Transfer news LIVE: Premier League clubs battle for Philippe Coutinho, Newcastle close in on Kieran Trippier
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The January transfer window is open and rumours are swirling around the Premier League and across Europe.
Philippe Coutinho is set to decide between five Premier League clubs battling for his signature as the Brazil star nears an exit from Barcelona and a return to the Premier League. The 29-year-old has struggled since making the move to the Camp Nou and is said to favour a return to England, where he spent five years at Liverpool. Aston Villa are said to be one of those sides involved in the race for the midfielder, according to the Mail, with Arsenal, Tottenham, Newcastle and Everton also linked.
Newcastle appear to be closing in on their first signing of the window after reportedly agreeing a fee with Atletico Madrid for England international right-back Kieran Trippier. The former Tottenham full-back, who joined the Spanish club in 2019, has been keen to move back to England ever since coming close to joining Manchester United last summer. The BBC report that Newcastle have had a bid of £12 million, plus add-ons, accepted for the 31-year-old in what would be club’s first signing under their new owners.
Elsewhere, Arsenal have reportedly made their first move for in-demand Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic, according to Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport. They say the Gunners have made an opening offer of £58.5m for the 21-year-old, in a deal that would see midfielder Lucas Torreira join the Serie A club on a permanent basis. Arsenal will also listen to offers for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during the window, according to Sky Sports, and it could be that Vlahovic replaces the former captain at the club this January.
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Chelsea line up move for Monaco star Tchouameni
Chelsea remain interested in 21-year-old Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouamen, according to Goal, and will consider making a move in the next two windows.
The Blues were linked with a move for the France international in the summer as they look to strengthen their midfield options.
The loan signing of Saul Niguez has not been a success, while Declan Rice also remains a long-time target, but Chelsea see adding wing-back cover as their main priority in January.
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Wolves have completed the signing of Japanese international midfielder Hayao Kawabe on a three-and-a-half year deal.
Kawabe, 26, has been signed from Switzerland side Grasshoppers, where he will return for the rest of the season.
PSG told Haaland price
Paris Saint-Germain would need to set aside a €300m budget in order to sign Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland in the summer, according to L’Equipe.
Haaland’s release clause will become active in the summer with a number of top clubs competing for his signature.
Despite the striker being available for €70m, his annual salary of €30m plus agents fees would take the overall package beyond the €300m mark if a six-year deal is agreed.
Meanwhile, L’Equipe also report that Manchester United are monitoring PSG striker Muaro Icardi, who is out of contract in 2024 and has been approached by Juventus.
Everton complete Patterson signing from Rangers
In case you missed it yesterday, Everton have completed the signing of Scotland international right-back Nathan Patterson from Rangers on a five-and-a-half year deal.
The 20-year-old has signed a contract until June 2027 and Everton have paid a reported fee of £11 million for the defender, a record for Rangers.
Patterson becomes Everton’s second signing of the window following the arrival of Ukraine international left-back Vitalii Mykolenko from Dynamo Kyiv. Everton were interested in signing Patterson last summer but were unable to complete the deal.
“I’m over the moon to sign for Everton and looking forward to getting started,” Patterson told Everton’s official website.
“It was an easy choice to sign. This is a massive club with huge history and the fanbase is tremendous. Obviously we aren’t in the place where we want to be right now but we can definitely get there with the talent in the changing room and staff here, and I have full belief we can do that.”
Transfer news live: All quiet at Man City
Manchester City aren’t looking to replace Ferran Torres in January.
The 21-year-old Spain forward has joined Barcelona in a £47m deal leaving a space in Pep Guardiola’s squad.
The Times report that Guardiola will instead look to young players already at the club such as Cole Palmer to fill the void in the final third.
Spurs leading the race for Milan’s Kessie
Meanwhile, Tottenham are apparently leading the race for AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie.
New boss Antonio Conte is keen to put his own stamp on the Spurs squad with the Ivorian midfielder apparently a top target.
The Express report that Spurs have held talks with the 25-year-old’s camp with his contract in Italy set to expire in the summer.
Arsenal and Manchester United have also been linked.
Conte: Kane ‘totally involved’ in Spurs project
Antonio Conte is impressed with the way Harry Kane has bought into the Italian’s project at Tottenham and says he will be the focal point of any success.
The striker looked set to leave Spurs in the summer after hankering for a move to Manchester City, hinting at his desire during a high-profile interview with Gary Neville and turning up to pre-season training late.
And now Conte has said: “First of all, we are talking about a really good person and a really good man. And I think this is the most important thing.
“Because I knew the situation in the summer and, when Harry decided to stay in Tottenham, I found a player totally involved in this project now.
“I am happy to have him in my team because for sure we are talking about the top player, a top striker in the world, and if we want to win or if we want to think to build something to win, Harry must be a point of start.
“This is normal and he knows very well my opinion, but I repeat I’m very happy to work with him and I think that he has enjoyed the time, what we are building with the team and that is all.”
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Juventus, Ramsey turn down Burnley approach
Aaron Ramsey has been linked with a return to the Premier League with Newcastle, Everton and West Ham all said to be interested in offering the Wales international a route out of Juventus.
Ramsey, who joined the Italian side in 2018, has made just four starts for Juventus so far this season and has struggled to settle in Serie A.
Reports claim that Juventus would allow the 31-year-old to leave the club this window but Sky Sports say the Italian side and Ramsey have knocked back an approach from Burnley.
Maitland-Niles expected to complete Roma move
Ainsley Maitland-Niles is expected to leave Arsenal in the coming hours after agreeing to join Roma on loan until the end of the season.
ESPN report that the deal does not contain an option or obligation to buy.
Maitland-Niles has started just four games for Arsenal this season and was close to joining Everton in the summer.
The 24-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at West Brom and is under contract at Arsenal until 2023.
Napoli star Insigne agrees to Toronto move
Napoli and Italy star Lorenzo Insigne has agreed to join MLS side Toronto FC when his deal with the Serie A club expires at the end of the season.
The Guardian report that Insigne has signed a five-and-a-half year contract with Toronto and the deal is expected to be announced in the coming days.
Insigne, 30, has played for Napoli for his entire career and starred for Italy on their run to the Euro 2020 title last summer.
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