Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Napoli sign Tuanzebe on loan from Man Utd

Roma have confirmed the loan signing of Arsenal midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles.The midfielder joins the Giallorossi for the remainder of the 2021-22 season, having fallen down the pecking order at Emirates Stadium.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-s-maitland-niles-nearing-loan-move-to-roma/blt51b15047f04cafdc" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Roma sign Maitland-Niles on loan

Midfielder to spend the rest of the season in Italy

Napoli have signed defender Axel Tuanzebe on loan from Manchester United for the rest of the season.The 24-year-old, who signed a new two-year contract in the summer, spent the first half of the season on loan at Aston Villa but will now head to Italy for the rest of the campaign.<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ Welcome Axel👋 👉 <a href="https://t.co/98EWzWUJFT">https://t.co/98EWzWUJFT</a> 💙 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForzaNapoliSempre?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaNapoliSempre</a> <a href="https://t.co/29gDNkiNNV">pic.twitter.com/29gDNkiNNV</a>— Official SSC Napoli (@sscnapoli) <a href="https://twitter.com/sscnapoli/status/1479823020046888968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Napoli sign Man Utd defender Tuanzebe on loan

The full-back will spend the rest of the season in Serie A

Joan Laporta is confident he will lure Erling Haaland to Barcelona this summer, <a href="https://www.ccma.cat/esport3/joan-laporta-confiat-en-el-fitxatge-derling-haaland/noticia/3138632/" target="_blank">Esport3</a> reports.The Borussia Dortmund striker is wanted by Manchester City and Real Madrid, but the Barca chief has had several meetings with his agent Mino Raiola and has assured those around him that the Norway star will move to Camp Nou.

Barcelona confident of beating Man City to Haaland (Esport3)

President Joan Laporta has had several meetings with Mino Raiola

Everton have reportedly been offered Alexis Sanchez on a free transfer by Inter as the Toffees look to keep hold of their attacking stars, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/17253227/everton-free-transfer-alexis-sanchez-inter-milan/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.Rafa Benitez's side could well lose two of their talisman this window, with both Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the sights of their rivals.If one was to go, the need to add further firepower up front would become apparent - and they could look to Sanchez, whose Serie A club would be willing to offload him to them.

Sanchez offered to Everton (The Sun)

Serie A winner served up for Toffees - if they bite

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨Talleres aceptó la oferta de Alavés por Tenaglia: préstamo por 18 meses con cargo de u$s 500.000 y opción de u$s 2.000.000 por el 60%. *️⃣Nahuel dio el ok para extender su contrato que vence el 30/6 y aún falta acordar la nueva duración del vínculo. <a href="https://t.co/V9euWGSI0f">pic.twitter.com/V9euWGSI0f</a>— César Luis Merlo (@CLMerlo) <a href="https://twitter.com/CLMerlo/status/1479872387281784836?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Talleres accept Alaves bid for Tenaglia

Manchester United youngster Amad Diallo will spend the rest of the season on loan at Birmingham City, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-amad-transfer-news-25893160" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. Diallo moved to Old Trafford from Atalanta 12 months ago but has enjoyed few first-team opportunities with the Red Devils.

Man Utd's Diallo set for Birmingham loan

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Arsenal are working to sign a new midfielder. Bruno Guimarães appreciated but currently not discussed as January target - deal too complicated, €45m fee. 🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a> Arthur Melo on loan has been discussed days ago - but still no talks/contacts with Juve. Three names in the list.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1479903262841180169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Arsenal in market for new midfielder

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Barcelona director Mateu Alemany: “We can’t register Ferrán Torres yet, Philippe Coutinho loan to Aston Villa is not enough”. 🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> “But we’ve now operations underway in order to register Ferrán - talks are ongoing”.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1479907907189755919?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Barcelona not yet able to register Torres

Athletico Paranaense star Nikao will line up for Sao Paulo, according to <a href="https://ge.globo.com/pr/futebol/noticia/reviravolta-nikao-troca-internacional-por-sao-paulo-entenda-o-caso.ghtml" target="_blank">Globoesporte</a>. The 29-year-old had been expected to join Internacional, but instead chose the Tricolor and will sign a four-year deal at the club.

