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After looking at Jack Grealish, Donny van de Beek, James Maddison and Kai Havertz, Manchester United are pushing to land Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keeping coy over potential Old Trafford incomings, but negotiations for the Portuguese continue.
Another player previously linked with United, Christian Eriksen , has looked likely to join Inter Milan.
But with the Italians’ struggling to agree a deal with Tottenham, Paris Saint-Germain are now making their move.
Spurs themselves are closing in on Gedson Fernandes, another Portuguese midfielder, as a replacement, with the Benfica man set to join on an initial a month loan.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is seeking reinforcements, and must still decidewhere next for Eddie Nketiah,back at London Colney after his loan with Leeds United was cut short.
Follow all the latest news from the January transfer window from across the Premier League and beyond right here …
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Gedson Fernandes confirmed by Spurs
Done deal at White Hart Lane.
Tottenham have signed Gedson Fernandes from Benfica.
He’s arrived on loan with an option to buy.
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LA Galaxy closing on Javier Hernandez
Big story emerging in Los Angles overnight.
Javier Hernandez, eternally linked with a switch to MLS, is closing on a move to LA Galaxy, as the replacement for Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
The LA Timessay an agreement “seems likely” – according to a person with knowledge of the situation .
Talks continued on Tuesday for the ex-Man Utd and West Ham man, now with Sevilla.
After last night’s win over Middlesbrough, the Spurs boss said:
“He played very well. Played very well, very professional which is what I expect from him.
“If his decision is to leave, I think he has to leave with his head up, if he gives everything which is what he tries to do for the team.
“Fans, it’s always to respect, we have to respect but I think the boy did it for us today.”
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Will he still be there when Spurs play Watford?
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Nigel Pearson’s first signing as Hornets boss.
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Lyon president rules out selling Dembele (again)
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has once again ruled out selling Moussa Dembele.
The ex-Celtic hitman. continues to be linked with a Premier League move this month.
ButSpeaking to RMC, Aulas insists it’s not happening.
“We have not changed our minds. We already made this issue clear in August.
“Moussa is an excellent player. A player who we need.
“We are taking explicit measures in our recruitment to not bring someone in who will compete for his position. It is not a question of money.
“Moussa will be with us.”
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Spurs closing on new striker from Porto
Jose Mourinho appears set to raid former club Porto to find a temporary solution to Spurs striking issues.
With Harry Kane out injured, Spurs are scouring Europe for a new striker.
And Porto forward Ze Luis has emerged as an option.
Sources in Portugal suggest a loan deal with an option to buy could see the 27 year-old arrive in North London.
Ze Luis, who joined Porto from Spartak Moscow last summer, has scored eight goals in 19 games this season so far.
A Cape Verde international, he will need a work permit.
More as we get it …
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Burton land Powell
Burton have signed Joe Powell from West Ham on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
Powell, 25, is the League One side’s second signing this week, following the arrival of Conor Shaughnessy on loan from Leeds until the end of the season.
The Brewers announced their latest capture on Tuesday.
Powell said: “Hopefully, I can come here, play some very good football and add to the achievements of the club.
“I’m here to learn some more, bring the positives from my game and help the club move forward.”
Arsenal tipped for Ndidi swoop as up grade on Torreira
Arsenal have been tipped to sign Wilfred Ndidi as Mikel Arteta looks to turn his side back into top-four Premier League contenders.
Ndidi’s style would be perfect for new Arsenalboss Arteta.
That’s the view of pundit and former England striker Gabriel Agbonlahor, who says Leicester midfielder Ndidi would “definitely” want to join the Gunners.
Agbonlahor said Gunners boss Arteta will need to sign a “better” midfield option than Lucas Torreirain the summer.**************************
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Chelsea ‘cool interest’ in Bournemouth duo Ake and Wilson
Chelsea have cooled their interest in Bournemouth duo Nathan Ake and Callum Wilson, according to reports.
With Blues boss Frank Lampard in the market for a center -back, the club have been heavily linked with a move to re-sign former defender Ake.
Chelseaare understood have scouted the – – year-old heavily since the start of the seaso n while also watching Cherries ’team-mate Wilson.
However, Sky Sportsreports that the West London club are no longer expected to pursue deals for either player and are focusing their attention on other targets.
