Transfer news - LIVE: Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea latest rumours
The latest stories and all the transfer rumours on Friday 9 January
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Your support makes all the difference.The January transfer window is beginning to step up a gear with all 20 Premier League clubs seeking to make additions to their side before the 11pm deadline on 02 February.
To help you keep on top of the talk, tittle-tattle and confirmed deals you can follow our daily live blog in which we'll bring you the latest news, developments and salacious rumours.
The biggest talking point of the window so far has been in the Manchester United goal, and that's not just the addition of Victor Valdes with David De Gea's future up in the air. Arsenal still need to strengthen their squad, but when will they make a move? And what can Liverpool and Tottenham do to give their season a welcome boost?
Plus the reigning champions Manchester City are expected to make a move to strengthen their already talented strikeforce.
For the answers to all those questions and much more, follow the latest below...
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