Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Bayern could sell Lewandowski in summer

Cristiano Ronaldo has issued an ultimatum to Manchester United: qualify for the Champions League or I leave. The <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/17370196/cristiano-ronaldo-quit-man-utd-transfer/" target="_blank">Sun </a>reports that Ronaldo held talks with incoming chief executive Richard Arnold this week, during which he made clear that he wanted to play European football next season.

Ronaldo could leave Man Utd at end of season (Sun)

Forward will demand exit if United fail to reach Champions League

Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has received an offer from Al-Nassr, according to <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/arsenal-transfer-news-pierre-emerick-aubameyang-loan-offer-made-by-saudi-giants-al-nassr/" target="_self">CBS Sports</a>.The Saudi Arabian club are looking to sign the 32-year-old on loan with the obligation to buy for €8 million at the end of the season.Arsenal have yet to respond to the bid but it is understood that they are ready to get Aubameyang off their books after his recent disciplinary issues.

Arsenal's Aubameyang receives Al-Nassr offer (CBS Sports)

Bayern Munich are planning to sell Robert Lewandowski in the summer if he rejects a new contract - according to <a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/" target="_self">Sport Bild</a>.The 33-year-old only has 18 months left to run on his current deal, and he has expressed his desire to keep playing at the highest level for another four years.Lewandowski has yet to commit his future to Bayern, though, and they will seek to cash in on the striker if he doesn't agree to an extension between now and the end of the season.

Bayern to sell Lewandowski in summer if he rejects new contract (Sport Bild)

Polish striker touted for Allianz Arena exit

Luis Suarez has turned down offers from Palmeiras, Corinthians and Atletico Mineiro for the chance to team up with Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard, claims <a href="https://twitter.com/gerardromero/status/1483534817438441480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1483534817438441480%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Feu-app.contentstack.com%2F%2Fstack%2Fbltcc7a7ffd2fbf71f5%2Fcontent-type%2Fblog%2Fen%2Fentry%2Fblt86591f7454f54bb6%2Fedit" target="_blank">Gerard Romero</a>.The Atletico Madrid forward's contract is set to expire later this year.

Luis Suarez wants Gerrard reunion at Aston Villa (Gerard Romero)

Uruguayan has turned down interest from Brazilian giants in favour of Premier League return 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Welcome to the Mile High City! ✍️ We've signed Honduran midfielder Bryan Acosta to a two-year deal with a club option for an additional season.— Colorado Rapids (@ColoradoRapids) <a href="https://twitter.com/ColoradoRapids/status/1483907193657184256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Rapids sign Acosta

Manchester United have rebuffed Newcastle United's request to take Jesse Lingard on loan. According to <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/man-utd-reject-newcastle-loan-offer-for-jesse-lingard" target="_blank">90min</a>, the club favours a permanent deal rather than lose the winger for free at the end of the season.

Man Utd reject Newcastle loan offer for Lingard

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We have signed Cristian Ortíz from Mexican side Club Tijuana on loan through the 2022 season. The 29-year-old reunites with former coach Miguel Ángel Ramírez.— Charlotte FC (@CharlotteFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/CharlotteFC/status/1483867112829595650?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Ortiz seals loan move to Charlotte FC

Xavi has told Ousmane Dembele that he must sign a new contract at Barcelona or else he will be sold before the January transfer window closes.<iframe></iframe>Dembele has spent the last four-and-a-half seasons at Camp Nou, having initially joined the club from Borussia Dortmund for €145 million (£121m/$164m) in 2017, but now only has six months left to run on his contract.Barca have been trying to tie the 24-year-old down for several months&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/dembele-extension-talks-with-barcelona-crumble/blt24c3401e13999c7d">but there has been no sign of a final agreement being reached</a>, and Xavi has now warned the winger that he is running out of time to make a decision.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/dembele-told-to-sign-new-barcelona-contract-by-xavi-or-be/bltbb87cd44d65f5a89" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Dembele told to sign new Barcelona contract or be sold

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨Gimnasia (LP) insiste para fichar a Mauro Zárate y continúan las charlas para tratar de llegar a un acuerdo. *️⃣Se espera una definición para esta semana. *️⃣¿Racing? No hay oferta oficial.— César Luis Merlo (@CLMerlo) <a href="https://twitter.com/CLMerlo/status/1483869873172328450?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Gimnasia pursue Mauro Zarate

