Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Arsenal target Bryan Mbeumo & Viktor Gyokeres after huge Gabriel Jesus injury blow

Per <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Prive-de-gabriel-jesus-arsenal-de-nouveau-en-quete-d-un-buteur/1532312" target="_blank">L’Equipe</a>, Arsenal are eyeing moves for Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyokeres and Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo after Gabriel Jesus injured his ACL against Manchester United in the FA Cup.The report adds that the Gunners might not agree to trigger Gyokeres' €100m release clause, especially after breaking the bank for Declan Rice only a few seasons back. Along with the Swedish forward, Arteta also admires Mbeumo and could go after the Bees forward.

Arsenal show interest in Gyokeres and Mbeumo after Jesus injury

Bayern Munich are ready to enter the race to sign Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United amid an ongoing contract stand-off.Per The Sun, Bayern are interested in signing Mainoo from United this month. The midfielder's future at Old Trafford is up in the air, as he is hoping to earn a new contract worth £200,000-per-week, a huge upgrade on his current £20,000-per-week deal. Mainoo would represent pure PSR profit for the Red Devils, as he is an academy product, and Chelsea are currently reported to be leading the race<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/kobbie-mainoo-bayern-munich-man-utd-stand-off-over-wage-demands/blt0a36b2320af4e2ce#cs1d5c8907f247039d" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Mainoo to Bayern?! Bundesliga giants eye Man Utd ace

Manchester City are reportedly pushing to sign Juventus star Andrea Cambiaso as a replacement for wantaway defender Kyle Walker.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-city-juventus-star-kyle-walker-serie-a-slap-huge-price-tag/blt22ffdbc85febb4bb" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Man City pushing to sign Juventus star as replacement for Walker

Manchester City have reportedly agreed to a deal with Eintracht Frankfurt for Omar Marmoush with the Egyptian set to sign a five-year contract.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-city-omar-marmoush-deal-pep-guardiola-eintracht-frankfurt-striker-on-five-year-contract/blt0377ccecb301cdbf" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Done deal! Man City agree to sign Frankfurt star Marmoush

Former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set for an imminent return to management and is heading to Turkey to take over at Besiktas.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ole-gunnar-solskjaer-man-utd-management-jose-mourinho-turkey/blt2cf6bb7fde4ba260" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

New job for Solskjaer! Man Utd legend to return to management

Real Madrid are reportedly 'much closer' to signing Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies after crunch talks in Germany.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/real-madrid-breakthrough-alphonso-davies-transfer-pursuit-bayern-munich-crunch-talks-germany/blt9d43a362fd460fab" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Real Madrid 'much closer' to signing Bayern star Davies

Chicago Fire reportedly own negotiating rights for Neymar and are in active discussions with the Brazilian superstar.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chicago-fire-reportedly-mls-side-brazil-superstar-neymar-gregg-berhalter-club-lionel-messi/blt58ffec8dbf92b4d5" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Chicago Fire only MLS team in active Neymar talks

Borussia Dortmund are reportedly now "pushing" for Marcus Rashford after a fresh round of talks with the Manchester United outcast.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/borussia-dortmund-marcus-rashford-man-utd-outcast/blt0d4d86bfc299db66" target="_blank">Read more on Goal</a>

Dortmund ramp up Rashford interest after fresh talks

Bayern director, Max Eberl, has addressed speculation about the Bavarians' potential interest in Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku.“We have a squad that is sufficiently equipped in terms of quantity and quality. We have no interest in doing anything in January," he told&nbsp;Spox.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bayern-harry-kane-christopher-nkunku-chelsea-january/blt70f3518f72bb827c#cs9e5d322855d43814" target="_blank">Read his full quotes on GOAL</a>

Bayern chief speaks out on potential Nkunku transfer from Chelsea

Saudi Arabian clubs are reportedly pushing to secure a deal for Liverpool star Mohamed Salah, with Al Hilal emerging as a frontrunner in the pursuit.The 32-year-old forward’s current contract is set to expire in the summer, making him a prime target for clubs in the Saudi Pro League. According to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/32821542/saudi-arabia-mohamed-salah-turki-alalshikh-liverpool/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>, the Saudi league is preparing a lucrative package for Salah, with Al Hilal offering a staggering £65 million salary for a two-year contract.

