January transfer window news & rumours LIVE: Arsenal turn to Carrasco after Perisic move fails

Chelsea will demand Everton pay&nbsp;£35 million ($46m) for striker Michy Batshuayi, reports <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jan/30/transfer-roundup-everton-told-they-must-pay-35m-to-sign-michy-batshauyi" target="_blank">The Guardian.</a> Batshuayi has returned to the Blues after his season-long loan to Valencia was cut short, with West Ham interested in taking him on loan.&nbsp; Chelsea would prefer to sell the striker outright, and will demand a hefty fee should Everton wish to make a deal.&nbsp;

Everton must pay £35m for Batshuayi

Chelsea are searching for a permanent move for the Belgian 

Arsenal have entered into talks to sign Yannick&nbsp;Carrasco&nbsp;from Chinese outfit&nbsp;Dalian Yifang, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11622157/arsenal-in-talks-to-sign-yannick-carrasco-from-dalian-yifang" target="_blank">Sky in Italy.</a>&nbsp; The Gunners turned to the Belgium international after being frustrated in their efforts to sign Ivan Perisic from Inter.&nbsp; Carrasco&nbsp;joined Dalian&nbsp;Yifang&nbsp;in 2016 from Atletico Madrid but has made no secret of his desire to return to Europe.&nbsp;

Arsenal in talks over Carrasco 

The Gunners have been unable to prise Ivan Perisic away from Inter

Juventus and Borussia Dortmund are both set to bid for&nbsp;Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/8305203/chelsea-christensen-juventus-dortmund/" target="_blank">The Sun.&nbsp;</a> After playing a big role last season,&nbsp;Christensen has managed just one Premier League appearance in 2018-19 under Maurizio Sarri.&nbsp; Christensen's lack of game time has given hope to Juve and Dortmund, who both wish to seal a move for the Dane before Thursday's transfer deadline.&nbsp;

Juventus and Dortmund move for Christensen

The Chelsea defender is the subject of late bids from Italy and Germany

Juventus may make a late move for Parma defender Bruno Alves, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-emergenza-difesa-paratici-torna-su-bruno-alves-il-piano-b-e-87092" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> The Serie A champions have turned their attentions to the 37-year-old after&nbsp;Giorgio&nbsp;Chiellini joined&nbsp;Andrea Barzagli and Leonardo Bonucci on the injury list. Domagoj&nbsp;Vida of Besiktas and Chelsea's&nbsp;Andreas&nbsp;Christensen are also under consideration.

Juve consider Alves deal

West Ham have rejected a £7million ($9.1m) bid from Real Betis for Javier Hernandez, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/12691/11622703/west-ham-reject-valencias-7m-javier-hernandez-bid" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a> The Mexican has grown frustrated at his lack of regular game-time at the London Stadium and is considering a move before the deadline. Valencia manager Marcelino revealed at the weekend that he was interested in signing the former Manchester United forward, though an agreement was far from being reached.

West Ham reject Hernandez bid

Guilherme Arana is set to stay at Sevilla after a move to&nbsp;Corinthians collapsed, according to <a href="http://www.espn.com.br/futebol/artigo/_/id/5226806/arana-empresario-diz-que-lateral-fica-no-sevilla-e-encerra-sonho-do-corinthians" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. Brazilian outfit Corinthians were increasingly confident of signing the 21-year-old before Thursday's deadline. However, the move looks to be off as the clubs cannot agree a fee.

Arana deal collapses

Valencia have promoted&nbsp;South Korean teenager Kang In Lee to the first-team. The 17-year-old has recently been playing for&nbsp;Valencia's reserve team VCF Mestalla.&nbsp; <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"> ✍️VALENCIA CF OFFICIAL STATEMENT: KANG IN<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KangIN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KangIN</a><a href="https://t.co/UdspPk3a5f">https://t.co/UdspPk3a5f</a> — Valencia CF English 🦇💯 (@valenciacf_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciacf_en/status/1090679068549357569?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Valencia promote Kang 

Real Sociedad have agreed a deal to sign&nbsp;Modibo Sagnan from Lens. The 18-year-old defender has signed a four-and-a-half year deal at&nbsp;Anoeta Stadium. Sagnan will stay at Lens on loan until the end of the season as part of the deal. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"> OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RealSociedad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RealSociedad</a> signs <a href="https://twitter.com/M_Sagnan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@M_Sagnan</a> 🔵⚪🔵<a href="https://t.co/A50DmRi2Kk">https://t.co/A50DmRi2Kk</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OngiEtorriSagnan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OngiEtorriSagnan</a> <a href="https://t.co/3AhAc9CLkx">pic.twitter.com/3AhAc9CLkx</a> — Real Sociedad (@RealSociedadEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealSociedadEN/status/1090671816849453056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Sociedad agree Sagnan deal 

