Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd to battle Chelsea for Rice

Manchester United will battle Chelsea&nbsp;for Declan Rice in the summer, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4287852/man-united-rival-chelsea-in-rice-battlespurs-players-surprise-over-bale" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The Blues have coveted Rice for some time after the midfielder came up through their academy before being released at age 14 and joining West Ham. But United are also prepared to move for the England international, who could cost up to £70 million ($95m).

Man Utd to battle Chelsea for Rice

Derby County have confirmed they have appointed Wayne Rooney as their permanent manager on a two-and-a-half-year contract. The Manchester United legend, who had been in temporary charge at Pride Park, told the club's official website following the announcement: "When I first arrived back in the United Kingdom I was completely blown away by the potential of Derby County Football Club. "The Stadium, training ground, the quality of the playing staff and the young players coming through and of course the fan base that has remained loyal and supportive. "Despite other offers I knew instinctively Derby County was the place for me. "To be given the opportunity to follow the likes of Brian Clough, Jim Smith, Frank Lampard and Phillip Cocu is such an honour and I can promise everyone in involved in the club and all our fans, my staff and I will leave no stone unturned in achieving the potential I have witnessed over the last 12 months of this historic football club." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-legend-rooney-named-permanent-derby-boss-on-contract/1mjfpxopvbb171s6hcdev7xsys" target="_blank">Check out the full story on Goal!</a>

Derby appoint Rooney as new manager

Rams appoint Man Utd legend on permanent basis

<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bayern-munich-target-eder-militao-as-replacement-for-real-madrid-/ngwuns92pk641sbwfjvyaec46" target="_blank">Bayern Munich&nbsp;have joined the list of teams that have enquired about the future of&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;defender&nbsp;Eder Militao.</a> There have been no official bids made for Militao thus far, with the centre-back&nbsp;fourth choice behind Sergio Ramos, Raphael Varane and Nacho. The situation has led Bayern to explore the possibility of bringing in Militao to replace David Alaba, with the Austrian seemingly on the verge of agreeing terms with Madrid ahead of the expiration of his contract in the summer.

Bayern Munich target Eder Militao as replacement for Alaba

Limited playing time has sparked interest from across the continent

Liverpool&nbsp;must sign a new central defender in order to stay competitive in the Premier League title race this season, says Reds legend Robbie Fowler. Speaking exclusively to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/fowler-urges-liverpool-to-buy-new-centre-back/17xvbuqpjc3tz1tgkydinf1urt" target="_blank">Goal&nbsp;</a>on whether Liverpool should enter the January transfer market,&nbsp;Fowler said: "I think, ideally, yes -&nbsp;because of injuries. "Liverpool are in a great space and they are playing unbelievable&nbsp;football. Eventually, the results will be a little bit better. The championship is still Liverpool's to lose. They are the team to catch. "Manchester City&nbsp;will run them close - but they probably need someone to come in. For a supporter point of you want your team to be the very best. Jurgen and his staff are certainly looking into it."

Fowler urges Liverpool to buy new centre-back

The former Reds striker thinks defensive reinforcements are necessary this month

Everton are closing in on a loan deal for Bayern Munich's young striker Joshua Zirkzee, <a href="https://twitter.com/talkSPORT/status/1349992722745217030" target="_blank">talkSPORT</a> claims. Should the switch go through, it is claimed that the Toffees will pursue a permanent deal for the 19-year-old.

Everton close to Zirkzee loan

Tottenham are unlikely to extend Gareth Bale's loan for a second season, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/gareth-bale-wants-more-minutes-but-a-second-season-at-spurs-looks-unlikely-26qppzf58" target="_blank">Times</a>.&nbsp; The Welsh winger arrived on loan from Real Madrid to great fanfare in the summer, but has failed to impress on a consistent basis for Jose Mourinho's side.

Bale unlikely to earn second Spurs season

Winger has failed to impress on loan from Madrid

Chivas defender&nbsp;Josecarlos Van Rankin is set to join the Portland Timbers on loan, reports <a href="https://www.espn.com.mx/futbol/mexico/nota/_/id/8037815/chivas-fichajes-josecarlos-van-rankin-mls-portland-timbers">ESPN</a>. The fullback has been training with the Chivas first team in recent days, although he is not registered to play, as he eyes a move that is expected to be made official in the near future.