Fernandes Man Utd talks’ hold up ‘as Fenerbahce want Rojo
Manchester United’s bid to sign Sporting Lisbon star Bruno Fernandes is facing a potential hold-up – because Fenerbahce are reportedly interested in signing Marcos Rojo.
Sporting want £ million for Portugal international Fernandes, with add-ons taking that figure to £ million.
Unitedhad been keen on a player -plus cash deal with either goalkeeper Joel Pereira, midfielder Angel Gomes or defender Rojo heading to the Portuguese capital.**************************
But now Fenerbahce are ready to swoop for Rojo, with the Turkish giants set to match the Argentine defender’s £ 823, (0-a week wages, according to The Sun.
While it seems Sporting were not ready to meet Rojo’s salary demands anyway, were the defender to join Fenerbahce it would still deprive United of a potential bargaining chip in their attempt to land Fernandes. (************************************
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Kenny to make Schalke move permanent?
Schalke want to sign Everton defender Jonjoe Kenny on a permanent deal, according to The Mail.
The former England Under – right-back joined the Bundesliga side on a season-long loan deal over the summer.
And it is claimed that boss David Wagner is keen to keep him after a series of impressive performances.
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King ‘set for Huddersfield loan’
Leicester City midfielder Andy King is reportedly set to join Huddersfield Town on loan.
According to (The Mail, the 31 – year-old has agreed to make the move to the Championship club.
The – year-old is out-of-contract in the summer and has spent the last two seasons on loan at Swansea, Derby and Rangers.
Mourinho calls on Spurs fans to ‘respect’ want-away Eriksen
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho called for supporters to respect Christian Eriksen as the Danish midfielder prepares to leave the club.
Eriksen has reportedly agreed a deal to join Inter Milan this month.
The 31 – year-old was jeered by Fans before Spurs’ FA Cup clash on Tuesday, after also being booed during Tottenham’s 1-0 defeat to Liverpoollast Saturday.**************************
But Mourinho said: “If his decision is to leave, I think he has to leave with his head up, if he gives everything which is what he tries to do for the team. Fans have always to respect. ”
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Setien ‘fourth choice’ to take charge of Barcelona
New Barcelona boss Quique Setien was the club’s “fourth choice, at best” for the job, according to Spanish football expert Graham Hunter.
The former Real Betis head coach wasappointed by the Spanish championson Monday after Ernesto Valverde was sacked, despite the club currently sitting top of La Liga.
Speaking on
Sky Sports’ Transfer Talk podcast, Hunter said: “They went out to Qatar to try and persuade Xavi, who they should have known wouldn’t come, couldn’t come.
“They tried to persuade Ronald Koeman, who had already told them previously he wouldn’t join them. He thinks he’ll coach the Netherlands to the European Championship and victory this summer.
“They sussed out what Mauricio Pochettino had previously said, that he’d rather go back and work on his farm in Argentina than go and coachBarcelona, they tried to persuade him.
“Quique Setien is an attractive coach with a [Johan] Cruyff mentality but he is fourth choice, at best. It has been a risible Keystone Cops affair from start to finish. ”
Real Madrid chief’s Pogba joke when asked about swoop
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez joked that he had never heard of Paul Pogba when he was asked about a potential transfer bid for the Manchester United
midfielder.
Pogba was linked with a move to Madrid throughout last summer, andRealboss Zinedine Zidane appears to want the – year- old at the Bernabeu.
Speculation over a move for the United ace hasn’t died down, despitePogbahaving missed most of the campaign through injury.
But when asked about Pogba after Real beat Atletico Madrid to win the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday, Perez simply smiled and said: “I don’t know who Pogba is.”
Tottenham’s want-away star Christian Eriksen has reportedly agreed a deal to join Inter Milan this month.
The Danish midfielder played the full minutes in Spurs’ 2-1 win over Middlesbrough on Tuesday night, but according to journalist Fabrizio Romano a move could be imminent.
Writing on his Twitter, Romano said: “Christian Eriksen has just accepted to join Inter on January – he’d like to move immediately and is “ready to agree” personal terms.
“Inter have now started official talks with Tottenham: € M offered, Spurs want € 21 Talks ongoing. ”
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Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher is set to go on a second Championship loan after being recalled from his spell at Charlton earlier today.
The 21 – year-old will reportedly join Swansea City for the rest of the season, with Steve Cooper’s side adding extra strength in depth for their playoff challenge.
