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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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Liverpool youngster Tony Gallacher joins St Johnstone
St Johnstone have signed Liverpool left-back Tony Gallacher on a two-and-a-half-year contract.
The 22-year-old broke into the Falkirk first team as a teenager and then moved to Anfield for a six-figure transfer fee in 2018.
He spent part of last season on loan at Toronto FC and, after being unable to force his way into Jurgen Klopp’s plans, has now left Liverpool on a permanent basis to join Saints on a deal until summer 2024.
Gallacher, who made one appearance for the Reds in 2019, told the Perth club’s website: “I’m really excited about my move to St Johnstone and can’t wait to get started.
“I had a great time at Liverpool and I’d like to thank everyone there for looking after me and helping me to improve as a footballer and teach me so many good habits.
“I feel very lucky to have been part of a massive football club with so many wonderful professionals and people. It was an incredible education.
“But I felt the time was right to look for first-team football and an exciting opportunity presented itself at St Johnstone.
“Having been out on loan at Toronto, I enjoyed my time there and it made me want more and more first-team football.
“It’s now up to me to show everyone at St Johnstone that I’m good enough to play regular first-team football and that’s what I plan to do.
“My preference is to play on the left-hand side as I feel I have good energy to get up and down and can deliver crosses into the box. I also enjoy the defensive side of the game.”
Thiago Silva signs one-year contract extension at Chelsea
Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has extended his contract by one year to remain at the club through the 2022-23 campaign.
Brazil international Silva joined the Blues from Paris Saint-Germain during the summer of 2020, and has made 56 appearances.
“To play here with Chelsea is a real pleasure. I never thought I would play for three years here in this great club, so I’m very happy to stay for another season,” Silva said on the Chelsea website.
“I will continue to give everything for this club and for the supporters, who have always been by my side since I arrived.
“It’s amazing to have this relationship with the fans and not only that but the players, staff and the whole club.”
Thiago Silva signs one-year contract extension at Chelsea
The Brazilian joined the Blues from Paris St Germain during the summer of 2020.
Aaron Ramsey set for Premier League return
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.
Tottenham eye Weston McKennie move
Tottenham could turn to United States international Weston McKennie as they look to strengthen in January.
New manager Antonio Conte is expected to be busy in his first transfer window in charge and could look to his native Italy for new recruits.
The Express report Juventus could make the 23-year-old available so they can up their own interest in Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, who is also of interest to Chelsea.
Ben Brereton Diaz bids not expected by Blackburn in January
Blackburn manager Tony Mowbray says the club will not listen to offers from Premier League clubs for top-scorer Ben Brereton Diaz this January.
The Chile international has scored 20 goals in the Championship so far and has been tipped to make the step up to the top flight.
While Mowbray said he expected the 22-year-old to move on at some point, he said: “We’re not looking to sell Ben Brereton [in January].“We need him to hopefully get 40 goals and help the team be successful this year.”
PSG’s Kylian Mbappe to wait for Real Madrid move
Kylian Mbappe won’t be joining Real Madrid - not yet at least.
The Paris Saint-Germain forward is out of contract in the summer and is free to talk to clubs outside of France in January.
He is widely expected to head to the Spanish capital on a free transfer but has moved to quash any talk he will move any earlier.
“No, I’m not joining Real Madrid in January,” he said. “I’m in PSG, I’m really happy and I will finish the season [here] 100 per cent.
“I’ll give everything to win the Champions League, the league and the cup and to give all of the pleasure to the fans because they deserve it.
“And I think I deserve to win something great with PSG.”
PSG play Real Madrid in the last-16.
Lorenzo Insigne set for Napoli departure and move to Toronto FC
One of the biggest signings or agreements shall we say of January could be Lorenzo Insigne lining up a move to MLS.
Sky Sport Italia reports that the Italian forward is being tempted by an offer from Toronto FC.
The Major League Soccer club are pushing to sign the 30-year-old in January, but he could finish the season with Napoli, who have been unable to agree terms on a new contract.
Alvaro Morata edging towards Barcelona move
Barcelona are looking to do a deal to bring Alvaro Morata in on loan.
New boss Xavi has already signed Ferran Torres from Manchester City in this window but is also keen for an out and out number nine and believes Morata can fill that role.
Goal report that Barca have sounded out Juventus about taking over his loan from Atletico Madrid with Memphis Depay, who only joined from Lyon in the summer, a possible makeweight to go the other way.
Chelsea’s Antonio Rudiger in talks with Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern Munich and Juventus
Antonio Rudiger appears to have a number of options as his contract winds down at Stamford Bridge.
The Chelsea defender has opened talks with Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern Munich and Juventus over a pre-contract agreement this month.
The 28-year-old German defender’s deal expires this summer, meaning he is primed to dictate the terms of his future.
Denis Zakaria set for Gladbach exit with Arsenal, Leicester City and Everton all keen
Borussia Monchengladbach have confirmed that Swiss international Denis Zakaria will leave the club when his current contract runs out in the summer.
Arsenal, Leicester City and Everton among others have been credited with interest in the 25-year-old, who can play in the centre of midfield or defence.
German giants Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have also been linked.
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