Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Arsenal make Rice top target

Arsenal have identified West Ham captain Declan Rice as their top target for the summer transfer window, according to <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/declan-rice-arsenal-make-80m-midfielder-top-summer-target-npjgh09hz" target="_blank">The Times</a>.The report states that the Gunners are confident they can beat Chelsea to Rice's signature, with the midfielder set to be the centre of a bidding war which could also include Manchester United.His current West Ham deal expires in 2024, but has an option to extend for another year.

Arsenal make Declan Rice top transfer target

Since losing out on Mykhailo Mudryk to rivals Chelsea, Arsenal have ramped up their interest in Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercatoweb.it/2023/01/15/calciomercato-juventus-arsenal-vlahovic-offerta-mudryk/" target="_blank">Calciomercatoweb</a>.The Italian outlet reports that the Gunners are preparing a bid for the Serbian forward - who boasts seven goals and two assists this campaign - somewhere in the region of £71m ($86.9m).

Arsenal prepare Vlahovic bid

Chelsea are now willing to listen to offers for summer acquisition Raheem Sterling, according to information from <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/chelsea-deal-sterling-sources-jan-go/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>.The news comes after the Blues made an astonishing move to hijack Arsenal's deal for Ukrainian starlet Mykhaylo Mudryk, for whom the club paid £89m ($109m).While Chelsea's forward recruits rack up - including the loan signing of Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix - Sterling has failed to impress in West London, amassing six goals and three assists in 22 appearances this season.

Chelsea to listen to Sterling offers

Tottenham have had a £12 million offer for Leandro Trossard rejected by Brighton, <a href="https://theathletic.com/4092212/2023/01/16/levi-colwill-leandro-trossard-callum-hudson-odoi/?source=emp_shared_article" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> reports.Trossard is expected to leave Brighton in the near future but Spurs' bid was considered too low for the Seagulls.

Tottenham's bid for Trossard rejected

Portugal defender Pepe is expected to sign a new contract with Porto.<a href="https://maisfutebol.iol.pt/liga/fc-porto/fc-porto-oferece-renovacao-de-contrato-a-pepe-ate-2025" target="_blank">Maisfutebol</a> reports the veteran will commit to a new deal that runs until 2025 and see him play with the club until the age of 42.

Pepe to sign Porto extension and play until age of 42

Schalke's hopes of signing Tim Skarke from Union Berlin are over, says <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/fc-schalke-skarke-deal-geplatzt/12788218/34943" target="_blank">Sky</a> in Germany.The Gelsenkirchen side hoped to sign the midfielder on loan but Union are not willing to let him leave due to their intense calendar.

Schalke's Skarke bid falls through

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">ℹ️ Deyo Zeefuik has officially joined <a href="https://twitter.com/HellasVeronaFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HellasVeronaFC</a> on loan. The Serie A club has an option to buy. ✍️ All the best in Italy, Deyo! 💙 📰 <a href="https://t.co/yZNNkRWqkP">https://t.co/yZNNkRWqkP</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HaHoHe?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HaHoHe</a> <a href="https://t.co/Kxa70NxHDt">pic.twitter.com/Kxa70NxHDt</a>— Hertha BSC (EN) (@HerthaBSC_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/HerthaBSC_EN/status/1615040287914459157?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Zeefuik joins Hellas Verona from Hertha Berlin

Roma are prepared to offer Paulo Dybala a new contract, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/roma-pazza-di-dybala-i-friedkin-preparano-il-rinnovo-anti-clauso-74981" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports.The Argentine joined the Serie A club on a free transfer last summer but they are eager to improve his deal by raising his salary to €6 million.

Roma to offer Dybala new contract

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">NEW: Wolves have agreed a fee of around £4.5m to sign PSG midfielder/winger Pablo Sarabia. He’s flying in to England tomorrow for a medical. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/wwfc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#wwfc</a>— Liam Keen (@LiamKeen_Star) <a href="https://twitter.com/LiamKeen_Star/status/1615052445666664449?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Wolves agree fee for PSG star Sarabia

FC Barcelona Femeni have confirmed that Caroline Graham Hansen has signed a contract extension with the club through to 2026.The news was confirmed on the <a href="https://www.fcbarcelona.cat/ca/futbol/femeni-a/noticies/3024845/caroline-graham-hansen-es-culer-renova-fins-al-2026?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=fcbfemeni&amp;utm_campaign=efe503ef-6003-4313-9823-c164243451ca" target="_blank">club's official website</a>. Graham Hansen signed in 2019, and was named the Primeria Division's MVP in 2020-21.

Graham Hansen signs Barcelona contract extension

Borussia Dortmund winger Jayden Braaf has signed for Serie A side Hellas Verona, the Italian club has <a href="https://www.hellasverona.it/news/jayden-braaf-per-lattacco-del-verona" target="_blank">confirmed</a>.Braaf joins on a loan until the end of the season, with Verona having the option to make the deal permanent.The 20-year-old has already had a brief taste of Italy's top-flight from a spell on loan at Udinese in 2021.