Al Hilal lead race for Salah

Chelsea are reportedly targeting Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi as part of their plans for the upcoming summer transfer window, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1879892916203855987" target="_blank">Bild.</a>The 22-year-old Germany international is currently contracted to Dortmund until 2027. Serie A champions Napoli are also monitoring Adeyemi’s situation closely. They considered a January bid to replace Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who is set to join Paris Saint-Germain for €60 million. However, Dortmund's reported asking price of over €50 million may influence the timing of a potential transfer.

Chelsea eye Karim Adeyemi for summer move

Trent Alexander-Arnold could be set to finally join Real Madrid with reports suggesting that the Liverpool defender has agreed to move.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/trent-alexander-arnold-real-madrid-done-deal-confident-verbal-agreement-camp-liverpool/blt89f15a01ee7346ef" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Real Madrid close in on TAA after agreeing verbal deal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨🐂 Torino are prepared to present new official bid to Chelsea for Cesare Casadei on permanent transfer. It will also include an important sell-on clause as part of the deal. <a href="https://t.co/tZ5SEA9st3">pic.twitter.com/tZ5SEA9st3</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1879905059833876781?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Torino prepare new bid for Chelsea's Cesare Casadei

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨❌ No active contacts between Juventus and Chelsea for Axel Disasi despite reports. Juventus have different targets while Disasi has attracted interest from other clubs in different countries. Disasi’s expected to leave Chelsea in January, as reported. <a href="https://t.co/t1Ok1JCbKF">pic.twitter.com/t1Ok1JCbKF</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1879888037603369321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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No contact between Chelsea and Juventus over Disasi move

Inter Miami have reportedly asked transfer questions of Mohamed Salah, which could see the Liverpool superstar join Lionel Messi in MLS.CaughtOffside also report that Inter Miami “want to be kept abreast of developments” when it comes to Salah. Barcelona and Juventus form part of that pack, while Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain have admitted to being admirers of the Premier League great.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/mohamed-salah-lionel-messi-mls-inter-miami-ask-transfer-question-liverpool-superstar-free-agency/blt84849b5751f6a9f1#cseb55f4569cfdbdc8" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Salah x Messi in MLS! Inter Miami ask transfer question

United States women's national team star Naomi Girma is attracting big attention from Europe, with Chelsea reportedly leading the race to sign her.Lyon, home of USWNT team-mate Lindsey Horan, have been linked with her, as have Arsenal. However, ESPN understands that it is Chelsea who are currently favorites to land Girma's signature, which could come at the cost of $1 million (£820,000). The current world-record fee for a transfer in the women's game is $862,000 (£706,000), which Bay FC paid to sign Racheal Kundananji from Madrid CFF last year.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/uswnt-naomi-girma-transfer-lyon-arsenal-chelsea-san-diego-wave-world-record-fee/bltbdbb3613e58e6067#cs9f29265660786fa6" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Chelsea lead race to sign USWNT star Girma for world-record fee

Manchester City are set to finalise the signing of Vitor Reis from Palmeiras as the Brazilian centre-back flies into England ahead of his medical.Reis is now set to sign with Manchester City from Palmeiras for a reported transfer fee of €35 million (£29.5m/$36m) and the Brazilian defender was photographed by Brazilian outlet Nosso Palestra (h/t Fabrizio Romano) on the plane travelling to Manchester to sign the dotted line and become a City player. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-city-vitor-reis-jets-manchester-transfer-palmeiras-pep-guardiola-defensive-reinforcement/bltbd2157c8fca33f64#csedeabbbd0aa3b924" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Reis jets into Manchester for medical ahead of City transfer