Chivas defender headed to Portland

The LA Galaxy have re-signed goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann, <a href="https://www.lagalaxy.com/post/2021/01/15/la-galaxy-sign-goalkeeper-jonathan-klinsmann-new-contract">the club confirmed</a>. Klinsmann, the son of German legend Jurgen, joined the club last summer from&nbsp;St. Gallen in the Swiss Super League. He made four starts during his first MLS campaign with the team. “Jonathan is a talented player who gained valuable experience with our team last season,” said LA Galaxy General Manager Dennis te K"loese. “We are pleased to further strengthen our goalkeeper position and we look forward to his continued growth as an LA Galaxy player."

Galaxy re-sign Klinsmann

Max Meyer has left Crystal Palace as the two parties part ways by mutual consent, <a href="https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/2021/january/max-meyer-departs">the club confirmed</a>. Meyer made 56 appearances for the club, scoring twice, having joined the team in 2018.

Meyer leaves Palace

Senegalese youngster Aliou Balde has chosen to sign with Feyenoord, according to <a href="https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/1020367857/senegal-talent-aliou-balde-kiest-voor-feyenoord">De Telegraaf</a>. The 18-year-old&nbsp; starlet was expected to sign with Borussia Dortmund, only for Feyenoord to jump ahead of them to capture his signature. Balde, a right-winger, has been tracked by clubs in France and Germany for several months.&nbsp;

Senegal starlet set to sign with Feyenoord

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ⚙️The Machine is Back for More ⚙️ Union ink left-back Kai Wagner to a new deal 👉 <a href="https://t.co/FioU5Cq4pG">https://t.co/FioU5Cq4pG</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DOOP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DOOP</a> <a href="https://t.co/ziGXycMIxi">pic.twitter.com/ziGXycMIxi</a> — PhilaUnion🛡 (@PhilaUnion) <a href="https://twitter.com/PhilaUnion/status/1350155825424310274?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Wagner signs new Philadelphia Union deal

Celtic winger&nbsp;Cameron Harper is in talks with MLS side New York Red Bulls,&nbsp;<a href="https://theathletic.com/2326168/2021/01/15/astros-luhnow-liga-mx/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>&nbsp;reports. The 19-year-old has made one Premiership appearance for the Scottish side this season. Celtic have offered him a contract extension but he could be on his way to the United States.

Celtic winger in talks with New York Red Bulls

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🆕 <a href="https://twitter.com/chrissycadds?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@chrissycadds</a> is a Hibee! 📝 The <a href="https://twitter.com/ScotlandNT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ScotlandNT</a> cap joins us from <a href="https://twitter.com/ColumbusCrewSC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ColumbusCrewSC</a> on a two-and-a-half year deal. 🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/InStatFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@InStatFootball</a> — Hibernian FC (@HibernianFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1350152053184733185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Hibs sign Cadden from Columbus Crew

Sebastiano Esposito has returned to Inter after SPAL terminated his loan deal. The attacker made 10 Serie B appearances for the club but has been sent back to the San Siro outfit early.

Esposito returns to Inter

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 📰 FC Dallas has signed 21-year-old Venezuelan winger Freddy Vargas on loan from Deportivo Lara. FC Dallas has the option to exercise a permanent transfer on Vargas’ contract following the duration of the loan in December 2021. — FC Dallas (@FCDallas) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCDallas/status/1350133701561225217?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <center>&nbsp;</center> </center>

Dallas sign Vargas on loan

Arkadiusz Milik is edging closer to a January exit from&nbsp;Napoli,&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;can reveal. Marseille&nbsp;who jumped to the front of the queue ahead of Juventus and Atletico Madrid, with Andre Villas-Boas last week confirming their interest in him. The French side have made an offer worth €8m (£7m/$10m) plus bonuses, though they are also exploring a two-year loan deal, which would mean Milik would have to sign a 12-month extension with Napoli. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/marseille-talks-sign-milik-napoli/w6jrhhn7zgrz1gpo0dp6bza2e" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Marseille in talks to sign Milik

Schalke are aiming to sign veteran right-back Rafinha from Olimpiacos, reports <a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball/schalke-04-will-jetzt-auch-rafinha-zurueck-74907258,view=conversionToLogin.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>.&nbsp; The longtime Bayern Munich defender signed for&nbsp;Flamengo in 2019 but quickly returned to Europe with the Greek side last year.&nbsp; Rafinha,&nbsp;who played at Schalke from 2005 to 2010, could join the already-signed Sead Kolasinac and Ajax forward Klaas-Jan Huntelaar as former Schalke stars who come back to aid the club's relegation battle.&nbsp;

Schalke keen on Rafinha

Neto has asked Barcelona to let him leave the club this month, reports <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/neto-pide-barca-salir-mercado-11457060" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The goalkeeper arrived at the club in the summer of 2019 but has made just 14 appearances for Barca while backing up&nbsp;Marc-Andre&nbsp;ter Stegen. Should Neto leave,&nbsp;Inaki Pena would be set to become Ter Stegen's backup.