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Watford have completed the agreement with Bordeaux to sign Nigerian winger Samuel Kalu. Final fee will be €500k plus bonus as <a href="https://twitter.com/Romain_Molina?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Romain_Molina</a> clarified. 🤝🇳🇬 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WatfordFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WatfordFC</a> Contract completed, official announcement soon.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1483859526788997123?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Watford close on Kalu deal

Atletico Madrid will not allow Luis Suarez to leave in the current transfer window, despite reports linking the Uruguayan with a sensational return to the Premier League at Aston Villa.<iframe></iframe>Suarez is said to be keen to engineer a reunion with ex-Liverpool colleague Steven Gerrard, now in charge at Villa Park.But while Suarez has struggled for form recently, his current club has no intention of sanctioning a sale midway through the season.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/luis-suarez-transfer-to-aston-villa-atletico-madrid-won-t/blt2aa4da62232b26f4" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Atletico Madrid won't sell Suarez in January

Aston Villa youngster Jaden Philogene-Bidace will spend the rest of the season on loan at Stoke City, reports the <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/aston-villas-jaden-philogene-bidace-set-for-stoke-loan-move/bASAHFdIZeTX/" target="_blank">Athletic</a>. The 19-year-old winger has a growing reputation at Villa Park, having made his Premier League bow earlier this season.

Villa’s Jaden Philogene-Bidace to move to Stoke

Arsenal are ramping up their efforts to land Arthur from Juventus, with talks taking place on Wednesday with the midfielder’s agent.<iframe></iframe><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-arthur-tielemans-gunners-midfielder/blt687a72cce9541cf1">The Gunners have been pushing to complete a deal for the Brazilian and want to take him on loan for the remainder of the season</a>.Juventus have yet to give the green light to the deal, however, as they continue to search for a replacement.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-step-up-arthur-transfer-pursuit-as-juventus-star-s-agent-/bltd2631d1431b7ef02" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Juve and Arsenal continue Arthur talks

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Done deal ✍️ We've signed <a href="https://twitter.com/K_J_Rose?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@K_J_Rose</a> through 2024!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rapids96?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rapids96</a>— Colorado Rapids (@ColoradoRapids) <a href="https://twitter.com/ColoradoRapids/status/1483847958583865346?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Rosenberry signs Rapids extension

Milan have identified Tottenham defender Japhet Tanganga as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/17374269/tottenham-japhet-tanganga-transfer-ac-milan/" target="_self">The Sun</a>.The Rossoneri want to bring in the 22-year-old on loan but Spurs would prefer a permanent deal.Tottenham would let Tanganga depart for around £21 million ($29m), with the Englishman currently out of favour under Antonio Conte.

Milan target Tanganga 

Valencia are in talks to sign Barcelona full-back Oscar Mingueza on loan - according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/barcelona/2022/01/19/61e8116822601d64798b45bb.html" target="_self">Marca</a>.The Bats want the 22-year-old on a six-month deal without a purchase option as Jose Bordalas looks to bolster his defensive options for the second half of the season.Mingueza is open to the move, having fallen down the squad pecking order at Barca following Xavi's appointment as head coach in November.

Valencia in talks to sign Barca's Mingueza on loan

Xavi has told Ousmane Dembele that he must sign a new contract at Barcelona or else he will be sold before the January transfer window closes.Dembele has spent the last four-and-a-half seasons at Camp Nou, having initially joined the club from Borussia Dortmund for €145 million (£121m/$164m) in 2017, but now only has six months left to run on his contract.Barca have been trying to tie the 24-year-old down for several months&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/dembele-extension-talks-with-barcelona-crumble/blt24c3401e13999c7d">but there has been no sign of a final agreement being reached</a>, and Xavi has now warned the winger that he is running out of time to make a decision.Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/dembele-told-to-sign-new-barcelona-contract-by-xavi-or-be/bltbb87cd44d65f5a89" target="_self">GOAL</a>.

Dembele told to sign new Barca deal or be sold

Paris Saint-Germain are growing increasingly confident that Kylian Mbappe will sign a contract extension - according to <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4572334/psg-kylian-mbappe-in-talks-over-short-term-extension-amid-real-madrid-interest-sources" target="_self">ESPN</a>.The 23-year-old only has six months left on his current deal and continues to be strongly linked with Real Madrid.Mbappe's family have been in talks with PSG over a short-term extension and the Frenchman is now more positive than ever about staying at Parc des Princes for a longer period.