Houston Dynamo have signed former Wigan defender Maynor Figueroa. The Honduras international has spent the last three&nbsp;seasons in MLS with Colorado Rapids and FC Dallas. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck">NEWS: Dynamo sign veteran Honduran defender Maynor Figueroa → <a href="https://t.co/N5jgJqy8gF">https://t.co/N5jgJqy8gF</a> Welcome to Houston, <a href="https://twitter.com/Maynorf31?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Maynorf31</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForeverOrange?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForeverOrange</a> <a href="https://t.co/DMfkzxLnVA">pic.twitter.com/DMfkzxLnVA</a>— Houston Dynamo (@HoustonDynamo) <a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonDynamo/status/1090716320629473280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Dynamo sign Figueroa

Arsenal teenager&nbsp;Emile Smith Rowe is set to join&nbsp;RB Leipzig on loan until the end of the season, according to <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/arsenal-latest-transfer-news-emile-smith-rowe-rb-leipzig-bundesliga-unai-emery-denis-suarez-a8755096.html" target="_blank">The Independent.</a> The two clubs have already agreed terms over the deal, with Smith Rowe on his way to Leipzig to complete the move. Gunners boss Unai Emery has been given assurances that the 18-year-old will see regular first-team action during his time in Germany.

Arsenal youngster set for Bundesliga move

Paris Saint-Germain are close to signing Ajax defender&nbsp;Mitchel Bakker, according to <a href="https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/ajax-raakt-talentvolle-bakker-kwijt-aan-paris-saint-germain?fbclid=IwAR0f0QAEN36DBe3O3wH-wnPU2cYhRJciF_wpBnHta0AjYEr8IaveUuewXOM#" target="_blank">Voetbal International.</a> The 18-year-old only made his senior debut this season but is set to continue his development in the French capital. AC Milan were also linked with the teenager, but PSG look to have won the race for the Netherlands U19 international.

PSG closing in on Bakker

Wolves are in talks with Russian side&nbsp;Rubin Kazan over a loan deal for&nbsp;Sardar Azmoun, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11699/11622775/wolves-want-iranian-messi-sardar-azmoun-on-initial-loan-deal-from-rubin-kazan" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a> The Black Country outfit are set to pay a&nbsp;£1.75million ($2.3m) loan fee for the Iran international with the option to complete a&nbsp;£11.4million ($14.9m)&nbsp;permanent deal at the end of the season. Azmoun, nicknamed the 'Iranian Messi',&nbsp;scored four times during Iran's run to the Asian Cup semi-finals earlier this month.

Wolves eye Azmoun loan

Adrien Rabiot has returned to first-team training with Paris Saint-Germain and is expected to stay until the end of his contract this summer, according to <a href="http://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/psg/psg-adrien-rabiot-de-retour-a-l-entrainement-avec-les-pros-30-01-2019-8000505.php" target="_blank">La Parisen</a>. PSG were hoping to cash-in on Rabiot this month, with the midfielder refusing to sign a new deal with the French champions. However, with no deal imminent, Rabiot is now set to run his contract down and leave on a free this summer.&nbsp;

Rabiot set to stay at PSG - for now

SPAL have confirmed the signing of&nbsp;Alessandro Murgia from Lazio on loan until the end of the season. The 22-year-old struggled for regular action at the&nbsp;Stadio Olimpico, making just four appearances in all competitions this campaign. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"> Il centrocampista Alessandro <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Murgia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Murgia</a> arriva alla SPAL in prestito dalla Lazio <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForzaSPAL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaSPAL</a> <a href="https://t.co/KX6HlVS1Bh">https://t.co/KX6HlVS1Bh</a> — SPAL (@spalferrara) <a href="https://twitter.com/spalferrara/status/1090691717752410114?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

SPAL confirm Murgia deal

West Ham have asked Chelsea about the availability of striker&nbsp;Olivier Giroud, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6648799/West-Ham-consider-Olivier-Giroud-Chelsea.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.&nbsp;</a> Giroud is considering his future at Chelsea after the arrival of Gonzalo Higuain, and recently rejected the chance to join Chinese side Dalian Yifang. The Hammers are looking to improve their front line amid concerns over the health of Marko Arnautovic.

