Transfer news: Reports and done deals from Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and more

Transfer news, reports and done deals from Monday 7 January

January transfer window 2019: Premier League transfer round-up

The Premier League's January transfer window is upon us with Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea all set to be busy.

Liverpool were the summer's biggest spenders with no fewer than four new arrivals. Goalkeeper Alisson was the headline-grabber with the Brazilian already proving worth every penny of the world-record fee the Reds shelled out for the Brazilian. Could long-term target Nabil Fekir join him? United got a couple of new faces in through the door in the summer but it hasn't made a difference with Jose Mourinho out and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in. Will he spend them out of trouble in the January sales?

Chelsea have made the biggest splash with the signing of Borussia Dortmund's Christian Pulisic while Manchester City, Tottenham and Arsenal could all choose to dip their toes in the water as they battle for an all-important top four spot. We will have all the latest news, views, rumours, gossip and done deals right here so don't touch that dial.

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[7 January 2019 07:25 · Ben Burrows]

Good morning and welcome to today's Independent transfer live blog.

The January window is upon us with the Premier League’s biggest clubs set to spend, spend, spend as the sales re-open.

We'll bring you all the latest news plus all the done deals and the juiciest gossip throughout the day right here so don't touch that dial.

Without further ado, off we go.

[7 January 2019 07:34 · Ben Burrows]

Let's start at Arsenal where the Gunners are looking for reinforcements this month.

One of Unai Emery's top targets remains Barcelona's Denis Suarez with the midfielder surplus to requirements this month.

However, the Mirror report Barca are playing hardball over a potential loan deal with the option of making the move permanent in the summer.

It is suggested they want to keep the 25-year-old from leaving.

[7 January 2019 07:42 · Ben Burrows]

Bayern Munich appear close to sealing a deal for Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi.

The 18-year-old is out of contract at the end of next season and has shown no signs of penning an extension which has seen a number of Europe's top clubs firm up their interest.

Bayern are top of those suitors and, according to The Sun, are willing to offer him the No 10 jersey to help seal a £30m move to Germany.

[7 January 2019 07:50 · Ben Burrows]

Wolves are closing in on a deal for Chelsea's Tammy Abraham and should finalise a loan in the next 24 hours.

The England U21 striker is currently on loan at Championship Aston Villa but Wolves are hopeful that he will end that arrangement and join them in the Premier League for the remainder of the season.

Both clubs are confident that Uefa will ratify any move and the Express and Star report that an agreement is now in place to send Abraham across the West Midlands.

[7 January 2019 08:00 · Ben Burrows]

Manchester United have made a new centre-back their No 1 target this month.

New boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will meet with executive vice chairman Ed Woodward this week to discuss plans.

And The Sun report that Roma's Kostas Manolas is one being considered.

The Greek international defender has a £32m buyout clause.

[7 January 2019 08:15 · Ben Burrows]

Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany is wanted by Barcelona, according to The Sun.

It is thought the Spanish side are interested in bringing the 32-year-old, who is out of contract in July, to the Nou Camp to add some experience to their back four.

[7 January 2019 08:30 · Ben Burrows]

To Tottenham where Christian Eriksen is said to be stalling on a new contract.

His current deal has another 18 months to run but despite talks he is yet to put pen to paper according to the Evening Standard.

Barcelona and Real Madrid are two of a number of clubs interested in the Danish midfielder.

[7 January 2019 08:45 · Ben Burrows]

To Chelsea where their search for a striker could finally be over.

The Sun report that AC Milan's Gonzalo Higuain is set to join on loan until the end of the season with the option of making the move permanent in the summer.

With the Argentine currently on loan at the San Siro parent club Juventus would have to rubber stamp the switch, however.

It is suggested that Alvaro Morata will go the other away, also on loan.

[7 January 2019 09:00 · Ben Burrows]

Mario Balotelli could be set for a surprise return to the Premier League.

The Italian is set to have his contract cancelled at Nice and is expected to join Marseille on a free transfer.

But the Mirror report that Newcastle are also interested in taking him.

[7 January 2019 09:18 · Ben Burrows]

Daniel Sturridge could be offered a new Liverpool contract, according to the Daily Mail.

Sturridge has six months remaining on his existing Anfield deal and can now negotiate a pre-contract arrangement with clubs outside England.

Monaco, Milan, Sevilla and Inter are among those named as a potential suitors, but Liverpool are said to be considering whether to off the 29-year-old renewed terms.