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The transfer window is in full swing with sides at both ends of the Premier League table looking to strengthen as they battle for survival, European football and the title

Michael Jones
Thursday 09 January 2025 18:15 GMT
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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 all rumoured to be circling new arrivals as they battle it out in the Premier League, while 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.

Rashford has been linked with a series of clubs on the continent, with his agent flying to Italy to hold talks with AC Milan. The latest development comes as the Serie A giants have been joined in the race by minnows Como, who are managed by Cesc Fabregas, as well as rumours of a possible swap deal with Napoli involving winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Arsenal have been linked with in-form Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo but Manchester City may be the busiest club in the window, with Pep Guardiola’s set side to begin their rebuild in January. The Premier League champions are interested in signing Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush and 17-year-old Palmeiras defender Vitor Reis this month.

Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and deals below:

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.

(Getty Images)
Jack Rathborn9 January 2025 18:15

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.

Jack Rathborn9 January 2025 17:30

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.

Jack Rathborn9 January 2025 16:45

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.

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Jack Rathborn9 January 2025 16:00

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.

Jack Rathborn9 January 2025 15:30

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.

Jack Rathborn9 January 2025 15:06

Jhon Duran attracting interest from PSG and Barcelona

It appears Aston Villa may have a fight on their hands to keep hold of in-form striker Jhon Duran. The Colombian has been a revelation for Villa this season, scoring 11 goals including the winner against Bayern Munich.

But Talksport are reporting that PSG have expressed an interest in signing the forward, with £60m said to be the price that would tempt Villa to sell.

Meanwhile, Spanish outlet Sport are reporting that Barcelona sporting director Deco has already met with Duran’s representatives for informal talks to let him know he is on the Barca radar.

(PA Wire)

Mike Jones9 January 2025 14:30

Saints sign Joachim Kayi Sanda in bid to beat the drop

Southampton have signed talented teenage centre-back Joachim Kayi Sanda from Valenciennes.

Joachim Kayi Sanda said: "I’m really happy to be here. I think this is a great city and a great club. I’ve been given a very warm welcome and I’m proud to represent this club.

"I hadn’t planned for it to come so quickly but it was in the back of my mind as a career goal and I’ve managed to achieve it early on. The club’s DNA in terms of improving young players and everything about the project convinced me to come here."

Jack Rathborn9 January 2025 14:00

Man Utd propose Marcus Rashford swap for Napoli star

Man Utd are offering a swap deal with Napoli to bring Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to Old Trafford, with Marcus Rashford heading to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

L’Équipe report United are keen to beat out Paris Saint-Germain for the talented Georgian winger.

And Rashford, who is out of favour under Ruben Amorim, could earn a fresh start in Italy.

Jack Rathborn9 January 2025 13:32

Chelsea learn Marc Guehi asking price

Marc Guehi is one of the more sought-after names this transfer window and the defender has now had his asking price set by Crystal Palace.

Guehi’s former club Chelsea are leading the charge to re-sign him amid a defensive injury crisis and have been told they will have to stump up £70m to make it happen.

Newcastle wanted the centre-back last summer and Palace turned down multiple bids, up to £60m, for him. They are set to stand firm on £70m, which Chelsea are currently unwilling to pay.

(Zac Goodwin/PA Wire)
Mike Jones9 January 2025 12:30

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