Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool ‘monitor Eduardo Camavinga’, Newcastle’s late spree and Dusan Vlahovic update
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In a pivotal week, Premier League clubs are looking to push through deals as the transfer window shuts.
Tottenham look keen to make moves with Antonio Conte not hiding his dissatisfaction as the club’s inability to strengthen yet, with Dele Alli and Giovani lo Celso both likely to be pushed out the door after being left out of the squad for the 2-0 defeat to Chelsea. While Arsenal are also in the market for a striker, with Fiorentina’s Dusan Vlahovic top of their list, though Juventus may move should it emerge that the Viola cannot hold on to the Serbian forward until the summer.
Meanwhile, Newcastle continue to be busy, having already signed Kieran Trippier and Chris Wood, with Eddie Howe desperate for reinforcements to boost their hopes of avoiding relegation. Netherlands left-back Mitchel Bakker from Bayer Leverkusen has been linked, while Jesse Lingard, or even alli, could emerge as Howe targets an attacking midfielder.
Jesse Lingard is another name to monitor, with the Manchester United star eager to leave on a loan deal to gain first team football, with Ralf Rangnick unable to hand him the role he craves after a successful loan to West Ham last season.
Liverpool remain active with young talent top of their list of priorities, having been linked to Real Madrid’s French starlet Eduardo Camavinga and Fulham winger Fabio Carvalho. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and done deals below.
Bayer Leverkusen sign Azmoun from Zenit
Bayer Leverkusen have signed Iran international striker Sardar Azmoun, the Bundesliga club have confirmed.
The 27-year-old pens a five-year-deal with Die Werkself and will link up with his new team this summer after three years with Zenit Saint Petersburg and 62 goals in 104 games across all competitions.
The announcement ends speculation over deals to join Lyon and West Ham.
Barcelona in talks to sign Ajax left-back Tagliafico
Barcelona have started talks to sign Ajax left-back Nicholas Tagliafico.
The move would be an initial loan with the Catalan club possessing an option to buy.
Tagliafico has deal with the Dutch giants to move on this month after speculation over a move in recent years.
Chelsea were previously linked, and after just two Eredivisie games and one in the Champions League, Tagliafico’s four-year stay in Amsterdam after joining from Independiente.
Barcelona could also offer 18-year-old left-back Alejandro Balde on loan to finalise the deal.
Championship pair in the race for Rangers’ Goldson
Nottingham Forest and West Brom are battling it out to sign a pre-contract with Rangers defender Connor Goldson.
The Scottish Sun report the interest in the centre-back will see the 29-year-old move south of the border this summer after spending four years in Scotland since joining from Brighton in 2018.
Goldson has played 31 times in all competitions this term.
Chelsea sign Derby full-back Dylan Williams
Chelsea have completed a move for Derby full-back Dylan Williams.
Williams, who has played in six Championship games for the Rams this term, starring at both left-back and in midfield.
Derby boss Wayne Rooney reacted to the move: “It is one where I felt I couldn’t deny him the opportunity, so that is my decision, not an administrator’s decision.
“It was my decision after speaking to the player, I felt I couldn’t deny a young lad an opportunity of going to play in the Premier League.”
Arsenal keen on Real Sociedad striker Isak
Arsenal have emerged as suitors for Real Sociedad’s Alexander Isak, report The Athletic.
The Gunners have been strongly linked to Fiorentina’s Dusan Vlahovic, but a deal looks complicated.
With the Serbian striker now on the radar of Juventus and the Viola eager to wait until the summer to cash in on their star.
Isak has a release clause, thought to be worth £76m, with the striker notching four goals in 17 league appearances this season.
West Ham target Marseille centre-back Caleta-Car
West Ham are looking into a move for Marseille centre-back Duje Caleta-Car, according to The Athletic.
David Moyes is keen to reinforce his backline during the January transfer window with the Croatia international an option.
The 25-year-old, who has starred in 11 Ligue 1 games this season, has 18 months left on his contract with OM.
Frank signs new Brentford deal
Brentford boss Thomas Frank has penned a new deal to commit his future to the Bees until 2025, the club have announced.
The 48-year-old Dane took charge in October 2018, achieving promotion last season and impressing in their debut Premier League campaign, currently sitting 14th.
Frank said: “I feel privileged to be a part of the success we have had as a group at this fantastic club. I have been here for five years and am very pleased that I have the opportunity to be here for longer.
“I have been part of building the Club over the past five years and have enjoyed working with a brilliant staff and unbelievable group of players. Everyone can see they have a fantastic work ethic that they show every day.
“On top of that we have a unity and togetherness from the top to the bottom and the bottom to the top. I don’t think that it is always understood and recognised the role that Matthew Benham, Phil Giles and, before he left, Rasmus Ankersen, have played in the development of the Club. Their work makes it so much easier for me to succeed and I am delighted that we can continue to work together.”
Tottenham braced for pivotal week
Tottenham will look to offload Tanguy Ndombele, Dele Alli and Giovani Lo Celso this week, as Antonio Conte hopes for changes to his squad that could prove pivotal to his tenure.
Further details from The Independent’s chief football writer Miguel Delaney, here:
Spurs braced for pivotal week that could decide Antonio Conte future
The Italian has been short when pushed over the state of his Spurs side, with investment top of his priorities this month as the January transfer window closes
Aubameyang rejects Saudi Arabia move
Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has rejected an offer to move on loan to Saudi Arabia for the rest of the season, according to reports.
The Telegraph and The Athletic report that Aubameyang, who was stripped of the Arsenal captaincy last month, wants to stay in Europe.
Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal had offered to cover Aubameyang’s full £350,000 a week salary until the end of the season, but with the striker looking to stay in Europe, the club may need to cover a portion of his wage if he was to leave in January.
Newcastle set price for Bissouma
Newcastle have been told by Brighton that it will cost them £50m to sign Yves Bissouma.
Arsenal, Tottenham and Aston Villa have also been linked with the Mali international.
The Mail claim Bissouma remains Eddie Howe’s No1 midfield target.
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