Neto asks to leave Barcelona in January

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Exclusive: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WestBrom?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WestBrom</a> are interested in a deal for Senegal striker Mbaye Diagne. He’s potentially available for loan from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Galatasaray?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Galatasaray</a>. 11 goals in 18 this season. Full story coming <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WBA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WBA</a>: <a href="https://t.co/OzHTtF6aQx">https://t.co/OzHTtF6aQx</a>— Lyall Thomas (@SkySportsLyall) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsLyall/status/1350078740148183043?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

West Brom keen on Galatasaray striker 

Swansea City are in talks over a six-month loan move for Seattle Sounders star Jordan Morris, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/01/15/swansea-city-talks-sign-united-states-forward-jordan-morris/" target="_blank">The Telegraph.</a> The USMNT forward has also been in discussions with Bundesliga clubs but could be headed to Wales to help the Swans' promotion push.

Swansea in talks over Morris loan

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">After looking at my TL this morning, I wont have fun w emoji responses to silly season rumors anymore (at least not this year). Falcao is a top player/personality &amp; I’d love to see him in MLS but for the record the Timbers are not engaged w him or his folks. Sorry Falcao fans— Merritt Paulson (@MerrittPaulson) <a href="https://twitter.com/MerrittPaulson/status/1350098981896871938?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Timbers owner rejects Falcao rumours

Danny Drinkwater is in Istanbul to complete a loan move to Turkish Super Lig club Kasimpasa - and Chelsea will subsidise his salary to help complete the deal. The 30-year-old has spent several months in the Blues' Under-23s squad after failing to find a move in the summer. The £35 million ($47m) signing from Leicester will now look to&nbsp;rehabilitate his career, having played just seven senior games in the last two and a half seasons. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/drinkwater-kasimpasa-loan-milan-chelsea-option-to-buy-tomori/5uu37l10dezj1rzg00aoazhbh" target="_blank">Check out the full story on Goal!</a>

Drinkwater set for Kasimpasa loan

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">2̷0̷2̷2̷ ↝ 2025 ✍️ This is <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForTheFuture?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForTheFuture</a>, Perr!— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) <a href="https://twitter.com/AFCAjax/status/1350072998502531072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Ajax defender Schuurs signs new deal

Mauricio Pochettino is Paris Saint-Germain highest-paid coach ever following his decision to take the job with the Ligue 1 champions, <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Les-details-du-salaire-de-mauricio-pochettino-au-psg/1213909" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a> reports. The former Tottenham boss, who took over in Paris following the sacking of Thomas Tuchel, is reportedly earning €940k per month, before tax. The Argentine claimed his first trophy in&nbsp;charge of the French club following their 2-1 Trophee&nbsp;des Champions final win over Marseille on Wednesday.

Pochettino is highest-paid coach in PSG history

Pep Guardiola is hopeful of retaining centre-back Eric Garcia, at least until the end of the season, despite strong interest from Barcelona. As reported by Goal, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-city-defender-garcia-agrees-personal-terms-to-return-to/10y05i0o9o4h61kornzc4kmdyn" target="_blank">the Catalan giants have agreed personal terms with the defender, with Barca understood to be only willing to offer €5 million to seal a deal in the winter window.</a> Quizzed about Garcia's future and whether he'll be signing for Barca, Guardiola told reporters on Friday: "I hope not, but maybe in Barcelona they know more than me. "I don’t know what’s going to happen, but maybe it will. I can’t say more." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/guardiola-hopes-garcia-stays-with-man-city-after-defender-agrees-/zowb8xped8de1240tvrtyj7ja" target="_blank">Check out the full story on Goal!</a>

Guardiola hopeful Garcia doesn't join Barcelona in January

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Nick <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Woltemade?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Woltemade</a> signs! ✍️ The 18-year-old has extended his contract with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Werder?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Werder</a>! 💚 <a href="https://t.co/2qIwVVTwbC">pic.twitter.com/2qIwVVTwbC</a>— SV Werder Bremen EN (@werderbremen_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/werderbremen_en/status/1350052423046475776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Woltemade signs new Werder Bremen contract

