Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Barcelona interested in Firmino

Donny van de Beek has rejected a loan offer from Newcastle.<a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/01/16/newcastle-united-fail-donny-van-de-beek-loan-move-optimism-grows/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a> reports that the Manchester United midfielder has decided not to join the Magpies because of their position in the Premier League.

Van de Beek rejects Newcastle loan move (Telegraph)

Man Utd midfielder not interested in joining Magpies

Arsenal have submitted a €60 million (£50m/$68m) offer for Fiorentina's Dusan Vlahovic - according to <a href="https://www.corriere.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/22_gennaio_16/calciomercato-vlahovic-fiorentina-braccio-ferro-continua-commisso-vuole-venderlo-subito-4fcee2b0-7644-11ec-abfd-24fbe216e2ae.shtml" target="_self">Corriere della Sera</a>.The Gunners have included Lucas Torreira in the bid, with the Uruguayan currently in the middle of a loan spell at Stadio Artemio Franchi.Vlahovic has emerged as one of the most sought after forwards in Europe over the past two years and has 16 goals to his name from 20 Serie A appearances so far this term.

Arsenal offer €60m plus Torreira for Vlahovic (Corriere della Sera)

Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino is the subject of interest from Barcelona - according to <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/klopp-liverpool-20-milions-fcbarcelona-xavi-hernandez_695850_102.html" target="_self">El Nacional</a>.The Reds would be willing to sell the 30-year-old this summer if they receive a bid within the region of €20 million (£17m/$23m).Firmino has spent the last seven years at Anfield but has recently lost his place in Jurgen Klopp's starting XI to Diogo Jota, and Barca think they can convince him to move to Camp Nou.

Barcelona interested in Firmino (El Nacional)

Brazilian emerges on Blaugrana transfer radar

Manchester City have made an initial approach for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior - according to <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/por-en-el-reial-madrid-davant-d-un-nou-cas-robinho-obliga-a-extremar-la-vigilancia-d-ancelotti_694638_102.html" target="_self">El Nacional</a>.Pep Guardiola has personally contacted the 21-year-old's representatives over a potential summer transfer.City are looking at Vinicius as a potential replacement for Ferran Torres following his move to Barcelona, but Madrid have no plans to sell and want to avoid a repeat of the Robinho deal brokered back in 2008.

Man City make Vinicius approach (El Nacional)

Manchester United could miss out on the signing of Amadou Haidara from RB Leipzig as Newcastle are set to make an offer.<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-amadou-haidara-transfer-25956692" target="_blank">The Mirror</a> reports Ralf Rangnick has been pushing for the Red Devils to buy Haidara and has talked Leipzig into a £33 million sale. United have been slow to make an official offer for the Bundesliga side, however, and their hesitation could see them drop out of the race altogether as Newcastle are eager to land him.

Newcastle to beat Man Utd to Haidara signing (Mirror)

Red Devils stalling over official bid for 23-year-old midfielder

Chelsea are considering a move for Ivan Perisic, according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-transfer-news-ivan-perisic-25956390" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>.Inter are willing to listen to offers for the Croatia international this month as they risk losing him for free at the end of the season.Arsenal and Tottenham are said to be interested in Perisic, too, but the Blues are looking to strengthen on the wing and could swoop in with an offer.

Chelsea to move for Arsenal & Spurs target Perisic (Mirror)

The Croatia international's contract at Inter expires at the end of the season

Getafe are trying to sign Riqui Puig from Barcelona, according to <a href="https://as.com/" target="_blank">AS</a>.Getafe are the latest of many clubs to make an approach for the Blaugrana player, with coach Quique Sanchez Flores&nbsp;personally asking for him.But the midfielder is not ready to leave Camp Nou as he is determined to fight for his place in the team.

Getafe want Puig

Inter Miami have snapped up Jamaica international Damien Lowe on a free transfer.The 28-year-old left Egyptian side Ittihad Alexandria this month and has signed a deal with the MLS side that runs until 2023, with an option to extend until 2024.