West Ham contact Chelsea over Giroud

Mexico international full-back Miguel Layun has joined Liga MX side&nbsp;Monterrey, the club <a href="http://www.rayados.com/noticias/13706/bienvenido_a_rayados_miguel_layn" target="_blank">have announced.&nbsp;</a> The 30-year-old returns to Mexico after leaving Club America in 2014. During his time in Europe, Layun played for Watford, Porto, Sevilla and most recently Villarreal.&nbsp; Layun represented Mexico at the 2014 and 2018 World Cup.&nbsp;

Layun joins Monterrey

Former Manchester United winger Nani has a "50-50" chance of&nbsp;moving to MLS, reports <a href="http://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/3763203/ex-manchester-united-winger-nani-50-50-on-moving-to-mls-source" target="_blank">ESPN FC.&nbsp;</a> The 32-year-old is currently in Portugal with Sporting CP, where he has&nbsp;scored eight goals in 25 league and cup appearances this season.

Nani has '50-50' chance of making MLS move

Lazio are hoping to sign&nbsp;Strasbourg right-back Kenny Lala in the summer, reports <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-asse-concurrence-venue-ditalie-pour-lala-431972" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>.&nbsp; The Serie A side were looking to sign Lala in January, but&nbsp;Strasbourg have pushed back on selling the Frenchman this month.&nbsp; Saint-Etienne are also interested in signing the 27-year-old.&nbsp;

Lazio interested in Lala

Cardiff City are planning a deadline-day move for Tottenham striker Vincent Janssen, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8317229/vincent-janssen-cardiff-transfer-neil-warnock/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> The 24-year-old has been exiled to Tottenham's U-23 squad, with Mauricio Pochettino confirming he is not in the club's plans.&nbsp; Real Betis are also interested in the Dutchman, but Cardiff are willing to match their offer of&nbsp;a six-month loan with a&nbsp;£15 million ($20m) option to buy.

Cardiff to move for Spurs flop Janssen

D.C. United have announced&nbsp;the acquisition of right-back Leonardo Jara on a season-long loan from Boca Juniors. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">🚨 BREAKING 🚨&nbsp;| D.C. United have acquired Argentine defender Leonardo Jara from Boca Juniors on a season-long loan! Welcome to The District, Leo! Details 👉 <a href="https://t.co/q5ueysgD6O">https://t.co/q5ueysgD6O</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DCU?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DCU</a>— D.C. United (@dcunited) <a href="https://twitter.com/dcunited/status/1090656028461580288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center> The 27-year-old was a regular for Boca, making 71 appearances for the club since joining from&nbsp;Estudiantes De La Plata in 2006.&nbsp;

 D.C. United land Jara from Boca Juniors

Monaco are in talks with Tottenham&nbsp;over a loan deal for&nbsp;Georges-Kevin N’Koudou, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a> The French winger has made just three appearances for the club this season and has been given permission to seek a move this month. Vincent Janssen is also expected to leave Spurs on loan before the deadline and is currently in talks with Real Betis.

Monaco open N’Koudou talks

Hibernian have confirmed that manager Neil Lennon and assistant Garry Parker have&nbsp;left the club by mutual consent. The Scottish club says that they&nbsp;not been sacked and have not resigned. Former Celtic boss Lennon was suspended earlier this month following an&nbsp;incident at a team meeting. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"> Joint Statement: Hibernian FC and Neil Lennon/Garry Parker. ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/kX6BgtOGfd">https://t.co/kX6BgtOGfd</a> <a href="https://t.co/UHzLYTDhBu">pic.twitter.com/UHzLYTDhBu</a> — Hibernian FC (@HibernianFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1090649045968830464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2019</a></blockquote>

Lennon leaves Hibs

West Ham have signed 19-year-old winger&nbsp;Mesaque Dju from Benfica. The&nbsp;Portugal U20 international&nbsp;has signed&nbsp;a three-and-a-half-year contract and will initially join up with the club's U23 squad. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> We are pleased to confirm the signing of Portugal U20 international forward Mesaque Dju! ✍️🇵🇹<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeM%C3%A9saque?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeMésaque</a> <a href="https://t.co/J5xCCjOGJs">pic.twitter.com/J5xCCjOGJs</a> — West Ham United (@WestHamUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/WestHamUtd/status/1090655882944356354?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2019</a></blockquote>

West Ham sign Benfica winger

Barcelona confirmed midfielder Denis Suarez's loan move to Arsenal - <a href="https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/first-team/news/991261/denis-suarez-extends-contract-and-goes-to-arsenal-on-loan" target="_blank">before later deleting the article.&nbsp;</a> The article stated that the 25-year-old had also signed a new contract with Barca through to the summer of 2021. The deal also includes the option for Arsenal to make Suarez's move permanent at the end of the season.