Borussia Dortmund winger signs for Hellas Verona

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Borussia Dortmund have explored the conditions of loan deal to sign Anthony Elanga from Manchester United, it’s concrete as reported by <a href="https://twitter.com/talkSPORT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@talksport</a> 🟡⚫️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BVB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BVB</a> Understand player side would be open to Bundesliga move, Everton are also interested. Decision up to Man United. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/kcPjwFA66k">pic.twitter.com/kcPjwFA66k</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1615014819282751495?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Borussia Dortmund & Everton express interest in Man Utd winger

Memphis Depay will not be joining Inter, nor will Joaquin Correa be heading in the opposite direction to sign for Barcelona, as talks for a potential deal involving the pair have failed to materialise.That's according to Spanish outlet <a href="https://www.relevo.com/futbol/liga-primera/memphis-inter-tampoco-20230116151544-nt.html" target="_blank">Relevo</a>, who report that Correa was never involved in discussions over a potential swap deal, while Depay's salary would prove problematic for the Nerazzurri, despite them holding a long-standing interest in the Dutchman.

Talks break down for proposed Barcelona-Inter swap deal

Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr have opened talks to sign Keylor Navas from Paris Saint-Germain following an injury to regular first choice goalkeeper David Ospina, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/futbol-internacional/2023/01/16/63c5357822601db8598b458d.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>.The former Real Madrid stopper has fallen out of favour at the Parc des Princes, and the report states negotiations could even be wrapped up with week with Navas and PSG in Riyadh for a friendly.Navas was teammates with Cristiano Ronaldo in Madrid, with the five-time Ballon d'Or winner now leading the line at the Saudi outfit.

Al Nassr negotiating with PSG outcast as Ospina replacement

Newcastle United are ready to sign Memphis Depay on loan from Barcelona in the January transfer window according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/newcastle-united-depay-preliminary-talks/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>.The Magpies will face competition from PSV Eindhoven who want a replacement of Cody Gakpo who left for Liverpool earlier in January. Barcelona are yet to make a decision on Depay's future but could let him leave on loan.

Newcastle show interest in Barcelona forward

Manchester United have held talks to sign Inter full-back Denzel Dumfries according to <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/tmw-inter-dumfries-puo-partire-con-un-offerta-da-40-milioni-sondaggi-di-chelsea-e-united-1779776" target="_blank">TuttoMercatoWeb.</a>The Serie A side would be willing to let him leave if they receive a fee of around €40m. Chelsea are also interested in the Dutch right-back.

Man Utd keen on signing Inter defender

Brighton are set to let Leandro Trossard leave for a transfer fee of around £25million in January according to &nbsp;<a href="https://talksport.com/football/1304243/transfer-news-arsenal-tottenham-leonadro-trossard-everton-michail-antonio-anthony-elanga-premier-league/">talkSPORT</a>.Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are both keen on signing the player and could battle it out for the Belgian in the transfer market.

North London rivals set to battle for Brighton star

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Aston Villa can confirm that an agreement has been reached with Chicago Fire for the permanent transfer of 19-year-old striker, Jhon Durán.— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1614978356637847552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Aston Villa's Jhon Duran joins Chicago Fire

Manchester United are chasing Leicester City star Youri Tielemans in the January transfer window according to <a href="https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-manchester-united-interested-in-chelsea-target-youri-tielemans" target="_blank">SI</a>.The Belgian's contract expires at the end of the season and the Foxes would like to make some money before he leaves for free.

Man Utd want Leicester City star

Arsenal defender William Saliba confirms that the club have been in touch with his agent and himself over a possible contract extension.The French international told <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/saliba-arsenal-man-utd-title-race-b1053276.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>, "I am so happy here. The club is speaking with my agent and me, the only thing I can do is [focus on my football]. I am so happy here."

Saliba confirms Arsenal in touch with his agent

Dortmund sporting director has confirmed that the club is yet to receive any offers for their star midfielder Jude Bellingham as per Kicker.Several European clubs are interested in signing the England international with Real Madrid being the favourites to land him in the summer.

Dortmund yet to receive any offers for Bellingham

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Borussia Dortmund director Kehl: “We have made an important proposal to Youssufa Moukoko — it’s up to him now”, tells Kicker. 🚨🟡⚫️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BVB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BVB</a> “We really hope he accepts our bid, he has really great potential — otherwise it means that we will part ways”. <a href="https://t.co/5ZYuogAYaI">pic.twitter.com/5ZYuogAYaI</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1614933104157663233?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Dortmund have offered Moukoko a new deal

Newcastle United are looking to sell midfielder Ryan Fraser in January according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/4092212/2023/01/16/levi-colwill-leandro-trossard-callum-hudson-odoi/?source=emp_shared_article" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>.The 28-year-old has appeared in just three league games for the club this season and the club are planning to part ways with him to make room for a new defensive midfield signing. The Magpies are also open to sending him on loan if they don't get a suitable offer for selling.