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨🔴⚪️ Arsenal are preparing new deal proposal for Myles Lewis-Skelly to sign this year. Club and coaching staff excited with his progress, discussions to follow with his camp but Arsenal very happy and proud of his development. Mykes, key part of long term project. <a href="https://t.co/hnjxevL3Rs">pic.twitter.com/hnjxevL3Rs</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1879844033150976271?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Arsenal preparing new proposal for Myles Lewis-Skelly

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨🚫 Brentford manager Thomas Frank on chances to sell Bryan Mbeumo in January: “No!”. “It’s very easy to answer… no chance”, told <a href="https://twitter.com/talkSPORT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@talksport</a>. <a href="https://t.co/ldV2xbO6fu">pic.twitter.com/ldV2xbO6fu</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1879818877355577501?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Brentford will not sell Bryan Mbeumo in January

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔵🔴 Gavi confirms: “Ronalc Araujo wants to stay at Barcelona, and I'm sure he will”. “People can relax! I always trust what Ronald says”. <a href="https://t.co/4ZK5ZRSFRT">pic.twitter.com/4ZK5ZRSFRT</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1879795976552226939?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Gavi confirms Ronald Araujo wants to stay at Barcelona

Mikel Arteta has admitted that Arsenal are looking to sign a striker in the January transfer window, with potential targets already being identified.Arteta has now conceded as much, telling TNT Sports when asked if he wants to bring in another attacker: “Yes, for sure. Because we lost two players, big players, Bukayo [Saka] - that can be out for up to three months, so that’s a long time - and Gabby [Jesus], that’s going to be out for a long, long, long time. We are going to try, for sure. We are actively looking at. I think we have lost two very important players, we have 14 players in the squad, and we play every three days. We will try, but let’s see who we can get.”<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/we-are-going-to-try-mikel-arteta-confirms-arsenal-plans-raid-january-transfer-market-closing-gap-liverpool-huge-win-tottenham-north-london-derby/blt14e76a4b27821a10#cs99a3a9740095f2c9" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Arsenal do want to sign a striker! Arteta confirms transfer plan

Ipswich Town have confirmed the signing of Jaden Philogene from Aston Villa. The 22-year-old winger joins Ipswich permanently in a four-and-a-half-year deal valued at £20 million, with additional performance-related clauses included. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">It’s time to dance. 🕺 <a href="https://t.co/iiBVQaS5wF">pic.twitter.com/iiBVQaS5wF</a>— IPSWICH TOWN (@IpswichTown) <a href="https://twitter.com/IpswichTown/status/1879657399721640096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Ipswich secure Philogene in record transfer

Leicester have signed Parma right-back Woyo Coulibaly in a four-and-a-half-year deal for a £1.9m fee. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Woyo Coulibaly is City 😎— Leicester City (@LCFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LCFC/status/1879600689715802141?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Leicester sign Parma right-back Coulibaly

Pep Guardiola's decision to sign a new Manchester City contract was reportedly the 'final straw' for his wife Cristina Serra before their shock split.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/revealed-pep-guardiola-new-man-city-contract-wife-cristina-serra-split-ends-marriage/bltb6150473b701cb9a" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

Guardiola's new Man City deal the 'final straw' for wife Cristina

Atlanta United have reportedly reignited their pursuit of Newcastle's Miguel Almiron.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/atlanta-united-newcastle-miguel-almiron-paraguayan-club-mls/blt573e340b4c9a4ee9" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

Atlanta United reportedly in talks with Newcastle's Almiron

Cristiano Ronaldo is set for a bumper new Al-Nassr contract which will reportedly see the Portuguese superstar earn €550,000 every single day.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cr7-cristiano-ronaldo-mindblowing-new-al-nassr-contract-550000-per-day/blt4fa3870e9c32d1e5" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Details of Ronaldo's MIND-BLOWING new contract revealed