Inter Miami sign Lowe

Chelsea are interested in a loan move for PSG left-back Layvin Kurzawa, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/12517869/layvin-kurzawa-chelsea-interested-in-signing-psg-left-back-on-loan" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a>The Blues are looking to add a player at left-back with Ben Chilwell set to miss the rest of the season.Kurzawa, 29, has made just one appearance for PSG this season.

Chelsea interested in Kurzawa loan

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We have signed free agent goalkeeper Adrián Zendejas. Welcome to the club! 👑<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForTheCrown?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForTheCrown</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/MrZ3ND?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MrZ3ND</a>— Charlotte FC (@CharlotteFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/CharlotteFC/status/1482789771600662528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Charlotte sign Zendejas

Inter are looking in the Bundesliga for their first January signings.<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inzaghi-aspetta-le-occasioni-di-mercato-l-inter-lavora-per-kosti-93883" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports the Serie A side are eyeing Eintrach Frankfurt star Filip Kostic as they look to strengthen on the left wing, but face competition from Lazio and Fiorentina, among others.They are also consider a move for Ramy Bensebaini of Borussia Monchengladbach, but will have to pay around €20 million (£17m/$23m) to land him.

Inter eye Kostic and Bensebaini

Venezia are working on the signing of Maximilian Ullmann&nbsp;from Rapid Vienna.The Austrian left-back can move for free at the end of the season, but <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2022/01/16/calciomercato-venezia-ullmann-chi-e-news" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a> in Italy says the Serie A side believe they can land him in the January transfer window.

Venezia move for Ullmann

Arsenal are set to challenge Inter and Roma to the signing of Djed Spence, says <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenal-transfer-news-djed-spence-25960627" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>.The 21-year-old is on loan at Nottingham Forest from Middlesbrough but the Gunners are considering making an offer for him this month.

Arsenal challenge Inter & Roma to Spence signing

Ousmane Dembele is expected to leave Barcelona for either Manchester United or Juventus, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/juve-o-united-posibles-destinos-13103692" target="_blank">Sport</a>.Barca believe the French winger has already reached a personal agreement with one of the two teams after snubbing the Camp Nou side's latest contract offer.Chelsea have also been in talks with Dembele, while Bayern Munich appear to have dropped out of the race.

Barca expect Dembele to join Man Utd or Juventus

Barcelona could land Niklas Sule on a free transfer from Bayern Munich this summer, claims <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/fotografia-samarreta-fcbarcelona-niklas-sule-bayern-munic-anar-xavi-hernandez_696162_102.html" target="_blank">El Nacional</a>.The centre-back's contract expires at the end of the season and he has rejected the German side's offers to extend his stay, reportedly because Barca are interested in landing him and Camp Nou is his preferred destination.

Sule to leave Bayern for Barcelona?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 BREAKING: Brighton manager Graham Potter has been added to the list of potential candidates to succeed Rafael Benitez at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EFC</a>. <a href="https://t.co/t42AosDai9">pic.twitter.com/t42AosDai9</a>— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsNews/status/1482739001291333638?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Everton eye Potter as possible Benitez replacement

David Moyes has been given the green light to sign new players in the January transfer window.The West Ham manager hopes to strengthen his squad before the end of the month, telling Match of the Day: "The club and the board are happy for me to bring people in but it's up to me to find the right players. You want to bring good players where your own players think you are adding to the squad. You don't want to bring players that aren't going to make a lot of difference. I'm trying to be a bit picky."

West Ham may make January signings - Moyes

Inter are weighing up a summer move for Sampdoria midfielder Morten Thorsby.<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-l-asse-con-la-samp-e-caldo-torna-di-moda-thorsby-47911" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> says the Nerazzurri have been impressed by the ex-Heerenveen star but do not have space in the squad to sign him in January.They will likely look to offload some players this month and after the season ends to pave the way for Thorsby's arrival.

Inter eye Sampdoria star Thorsby

Duncan Ferguson is set to replace Rafael Benitez as Everton manager on an interim basis - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-everton-set-to-appoint-duo-to-replace-sacked-benitez/" target="_self">Football Insider</a>.The Toffees have decided to sack Benitez in the wake of a 2-1 defeat at Norwich and are now arranging a financial settlement with the Spaniard.His assistant Ferguson will become caretaker boss once again and Leighton Baines will be his No.2, with the pair set to be installed before Everton's next league game against Aston Villa.

