January transfer window news & rumours LIVE: Barcelona seal Rabiot transfer

Barcelona have agreed the signing of Adrien Rabiot on a free transfer next summer, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/barcelona-close-in-on-signing-juventus-target-from-psg-68892" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. Rabiot will sign a five-year contract worth €10 million a season (£8.9m/$11.4m) after declining to agree an extension with Paris Saint-Germain, a move which has seen him exiled to the sidelines at the French club.

Barcelona seal Rabiot transfer

PSG exile will complete move in the summer

Juventus are confident of finalising a deal to sign Aaron Ramsey on a free transfer from this summer. Inter, Real Madrid, PSG and Bayern Munich were all interested in the midfielder, but Turin looks to be his next destination. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/juventus-confident-of-finalising-ramsey-transfer/j8u7hg4nhqp1j7i92eghzpdg" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal.</a>

Juve confident of Ramsey deal

The Bianconeri look set to beat a host of clubs to the Welshman's signature

Mario Balotelli is inching towards a Ligue 1 switch as the Nice striker prepares to move to Marseille, reports <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/balotelli-verso-il-marsiglia" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio</a>. The former Liverpool, Manchester City and AC Milan forward has long been linked with an exit from the Cote d'Azur club, where he has played since 2016. Marseille would be his sixth professional team since making his debut for Inter in 2007.

Balotelli close to finding latest club

Striker ready to leave Nice for Ligue 1 rivals

Mexican international Hirving Lozano will not leave PSV Eindhoven this month according to agent Mino Raiola. Lozano has been in superb form since joining the club in the summer of 2017, and has therefore been linked with a move to some of Europe’s top clubs, however his agent has moved to quash these rumours. “Hirving stays at PSV until the summer. PSV doesn't want to sell him now” said Raiola. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/lozano-will-stay-with-psv-until-the-summer-raiola-denies-january-/1iks354mb59is14g8ndaqqegjl">Read more here!</a>

Lozano to remain at PSV

Maurizio Sarri may try and sign West Ham striker Marko Arnautovic should Chelsea fail to sign Gonzalo Higuain in January. The Blues are reportedly keen to add&nbsp;the Argentinian as a replacement for the misfiring duo Alvaro Morata, according to <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2812282-10-big-storylines-to-watch-in-the-january-transfer-window#slide0">Bleacher Report</a>. The Spaniard has struggled for form since he moved to Stamford in 2017, as has Olivier Giroud, who joined Chelsea in last year’s January transfer window. Arnautovic has netted seven Premier League goals this season, more than Morata and Giroud combined.

Chelsea considering Arnautovic as Higuain back-up

<a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/11598937/beijing-sinobo-guoan-make-approach-to-sign-tottenhams-mousa-dembele">Sky Sports</a> are reporting that Beijing Sinobo Guoan have made an approach to sign Tottenham’s Mousa Dembele. The midfielder’s contract is set to expire at the end of the season but could move to the Chinese side this month. Dembele has struggled with injuries this season and has fallen behind the likes of Harry Winks, Moussa Sissoko and Eric Dier in the pecking order at Spurs.

Chinese side interested in Tottenham’s Dembele

Huddersfield Town have confirmed Crystal Palace midfielder Jason Puncheon has joined the club on loan until the end of the season. Puncheon has fallen out of favour at Selhurst Park, but will hope to hold down a regular spot with the Terriers. Manager David Wagner said of his new recruit: “He has been the captain of Crystal Palace and is a real leader in the dressing room, which is something we wanted to add too.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/huddersfield-sign-palaces-puncheon-on-loan/1g6ky2xyv3g0h1fc6uk7qgv4si">Read more here!</a>

Huddersfield confirm Puncheon loan

The former Real Madrid defender Pepe has retuned to Porto for a second spell. The 35-year-old has been a free agent since having his contract rescinded by Besiktas in December. Pepe had also attracted interest from Wolves, Al Gharafa of Qatar and Saudi Arabia's Al Ittiha. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/pepe-set-for-return-to-porto-after-besiktas-release/1chbg7ymzvwxn1942q5aiph0ms">Read more here!</a>

Pepe returns to Porto

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has said Tammy Abraham can decide his own future. The on-loan Chelsea man has reportedly drawn interest from Wolves, who want to sign him permanently this month. “What I am led to believe is that it is the lad's choice if he stays or not - I don't think Chelsea will push him either way,” said Smith. "I personally - and I have told Tammy the same - don't think it would be a great decision for him [to go on loan elsewhere]. I think he is in a win-win here “There is only one person who can make the decision and that is Tammy - and I told him to go with what his gut feeling is.”