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami have reportedly bolstered their midfield with the signing of Venezuela international Telasco Segovia from Casa Pia. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/lionel-messi-s-inter-miami-venezuela-international-telasco-segovia-from-casa-pia/blt528d0b5beca56677" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Messi's Inter Miami reportedly secure new midfielder in Segovia

Chelsea fans have branded the club "clueless" after they recalled Trevoh Chalobah from his loan at Crystal Palace - months after exiling the defender.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-fans-trevoh-chalobah-recalled-crystal-palace-loan/blt730efefc5ff9dcd4" target="_blank">Read their reaction on GOAL</a>

Chelsea fans slam 'clueless' club after Chalobah loan recall

Napoli are interested in signing Marcus Rashford on loan to 'appease angry fans' ahead of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's switch to Paris Saint-Germain.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/napoli-marcus-rashford-transfer-serie-a-angry-fans-khvicha-kvaratskhelia-psg-antonio-conte-admirer-man-utd-outcast/bltca8773799730a583" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

Napoli eye Rashford deal as Kvaratskhelia nears PSG move

Thiago Almada, the former Atlanta United superstar, has sealed a transfer from Botafogo to Olympique Lyon on loan after winning the Copa Libertadores with the Brazilian side.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ex-atlanta-united-star-thiago-almada-moves-from-botafogo-to-olympique-lyon-on-loan-after-winning-copa-libertadores-with-brazilian-side/bltd7b4b93d8cc51484" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Ex-Atlanta United star Almada to Lyon on loan from Botafogo

Joan Laporta has revealed that he thanked Real Madrid and their president Florentino Perez for their support in the Dani Olmo registration saga.Speaking at a press conference, the Barca president said: "It was an atmosphere of harmony with Florentino, knowing that we had everything more or less already arranged with the issue of registrations."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/barcelona-president-joan-laporta-sends-surprise-thanks-to-real-madrid-florentino-perez-support-dani-olmo-registration-case/blt31143c9ce5e138c1#csdcbd21781b65298c" target="_blank">Read his full quotes on GOAL</a>

Laporta thanks Real Madrid for support in Olmo registration case

Mikel Arteta has hinted Arsenal could sign a new striker in January but also claimed Gabriel Jesus' injury has not changed his plans.Speaking to reporters, the Arsenal boss said: "We have very clear ideas of the players that we want, yes. It was before Gabi and it was with Gabi injured right now and we have to wait and see how things develop. Obviously we are losing two very creative, very important, very unpredictable players for us, so that has an impact on the team."That’s for sure. Not for now, it is from the start of the window and before the window we were actively looking at what we can do to plan and improve the squad, impact the squad, if we can. Obviously the news of Gabi, that takes the scenario to another dimension as well because the time frame will be longer."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/mikel-arteta-teases-arsenal-striker-target-amid-forward-crisis-gabriel-jesus-acl-injury-has-not-changed-plans/blt02d23ef44a2d7356#cs778ddebd0cb66d1a" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Arteta teases Arsenal striker target amid forward crisis

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim refused to speak on out-of-favour forward Marcus Rashford's future at Old Trafford. Speaking to reporters, the Portuguese coach said: "Resolution for the Rashford saga? I just want to win tomorrow. My focus is to win tomorrow, I will choose the players that I think are best to win the game tomorrow."

Amorim opens up on Rashford's future

Per <a href="https://x.com/Plettigoal/status/1879465130741940310" target="_blank">Sky Sports' Florian Plettenberg</a>, West Ham have shown interest in signing Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi in the January transfer window.The Hammers have reportedly initiated formal talks with Forest and are keen on signing the 27-year-old, whose current contract is active until the summer of 2027.