Barca accidentally announce Suarez to Arsenal

Here's further details of Manchester City teenager&nbsp;Rabbi Matondo's move to Schalke. The 18-year-old is the latest youngster to leave the City Academy after sealing a&nbsp;£10m ($13m) move to Germany. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/manchester-city-teenager-matondo-completes-10m-move-to/hjbzfpxwt3nr1ivlp68jdyhbp" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal.</a>

City teenager Matondo heads to Schalke

Paris Saint-Germain are hoping to beat Barcelona to the signing of Ajax defender&nbsp;Matthijs de Ligt, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20190130/4692953866/de-ligt-fichaje-barcelona-psg.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo.</a> The French champions are desperate to secure the Dutchman's signature after missing out on&nbsp;Frenkie de Jong, who signed a deal with Barca last week. Bayern Munich,&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;and&nbsp;Manchester City have also been linked with the 19-year-old.&nbsp;

PSG confident of de Ligt deal

West Brom are close to signing winger Jacob Murphy on loan from Newcastle, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/JPercyTelegraph/status/1090599258926010368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1090599258926010368&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chroniclelive.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ftransfer-news%2Fnewcastle-united-news-transfers-live-15751658" target="_blank">The Telegraph.</a> The deal is likely to be a straight loan until the end of the season with no option to buy included. The former Norwich youngster has made just nine Premier League appearances for the Magpies this season.

West Brom to sign Newcastle winger

Everton manager Marco Silva is hopeful that Idrissa Gueye will remain at Goodison Park, after revealing there have been 'no new offers' for the midfielder from Paris Saint Germain. The French champions had a&nbsp;£22m ($29m) bid for the 29-year-old rejected at the start of the week. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/theres-been-no-new-offers-silva-expects-gueye-to-remain-at/7wkd2pbjsfr81b5k59pe36c8n" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal.</a>

Silva expects Gueye to remain at Everton

Real Madrid will look to prise Joao Cancelo away from Juventus and back to La Liga, according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/noticia/detalle/133180/florentino-perez-negocia-robarle-estrella-juve-cristiano-ronaldo-no-es-dybala" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. Los Blancos president Florentino Perez is keen on the former Valencia man and wishes to recruit the winger following his impressive performances in Turin. The Portuguese came through the Benfica youth system and spent last season on loan with Juve’s Serie A rivals Inter.

Real Madrid set for Cancelo swoop?

West Ham have reportedly turned down a loan offer from Dutch outfit Heerenveen to take Reece Oxford to the Netherlands for the rest of the season, says <a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer-centre" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The 20-year-old, who is under contract with the Hammers until 2021, has been linked with a number of clubs this transfer window, will apparently now remain at London Stadium for the remainder of the campaign. The England youth international previously had temporary stints away from the club with Reading and Borussia Monchengladbach.

West Ham knock back Heerenveen for Oxford

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">Best of luck to <a href="https://twitter.com/rabbi_matondo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rabbi_matondo</a> who has today joined <a href="https://twitter.com/s04_en?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@s04_en</a> on a permanent deal ⚽️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mancity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#mancity</a> <a href="https://t.co/TfGcBTQ0Gd">pic.twitter.com/TfGcBTQ0Gd</a>— Manchester City (@ManCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1090625864121942018?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

City's Matondo seals Schalke switch

Swansea striker Wilfred Bony is set to spend the rest of the season on loan at Al Arabi in Qatar, per <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11731/11622433/wilfried-bony-to-join-al-arabi-on-loan-from-swansea" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The 30-year-old, formerly of Manchester City, has been out for the best part of a year with a knee injury. The Swans are thought to be keen to offload Bony to ease their financial concerns, with the forward on the highest pay packet at the Liberty Stadium.

Swansea's Bony set for Al Arabi loan

Real Betis are looking to make a late swoop for out-of-favour Tottenham Hotspur striker Vincent Janssen, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/11621354/tottenham-receive-approach-for-vincent-janssen-from-real-betis" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The forward has not figured in Mauricio Pochettino’s plans and the club is thought to be looking to offload him on a permanent basis. Betis however wish for an initial loan deal, with a potential to-buy clause if the initial spell in La Liga is successful.

Betis eye move for Spurs striker Janssen

West Ham striker Lucas Perez is the subject of interest from Schalke, who have tabled a loan bid for his services on Wednesday. According to <a href="https://twitter.com/bbcsport_david/status/1090604487331459073?s=19" target="_blank">BBC Sport</a>, the Bundesliga giants want to secure a temporary six-month deal for&nbsp;the 30-year-old, with the option to buy in the summer. Perez has scored five goals in 14 appearances for West Ham since joining the club from Arsenal last August.