Abraham to decide his own future

Liverpool full-back Nathaniel Clyne has joined Bournemouth on a season-long loan the clubs have confirmed. The defender has dropped down the pecking order at Anfield and follows Dominic Solanke as the second Reds player move to the south coast club today. "I’m really excited by this opportunity. It’s great chance for me to come and play football," Clyne said upon joining Bournemouth. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/liverpools-nathaniel-clyne-signs-for-bournemouth-on-loan/1leh9qp6hcsh11otrevktjgvi0">Read more here!</a>

Clyne joins Bournemouth

Everton boss Marco Silva says there is no truth to the rumours he wants to sign Barcelona winger Malcom this month. The Premier League side brought in Andre Gomes on loan and Lucas Digne in a £19.5million deal from the Catalans in the previous transfer window, with both players proving sound additions to Silva's side. Reports have suggested Malcom is the latest Barca fringe player to be targeted by the Toffees, the Brazilian having started only one game in LaLiga since a €42million move from Bordeaux last July. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/malcom-everton-rumours-marco-silva-denies-interest-barcelona/1x5s9a4o9td0r1fgvk0su8suz0" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Silva denies Everton Malcom interest

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="es">Official statement: <a href="https://twitter.com/LucasPaqueta97?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LucasPaqueta97</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomePaqueta?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomePaqueta</a><a href="https://t.co/mrCbE0GPyI">https://t.co/mrCbE0GPyI</a>— AC Milan (@acmilan) <a href="https://twitter.com/acmilan/status/1081236944351387648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">4 de enero de 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

AC Milan confirm Paqueta signing

Liverpool will not consider letting Adam Lallana leave on loan during the current transfer window, claims <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11669/11598903/liverpools-adam-lallana-will-not-leave-anfield-on-loan-in-january" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The winger has returned from injury and had been followed by clubs including Fenerbahce of Turkey. But Jurgen Klopp sees him as a part of his first-team plans and will not sanction his exit.

Lallana will not leave Liverpool on loan

Former&nbsp;Watford&nbsp;striker Tommy Smith says it is inevitable that Abdoulaye Doucoure will leave Vicarage Road in the near future but hopes the club can hold onto him until at least the summer. Merseyside duo&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;and&nbsp;Everton&nbsp;have both been linked, though the most sustained interest appears to be from French champions&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain, who are reportedly ready to pay up to £50million ($63m) for the former&nbsp;France Under-21 international. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/doucoure-tipped-to-make-50m-psg-move-by-watford-legend/115n5h377k6ko1362t4jwdctsl" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Doucoure tipped to make £50m PSG move

Liverpool&nbsp;have confirmed the sale of striker Dominic Solanke to Bournemouth. Goal&nbsp;had earlier revealed how Solanke was closing on a Liverpool exit, with&nbsp;Brighton&nbsp;having been keen on a deal and another team also working to secure his signature. It now appears Eddie Howe's Bournemouth was that club and eventually won the race to his signature for a fee reported to be in the region of £19m. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-confirm-19m-sale-of-solanke-to-bournemouth/u61tx6b14sya1ts3f09x6uq07">Read more here!</a>

Liverpool confirm Solanke sale to Bournemouth

Manchester City are set to miss out on Toulouse defender Jean Clair Todibo, according to the <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/manchester-city-transfer-jean-clair-todibo-fc-barcelona-brahim-diaz-a8711646.html" target="_blank">Independent</a>. The 19-year-old has decided on a move to Barcelona, swayed by the influence of compatriot Eric Abidal.

Man City miss out on Barca-bound Todibo

Matthijs de Ligt is made for&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;while Frenkie de Jong would fit in perfectly at&nbsp;Barcelona, according to former&nbsp;Ajax&nbsp;star John van Loen. The two youngsters have been at the forefront of the Dutch giants'&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;adventure this season, helping the side to the last 16. A series of fine performances and a team based on a mixture of youth and experience has drawn comparison with the great Ajax squads of the mid-1990s, while also drawing transfer links with some of Europe's biggest clubs. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-perfect-for-de-ligt-barcelona-best-for-de-jong/1c75hb7sws5mj1ocejrt1zy87e" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

'Man Utd perfect for De Ligt, Barcelona best for De Jong!'