West Ham eyeing move for Awoniyi

Manchester United have been urged to splash out £150 million to sign Jude Bellingham from Real Madrid by former Red Devils striker Dwight Yorke who spoke to <a href="https://www.coincasino.com/en" target="_blank">CoinCasino.com</a>.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/break-bank-big-time-player-man-utd-urged-launch-gbp150m-jude-bellingham-swoop-real-madrid-hierarchy-creating-transfer-opportunity/blt0c875397f7cc7eb3#cs1a04145da6538f30" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Man Utd urged to launch £150m Bellingham swoop 

Per <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6063549/2025/01/15/chelsea-trevoh-chalobah-loan-recall/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>, Chelsea have activated a clause to recall Trevoh Chalobah from his loan spell at fellow Premier League side Crystal Palace. The defender moved to Selhurst on a season-long loan deal in the summer but the Blues are now planning to call him back halfway through the season.

Chelsea set to recall Chalobah from loan spell

Per <a href="https://x.com/Plettigoal/status/1879471394070618327" target="_blank">Sky Sports' Florian Plettenberg</a>, Randal Kolo Muani is all set to leave Paris Saint-Germain to join Juventus on a six-month loan deal. The deal does not have an option to buy, however, the Serie A giants might negotiate a permanent deal in the summer depending on his performance. PSG will continue to cover the player's salary.

Kolo Muani all set to complete Juventus loan move

Per journalist <a href="https://x.com/ffpolo" target="_blank">Fernando Polo</a>, Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo will not leave the club in the January transfer window despite strong interest from Juventus. The Catalan giants have initiated contract talks with sporting Deco negotiating with the player and his representatives.

Araujo unlikely to leave Barcelona in January

Crystal Palace star Jeffrey Schlupp is all set to leave the Premier League after more than a decade as he will join MLS side San Diego FC in the January transfer window, according to <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1879423275077390558" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>.

Schlupp set to leave Crystal Palace for MLS move

Per <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1879422767042322811" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>, Premier League sides West Ham and Brighton are all set to compete in the transfer market to secure the signature of Celtic star Daniel Cummings. The Scottish giants, however, want to retain the striker's services who has scored 24 goals in as many games in the 2024/25 campaign thus far. The player's current deal expires in the summer of 2025.

West Ham and Brighton to compete for Celtic's Cummings

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has revealed the club's transfer plans for the January window. Speaking to reporters, the manager said: "We know who we want to sign. We have very clear ideas of the players that we want, yes. It was before Gabriel Jesus' injury, and it was with Gabi injured right now, and we have to wait and see how things develop."

Mikel Arteta opens up on Arsenal's transfer plans

West Ham United have reportedly set their sights on RB Leipzig forward André Silva to address their ongoing striker crisis.According to The Guardian, manager Graham Potter is urgently seeking attacking reinforcements, and Silva is seen as a viable option in a challenging January transfer market. The 29-year-old Portugal international has found game time limited this season, with Benjamin Šeško and Loïs Openda ahead of him in Leipzig's pecking order.

West Ham eye André Silva to address striker shortage

Liverpool flop Loris Karius has signed for Schalke 04 a new short-term deal until the end of the campaign.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞! ⚒️ The experienced goalkeeper has joined FC Schalke 04 until the end of the season ✍️ Welcome, Loris! 💙<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/S04?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#S04</a>— FC Schalke 04 (@s04_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/s04_en/status/1879146078253072854?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Karius is back! Liverpool flop signs for fallen German giants

Randal Kolo Muani is set to snub interest from Tottenham and Manchester United to join Juventus on loan from Paris Saint-Germain.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-tottenham-randal-kolo-muani-psg-accepts-offer-juventus-medical/blt4b35bb3c1e49e114" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Man Utd & Spurs miss out on Kolo Muani as he accepts Juventus deal

Flamengo have opened talks over a deal to sign Jorginho from Arsenal in January.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/jorginho-nears-arsenal-exit-as-talks-begin-with-flamengo-but-midfielder-needs-gunners-help-to-complete-free-transfer/bltf9dc4b11b65f6e06#cs8ddd9e7987e77f5f" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Jorginho nears Arsenal exit as Flamengo open talks