Nikao heading for Sao Paulo

Romelu Lukaku is offering no indication that he wants out of Chelsea, claims former Blues midfielder Geremi, with the Belgian striker still giving everything to the cause on the back of a controversial interview.<iframe></iframe>When speaking to&nbsp;Sky Sport Italia, the 28-year-old suggested that he&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-lukaku-i-wanted-stay-inter-best-fans-world/blt79d568a489905f10">would like to return to Inter</a>&nbsp;at some point in the near future and was being left&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/lukaku-not-happy-with-tuchel-s-system-at-chelsea-as-striker/bltfe3f42a8d8061548">frustrated by Thomas Tuchel’s tactical system</a>&nbsp;at Stamford Bridge.He was subsequently&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/tuchel-considers-dropping-lukaku-out-of-chelsea-squad/bltaaec554c9cec8351">dropped for a crunch Premier League clash with Liverpool</a>, before&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/lukaku-back-chelsea-squad-clear-up-mess-controversial/bltf41d840c268b6322">returning in a Carabao Cup semi-final derby with Tottenham</a>, and Geremi believes an issue that was blown out of proportion is already being swept under the carpet in west London.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-won-t-sell-lukaku-geremi-interview-misunderstanding/bltbd9c15f0b6f88e7a" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Chelsea won't sell Lukaku, says Geremi

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Jude Bellingham &amp; the summer window is fine for me! <a href="https://t.co/nwCZjtXge0">https://t.co/nwCZjtXge0</a>— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) <a href="https://twitter.com/Carra23/status/1479777482861596672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Carragher backs Liverpool to make summer Bellingham approach

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Diego Godín is one step away from joining Atlético Mineiro. He’s gonna terminate his contract with Cagliari to sign with Galo once final details will be agreed. 🇺🇾🇧🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Galo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Galo</a> One year contract plus one further season option, <a href="https://twitter.com/moillorens?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@moillorens</a> reports. Deal at final stages. ⤵️ <a href="https://t.co/PwnhHqlPw0">https://t.co/PwnhHqlPw0</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1479838684027527171?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Godin set for Atletico Mineiro

Arsenal favourite Ian Wright has urged the Gunners to make a move for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum. "I saw Wijnaldum’s name [linked with Arsenal]. That would be amazing. A loan signing from PSG," the former striker affirmed on the Kelly and Wrighty Show."Someone like that in the midfield. Of that experience. He is a Premier League winner. Just to help with the youngsters and a Sambi Lokonga just to keep it going."Then, they can add to the squad and, all of a sudden, Arsenal can start challenging and challenging seriously."

Arsenal urged to sign Wijnaldum

Inter Miami's Gonzalez Pirez passes River medical

Milan technical director Paolo Maldini has confirmed the club are in new contract talks with Theo Hernandez, Ismael Bennacer and Rafael Leao.<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">AC Milan director Paolo Maldini: “We’re in advanced talks to extend Theo Hernandez and Bennacer contracts. We’re also in negotiations with Rafael Leão”. 🔴⚫️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ACMilan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ACMilan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AntoVitiello?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@antovitiello</a> “Our plan is to extend all those contracts soon”, Maldini added.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1479844677625040900?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Milan in contract talks with trio

Tottenham are considering re-signing winger Christian Erkisen, reports <a href="https://todofichajes.com/conte-le-ofrece-el-retorno-al-tottenham-a-eriksen/" target="_blank">Todofichajes</a>.Eriksen is a free agent after Italian regulations prevented him from continuing his Inter career after he had a pacemaker fitted in wake of his collapse at Euro 2020.Ajax and Monaco are believed to be keen on the 29-year-old, but now Spurs have expressed an interest in bringing the Dane back to north London.

Spurs consider Eriksen reunion

Barcelona are considering a move for Wolves winger Adama Traore should Ousmane Dembele leave the club, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/opcion-adama-traore-13071391" target="_blank">Sport</a>.Dembele is out of contract at the end of the season and has yet to agree fresh terms, prompting Barca to consider replacements.Traore began his career at Barca before joining Aston Villa in 2015, while the Catalan club have good relations with Wolves having sactioned deals for Nelson Semedo and Trincao in recent years.