Schalke submit loan offer for Perez

The Blues boss insists that the Belgian should be allowed to depart in the summer if he wishes, but hopes he will ultimately decide to stay in London. Real Madrid&nbsp;have been linked with a move for the Belgian for months now, with the galactico shaped hole in their squad yet to be filled since the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus last summer. Sarri stated in a press conference on Wednesday: "Eden is 28. If he wants to go, I think he has to go.&nbsp;Of course, I hope the opposite. "I hope he wants to stay here with us and improve. He has the potential to be the best player in Europe at the moment." Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/if-he-wants-to-go-he-has-to-sarri-tells-hazard-he-can-leave/127sda7fkfp0y1ndaz2rvhuo40" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Sarri tells Hazard he can leave for Real Madrid

Toulouse have agreed to a&nbsp;January deal with Barcelona for&nbsp;Toulouse Jean-Clair Todibo, according to<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20190130/4692181568/el-toulouse-ya-acepta-negociar-la-salida-de-todibo.html" target="_blank"> Mundo Deportivo.</a>&nbsp; A deal with the player was reached in January for Todibo to join Barca when his contract expires in the summer, but Barca were keen to hurry the deal along. The 19 year-old is badly out of favour at the Ligue&nbsp;1 outfit, and has reportedly been angry at the lack of first-team opportunities since signing as a professional.&nbsp;

 Toulouse agree to January sale for Todibo

West Ham are reportedly close to signing Celta Vigo striker Maxi Gomez, on a deal which will see him join the club this summer. According to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11622267/west-ham-set-to-sign-celta-vigo-striker-maxi-gomez" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>, the Hammers will have to stump up a £40m ($52m) fee to secure the Uruguayan's services, but he will remain in La Liga until the end of the current campaign. Gomez has contributed nine goals and five assists across all competitions for Celta Vigo this term.

West Ham close to signing Maxi Gomez

Jordi Alba has agreed a contract extension at Barcelona, a deal that will keep him at the club until 2024, <a href="https://cadenaser.com/programa/2019/01/29/el_larguero/1548799935_497340.html" target="_blank">report&nbsp;El Larguero</a>. The deal will be announced formally on Friday, and will bring to an end months of speculation over the Spain international's future.&nbsp;

Jordi Alba agrees new Barca deal

Roam want to sign Croatia defender Domagoj Vida on loan until the end of the season. The Besiktas&nbsp;man&nbsp;starred as Croatia reached the&nbsp;World Cup final in Russia in the summer, and the Serie A side are keen to bring the player in to add to their defensive options. Read the<a href="https://www.goal.com/it/notizie/calciomercato-roma-vida-in-prestito-si-tratta-col-besiktas/1bb1a5ie7vocv1246qkoayxawt" target="_blank"> full story on Goal.</a>

Roma want Vida on loan

Juventus have turned their&nbsp;attentions in the transfer market to Lyon's&nbsp;Tanguy Ndombele, according to <a href="http://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/2019/01/30-52696407/ndombele_avanza_la_juventus_va_in_pressing/?cookieAccept" target="_blank">Tuttosport.</a>&nbsp; The 22 year-old made his debut for Didier Deschamps' France side in October 2018, and has risen rapidly in the estimations of European scouts. Ndombele&nbsp;has made 57 appearances for Lyon since signing from Amiens in 2017.

Juventus keen on Lyon's Ndombele 

Rangers have confirmed the signing of United States international Matt Polster on Wednesday, in an announcement on their official&nbsp;<a href="https://rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/matt-polster-signs-for-rangers" target="_blank">website</a>. The 25-year-old moves to the Scottish Premier League from MLS outfit Chicago Fire, on a two-year contract. Polster is a versatile player capable of functioning as a right-back or as a midfielder and could make his Rangers debut this weekend against St Mirren. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> ✍️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RangersFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RangersFC</a> are today delighted to confirm the signing of Matt Polster (<a href="https://twitter.com/MattPolster?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MattPolster</a>) subject to international clearance: <a href="https://t.co/FwdFww8Flm">https://t.co/FwdFww8Flm</a> <a href="https://t.co/6fMmLiWfZG">pic.twitter.com/6fMmLiWfZG</a> — Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/RangersFC/status/1090580658777403393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Matt Polster signs for Rangers

AS Monaco are on the verge of signing Borussia Dortmund midfielder Shinji Kagawa on loan until the end of the season, according&nbsp;to <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/bvb-shinji-kagawa-vor-leihe-zur-as-monaco/11622214/34252" target="_blank">Sky Germany.</a> The Ligue 1 outfit are still desperate&nbsp;to bring in more reinforcements&nbsp;before the transfer window closes, as they bid to stave off relegation over the next few months. Kagawa has only appeared in four matches for Dortmund across all competitions this term, falling way down the pecking order under club boss Lucien Favre.