U.S. women's national team star Jaedyn Shaw has been traded to the North Carolina Courage in a blockbuster NWSL deal.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/uswnt-jaedyn-shaw-trade-san-diego-wave-north-carolina-courage-nwsl/blt49a5664751e18224" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Wave trade Shaw to Courage in blockbuster deal

Manchester United have not received any official bids for young winger Alejandro Garnacho, despite reported interest from abroad. According to reports from <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/31771/12476234/transfer-centre-live-football-transfers-news-updates-and-rumours?postid=8923985#liveblog-body" target="_blank">Sky in Italy</a>, Serie A champions Napoli are monitoring Garnacho as a potential replacement for Kvicha Kvaratskhelia. However, they are yet to submit a formal offer.

United yet to receive offers for Garnacho

Aston Villa have signed Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund for a reported £19m fee.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Aston Villa is delighted to announce the signing of Dutch international Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund. <a href="https://t.co/WHAFLagK9U">pic.twitter.com/WHAFLagK9U</a>— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1879215327336386685?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Villa unveil Dutch forward Malen 

Al Nassr are reportedly engaged in discussions to extend Cristiano Ronaldo's contract, which is currently set to expire at the end of this season, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/31771/12476234/transfer-centre-live-football-transfers-news-updates-and-rumours?postid=8923960#liveblog-body" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a>With the Portuguese star turning 40 next month, the Saudi club is keen to secure his services beyond the current term. Al Nassr currently occupy third place in the Saudi Pro League, trailing leaders and reigning champions Al-Hilal by nine points.

Al Nassr exploring Ronaldo contract extension

Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has firmly ruled out the possibility of coaching a Red Bull-affiliated team.Klopp said candidly, "I will not be a coach of a Red Bull team. I sit here, as much as I can give a guarantee, but I'm the only person to be asked where I will be in five years, four years, three years - no one knows. I will not be a Red Bull club manager, I hope we create a structure where these questions can't be asked. That would be cool."

Klopp refuses to coach a Red Bull team

Chelsea are reportedly demanding a huge transfer fee for Christopher Nkunku from Bayern Munich, despite his lack of playing time under Enzo Maresca.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/revealed-huge-christopher-nkunku-fee-chelsea-demanding-from-bayern-munich-unhappy-forward-pushes-for-harry-kane-link-up/blt10120be597a749de" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Revealed: Huge Nkunku fee Chelsea are demanding from Bayern

Former Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera is all set to complete a move to Argentine giants Boca Juniors, according to <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1879170428280967522" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>. Athletic Club have agreed to let the player leave as Boca are roping him in on a one-year deal with an option to extend the contract by one more year.

Former Man Utd star Herrera set to join Boca Juniors

Per <a href="https://sport.sky.de/transfer/news/34132/13288204/bvb-nimmt-gespraeche-mit-fc-chelsea-auf-wegen-carney-chukwuemeka" target="_blank">Sky Germany</a>, Dortmund have initiated direct talks with Chelsea in a bid to land their midfielder Chukwuemeka in the January transfer window. The Bundesliga side see the 21-year-old as the perfect candidate to play as a No.8 and are eyeing a loan move for the youngster.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/carney-chukwuemeka-borussia-dortmund-chelsea-in-talks-january-transfer-bundesliga-side-dream-signing/bltb70f2f62a506d6f1#cse0193bde902c2f3b" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Chukwuemeka off to Borussia Dortmund?