Barca eye Traore

Toronto have confirmed the signing of Lorenzo Insigne.The Italian attacker will join the MLS outfit on a free transfer from July 1, 2022.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/toronto-confirm-insigne-signing/blt488f531cedda639b" target="_blank">Read the rest of this story on GOAL!</a>

Toronto confirm Insigne signing

Radamel Falcao has agreed to extend his contract with Rayo Vallecano, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/rayo/2022/01/08/61d9509746163fcc4f8b457c.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>.The Colombian striker, who has scored five goals in 11 La Liga appearances, will stay at the club until 2023.

Falcao signs Rayo renewal

Erik Sorga has left D.C. United on a permanent basis to join Swedish side Goteborg.The striker cut his loan deal at VVV-Venlo short this week to sign a deal with Goteborg that runs until 2025.

Sorga joins Goteborg from D.C. United

AC Milan will meet with Rafael Leao's agent to discuss a new contract for the winger.<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Milan/08-01-2022/mercato-milan-leao-accelera-rinnovo-430809655015.shtml" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a> says the Rossoneri expect the 22-year-old Portugal international to sign an extension that will run until 2026.

Leao to sign AC Milan extension

Fiorentina are confident of signing Isco from Real Madrid in January, says <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2022/01/08/internacional/1641625682_298313.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=Ng%3D%3D&amp;m4=dmlkZW8%3D&amp;m5=MjE%3D&amp;m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=Nw%3D%3D&amp;m4=dmlkZW8%3D&amp;m5=MjE%3D" target="_blank">AS</a>.The midfielder's contract expires at the end of the season and the Serie A side believe he will strengthen their side, but they will have to sell some players before they can finalise a deal.

Fiorentina target free Isco signing

Fabio Blanco Gomez has left Eintracht Frankfurt for Barcelona, it has been <a href="https://profis.eintracht.de/news/fabio-blanco-gomez-verlaesst-eintracht-frankfurt-138505" target="_blank">confirmed</a>.The 17-year-old winger joined the German side last summer but has decided to return to Spain.

Barcelona sign Blaco Gomez from Eintracht Frankfurt

Atletico Madrid have set their sights on Arsenal defender Cedric Soares, says <a href="https://talksport.com/football/1016224/" target="_blank">Talk Sport</a>.The Spanish side are in the hunt for a new full-back after Kieran Trippier left to join Newcastle and are proposing a loan move with an option to buy him outright at the end of the season.

Atletico want Soares as Trippier replacement

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Welcome Krzysztof 💫<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForzaViola?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaViola</a> 💜 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Fiorentina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Fiorentina</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ACFFiorentina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ACFFiorentina</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Piatek?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Piatek</a> <a href="https://t.co/jovrKLNmjn">pic.twitter.com/jovrKLNmjn</a>— ACF Fiorentina English (@ACFFiorentinaEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/ACFFiorentinaEN/status/1479777486393204739?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Fiorentina sign Piatek

West Ham are moving for Kortney Hause, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-west-ham-make-approach-for-hause/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>.The Hammers hope to sign the defender ahead of Watford, who have also made enquiries.Aston Villa are open to selling him this month as long as they can find a replacement before the transfer window closes.

West Ham make Hause approach

Tottenham are hoping to sign Weston McKennie from Juventus after having an offer for Dejan Kulusevski knocked back by the Serie A side.<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/il-tottenham-vuole-mckennie-offerta-alla-juve-46995" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports Spurs tried to trade Giovanni Lo Celso for Sweden international Kulusevski, but Juve want €35 million for him.But while Juve are willing to sell Kulusevski, they would prefer to hold on to McKennie and have turned down Tottenham's proposal for a swap with Tanguy Ndombele.

Spurs move for Kulusevski and McKennie

Juventus midfielder Arthur could be on the move this month.The Serie A side have received several offers for him from clubs across Europe, says <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/juventus-scamacca-arthur-calciomercato-news-7-gennaio-2022" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio</a>, but they will only let him leave if they find a replacement.Meanwhile, they are also working on the signing of Gianluca Scamacca from Sassuolo.

