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Transfer news live: Manchester United want Bernardo Silva as well as Antoine Griezmann, Arsenal trio await talks

Follow the latest from the transfer window on Thursday 19 January

Jack de Menezes,Mark Critchley,Evan Bartlett
Thursday 19 January 2017 08:37 GMT
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Bernardo Silva is a reported £70m target for Manchester United
Bernardo Silva is a reported £70m target for Manchester United (Getty)

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Manchester United look set to sell another one of Louis van Gaal’s signings after agreeing a £21m deal with Lyon to sell Memphis Depay, having already allowed Morgan Schneiderlin to leave the club. The news comes after The Independent revealed their interest in Antoine Griezmann, although a move looks to be on hold until the summer. Follow the latest here.

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The January transfer window closes at 23:00 on Tuesday 31 January.

Welcome to The Independent's transfer live blog where we'll keep you updated with all the latest news, breaking stories and done deals every day throughout the January transfer window right up until deadline day.

Here this morning's biggest news:

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is set to fight former club Real Madrid for the signature of Monaco midfielder Bernardo Silva, according to the Sun.

Southampton and Swansea are both attempting to sign Yoric Ravet from Swiss side Young Boys, reports the Mirror.

Saints have had a loan bid for Mamadou Sakho rejected by Liverpool as captain Jose Fonte considers a move to West Ham, writes the Daily Mail.

The Guardian claims Burnley are closing in on Barnsley defender Marc Roberts.

Crystal Palace are planning a bid for Tottenham full-back Ben Davies, claims the Sun.

Follow all the latest news here.

Jack de Menezes19 January 2017 07:32

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While the Diego Costa saga which erupted last week looks like it is starting to settle down after clear-the-air talks on Tuesday, manager Antonio Conte is still planning for the Chelsea striker’s departure from the club. 

The Daily Telegraph reports that Conte will reignite his interest in Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, should Costa, as is looking increasingly likely, return to Atletico Madrid.

Jack de Menezes19 January 2017 09:00

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