Newcastle ready to release Ryan Fraser

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Danilo arrived in England yesterday night, as reported - he's now undergoing medical tests ahead of his move to Nottingham Forest. Done and sealed, documents are signed between clubs. 🔴🩺🇧🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFFC</a> €20m fee to Palmeiras and long-term deal for Danilo. Official soon. <a href="https://t.co/11syvGMUzc">pic.twitter.com/11syvGMUzc</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1614922406639898624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Nottingham Forest set to complete Danilo signing

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Bournemouth are set to sign Lorient winger Dango Ouattara, agreement in place for fee close to £20m 🔴🍒 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> Ouattara will travel to England today in order to complete his move, as called by <a href="https://twitter.com/markmcadamtv?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@markmcadamtv</a>. <a href="https://t.co/HOF6d2pMr2">pic.twitter.com/HOF6d2pMr2</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1614921295237373954?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Bournemouth close to signing Dango Ouattara

Callum Hudson-Odoi will make a decision on his Chelsea future next summer as per <a href="https://theathletic.com/4092212/2023/01/16/levi-colwill-leandro-trossard-callum-hudson-odoi/?source=emp_shared_article" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>.The winger who signed a five-year deal in 2019, is currently on loan at Bayer Leverkusen. With Mudryk's signing at Chelsea and several European clubs showing interest in him, the player may consider moving out of the club in the summer.

Callum Hudson-Odoi will consider his Chelsea future

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">RB Leipzig director Max Eberl on Christopher Nkunku's future: "The signs are very, very clear that he's moving to Chelsea", told Bild TV 🚨🔵🇫🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> Can confirm again that Nkunku deal is 100% signed. He's Chelsea player as revealed in December, no doubts - will join in July. <a href="https://t.co/4cUhUGorcU">pic.twitter.com/4cUhUGorcU</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1614905923088039936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Christopher Nkunku set to join Chelsea in July

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Best of luck for the rest of the season, Arthur 👊— Arsenal (@Arsenal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/1614910531361554432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Arsenal's Arthur Okonkwo joins Sturm Graz on loan

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Bayern and Borussia Moenchengladbach are discussing again about Yann Sommer. Bayern want to push for the deal this week, Nagelsmann asked for new goalkeeper as soon as possible. 🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> Personal terms won't be an issue, it's about the clubs. <a href="https://t.co/kiJBeTOFLu">pic.twitter.com/kiJBeTOFLu</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1614895731139117057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Bayern in talks with Moenchengladbach over Sommer transfer

Crystal Palace are ready to bring back Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher to Selhurst Park according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21045983/crystal-palace-transfer-bid-chelsea-conor-gallagher/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.Gallagher spent last season on loan at Crystal Palace and had enjoyed a good run of form under Patrick Vieira before heading back to Chelsea this summer.

Crystal Palace ready to bid for Chelsea midfielder again

Manchester United are interested in signing 21-year-old Dutch defender Jurrien Timber from Ajax according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21046201/erik-ten-hag-manchester-united-jurrien-timber/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.Erik ten Hag had previously worked with the youngster during his time as Ajax manager and he has reportedly instructed his scouts to monitor the player's progress in the next few months.

Man Utd eyeing Ajax defender

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Understand Saudi side Al-Khaleej have now made an approach to sign Bruno Costa from Porto. Discussions ongoing for the Portuguese midfielder 🇵🇹🇸🇦 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> Al-Khaleej also approached Isco few days ago but the player has turned down this possibility. <a href="https://t.co/T8gYrcs7M2">pic.twitter.com/T8gYrcs7M2</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1614809605980434432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Saudi Arabian side Al-Khaleej want to sign Bruno Costa

Juventus have been given the price-tag for transfer target and Real Valladolid starlet Ivan Fresneda.<a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/juventus/?action=read&amp;idnet=YmlhbmNvbmVyYW5ld3MuaXQtMzM0NTU" target="_blank">Tuttomercatoweb</a> write that the Bianconeri have been set an asking price of €15m for the Spaniard, who is already thought to be on the radar of several other European elite-level clubs.

Juventus given Fresneda asking price

Leicester have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Fiorentina midfielder Nico Gonzalez, after the club's SEO Joe Barone highlighted that both he and Moroccan World Cup star Sofyan Amrabat are not for sale.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Fiorentina CEO Joe Barone: “I can now confirm that Sofyan Amrabat and Nico González are not for sale”, told Dazn 🚨🟣 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> “The president Commisso already said that — I can confirm the same for both González and Amrabat”. <a href="https://t.co/TQkg1teGC2">pic.twitter.com/TQkg1teGC2</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1614711486332518402?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Leicester-linked Gonzalez not for sale

Wantaway West Ham midfielder would consider a move away from the club outside London, despite being heavily linked with Chelsea, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.“The other thing I’d say on Declan Rice, people keep doubting whether he would move out of London,”&nbsp;Jones told <a href="https://www.givemesport.com/88103367-west-ham-60k-a-week-star-considering-move-outside-of-london" target="_blank">GiveMeSport</a>.&nbsp;“I am assured that’s not really a barrier for him, he would consider moving elsewhere within England to make a transfer happen. So again, I wouldn’t totally rule out the likes of Liverpool, Man United and maybe even Man City coming in for him in the summer.”

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