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Your support makes all the difference.Welcome along to Tuesday’s transfer news live with the latest rumours, gossip and done deals from the Premier League and around Europe. With the window shutting soon, interest in players is likely to spike in the coming days, with Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham and more all looking to strengthen or slim down their squads ahead of the second half of the season.
Today’s rumour mill involves Arsenal who are close to completing a loan deal for talented Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard. The deal is thought to cost Arsenal around £2.5m in fees plus the 22-year-old’s wages as he seeks game time away from Real Madrid. Meanwhile there is a battle on for 16-year-old Derby talent Kaide Gordon, and Liverpool are reported to be winning the race for the winger ahead of Manchester United and Tottenham.
United meanwhile could reward Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for positioning the club in the thick of the title picture, though there could be many outgoings at Old Trafford, too, with Juan Mata linked to his former club Valencia. Newcastle United have had a loan-to-buy bid for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Matheus Nunes rejected, according to Portuguese newspaper O Jogo, while West Ham lead the race for Jesse Lingard after the arrival of Atalanta teenager Amad Diallo made Lingard’s exit inevitable. Follow all the latest developments below.
ARSENAL IN RACE TO SIGN MAN CITY DEFENDER
Arsenal have emerged as contenders to sign Manchester City centre-back Eric Garcia, according to Mundo Deportivo.
Barcelona have been expected to secure the 20-year-old's signature for some time, with his contract set to expire in the summer.
But the Spanish club's presidential elections and financial concerns have complicated matters, potentially allowing Arsenal to move for Garcia.
Paris Saint-Germain are also reportedly interested in the City youngster.
SANCHO EXPECTED TO LEAVE THIS SUMMER
More on Jadon Sancho, who Sport1 claim is likely to join Manchester United this summer.
The Premier League club were priced out of a move last year, but Borussia Dortmund's financial difficulties mean Sancho could be available at a more affordable price.
DORTMUND COULD TRANSFER LIST THREE PLAYERS
Borussia Dortmund could be forced to transfer list Jadon Sancho, Giovanni Reyna, and Raphael Guerreiro if they fail to qualify for European competition this season.
BVB are currently seventh in the Bundesliga after two successive league defeats, and the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic could be compounded my missing out on a place in Europe.
In such a scenario, Bild claim that Dortmund may look to cash in on Sancho, at the centre of a transfer saga during the summer amid interest from Manchester United.
Highly-rated youngster Reyna could also be up for sale, as well as versatile full-back Guerreiro.
But Dortmund will reportedly fight to keep hold of Erling Haaland regardless of their league position.
FERDINAND ON ARSENAL’S ODEGAARD SIGNING
Rio Ferdinand has given his verdict on Arsenal's imminent loan signing of Real Madrid midfielder Martin Odegaard.
"I’ve heard about this kid for a long time now. He had a good loan spell in Spain at Sociedad and did really well," the former Manchester United defender said.
“He’s got potential, 100%. It’s about Mikel Arteta unlocking that. I think this kid is a talent, there’s no doubting that. But he’s got to find a home now. Hopefully at Arsenal.
“I want him to do well. Arteta had a reputation when he was at City and now here at Arsenal for getting the best out of young players, hopefully that follows true with this player.
“That’s the only thing that worries me. If he comes in and takes someone like Emile Smith Rowe’s position, I’ll be devastated. Because he’s come in and done unreal things. The way he’s played, he’s been a breath of fresh air at Arsenal, I’m sure the fans if they were there would be going crazy about him.
“He brings assists, he brings a calmness to the way Arsenal play. He’s the type of player who could have played over a number of generations at Arsenal in the way he plays football. So I hope he doesn’t come in and kind of stunt his growth in the team because he’s been really good the last few weeks.”
LEEDS HAVE NO PLANS TO MAKE JANUARY SIGNINGS
Leeds will not spend any money before the close of the January window, despite new investment from the San Francisco 49ers.
The Athletic claim that there are no plans to make "significant signings" as Marcelo Bielsa is happy with his squad.
WEST HAM WANT LINGARD
West Ham hope to sign Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard on loan, according to the Evening Standard.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is now reportedly willing to let the 28-year-old leave having been reluctant sanction a loan move.
Sky Sports claim that West Ham have made an approach, but they currently have the maximum number of on-loan players in their squad.
DZEKO COULD MAKE PREMIER LEAGUE RETURN
Former Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko could be on his way back to the Premier League, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
The 34-year-old is expected to leave Roma after reports of a falling out with manager Paulo Fonseca.
And West Ham and Everton are believed to be amongst the sides interested in the Bosnia international.
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