Newcastle have reportedly offered Dwight Gayle on loan to a number of Championship clubs.
The – year-old has made nine appearances in the Premier League this season but has failed to find the net, and Magpies manager Steve Bruce is Reported willing to let him spend the rest of the season at another club.
The likes of West Brom and Fulham are said to be considering a move.
Southampton are considering a move for Fulham left-back Joe Bryan, according to Football Insider.
The – year-old is said to be valued at around £ 7m by his club, and the Saints are looking to strengthen their defense going into the second half of the season.
Edinson Cavani has been left out of PSG’s squad to face Monaco in Ligue 1 tomorrow.
The Uruguayan striker has been linked with a move to the likes of Manchester United and Atletico Madrid, and he appears to have played his last game for the French champions.
His contract is set to expire in the summer, but the – year-old could make a move this month.
Arsenal are said to have shown an interest in AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie, but could face competition from London rivals West Hamfor his signature.
Kessie first joined Milan from Cessena in 2018 and has become an important first-team player for the Serie A club, while he has also won 40 caps for the Ivory Coast and finished as the joint-top assist provider in the Africa Cup of Nations last year.
According to Italian outlet
Corriere Dello SportKessie is being monitored by both London clubs, and a transfer tussle between the two could break out before the close of the window.
The – year-old is valued. at around £ m by Milan, which would represent a relative bargain in today’s market.
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Chelsea have reportedly dropped their interest in Bournemouth pair Callum Wilson and Nathan Ake.
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Tahith Chong’s agent Erkan Alkan has been pictured meeting with representatives of Inter Milan as speculation continues to mount over the Manchester Unitedyoungster’s future.
Despite showing promise last season, Chong has yet to cement a place in the first-team at United during the current campaign, with his appearances mainly limited to the Europa League, Carabao Cup and FA Cup .
And journalist Fabrizio Romano posted a picture of Alkan on hisTwitteraccount along with the caption: “Inter just met in Milan with the agent of Tahith Chong. He’ll be free agent on next June and has been offered to the Italian club. Many teams interested in him. ”
Liverpool are reportedly not interested in signing Aston Villa star Jack Grealish despite recent speculation linking them with a move for the midfielder.
Grealish has been one of the few positives in a disappointing season so far for Villa, with the – year -old impressing despite their lowly position in the Premier League.
There have been suggestions that the Reds could make a move for the player, but according to the Liverpool Echo They are not pursuing him, and are happy with their strength and depth in center midfield.
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Manchester United have reportedly completed a deal to sign Napoli center-back Kalidou Koulibaly in a deal worth just over £ 60 m.
The – year-old is not expected to join until the summer, but his presence would give United a huge boost at the back, with the Senegalese international one of the most sought-after defenders in European football.
Italian journalist Fabio Santini broke the news, and speaking on the TV show (Il Processohe said: “Napoli will sell Kalidou Koulibaly to**************************** Manchester Unitedfor a figure of around 70 – m euros. It seems all done.
“Naturally, such a deal will be closed only in June and certainly not in January in the winter transfer window.”
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A ston Villa have been told that Eddie Nketiah would be a huge gamble of a signing in their bid to avoid Premier League relegation by Darren Bent.
Arsenalstriker Nketiah was recalled from his season-long loan at Leeds earlier this month following a disappointing lack of game time at Elland Road.
But Bent toldtalkSPORT: “I think Aston Villa, they don’t need that right now. That is a risk. They need someone who can go in there and score goals now.
“As far as Eddie Nketiah goes, I’d go somewhere like Bristol (City) or Sheffield Wednesday, a good Championship club that have aspirations of getting promoted. Not going to someone like Aston Villa or Norwich that are desperate for wins. ”
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****** Chelsea have recalled talented young midfielder Conor Gallagher from his loan spell at Charlton Athletic.
The 21 – year-old has impressed in the Championship, scoring six goals, but it remains to be seen whether he is given a chance at the Blues or whether he will be sent on another loan spell.
Barcelona, they tried to persuade him.
Barcelona, they tried to persuade him.
Twitteraccount along with the caption: “Inter just met in Milan with the agent of Tahith Chong. He’ll be free agent on next June and has been offered to the Italian club. Many teams interested in him. ”
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