Monaco set to sign Kagawa on loan

Stoke City have opened talks with Burnley over a possible transfer for Sam Vokes, according to the <a href="https://twitter.com/jpercytelegraph/status/1090569031374041090?s=21" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>. Peter Crouch could be sent to Turf Moor as part of any potential deal, with Burnley's current valuation of the striker holding up the deal at the moment. Vokes has scored three goals in 20 Premier League appearances for Burnley this season.

Stoke in talks to sign Vokes

Bordeaux are close to completing the signing of PSG midfielder Yacine Adli,<a href="https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/psg-yacine-adli-tout-proche-de-bordeaux-1623034.html" target="_blank"> according to RMC</a>. The player, who has made just one start in Ligue&nbsp;1,&nbsp;is expected to sign a four and a half year deal.&nbsp; Adli&nbsp;had looked set to join Arsenal last summer but a deal for the 18 year-old starlet&nbsp;failed to materialize.&nbsp;

Bordeaux close to Adli deal 

Real Madrid are interested in signing Benfica's 21 year-old striker Luka Jovic, <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2019/01/29/primera/1548770813_018507.html" target="_blank">according to AS.</a>&nbsp; The forward has spent the season on loan at Eintracht&nbsp;Frankfurt in the Bundesliga, and Real are hoping to pull off a deal to bring in the Serb in the summer.&nbsp; Jovic has scored 18 goals in 25 games for Frankfurt during his loan spell, reportedly stoking the interest of Barcelona and Bayern Munich as well as the European champions.

Real Madrid keen on Benfica's Jovic

The Gunners have opened talks with the Ligue 1 champions regarding the Frenchman's availability, with just two days left of the January window. The 21-year-old has emerged as a primary transfer target for the Gunners over the last week, as Arsenal boss Unai Emery aims to bolster his current squad. Nkunku's agent&nbsp;Jose-Karl Pierre-Fanfan confirmed the rumours of a possible departure for the midfielder on Monday, stating: "There is a real interest from Arsenal for Nkunku, but the discussions are quite complicated." Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/nkunkus-agent-confirms-arsenal-interest-as-midfielder-nears/cj8d74g9znb616e0x2z5ubsmd" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Nkunku's agent confirms Arsenal interest

AC Milan have targeted Nigerian Victor Osimhen after ending their interest in Gerard Deulofeu, report&nbsp;<a href="http://www.corrieredellosport.it" target="_blank">Corriere&nbsp;dello&nbsp;Sport.</a> The striker has spent the season on loan from the Bundesliga side at Belgian club Charleroi. The interest comes after Milan baulked at Watford's asking price for Deulofeu, believed to have been around €30million&nbsp;(£26million/$34million).

AC Milan target Osimhen after withdrawing Deulofeu interest

Lille are interested in bringing in Swansea's Dutch midfielder Leroy Fer, <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-lille-pense-a-leroy-fer-swansea/983266" target="_blank">according to L'Equipe.</a> The Swans skipper only has six months of his contract left to run with the Championship side, and Lille could move to bring in the Netherlands international as a replacement for&nbsp;Thiago Mendes who looks set to leave.

Lille want Swansea midfielder Fer

Olivier Giroud has rejected a move to Chinese club Dalian Yifang, <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-olivier-giroud-a-refuse-la-chine/983246" target="_blank">according to L'Equipe</a>.&nbsp; The Super League side were ready to offer the France striker €10million&nbsp;($11.4m/£8.7m)&nbsp;a year, but Giroud&nbsp;has opted against the move as he fears it could affect his chances of remaining in the national team.&nbsp;

Giroud turns down China 

Huddersfield have confirmed the signing of Charlton striker Karlan Grant, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/htafcdotcom/status/1090542970330333191" target="_blank">the club website.</a> The 21 year-old has signed a deal until 2022 and joins the Terriers for an undisclosed fee.&nbsp; Grant has scored 14 goals for the Addicks in League One this season.&nbsp;

Huddersfield sign Charlton striker Grant 

Inter are unhappy with Ivan Perisic over the player pushing for a move away from the club, accoring to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport.</a> Arsenal reportedly told the Croatian&nbsp;him they could offer him €7m-a-season, almost doubling his wages, but failed to collow up&nbsp;with a concrete offer.&nbsp; The Gunners were only interested in a loan with an option to buy, but Inter are only willing to negotiate a permanent sale, as they would lack the time and&nbsp;resources to bring in a replacement.

