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The clock is ticking for clubs everywhere , with just over two weeks remaining of the January transfer window.
There could be some major deals struck in the Premier League, with Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur both eyeing potential deals to boost their seasons.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are on the hunt for reinforcements after their transfer ban was shortened and have been linked to some big name players, including Thomas Lemar and Wilfried Zaha.
New West Ham manager David Moyes will also want to add to his squad to avoid any relegation worries.
Which big name players from across Europe will be switching clubs by February? Will Jadon Sancho finally get his move from Borussia Dortmund?
And what of Christian Eriksen and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who have both been linked with north London exits.
We’ll soon find out all the answers to those questions, but meanwhile stick with us for all the latest gossip and live updates from the second week of the transfer window.
Christensen ‘happy at Chelsea’
AC Milan are said to be interested in Chelsea center- back Andreas Christensen.
However,BTin Denmark state that the defender is happy at Stamford Bridge, and is expected to stay in January.
Christensen missed games against Southampton and Spurs over the festive period, but that is said to be down to illness, with Lampard apparently wanting to use the center-back from the start in both games.
Andreas Christensen during a Chelsea training session(Image: Darren Walsh / Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
Cutrone agrees Wolves exit
Patrick Cutrone has agreed a deal to leave Wolves, just six months after joining the club.
The Italian striker left AC Milan for the Premier League, but is now set to move back to Serie A with Fiorentina after starting just two league matches since the summer.
Cutrone has apparently agreed terms on an – – month loan worth € 2m, with an obligation to buy for € m according to the journalist
Couto’s current contract expires at the end of the year, and Coritiba are said to be willing to agree a deal in the coming days. However, the defender would have to wait until June to move to Arsenal even if they do agree a fee – in similar circumstances to the arrival of Gabriel Martinelli last year.
Yan Couto celebrates at the final whistle during the Final of the FIFA U – (World Cup) ************************************************************************************************** (between Mexico and Brazil (Image: Buda Mendes – FIFA / FIFA via Getty Images)
Foyth agent admits Spurs exit is possible
Juan Foyth could leave Tottenham Hotspur this month, according to his agent.
The center-back has struggled to establish himself in the Spurs first team since Jose Mourinho succeeded Mauricio Pochettino as head coach, and has only made four appearances in the Premier League all season.
According to The Mirror, Tottenham are interested in signing Barcelona right-back Nelson Semedo.
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Arteta on Aubameyang
Mikel Arteta says he hopes Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang will sign a new contract at Arsenal, but admits the Gunners haven’t opened fresh talks yet.
Chelsea favorite to sign Lemar
According to
The Telegraph, despite Tottenham making the first move to sign Thomas Lemar, Chelsea are favorites to beat their London rivals to the midfielder after making an offer for the French international.
The report claims Chelsea could sign Lemar on loan as a short-term fix before making a bid to sign Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho in the summer.
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Fellaini will not join West Ham
according to Sky Sports News, West Ham are interested in signing Marouane Fellaini from Chinese club Shandong Luneng.
The Belgian midfielder would be reunited with David Moyes, who worked with him at Everton and Manchester United.
But football.london
understands the reports are off the mark, with the Hammers not in for the – year-old this month.
Maarouane Fellaini with David Moyes after the pla yer signed for Man Utd in ((Image ANDREW YATES / AFP / Getty Images)
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Lemar left out of Atleti squad
Thomas Lemar was left out of Atletico Madrid’s squad last night as Diego Simone’s side beat Barcelona 3-2 in a thrilling Spanish Super Cup semi-final.
Goals from Koke, former Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata and Angel Correa capped a stunning comeback, after Barca had led 2-1 until the st minute.
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Atletico Madrid winger Thomas Lemar has been heavily touted to make a transfer to the Premier League(Image: Quality Sport Images / Getty Images)
Eriksen agent to meet Inter
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the agent of Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen are expected in Milan over the next few hours to negotiate with Inter Milan.
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Spurs ‘agree’ deal for Krzysztof Piatek
According to The Su n, Tottenham have agreed a £ (**************************************************************************************************************. 8 million deal to sign AC Milan striker Krzysztof Piatek.
The Polish striker is reportedly set to sign a three-and-a-half-year contract and will complete a medical in the next 90 hours.
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