PSG confident Mbappe will sign extension

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Official: Welcome, Emerson Rodríguez ✍🏼🇨🇴<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/InterMiamiCF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#InterMiamiCF</a> has signed Colombian winger Emerson Rodríguez from Colombian top-flight powerhouse Millonarios Fútbol Club with a contract through the end of the 2025 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MLS</a> season! <a href="https://t.co/EuwUq4IUxT">https://t.co/EuwUq4IUxT</a>— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) <a href="https://twitter.com/InterMiamiCF/status/1483801476858322944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Inter Miami sign Rodríguez from Millonarios

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Zenit St. Petersburg have asked Borussia Moenchengladbach for French striker Alassane Plea. Talks ongoing. 🇫🇷🇷🇺 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> Plea’s also in Newcastle list among other options, looking for a new striker as Atalanta are still reluctant to sell Duván Zapata in January. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NUFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/fmoEuh183m">pic.twitter.com/fmoEuh183m</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1483767777513164804?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Zenit make approach for Gladbach striker Plea

Barcelona are in advanced talks with Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen - according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/christensen-barca-decision-inminente-13118135" target="_self">SPORT</a>.The 25-year-old is open to a move to Camp Nou with his current contract at Stamford Bridge due to expire on June 30.Barca are eager to sign Christensen on a free transfer but will make a final decision on whether to tie him to a pre-contract agreement in the coming days.

Barca in advanced talks with Christensen

Lille announce Ben Arfa signing 

Dani Alves has expressed his desire to see Lionel Messi return to Barcelona from Paris Saint-Germain, telling the Catalan giants to "take care of it" and give his ex-team-mate a "great gift".Messi earned a place among football's all-time greats during his 20-year stay at Barcelona, which came to an abrupt end last summer as the club were unable&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/why-has-lionel-messi-left-barcelona-argentina-stars-camp-nou/70h6eccvmujk1bem6dz3mxjty">to tie him to a new contract due to La Liga wage restrictions</a>.The Argentine, who won multiple Spanish titles and Champions League crowns at Camp Nou while also becoming the Blaugrana's all-time top scorer, subsequently joined PSG on a free transfer, but Alves believes he can be convinced to retrace his steps.Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/alves-messi-back-barcelona-psg-transfer/blt57cdb2177a25056f" target="_self">GOAL</a>.

Dani Alves' message to Barca: Bring back Messi!

Newcastle are working on a loan deal for Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard - according to <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-transfer-newcastle-lingard-22796663" target="_self">MEN</a>.The Magpies are willing to cover the 29-year-old's £100,000 per week wages until the end of the season, with no buy option included in any final agreement.Should United accept, they will also receive a loan fee for Lingard, whose stock could rise with regular minutes at Newcastle leading to improved options when he becomes a free agent.

Newcastle working on Lingard loan deal

Newcastle United are in talks over a move for Bayer Leverkusen left-back Mitchel Bakker, according to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10416521/Newcastle-United-talks-Bayer-Leverkusen-left-Mitchel-Bakker.html" target="_blank">MailOnline</a>.Bakker only joined Leverkusen from PSG for £8.5 million last summer but wealthy Newcastle will offer much more for the highly-rated Netherlands Under-21 international.Eddie Howe is keen to add quality at wing back, having already signed Kieran Trippier on the right flank.

Newcastle 'in talks with Leverkusen left back Bakker'

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🍀 Conor Hazard has joined <a href="https://twitter.com/hjkhelsinki?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hjkhelsinki</a> on a one-year loan deal. Best of luck, Conor! 🧤— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/CelticFC/status/1483699072963862533?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Celtic keeper moves to Finland on loan

Liverpool are set to recall Rhys Williams from his loan spell at Swansea, with the Reds expecting Nat Phillips to leave the club before the end of the transfer window.Williams, 20, has seen opportunities limited since joining the Championship club on deadline day in August. The centre-back has made only seven appearances in all competitions, and is expected to return to Merseyside this week.That would pave the way for Phillips’ exit. The 24-year-old is keen to secure regular first-team football and is attracting interest from a host of clubs.

