We’ve reached the final few days of the January transfer window and big money could be spent over the coming days.
Premier League clubs are scrambling around for signings, none more so than Manchester United. The Red Devils are close to completing a move for Lecce defender Patrick Dorgu, though they face a wait over the Lecce star, and there’s plenty of attention on exits with Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford having uncertain futures at Old Trafford.
Argentine forward Garnacho has been linked with Chelsea. But they could face competition from Napoli as they attempt to strike a deal. Both clubs have also been linked with Karim Adeyemi during the window, but it remains to be seen what happens between now and Monday’s deadline day.
Arsenal could also be busy over the coming days, with Mikel Arteta desperate to sign a new striker. The Gunners have had a £60million bid for Ollie Watkins rejected by Aston Villa and they may return with an improved offer, while there has also been talk around Brazilian frontman Igor Jesus.
Jhon Duran, meanwhile, is closing in on a move to Al-Nassr despite interest from other Premier League clubs. Villa are unlikely to want to sell both Duran and Watkins, but we’ll be keeping an eye on things around Villa Park as Unai Emery’s side consider a bid for Chelsea’s Joao Felix.
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Oxford United have signed Stanley Mills from Everton
The 21-year-old midfielder has joined the Championship side after a loan spell there last season was cut short due to a serious knee injury.
But Mills returned to full fitness last month for Everton’s U21s.
He now makes the permanent move to Us, who sit 16th in the Championship
Tottenham have made a dramatic enquiry for Alejandro Garnacho, according to The Mail.
Spurs were snubbed by Manchester United target Mathys Tel earlier tonight despite agreeing a deal for the 19-year-old forward.
And it seems they have now pivoted to Garnacho, who has already been the subject of interest from Chelsea and Napoli this month.
West Brom have signed Tottenham forward Will Lankshear on loan for the rest of the season.
A host of Championship clubs were interested in the 19-year-old.
But it’s West Brom who have won the race for his services.
Chelsea have become the latest club to express an interest in Evan Ferguson.
The Brighton striker is expected to depart before Monday’s deadline.
However, The Guardian outline that it isn’t clear whether Chelsea want to sign the Irishman permanently or on loan.
Tottenham are ‘progressing’ with their attempt to bring Fikayo Tomori back to the Premier League.
The former Chelsea centre-back has impressed since joining AC Milan back in 2021.
The Mail claim Spurs want to bring him in before Monday’s transfer deadline, though, and talks are continuing.
Manchester United have agreed to sign Geovany Quenda for £50million in the summer, according to reports in Portugal.
Ruben Amorim knows the exciting forward well from his time at Sporting Lisbon and is keen on reuniting with the 17-year-old next season.
According to A Bola, Quenda was a target before United even appointed Amorim back in November – and a summer is all but done.
Liverpool midfielder Stefan Bajcetic will spend the rest of the season on loan at Las Palmas in Spain.
Bajcetic spend the first half of the campaign at RB Salzburg where former Reds assistant Pep Lijnders was manager but he lost his job last month.
Bajcetic loan spell at the Austrian club was cut short and the Spaniard has now switched to the La Liga side.
Brighton have rejected a second mega-money bid from Al-Nassr for Kaoru Mitoma.
The Seagulls made it clear the winger feels settled and equally, he is not for sale. It’s understood the bid was worth upwards of £70million and also included various add-ons.
Brighton rejected a first offer worth around £54m on Thursday and the Saudi Pro League outfit swiftly returned to the table with more cash – despite agreeing a deal to sign Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran – however Al-Nassr’s advances have been shot down again and Mitoma will now stay at the Amex.
Millwall are closing in on a deal to bring England Under-20 winger Benicio Baker-Boaitey to The Den.
Baker-Boaitey, 21, made his Premier League debut for the Seagulls under Roberto De Zerbi and spent the first half of the season on loan at Port Vale before being recalled earlier this month.
And Mirror Football understands that the talented youngster is set to join the Lions pending a medical. He would become Millwall’s fifth January signing.
Aston Villa have announced that Jhon Duran has completed his huge transfer to Al-Nassr.
“Aston Villa can confirm that Jhon Durán has joined Al Nassr for an undisclosed fee,” the club wrote in a social media post on Friday night.
“Everyone at Aston Villa would like to wish Jhon all the best in the next step of his professional career.”
Duran moves for a fee in excess of £64million plus add-ons.
Newcastle will return in the summer for £60million forward Bryan Mbeumo after having an approach rejected by Brentford.
The Champions League-chasing Magpies are huge fans of the 25-year-old who is enjoying a sensational season in west London.
A move was made earlier this month but was quickly dismissed by the Bees who have no intention of surrendering their freescoring forward.
Bayern Munich youngster Mathys Tel is set to turn down a big money move from Tottenham Hotspur with several other Premier League clubs circling.
Everton are closing in on a deal for former Southampton midfielder Carlos Alcaraz.
The Toffees are trying to land the 22-year-old on loan for the rest of the season from his current club Flamengo.
The deal would include an option to buy the Argentine in the summer but with no obligation.
Alcaraz spent the second half of last season on loan at Juventus from Southampton before he moved to the Brazilian club in a £15m deal, a club record fee.
“The decision to negotiate Alcaraz was made after a detailed analysis, considering both the vision of the technical committee and the interests of the club,” explained Jose Boto, Flamengo’s Football Director.
“He is a great player, but, within the game model adopted, we understand that he would have few opportunities to play his best football.
“The negotiation guarantees a good opportunity for the athlete to continue his career with more protagonism and, at the same time, respects the financial and sporting strategy of the club.”
Wtexham have now confirmed the signing of Jay Rodriguez from Burnley for an undisclosed free.