Celtic have joined the race to sign out of favour West Bromwich Albion winger Oliver Burke, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11787/11598823/celtic-interested-in-signing-oliver-burke-from-west-brom-on-loan" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. Burke has not started a single Championship match this season and is set to be made available for loan.

Celtic interested in West Brom's Burke

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="es">Benik Afobe's loan to Stoke has today become permanent for an undisclosed fee. All the best for the future, Benik! ✍️ 📰 <a href="https://t.co/d4uX2lGJ3Q">pic.twitter.com/d4uX2lGJ3Q</a>— Wolves (@Wolves) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wolves/status/1081196874000945152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">4 de enero de 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Wolves confirm Afobe transfer to Stoke

Sunderland youngster Josh Maja has rejected his side's offer of a contract extension and could leave this month, according to the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jan/04/josh-maja-sunderland-contract-extension-premier-league" target="_blank">Guardian</a>. The 20-year-old has scored 14 goals in League One so far this season and counts Manchester City amongst his many Premier League admirers.

Man City target Maja rejects Sunderland extension

Chelsea are still hopeful of keeping Callum Hudson-Odoi despite mounting interest from Bayern Munich. Goal&nbsp;revealed on Thursday that the talented teenager is now the subject of a £30million ($37.5m) bid&nbsp;from the Bundesliga giants. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-keen-to-keep-hudson-odoi-despite-30m-bayern-bid/nz42ew6yl1i51eocwj32kvz53" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal.</a>

Chelsea keen to keep Hudson-Odoi 

Tottenham were keen on signing Borussia Dortmund playmaker Christian Pulisic but were priced out of a market, according to former Spurs boss Harry Redknapp. The highly-rated United States international was courted by a number of clubs before joining Chelsea in a £58 million ($74m) deal earlier this week. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/tottenham-wanted-pulisic-but-were-priced-out-of-58m-battle/1t6r4dubt40u71tlpe64pk38yv" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal.</a>

Tottenham wanted Pulisic - Redknapp

Brahim Diaz is on the verge on joining Real Madrid from Manchester City in a deal worth at least £15 million ($19m), Goal understands. Diaz has turned down a number of lucrative offers to stay at City in order to move to the Santiago Bernabeu, where he feels he will get more playing time. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-city-youngster-brahim-diaz-to-join-real-madrid-in-155m/nnu0xfeghllq1r2pi61kpu60h" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal.</a>

Diaz to join Real Madrid

Kilmarnock winger Jordan Jones and Dundee FC midfielder Glen Kamara are in talks with Rangers, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ScotlandSky/status/1081148300894617600" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a> The duo are due to undergo medicals today with a view of signing a pre-contract agreement at Ibrox. Both players have entered the final six months of their contract so are free to discuss terms with rival clubs over a summer move.

Rangers set for double deal

Bournemouth have agreed a deal to sign Nathaniel Clyne from Liverpool on loan until the end of the season, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsNews/status/1081168446459703296" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a> The 27-year-old has made just five appearances for Jurgen Klopp's side this campaign. Fulham and Cardiff were also rumoured to be interested but Bournemouth look to have won the race for the former Southampton full-back.

Bournemouth agree Clyne deal

Bayern Munich defender Rafinha is in talks with Flamengo over a possible return to his native Brazil, report <a href="https://twitter.com/Sky_Marc/status/1081133347911491584" target="_blank">Sky Germany.</a> The 33-year-old revealed last week that he expects to leave the Bavarian giants at the end of the season. Talks are believed to be at an advanced stage, though Sao Paulo and Internacional are also interested.

Rafinha in talks with Flamengo

Stoke are targeting former Manchester United and Everton boss David Moyes as their new manager, with Gary Rowett on the verge of being sacked, report <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/stoke-city-want-david-moyes-to-replace-gary-rowett-xp82psktq" target="_blank">The Times</a>. Rowett only joined Stoke from Derby in the summer but has struggled to get consistent results despite a £30million outlay on new players. The Potters were expected to compete for automatic promotion from the Championship this season but currently find themselves in 14th place, eight points outside the play-offs.