Ferguson set to replace Benitez at Everton on interim basis

Sergino Dest is determined to fight for a regular spot at Barcelona and put a potential transfer to one side for now - according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20220116/1001737931/dest-cierra-salida.html" target="_self">Mundo Deportivo</a>.The United States international has been linked with a number of top European clubs, including Bayern Munich and Chelsea.Dest is ready to compete with Dani Alves for a left-back berth at Barca, but his representatives will remain open to any offers that come in before the January window closes.

Bayern & Chelsea-linked Dest wants to fight for Barca spot

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen is close to a return to the Premier League - according to <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/christian-eriksen-close-to-sensational-premier-league-return-jswkjxtp8" target="_self">The Times</a>.The 29-year-old hasn't played since suffering a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020, and was released by his last employers Inter in December.Eriksen has received several offers from across Europe but he would prefer to head back to the Premier League, having previously played in the competition for Tottenham between 2013 and 2020.

Eriksen close to Premier League return

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Manuel Neuer on new contract with FC Bayern to be signed soon: "Bayern is an outstanding club - we made history during my time here and we keep trying. Of course I want to be part of that", he told <a href="https://twitter.com/SPORT1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sport1</a>. 🔴🇩🇪 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> Negotiations are now advanced to extend Neuer's contract.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1482611577031434243?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Neuer closing in on new Bayern contract

Leeds United and Burnley are considering bids for Derby County captain Jason Knight - according to <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/derby-county-set-to-sell-8m-captain-jason-knight-b97ms22wz" target="_self">The Times</a>.The Rams are under pressure to sell the 20-year-old and a number of other first-team stars amid the threat of more Championship point reductions.£8 million could be enough for Leeds or Burnley to sign Knight, but Newcastle are also monitoring the situation closely.

Leeds & Burnley considering bids for Derby's Knight

Brendan Rodgers has admitted that Leicester City are planning for life without Arsenal target Youri Tielemans.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arsenal-arthur-tielemans-gunners-midfielder/blt687a72cce9541cf1">GOAL</a> <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arsenal-arthur-tielemans-gunners-midfielder/blt687a72cce9541cf1">has confirmed that Tielemans has emerged on Arsenal's radar</a> as Mikel Arteta seeks to bolster his midfield ranks before the January window slams shut.Initial contact with the 24-year-old's agent has already been made, and Rodgers has conceded that one of his prized assets must ensure that he "looks at every option" at this stage of his career.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/leicester-planning-life-without-arsenal-transfer-target/blt40d7c2b55c1c77f7" target="_self">Read the full article here</a>.

Foxes planning for life without Arsenal target Tielemans - Rodgers

Southampton are holding talks with Chelsea over a permanent deal for Armando Broja - according to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jan/16/southampton-chelsea-armando-broja" target="_self">The Guardian</a>.The 20-year-old moved to St Mary's on a season-long loan in the summer and has since scored five league goals for Ralph Hasenhüttl’s side.The Saints are eager to sign Broja outright but it is not yet clear whether Chelsea will be willing to let him off their books.

Southampton hold permanent Broja transfer talks with Chelsea

Newcastle are pushing to sign Atalanta winger Robin Gosens - according to <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2022/01/15/gosens-atalanta-newcastle-calciomercato-news?social=twitter_skysport_link_null" target="_self">Sky Italia</a>.The 27-year-old has already agreed to a three-and-a-half-year contract with the Magpie worth €3.5 million per season.However, Gosens has been out injured since September and won't be able to complete the switch until he passes a number of medical checks.

Newcastle pushing to sign Gosens

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Nicolás Tagliafico, interesting opportunity on the market waiting for final two weeks. Napoli are interested in signing him on loan with buy option, waiting for Ajax answer next week. 🇦🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> Chelsea considered Tagliafico as option in December - no new talks in January.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1482633974610419715?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Napoli awaiting Tagliafico response

Atletico Madrid have no intention of selling Joao Felix this year - according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/atletico-madrid/2022/01/15/61e2f1d522601d96798b4568.html" target="_self">Marca</a>.The 22-year-old has been strongly linked with Manchester City, but the Liga champions still have faith in their all-time record signing.Diego Simeone is confident that Felix can still reach his potential at Atletico despite his struggles for form and the club won't consider any offers in January or the summer.