The 35-year-old former England international said: “I’m made up. I hope I can use my experience to help every single player in the squad.
West Ham could still bring in Evan Ferguson on loan from Brighton before Monday’s deadline but the chances of Graham Potter adding a new striker on a permanent deal appear to be dwindling.
That is down to a number of factors – the new boss is cautious around making a signing for the sake of it, a couple of bids have been rejected, they had already spent more than £100m last summer and captain Jarrod Bowen is close to a return from his fractured foot.
There remains a chance that they will strike a last-minute deal for Ferguson, whom Potter gave his senior debut while he was at Albion.
Aston Villa are weighing up a sensational offer for Marcus Rashford as Unai Emery looks to bolster his frontline before Monday night’s deadline, according to report.
Rashford, 27, is available for loan with Ruben Amorim not considering him as part of his plans at Old Trafford. Villa, meanwhile, need a new attacker with Jhon Duran heading to Al Nassr for £64.5m and Emi Buendia heading on loan to Bayer Leverkusen.
Ollie Watkins, however, is set to remain at Villa despite interest from Arsenal.
Ayden Heaven’s move from Arsenal to Manchester United isn’t official just yet, but Sky Sports reports that the defender will undergo a medical this weekend.
Centre-back Heaven has been in a number of Arsenal matchday squads, but is ready to leave North London.
Barcelona had also explored a move for the teenager, but he’s poised to stay in England.
Reading striker Sam Smith has signed for Wrexham for a fee in the region of £2m – a club record fee. The 26-year-old joins the League One club on a three-and-a-half-year deal, with the option of an additional year
Norwegian goalkeeper Egil Selvik has joined Watford from Udinese.
The 27-year-old only moved to Italy earlier in the month, and was an unused substitute for Udinese’s last two Serie A games.
Former Hausesund stopper Selvik has four senior Norway caps, and has signed a three-and-a-half-year deal at Vicarage Road.
Norwegian international goalkeeper Egil Selvik has joined the Hornets on a permanent deal!
Ollie Watkins has told Unai Emery he wants to stay at Aston Villa.
The England international – subject of a £40million bid from Arsenal – has spoken to the Spaniard about his future. And Emery, fresh from off-loading striker Jhon Duran for £77.5m to Al-Nassr, has confirmed that the 29-year-old will not be moving before the closure of this transfer window.
Get the full lowdown from Neil Moxley here.
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro could still leave before deadline day, according to Sky Deutschland.
Roma remain in the mix for the Brazilian, who joined United from Real Madrid in 2022.
United are said to be exploring a number of options for the player, who has also been linked with a Saudi Pro League switch.
Manchester United are eyeing a summer move from teenage winger Geovany Quenda, according to The Athletic.
The Sporting star turns 18 in April and is expected to cost around £34m in a deal that would reunite him with head coach Ruben Amorim.
Brighton have rejected a second mega-money bid from Al-Nassr for Kaoru Mitoma.
The Seagulls made it clear the winger feels settled and equally, he is not for sale.
It’s understood the bid was worth upwards of £70million and also included various add-ons.
Brighton rejected a first offer worth around £54m on Thursday and the Saudi Pro League outfit swiftly returned to the table with more cash – despite agreeing a deal to sign Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran – however Al-Nassr’s advances have been shot down again and Mitoma will now stay at the Amex.
Jonas Urbig has spoken as a Bayern Munich player for the first time after completing a permanent move from Koln.
“The team has welcomed me in really well. It’s a big step but I’ve felt at home here from day one,” the 21-year-old said at his unveiling.
“There are great characters in the team who’ve made it easy for me.”
Norway wonderkid Sverre Nypan will stay at Rosenborg until the summer, it has now been confirmed.
Mirror Football revealed the 18-year-old starlet wants to stay put in this window with Arsenal still confident they will get him in the summer.
And now Nypan’s dad Arne told Norwegian media: “The most important thing for us is to confirm that there is enormous interest from big and prestigious clubs. They are very interested in Sverre and have a solid plan for how they want to develop him.
“Given that, Sverre has always thought long-term. We consider it an advantage for him to stay at RBK until the summer.
“This is also in line with what both Rosenborg and the potential clubs are thinking. They are also taking a long-term approach.”
Ajax still hope for Jordan Henderson to stay in Amsterdam., despite interest from Monaco.
That’s according to De Telegraaf, who note that the former Liverpool star is keen on a move which would allow him to return to the Champions League.
Henderson started Thursday’s Europa League win against Galatasaray despite the links to Monaco, but didn’t wear the captain’s armband.
Alvaro Morata has verbally agreed to join Galatasaray, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Spanish striker is expected to join on loan from AC Milan for the remainder of the season.
Turkish clubs have a little longer than other European sides to get deals over the line, with their window open until February 11.
Norway wonderkid Sverre Nypan looks set to stay at Rosenborg until the summer – but Arsenal are in the driving seat to get him in the summer.
Nypan, 18, has been hugely sought after in this window with Arsenal, Aston Villa and Girona among a host of clubs desperate to sign him.
But the whizzkid is understood to favour staying put until the summer and then making a decision on his future.
And unless Rosenborg get a crazy last minute offer before the window shuts, they are ready to wait until the summer.
Arsenal are very keen and remain optimistic that he will choose a switch to the Emirates where Norway captain Martin Odegaard is also Arsenal skipper.
Manchester United youngster Dan Gore has completed a loan move to League One side Rotherham United.
Gore joins fellow academy talents Ethan Ennis, Joe Hugill, Jack Kingdon, Ethan Wheatley and Ethan Williams in leaving on loan during the January window, while senior star Antony has gone on loan to Real Betis.
The 20-year-made his senior United debut in 2023, and was an unused substitute against Porto in this season’s Europa League.
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