According to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14282281/Arsenal-Martin-Zubimendi-Real-Sociedad.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a>, the Gunners are in advanced talks with Real Sociedad to seal a transfer for their star midfielder Martin Zubimendi, with the deal now 'virtually completed'. Arsenal ideally would have wanted the Spaniard to join the club in January, however, Real Sociedad remain determined to retain his services until the end of the 2024-25 campaign.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arsenal-win-martin-zubimendi-transfer-race-gbp51m-deal-real-sociedad-star-virtually-completed/blt4162912a892a1432#cs878dbd541f9dab77" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Arsenal win Zubimendi transfer race

Per <a href="https://www.anfieldwatch.co.uk/liverpool-fc/news/exclusive-liverpool-darwin-nunez-al-hilal/" target="_blank">Anfield Watch</a>, Al-Hilal have come up with an initial verbal bid worth £70 million ($85m) for Darwin Nunez, however, Liverpool have rejected it. Last week, it was reported that the Premier League giants have set a massive £85m ($103m) price tag on the Uruguay international. The latest report adds that Liverpool are determined to get at least £75m ($91m) for the Uruguay international.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-respond-to-huge-darwin-nunez-offer-from-al-hilal-saudi-giants-eye-uruguayan-forward-replace-neymar/blt88a8dce13d365b39#csdb5b96d1859577b6" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Liverpool respond to huge Nunez offer from Al-Hilal

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola came up with a sarcastic response when asked about Kyle Walker handing in a transfer request.In an interaction with the media, the Cityzens boss was asked about the 34-year-old's transfer request and in response Guardiola said with his tongue firmly planted in his cheek: "I'm so clever. I'm such a talented manager to find the right solution. Kyle is our player right now - that is all. We have the option. I don't know what's going to happen. I don't have anything else [to add] - and Brentford is on my mind."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/i-m-such-a-talented-manager-pep-guardiola-vows-find-right-solution-kyle-walker-transfer-request-man-city-boss-sarcastic-so-clever-boast/blt9f511d551b1b10c4#csc18e881ce8802bfd" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Guardiola vows to 'find right solution' after Walker transfer request

Saudi Pro League CEO Omar Mugharbel believes Vinicius Junior completing a big-money transfer from Real Madrid to the Saudi Pro League is “just a matter of time”. He has told <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2025/01/14/omar-mugharbel-ceo-liga-saudi-ve-fichaje-vinicius-posibilidad.html" target="_blank">Marca </a>when asked about interest in the South American superstar: “We don't have dreams, it's a matter of time and negotiation.”

Saudi Pro League chief claims Vini transfer is 'matter of time'

Per <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1878940393464820045" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>, Manchester City have reached a verbal agreement with Palmeiras to sign their star defender Vitor Reis. The agreed fee for the 19-year-old is under €40 million (£34m/$41m) and City want to complete the formalities quickly so the player can join Pep Guardiola's squad immediately.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-city-reach-agreement-sign-vitor-reis-from-palmeiras-new-marquinhos-join-pep-guardiola-s-squad-immediately/bltc698f92173cba473#cs053df7284b71cfa6" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Man City reach €40m agreement to sign Reis

Lionel Messi is entering the final year of his current deal in Florida. Those terms do, however, include the option for a 12-month extension through 2026. The Herons are expected to keep the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner at Chase Stadium.Agreeing to stay on in Miami would take Messi through two complete campaigns in MLS. That would see him cleared to make a loan move during the off-season. According to <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/es/deportes/renovar-inter-miami-clave-acerca-retorno-leo-messi-barcelona_1344319_102.html" target="_blank">El Nacional</a>, that could pave the way for steps to be retraced to Catalunya.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/lionel-messi-sensational-barcelona-return-this-year-inter-miami-contract-trigger-mls-transfer-clause/bltfa627e3e749f554f#cs2c8e039fe11cc52a" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Messi in line for sensational Barcelona return

Liverpool are eyeing a move for 19-year-old Nurnberg star Stefanos Tzimas as they look to beat Chelsea in the transfer race. According to <a href="https://sport.sky.de/transfer/news/34132/13288164/fc-liverpool-meldet-sich-wegen-stefanos-tzimas-beim-1-fc-nuernberg" target="_blank">Sky Germany</a>, the teenage sensation has already attracted interest from top Premier League clubs like Liverpool, Chelsea, Brighton and Aston Villa along with some Bundesliga clubs. The Reds have approached Nurnberg and Tzimas' representatives to negotiate a deal for him as they look to pip the Blues to his signature this summer.