Stoke want Moyes as Rowett replacement

Belgium star Yannick Ferreira-Carrasco is of interest to Manchester United, according to <a href="http://www.footmercato.net/flash-mercato/info-fm-yannick-ferreira-carrasco_244508" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a>. The 25-year-old has also been linked with a move to AC Milan but is said to be happy with Chinese club&nbsp;Dalian Yifang, who are set to be boosted by the arrival of former Monaco manager Leonardo Jardim. United interim boss&nbsp;Ole Gunnar Solskjaer refused to rule out the possibility of January signings in his latest press conference on Friday.

United express interest in Ferreira-Carrasco

Veteran Turkish striker Burak Yilmaz has left Trabzonspor to complete a controversial&nbsp;€1.36 million transfer to Besiktas. The 33-year-old, who had a spell with the Black Eagles between 2006 and 2008,&nbsp;has been dubbed the 'thief Burak' by Besiktas supporters in recent years after an alleged dive when playing against them for Galatasaray in 2012. But the striker says he's delighted to have returned to the club and will&nbsp;fight for them until&nbsp;"till the last drop of his sweat". <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-tza/news/trabzonspor-striker-burak-yilmaz-completes-controversial/65g8iy0s5neb121v4im1jr6wa" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal.</a>

Burak Yilmaz completes Besiktas transfer

Crystal Palace midfielder Jason Puncheon is moving increasingly closer to completing a move to Premier League rivals Huddersfield Town, according to the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/crystalpalace/crystal-palace-midfielder-jason-puncheon-to-complete-huddersfield-transfer-a4030436.html?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1546600126" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>. The 32-year-old has been given permission to speak to the Terriers regarding a deal that would see him join David Wagner's side until the end of the season, when his Palace contract is due to expire anyway. Puncheon has played just 11 minutes for Palace in the Premier League this term.

Puncheon on verge of Huddersfield switch

Everton and Watford are interested in signing Celta Vigo midfielder Stanislav Lobokta, according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-psg-langleterre-surveille-lobotka-celta-vigo-426015" target="_blank">Le10sport.</a> Paris Saint-Germain and Napoli were linked with Lobokta last summer but were put off by Celta's €50million (£45million/$57million) asking price. Celta have now lowered their asking price to €30million (£27million/$34.2million), sparking interest from the Premier League.

Prem duo tracking Lobokta 

Lazio are still interested in Brugge striker Wesley Moraes but now face competition from Arsenal, Everton and Chinese Super League clubs for the Brazilian forward, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/agent-of-arsenal-target-admits-lazio-move-is-possible-99958" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> The Italian side considered a move for Moraes last summer before opting to keep faith with Felipe&nbsp;Caicedo. They remain interested in signing the 22-year-old but will have to pay in the region of €22million (£19.7million/$25million) to secure his signature - up from the €14million (£12.5million/$15.9million) they were quoted in the summer.

Lazio face competition for Moraes

Former Arsenal defender Gabriel Paulista has welcomed reports linking Valencia with a move for Javier Hernandez, saying the West Ham striker would “add a lot” to the club. The Mexico international has struggled for regular game time since moving to the London Stadium and has been linked with a move away this month. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chicharito-wanted-at-valencia-by-former-arsenal-star/108bv6vgg8db21pvz5oxa7qul0" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal.</a>

Chicharito wanted at Valencia by former Arsenal star

Watford striker Stefano Okaka has not completed a loan move to Udinese, according to the <a href="https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/17335473.watford-striker-stefano-okaka-not-completed-udinese-move/" target="_blank">Watford Observer.</a> Reports in Italy suggested the 29-year-old had sealed a temporary transfer to the Serie A club who, like Watford, are owned by the Pozzo family. That isn't the case, though Okaka is still expected to leave Vicarage Road during the January transfer window after falling out of favour under Javi Gracia this season.