Inter unhappy with Perisic over failed Arsenal move 

Anthony Martial will sign a new five-year deal with Manchester United this week, <a href="https://twitter.com/mohamedbouhafsi/status/1090524970898337793" target="_blank">according to Mohamed Bouhafsi</a>. The new deal, running until 2024, is due to be signed on Friday and will bring to an end months of speculation regarding the France international's future.&nbsp;

Martial to pen new deal at United 

Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini has agreed terms on a transfer to Chinese Super League club&nbsp;Shandong Luneng - according to <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/amp/football/47043359?__twitter_impression=true" target="_blank">BBC Sport</a>. The Belgian will leave Old Trafford after a six-year stay at the club, during which he managed to win the FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Europa League. Fellaini has racked up 177 appearances for United since 2013, but has&nbsp;fallen down the pecking order at the club since the arrival of caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Fellaini agrees terms with Shandong Luneng

Everton forward Ademola Lookman has emerged as a top transfer target for AC Milan, according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/evertons-ademola-lookman-emerges-shock-13921551" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>. The Toffees have already turned down an approach from the Italian giants, insisting that the Englishman is not for sale during the current window. Lookman has featured in 13 Premier League matches for Everton this term, contributing two assists.

Milan line up Lookman swoop

Bayern Munich forward Sandro Wagner has completed a move to&nbsp;Tianjin TEDA in the Chinese Super League, <a href="https://fcbayern.com/de/news/2019/01/pressemitteilung-sandro-wagner-verlaesst-den-fc-bayern-und-wechselt-nach-china-in-die-super-league?shortURL=qSwaB" target="_blank">the German club has announced on Wednesday</a>. The 31-year-old's 11-year stint with the Bundesliga champions has come to an end, after he requested to be released from his contract. Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic stated after the transfer was finalised: "Sandro Wagner came up to us and asked for release from his contract.&nbsp;He has a very attractive offer from China and we have met his request.&nbsp; "We expressly thank Sandro for spending time with FC Bayern and wish him all the best and much success for his future in China."

Wagner leaves Bayern for China

Chelsea left-back Baba Rahman has joined French club Reims on loan until the end of the season, according to the club's <a href="https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2019/1/28/baba-rahman-loaned-to-reims" target="_blank">official website</a>. The 24-year-old spent the first-half of the 2018-19 campaign on loan at Schalke, but only managed&nbsp;two Bundesliga appearances in total. Since joining Chelsea in 2015 Rahman has appeared in 21 matches for the club across all competitions.

Rahman leaves Chelsea on loan

Schalke forward Franco Di Santo is finalising a move to Galatasaray, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/siekmann_m/status/1090332194588057600" target="_blank">Bild</a>. Negotiations between the two clubs are reportedly in advanced stages, with a 1.5 year contract offer mooted. The 29-year-old only appeared in five matches for Schalke this season and failed to find the back of the net.

Di Santo set for Galatasaray switch

Paris Saint Germain forward Jese Rodriguez has completed a loan transfer to Real Betis, on a deal until the end of the season - as per <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47050961" target="_blank">BBC Sport</a>. The Spaniard was sent on a season-long loan to Stoke City for the 2017-18 campaign, where he scored once in 13 appearances. He returned to PSG last summer but has only featured once for the French champions this season and will now be plying his trade in La Liga until June.

Jese joins Real Betis on loan

Aston Villa striker Scott Hogan is on the verge of completing a loan switch to Sheffield United, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11683/11621633/aston-villas-scott-hogan-undergoes-sheffield-united-medical-ahead-of-loan-move" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. Villa are happy to allow the 26-year-old to leave the club before Thursday's transfer deadline and he completed a medical at Sheffield United on Tuesday ahead of a proposed move. Hogan has failed to find the back of the net this season, with just six appearances to his name across all competitions so far.

Sheffield United to sign Hogan on loan

Florentin Pogba will complete a free transfer to MLS outfit Atlanta United, according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Florentin-pogba-plante-elche-et-va-rejoindre-atlanta-united/982960" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>. The Frenchman has been a free agent since being released by Turkish club&nbsp;Genclerbirligi last summer and went on trial with&nbsp;Elche in La Liga earlier this month. Pogba will now join up with Dutch coach Frank de Boer, who took over as manager at Atlanta in December.

Florentin Pogba set for Atlanta switch

Trabzonspor midfielder Abdulkadir Omur has emerged as a top transfer target for Liverpool, according to <a href="https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/abdulkadir-omur-liverpool-transfer-news-turkish-messi-latest/" target="_blank">iNews</a>. The 19-year-old dubbed 'the Turkish Messi' has attracted attention from a number of top European clubs, including Bayern Munich and Arsenal. However, Liverpool are thought to be leading the chase for his signature, with just two days left before the January window slams shut. &nbsp;