Liverpool open negotiations for €25m Nurnberg striker

According to <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1878900419558363639" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>, Chelsea have held talks with Bayern regarding 19-year-old Frenchman Tel. He may, however, form part of a swap switch that sees Nkunku take his place. That is because <a href="https://x.com/Plettigoal/status/1878936024358764690" target="_blank">Florian Plettenberg</a> claims that a “verbal agreement” is in place, with “all terms” drawn up.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/christopher-nkunku-harry-kane-chelsea-attacker-verbal-agreement-bayern-munich-swap-deal-involving-teenage-forward-mathys-tel/blt6098daf2ad20ac4f#csedd4de4d7728c525" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Chelsea eye swap deal involving Tel and Nkunku

Per <a href="https://www.sportitalia.it/2025/01/13/esclusiva-si-pedulla-lofferta-del-napoli-per-garnacho-la-valutazione-dello-united-e-linteresse-della-juve/" target="_blank">SportItalia</a>, Antonio Conte has identified Garnacho as a potential replacement for Kvaratskhelia, who appears to be closing in on a move to Paris Saint-Germain after the coach confirmed the winger's desire to leave. The Italian side have offered €45m (£38m/$46m) but their bid falls short of United's valuation of the Argentine.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/napoli-make-eur45m-offer-alejandro-garnacho-man-utd-asking-price-selling-winger/bltee3766dfa227f28a#cs41d5bbcf424d381c" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Napoli make €45m offer for Garnacho

Eintracht Frankfurt boss Dino Toppmoller suggested Omar Marmoush may stay despite Manchester City closing in on striking a deal for the Egypt star.Sky Sports Germany has now revealed that negotiations took place between City's director of football Txiki Begiristain and Frankfurt regarding the sale of Marmoush this January. The Premier League giants believe a deal can be reached for a fee of €70 million (£59m/$71m) while the German side are holding out for €80m (£67m/$82m).<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/eintracht-frankfurt-coach-omar-marmoush-future-man-city-talks-sign-egypt-star/blt261fb2308f7bed1f#csaa5434085e03f2e4" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Man City close in on Marmoush agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt

Borussia Dortmund have held talks over signing Manchester United exile Marcus Rashford on loan in January, per a new report.Rashford has been exiled by Ruben Amorim in recent weeks and has not played for United in the Premier League since December 7. He has confirmed that he wants to take on a new challenge and Sky Germany reports that Dortmund are interested in striking a loan deal.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/marcus-rashford-agent-borussia-dortmund-bundesliga-loan-man-utd/blte159a791576307d5#csa7fead5b04866f27" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Rashford's agent holds Borussia Dortmund talks

Pressure mounts on Carlo Ancelotti after Supercopa defeat as Real Madrid lineup replacement for the Italian coach.Per Relevo, club president Florentino Perez and other officials are unhappy with the Italian coach's team selection and tactics. His constant backing of Aurelien Tchouameni, despite the Frenchman's poor form, has annoyed the club bosses. They are also unhappy with Ancelotti's decision of not utilising academy graduate Raul Asencio more often.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/real-madrid-line-up-replacement-carlo-ancelotti-supercopa-defeat-barcelona-pressure-on-italian-tactician/blt55f181299fbc5397#cs34f69ef8b5c67d0c" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Real Madrid line up replacement for Ancelotti after Supercopa defeat

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔵🦊 Leicester City have signed Woyo Coulibaly as new fullback from Parma, documents completed. Transfer fee around £3m. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LCFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/5R2fiwoOpz">pic.twitter.com/5R2fiwoOpz</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1878820434415902863?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
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