Okaka reports denied

Tottenham have triggered a 12-month extension option in the contract of Toby Alderweireld, keeping him at the club until 2020. Spurs will hope the move fends off interest from the likes of Manchester United, who have been strongly linked with a move for the Belgium international. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/tottenham-trigger-alderweireld-extension-to-fend-off/1sisqlbpxna9m1pnp1fede33ym" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal.</a>

Tottenham trigger Alderweireld extension

Juventus are hoping to beat Inter Milan to the signing of Genoa defender Cristian Romero, according to <a href="http://www.corrieredellosport.it" target="_blank">Corriere Dello Sport.</a> Juve have switched their attentions to Romero after missing out on Jean-Clair Todibo, who looks set to join Barcelona from Toulouse. The Bianconeri are expected to pay in the region of €20million (£17.9million/$22.8million) for the 20-year-old before loaning him back to Genoa for the rest of the season.

Juventus make Romero move

Inter Milan have been offered the chance to sign Antonio Valencia on a free transfer from Manchester United this summer, according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/inter-risalgono-le-quotazioni-di-herrera-proposto-valencia" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio.</a> The 33-year-old has fallen out of favour this season while injuries have also played their part, restricting the defender to just eight appearances in all competitions. Inter have also been linked with summer moves for Porto's Hector Herrera and Udinese winger Rodrigo&nbsp;de Paul.

Inter offered Valencia deal

West Ham, Watford and Everton are interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/denis-suarez-negocia-salida-premier-league-7228966" target="_blank">Sport.</a> Suarez has made just six appearances for the Catalan giants this season so is looking to leave in order to secure first-team football. Barcelona are willing to let the 24-year-old leave but will only consider offers in excess of €10million (£9million/$11.4million).

Prem trio interested in Suarez

Wolves are considering a move for Lazio defender Wallace this month, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/transfer-news-wolves-set-to-swoop-for-underperforming-lazio-defe-88053" target="_blank">calciomercato.</a> The Brazilian has been tipped to leave the Serie A club after struggling to hold down a regular first-team place. He is managed by agent Jorge Mendes, who has close ties with Wolves and has helped a number of players move to Molineux in recent seasons.

Wolves set for Wallace approach

Arsenal are the only side to have made a bid for Roma star Cengiz Under, claims <a href="https://www.fotomac.com.tr/italyaseriea/2019/01/01/roma-imparatoru-cengiz-under" target="_blank">Fotomac</a>, with a £55 million ($70m) offer on the table. Manchester United, Tottenham and Manchester City are also keen on the Turkey international, but are yet to make a move.

Arsenal leading Under chase

Alexis Sanchez is wanted by La Liga rivals Valencia and Atletico Madrid, according to <a href="https://www.elgoldigital.com/valencia-cf-y-atletico-reactivan-fichaje-de-alexis-sanchez/" target="_blank">El Gol Digital</a>. The Chilean forward is said to still be looking for a way out of Manchester United, with clubs in Spain prepared to offer the former Barcelona star an escape route.

Alexis has Spanish options to consider

Hibernain are closing in on a deal to bring Ryan Gauld back to Scotland from Portuguese giants Sporting, claims <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11792/11598380/sporting-lisbons-ryan-gauld-on-the-verge-of-hibernian-loan-switch" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The former Dundee United winger left his homeland in 2014 but has struggled to make the impacted expected of him and could return to his roots on a short-term loan agreement.

Gauld set for return to Scotland

Arsenal will wait until the end of the season before making a decision on Mesut Ozil's future, reports the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal/arsenal-to-decide-mesut-ozil-future-at-the-end-of-the-season-a4029611.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>. The German's <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ozils-future-is-with-arsenal-end-of-story-gunners-stars/1j7vrv6wd3is114ltkui9uv0gt" target="_blank">agent told Goal recently that the World Cup winner has no desire to leave Emirates Stadium</a>, but questions continue to be asked of his ongoing presence.

Arsenal to make Ozil call in the summer

Juventus are eager to agree fresh terms with in-demand manager Massimiliano Allegri, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/allegri-non-andra-a-scadenza-rinnovo-nei-piani-di-paratici-ma-un-18488" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. A highly-rated coach is already under contract until 2020, but the Bianconeri are aware of links to the likes of Manchester United and Real Madrid.

Juve working on new Allegri deal

Barcelona have €150 million (£135m/$171m) to invest in fresh faces during the winter transfer window, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20190104/453921855983/barca-fichajes-dinero-paulinho-de-jong-alcacer-rabiot-andre-gomes-cillessen-denis-salarios.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Liga champions are said to be looking at making five additions down the spine of their side - a goalkeeper, centre-half, two midfielders and a striker.