Liverpool to recall Williams with Phillips expected to leave

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍🏻 We’re excited to announce the signing of experienced English defender Carl Jenkinson on a six-month loan! The 29-year-old joins City from Nottingham Forest and boasts Premier League experience after stints at both Arsenal and West Ham.— Melbourne City FC (@MelbourneCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/MelbourneCity/status/1483718396323991558?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Ex-Arsenal defender Jenkinson moves to Australia

Watford have agreed a fee for Bordeaux winger Samuel Kalu - according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/watford-agree-deal-with-bordeaux-for-nigerian-winger-samuel-kalu/8MTuiQIAuRZc/" target="_self">The Athletic</a>.The Hornets will pay around £3.5 million to bring the 24-year-old to Vicarage Road on a contract through to 2026.Kalu has appeared in 12 games across all competitions for Bordeaux this term, recording one goal and one assist.

Watford agree fee for Bordeaux's Kalu

Leeds are ready to launch a second bid for Red Bull Salzburg forward Brenden Aaronson - according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/transfer-news-live-liverpool-arsenal-25962399" target="_self">The Mirror</a>.The Whites saw a £15 million ($20m) offer for the 21-year-old rejected earlier in the January window but are not giving up on a potential deal.Leeds are confident of reaching an agreement with Salzburg before the end of the month for Aaronson, who has recorded three goals and seven assists for the Austrian side so far this season.

Leeds ready to launch second bid for Salzburg's Aaronson

Manchester United and Tottenham are monitoring Aberdeen right-back Calvin Ramsey - according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/transfer-news-live-liverpool-arsenal-25962399" target="_self">The Mirror</a>.Leicester, Southampton and Leeds have also been linked with the 18-year-old, whose current contract is due to run until 2024.United sent scouts to watch Ramsey in Aberdeen's 1-1 draw with Rangers on Tuesday and could swoop for his services in the summer.

Man Utd & Spurs monitoring Aberdeen's Ramsey

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Diego Carlos has agreed personal terms with Newcastle on potential five year deal. No doubt on player side. ⚪️🇧🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NUFC</a> Sevilla are keeping the same position as for Koundé deal with Chelsea last summer: ‘important’ bid or no agreement. €35m, not enough. Talks ongoing. <a href="https://t.co/iFDM25rWEz">pic.twitter.com/iFDM25rWEz</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1483619894042284053?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Diego Carlos agrees personal terms with Newcastle

Burnley are ready to make an improved offer for Oldham Athletic teenager Harry Vaughan, reports the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/17366004/burnley-oldham-harry-vaughan-transfer-qpr/" target="_blank">Sun</a>. Vaughan, 17, was subject of a rejected bid from Turf Moor over the summer, and the club now hope to seal the deal in return for a fee of more than £200,000.

Burnley step up Vaughan pursuit

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">AC Milan are still looking for a centre back. No fresh contacts yet for Eric Bailly, Abdou Diallo still in the list - Tanganga among options but AC Milan only interested in potential loan move. 🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ACMilan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ACMilan</a> Tottenham are not open to let Tanganga leave on loan before next week.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1483568459011313671?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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AC Milan interested in loan approach for Tanganga

Manchester United teenager Anthony Elanga was close to lining up on the other side of the city, according to a former coach. “City showed interest at first and he had a few training sessions with them," ex-Hattersley United manager Ian Forder told the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/17368294/man-utd-anthony-elanga-city/" target="_blank">Sun </a>of his former protege.“I had the Under-14s team then and I really shouldn’t have played him — but I wasn’t going to let him play for anyone else.

Man Utd wonderkid Elanga almost ended up at City

Ralf Rangnick will allow Paul Pogba to put himself in the shop window in the next few months to earn a contract offer away from Manchester United.The France international’s deal at Old Trafford is up at the end of the season and he has not put pen to paper on the new contract which has been on the table since the summer.&nbsp;Unless the midfielder has a last minute change of heart he looks set to leave the club on a free transfer for the second time in his career but his unsigned contract will not stop Rangnick selecting him when he is back to full fitness.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-rangnick-pogba-free-transfer/blt7363124544066284" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Man Utd boss Rangnick suggests he's happy for Pogba to earn free transfer

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Lille talented midfielder Rocco Ascone (18) is attracting interest from Italy - also French clubs are in the race. He's expected to leave Lille on loan. 🇮🇹🇫🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Lille?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Lille</a> French top talent, Ascone’s with the first team since he was 17 - ready to get game time leaving Lille in Jan. <a href="https://t.co/3WTIspPk5f">pic.twitter.com/3WTIspPk5f</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1483557934776950786?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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