Liverpool interested in Omur

Benfica winger Mesaque Dju is on the verge of completing a free transfer to West Ham, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/11621622/west-ham-to-sign-19-year-old-benfica-winger-mesaque-dju-on-a-free-transfer" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The 19-year-old has starred for Portugal at every age level between U-16 and U-20, playing a key role in their U-19 European Championships triumph last year. Dju is expected to be unveiled at West Ham on Wednesday, before initially linking up with the club's U-23 side.&nbsp;

West Ham set to sign Dju

Unai Emery says Denis Suarez will help solve Arsenal's lack of depth on the wing. Suarez is nearing a loan move to the Gunners and, having seen the winger up close during his time in Spain, Emery says he'll be a natural fit. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/denis-suarez-arsenal-winger-issue-emery/2pe3uyhj0bx91180yio1fwq7k">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Emery backs Suarez to help sort Arsenal issues

Newcastle are looking to add Andreas Samaris on loan from Benfica, according to <a href="https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-united-talks-sign-benfica-15747871">the Chronicle</a>. Rafa Benitez has touched base with the Portuguese club in recent days as he looks to bolster his squad to fight off relegation. The Greek midfielder has earned 33 caps for his country while being named to the squad for the 2014 World Cup.

Newcastle look to add Samaris on loan

Celta Vigo are not open to sellin Maxi Lopez to West Ham, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8308694/west-ham-40m-gomez-blow-celta-vigo-transfer/">the Sun</a>. The two sides were near a deal, but the Spanish club performed U-turn by informing West Ham that they would not consider a move until after the season. Gomez is still likely to move to London in the summer as he looks to help his side fight off relegation.

Celta Vigo unwilling to sanction Gomez sale to West Ham

Paris Saint-Germain are nearing a deal to indirectly add Japan star Shoya Nakajima, according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2019/01/29/internacional/1548758600_213316.html">AS</a>. Nakajima is set to move from Portuguese side Portimonense to Qatar outfit Al Duhail, which is under the same ownership as PSG. The move is seen as a precursor to a move to the French giants, allowing them to avoid the Financial Fair Play issues that would come with signing him now.

PSG set to indirectly sign Japan star Nakajima

Leicester City and Monaco have agreed a deal to swap midfielders&nbsp;Adrien Silva and Youri Tielemans, claims <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-asm-accord-pour-lechange-adrien-silva-tielemans-431785" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>.&nbsp; Monaco midfielder&nbsp;Tielemans has drawn the interest of several Premier League sides this month, with Arsenal among his suitors.&nbsp; But it appears the Foxes have won the race for the Belgium international, with the little-used Silva heading in the other direction.&nbsp;

Leicester and Monaco agree Silva-Tielemans swap

Chelsea&nbsp;manager Maurizio Sarri&nbsp;has told Callum&nbsp;Hudson-Odoi&nbsp;that he must respect his club after the Blues rejected the teenager's transfer request. Hudson-Odoi requested a transfer so he could join Bayern Munich, who have made multiple bids for the 18-year-old.&nbsp; But the Blues denied&nbsp;Hudson-Odoi's request, and Sarri has said that the teenager needs to respect the club and the academy where he developed. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/sarri-insists-hudson-odoi-must-respect-chelsea-after-bayern/13mttlf2cr2dk11fxhiiw48bor" target="_blank">Read the full story here</a>

Sarri insists Hudson-Odoi must 'respect' Chelsea 

New York City FC&nbsp;are closing in on the €8 million ($9m) signing of Alex Mitrita from Universitatea Craiova, <a href="https://www.fanatik.ro/alex-mitrita-la-new-york-city-pe-8-000-000-euro-cat-castiga-jucatorul-18751816" target="_blank">Fanatik</a> claims.&nbsp; The 23-year-old played for Pescara in Serie B and Serie A before moving back home to Romania in January 2018.&nbsp; Mitrita will reportedly sign a four-year contract worth €1m per season.

NYCFC to land Mitrita in €8m deal

Watford have told Milan that winger Gerard Deulofeu will not be sold in January, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-watford-make-final-decision-on-deulofeu-amid-ac-milan--47560" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.&nbsp; Milan were hoping to land&nbsp;Deulofeu this month on a loan-to-buy agreement, with Watford initially preferring a straight sale.&nbsp; However, the Hornets have changed their mind and the 24-year-old will now stay through the end of the season at least.&nbsp;

Watford tell Milan that Deulofeu won't leave in January

Blackburn and Stoke are both hoping to sign Charlie Austin on loan from Southampton, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8308726/southampton-transfer-news-blackburn-stoke-charlie-austin/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> Saints are willing to let Austin leave this month as the club continue to trim wages under new manager&nbsp;Ralph Hasenhuttl.&nbsp; Stoke are also interested in&nbsp;Burnley's Sam Vokes, whom they would prefer over Austin.&nbsp;

Blackburn and Stoke chasing Austin

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