Barcelona have €150m transfer kitty

Real Salt Lake has signed two more homegrown players in the form of&nbsp;Tate Schmitt&nbsp;and Erik Holt. The <a href="https://www.rsl.com/post/2019/01/03/real-salt-lake-signs-homegrown-mffw-tate-schmitt-and-df-erik-holt" target="_blank">club announced the moves on Thursday</a>, with the two new players bringing RSL's total count of homegrowns on the roster to 12.&nbsp; Both players were All-Conference selections are the college level.&nbsp;

Salt Lake adds two more homegrown players 

LAFC has re-signed defender Jordan Harvey for the 2019 MLS season, the <a href="https://www.lafc.com/post/2019/01/02/lafc-re-signs-defender-jordan-harvey" target="_blank">club has announced</a>.&nbsp; The 34-year-old started 23 games for Bob Bradley's side in 2018 but was out of contract at the end of the season.&nbsp;

Harvey signs new contract with LAFC

The <a href="https://www.chicago-fire.com/post/2019/01/03/chicago-fire-soccer-club-signs-head-coach-veljko-paunovi-multi-year-contract" target="_blank">Chicago Fire have announced</a> a contract extension for head coach&nbsp;Veljko Paunovic.&nbsp; Paunovic is entering his third season as the club's boss and has been handed a new multi-year deal.&nbsp; “We believe the foundation we are setting and the standards we are demanding are the right ones in developing our championship program,” said Chicago Fire President and General Manager Nelson Rodríguez in a club statement. “Continuity is a critical element in that process and retaining Pauno for the next few years as a leader in that effort was an important off-season objective.” &nbsp;

Paunovic signs new deal with Chicago 

Parma are closing in on the signing of Uruguayan defender&nbsp;Martin Caceres from Lazio, according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/lazio-parma-deal-for-defender-caceres-down-to-final-details" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio</a>.&nbsp; The former Juventus man has struggled for minutes so far this season and is on the verge of signing a deal through 2020 with&nbsp;Roberto D'Aversa's promising outfit.&nbsp;

Parma closing in on Caceres

A "lucrative" offer has been submitted by an unnamed MLS club for the services of&nbsp;Augsburg goalkeeper Andreas Luthe, according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/torhueter-beben-fca-kobel-da-zieht-luthe-in-die-usa-59348182.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>.&nbsp; The 31-year-old spent most of his career in 2. Bundesliga with&nbsp;Bochum​ before making the jump to&nbsp;Augsburg​ in the summer of 2016.&nbsp;

MLS side chasing Augsburg goalkeeper Luthe

Arsenal manager Unai Emery is not prepared to release Aaron Ramsey until his contract is up in the summer, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/unai-emery-tells-arsenal-chiefs-13808236" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. The Welshman, who is now free to negotiate a free transfer with overseas clubs, has attracted strong interest from Juventus. But Emery does not want to compromise his squad as they fight on three separate fronts and has told Arsenal chiefs that he will not allow a January sale in a bid to earn a fee from the midfielder.

Emery wants to keep Ramsey until the summer

Manchester United will not allow Eric Bailly to leave Old Trafford during the current transfer window, according to the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/01/03/manchester-united-expected-reject-eric-bailly-bids-january/">Telegraph</a>. Arsenal and AC Milan have both shown interest in the defender, who is out of contract in June 2020.

Man United to reject bids for Bailly

Sevilla have offered unsettled Alvaro Morata a way out of Chelsea with a January loan move, according to the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8113335/chelsea-morata-sevilla-higuain/" target="_blank">Sun</a>. Morata has struggled to live up to expectations at Stamford Bridge since moving from Real Madrid in 2017. But he will only be allowed to leave if Chelsea succeed in their efforts to land Gonzalo Higuain.

Sevilla want Chelsea's Morata

Munir has informed Barcelona that he will not sign a new deal at Camp Nou, reports <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20190103/453920999036/barca-munir-haddadi-contrato-renovacion.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The forward, 23, is out of contract at the end of the current season. Sevilla, West Ham and Napoli are among the clubs who have expressed interest in a free transfer.

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