Juve receive several Arthur offers

Blackburn hope to sign Crysencio Summerville from Leeds.<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/blackburn-rovers-make-move-for-leeds-united-player/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a> claims the Championship side have asked for him on loan to help boost their hopes of promotion this season.

Blackburn make Summerville offer

Divock Origi has been the subject of approaches from teams in Serie A and the Bundesliga clubs. But the Belgian forward will stay at Liverpool as the club has no interest in letting him leave until the end of the season, clams <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1479723295448518660" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>.

Liverpool to keep Origi

Barcelona winger Ilias Akhomach has received several offers to leave the club in January, <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20220108/1001734358/ilias-ofertas-salir-enero-prioriza-seguir.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> says.The 17-year-old has impressed in his few appearances this season but he will find opportunities harder to come by as the campaign continues. Despite his situation and the interest from elsewhere, he is determined to stay at Camp Nou to fight for his place.

Ilias wants Barca stay despite offers

Monaco centre-back Benoit Badiashile has caught the attention of Premier League sides West Ham and Newcastle.<a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a405346031473370966-west-ham-et-newcastle-lorgnent-benoit-badiashile" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a> reports the pair have their eyes on the 20-year-old, who has impressed for Monaco this season. Both teams have made contact with his representatives and sounded out Monaco about their willingness to sell this month.

Newcastle & West Ham target Badiashile

Inter's interest in Matthias Ginter has cooled down due to his salary demands, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-si-raffredda-la-pista-ginter-avanza-luiz-felipe-il-punto-43886" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports.The Serie A side have been in talks over a free transfer from Borussia Monchengladbach, but are likely to turn to other options as they are not willing to pay him more than €3 million per season.

Inter cool interest in Ginter

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Lille have not opened any talk to sign Romain Faivre in January. There are no negotiations with Brest/player. Many top clubs follow him including AC Milan - but nothing imminent yet. 🇫🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> Lille are also hoping to keep Sven Botman while Newcastle push to sign him. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Lille?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Lille</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1479535607856644097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Lille yet to open Faivre talks

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Yes, Albert Rusnak has been linked with just about every team on the planet of late, here's another one. I'm hearing from multiple sources that <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DCU?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DCU</a> has entered the fray. One source said "talks are accelerating" though it's unclear just how close it is to getting over the line.— Jeff Carlisle (@JeffreyCarlisle) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffreyCarlisle/status/1479534139938205697?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Rusnak wanted by D.C. United

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🤝 Νέος προπονητής της ομάδας ο Κρις Κόλμαν! 👉 Από τους μακροβιότερους προπονητές στην ιστορία της Φούλαμ 👉 Παράλληλα, ως προπονητής της εθνικής ομάδας της χώρας του, έφτασε μέχρι την ημιτελική φάση του Euro 2016 Welcome coach! ----&gt; <a href="https://t.co/dwNstKb41c">https://t.co/dwNstKb41c</a> <a href="https://t.co/c8sragmSv2">pic.twitter.com/c8sragmSv2</a>— Atromitosfc (@atromitos1923) <a href="https://twitter.com/atromitos1923/status/1479511458027298818?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Ex-Wales boss Coleman takes Greek role

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">❌AS Monaco have rejected Wolverhampton's offer for Benoit Badiashile. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ASMonaco?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ASMonaco</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WWUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WWUFC</a> 🔻VOLE🔻 🔜 <a href="https://t.co/FGB5A8DzJX">https://t.co/FGB5A8DzJX</a> <a href="https://t.co/UVUCVCRe19">pic.twitter.com/UVUCVCRe19</a>— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1479447516714254336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Wolves knocked back in Badiashile pursuit

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaintsFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SaintsFC</a> is pleased to confirm it has agreed a contract extension with goalkeeper <a href="https://twitter.com/willy_caballero?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@willy_caballero</a> to the end of the season! 🤝— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SouthamptonFC/status/1479392367866118147?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Saints confirm Caballero stay

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Lorenzo Insigne will be announced as new Toronto FC player on Saturday. Official statement ready, contract signed. 🤝🇨🇦 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TorontoFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TorontoFC</a> Insigne will join MLS side on July as free agent - he’s gonna complete current season as Napoli player. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MLS</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1479584275485839366?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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