance to goalkeeping prospect after £500k deal
Elyh Harrison is poised for a major shot with the Manchester United first team after the club recalled three goalkeepers from loan spells, reports the Mail.
Ruben Amorim continues to assess his squad and is keen to explore options, including academy prospects and youngsters on the books at Old Trafford.
Harrison was out on loan at non-league club Chester after signing for £500,000 from Stevenage in 2022, the 18-year-old claimed nine clean sheets in 23 appearances and could dip in and out of the first team while securing game time with the Under-21s.
Sunderland close in on Roma star Enzo Le Fee
Sunderland are poised to seal the loan signing of midfielder Enzo Le Fee from Roma, reports the Athletic.
The 24-year-old joined the Serie A side for £19.3m (€23m) in July but has been left with a limited role so far with Daniele De Rossi, Ivan Jurić and Claudio Ranieri all taking turns in charge.
Should the Black Cats achieve promotion, they will be obligated to sign him permanently if they achieve promotion.
That would leave them tasked with forking out £16m (€19m) plus performance-related bonuses.
Manchester City ‘intensify efforts’ to sign Uzbek centre-back
Manchester City are looking to “intensify efforts” to sign Lens star Abdukodir Khusanov, according to the Athletic.
The champions hope to move fast in a bid to beat off Newcastle United and Tottenham for the 20-year-old Lens centre back.
Pep Guardiola has endured a torrid season with an injury crisis at the back largely damaging their hopes of a title defence, with Ruben Dias, John Stones, Nathan Ake and Manuel Akanji all missing time.
Aston Villa join race to sign highly-rated Caen youngster
Aston Villa hope to beat out Leipzig and AC Milan as interest hots up for Caen youngster Tidiam Gomis.
L’Équipe report the French winger is not a priority for Unai Emery with a free transfer possible this summer.
Les Vikings have struggled under the part-ownership of Kylian Mbappe, though Gomis has flashed, with two goals and two assists from 19 appearances.
Viktor Gyokeres price agreed by Sporting CP for bumper summer transfer?
Sporting CP and Viktor Gyokeres have come to an agreement over what fee should be deemed acceptable for a bumper summer transfer.
Record in Portugal float a figure of £58.6-62.8m (€70-75m) for any interested clubs.
Ruben Amorim has been linked with a reunion next season at Old Trafford, with the Portuguese tactician enduring a rocky start to life as Manchester United manager.
Arsenal in race for Nico Williams and Lee Kang In
A couple of Arsenal nuggets from David Ornstein of The Athletic. Firstly, the Gunners are looking at highly-rated Athletic Bilbao and Spain forward Nico Williams.
Mikel Arteta would love to sign Williams during this window but finances make it unlikely and the player himself is not agitating to leave Bilbao. His release clause €60m (although it fluctuates with inflation) and would need to be paid in full, meaning a summer move is more likely.
Arsenal face competition to sign the 22-year-old, as Chelsea are high on his list of suitors, while Liverpool looked into the viability of a deal last summer.
The Gunners may also be interested in PSG’s South Korean forward Lee Kang In. The 23-year-old is open to a new challenge and Barcelona’s interest may force Arsenal to come forward, having previously expressed interest although the price (at least double the €22m PSG paid to sign him from Mallorca in 2023) is considered off-putting.
West Ham emerge as shock suitors for Marcus Rashford
A shock new suitor for Marcus Rashford has emerged in West Ham following the appointment of Graham Potter.
Sky Sports report the Hammers would be interested in the Manchester United forward, who is out of favour under Ruben Amorim.
The Hammers are contending without Jarrod Bowen for the foreseeable future due to injury and Potter is likely to be open to bringing in more firepower this month.
Napoli star edges closer to PSG - but Italians rebuff player exchange option
PSG’s pursuit of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has seen them off former Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar to Napoli, reports Fabrizio Romano.
It appears as if Napoli are not thrilled by the prospect of signing Skriniar, given the Slovakian’s lofty salary.
The total package could be worth around £67m (€80m), should the deal progress without a player in exchange.
Personal terms are not thought to be an issue between the player’s camp and the Ligue 1 giants.
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