Atletico won't sell Man City-linked Felix in 2022

Manchester United have set their final asking price for English defender Phil Jones - according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/exclusive-man-utd-phil-jones-25957147" target="_self">Daily Star</a>.Newcastle and Burnley have both been linked with the 29-year-old, who has been restricted to just one appearance for the Red Devils in the last two years due to injury problems.Despite Jones' bit-part role in the squad, United will still demand £15 million ($21m) from any potential suitors this month.

Man Utd set Jones asking price 

Wolves are closing in on the signing of Estoril winger Chiquinho - according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/wolves-to-sign-21-year-old-winger-chiquinho-from-estoril-for-3-million/2vsDaXG0dWZr/" target="_self">The Athletic</a>.The 21-year-old will move to Molineux for £3 million on a long-term contract, with the deal set to be finalised in the coming days.Chiquinho is currently enjoying a breakthrough campaign at Estoril as he has helped the Portuguese club rise to sixth in the Primeira Liga standings.

Wolves close in on Chiquinho signing

Burnley are plotting a £25 million ($34m) double swoop for Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke and Liverpool's Divock Origi - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/17335775/burnley-benteke-origi-transfer-wood-liverpool/" target="_self">The Sun</a>.The Clarets will look to spend the money raised from Chris Wood's sale to Newcastle to sign two new forwards before the winter market closes.Benteke and Origi are top of Burnley's list, with the former available for £10m and the latter also likely to be going on the cheap after entering the last six months of his contract.

Burnley plotting £25m double swoop for Benteke & Origi 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Paulo Dybala: “I’ve nothing to prove to anyone [to sign a new deal with Juventus]. The club has decided to talk with me in February or March. I’m here available for the manager”, he added to DAZN. ⚪️🇦🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Juventus?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Juventus</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1482474995871846400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Dybala addresses Juve contract standoff

West Ham and Newcastle are vying for the signature of Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard - according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/exclusive-lingard-west-ham-newcastle-25956843" target="_self">Daily Star</a>.The Magpies are ready to submit a £3 million offer for the 29-year-old this month instead of waiting until he becomes a free agent in the summer.West Ham, meanwhile, want to re-sign Lingard after his successful loan spell in west London last season, but are reluctant to be drawn into a bidding war with Saudi-backed Newcastle.

West Ham & Newcastle vying for Lingard

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Poland?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Poland</a>’s Football Federation have shown interest for Andriy <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Shevchenko?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Shevchenko</a> as new coach of the National Team. Opened talks. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1482411186863980551?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Poland eye Shevchenko

The Everton board have gathered to discuss Rafael Benitez’s future, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11671/12517144/rafael-benitez-everton-board-meeting-to-discuss-managers-future-after-defeat-to-norwich" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>.The Toffees have won just on of their last 13 matches in the Premier League, having been beaten 2-1 by Norwich on Saturday.Their dire form could cost Benitez his job as the club leaders are considering sacking him this week.

Everton meet to discuss Benitez sacking

Real Madrid will make a move for Fiorentina star Dusan Vlahovic if they fail to sign Erling Haaland.The Borussia Dortmund star is the club’s top transfer target, but they face competition for his signature from Barcelona and Manchester City.Should the Norway striker turn down Madrid’s advances, <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/cas-messi-reial-madrid-foc-leno-benzema-florentino-perez-psg-haaland_695916_102.html " target="_blank">El Nacional</a> says they will turn to Vlahovic, who has impressed in Serie A this season.

Real Madrid want Vlahovic as Haaland alternative

AC Milan have joined Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid in the race to sign Andreas Christensen, says <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-idea-christensen-maldini-ha-una-doppia-insidia-34322" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The 25-year-old Denmark international can leave Chelsea on a free transfer at the end of the season and the three clubs hope to lure him away from Stamford Bridge.

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