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is planning on holding contract talks with&nbsp;AC Milan&nbsp;that could see him stay on at San Siro beyond his 40th birthday. The Swede told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/serie-a/milan/2021/01/15-78203389/ibrahimovic_esclusivo_milan_sei_la_mia_sfida_piu_bella_" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport:</a> "I’ll continue playing as long as I feel well. Then we’ll see, we’ll talk about my contract. "I didn’t want to put myself in a trap with no way out, that’s why I initially signed a six-month contract which I renewed afterwards. Others made different choices. "I don’t want to talk about how many games I’ve played, it makes me feel old. My challenge is to develop a young team now, it’s something different from what I used to do. But being successful in it&nbsp;makes me feel happier than when I win." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ibrahimovic-planning-talks-to-extend-ac-milan-contract/1mz5y62ndlbau1iw35qxq5clwt" target="_blank">Check out the full story on Goal!</a>

Zlatan plans Milan contract talks

James Rodriguez joined&nbsp;Everton&nbsp;on a free transfer&nbsp;from&nbsp;Real Madrid, director of football Marcel Brands has confirmed. The&nbsp;Colombia&nbsp;international midfielder was the marquee signing for the Toffees last summer, ending his largely unsuccessful stint at Santiago Bernabeu and moving to Goodison Park in an eye-catching deal for Carlo Ancelotti's team. It was widely reported at the time that&nbsp;Everton&nbsp;had to fork out a significant transfer fee for James, however Brands, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/everton-signed-james-rodriguez-on-a-free-confirmed/1hrxwqiv4vvpi11fjus40c67yq" target="_blank">in delivering his annual presentation at the general meeting of the shareholders on Thursday evening</a>, has confirmed subsequent rumours that they did not have to pay a penny to Real.

Everton signed James Rodriguez on a free transfer

Manchester United&nbsp;should be considering a raid on Leicester for Wesley Fofana, says Paul Scholes, with the Red Devils legend admitting to still having a “worry” about Old Gunnar Solskjaer’s back four. “As a back-four, I worry about how good they really are,” Scholes told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-urged-to-launch-fofana-raid-on-leicester-as-scholes/1db08y75bdm0c12pserdmven1r" target="_blank">ESPN&nbsp;</a>ahead of United’s crunch clash with&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;at Anfield on Sunday. “If I was Ole and could sign a defender this month, I'd go for&nbsp;Wesley Fofana&nbsp;at Leicester. He's only 20, but he has been outstanding and he has the potential to be anything he wants to be."

Man Utd urged to launch Fofana raid on Leicester 

Ajax&nbsp;are not currently interested in signing Toby Alderweireld from&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;despite recent speculation, says manager Erik Ten Hag. The 31-year-old began his playing career in Amsterdam and has recently been linked in Dutch media reports with a return to the Eredivisie, with&nbsp;PSV&nbsp;also said to be keen on a move for the&nbsp;Belgium&nbsp;international. However Ten Hag, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ajax-boss-ten-hag-responds-to-reported-interest-in-tottenham/svaclnumrf6azxdykhy1vpqv" target="_blank">speaking after Ajax's 3-1 victory over FC Twente on Thursday</a>, said that while the club still has close connections to Alderweireld through director of football Marc Overmars, there is no chance of a transfer this month.

Ajax boss responds to reported interest in Alderweireld

Schalke manager Christian Gross has confirmed rumours that they are looking to bring striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar back to the club. <a href="https://www.goal.com/de/meldungen/schalke-04-heute-news-geruechte-sml-mandzukic-ibisevic-huntelaar-/ekkhrbx2sr2a1ny0gx2le3v9i" target="_blank">Speaking at a press conference on Friday,</a> Gross said:&nbsp;"It is not yet fixed, but there is mutual interest.&nbsp;If a player with his aura, his personality and his qualities would come back to us again, it would of course be fantastic. He has now also shown that he still has qualifications." The 37-year-old, currently with Ajax, has said he will retire at the end of the season but could have a final hurrah at Schalke as they aim to avoid relegation from Bundesliga.

Schalke manager confirms interest in Huntelaar

Mesut Ozil's proposed move to Fenerbahce is not done and dusted, claims <a href="https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1350026094578118656" target="_blank">SportBild.</a> Negotiations regarding the cancelling of his contract at Arsenal remain ongoing, and if no agreement can be reached then he will see that deal out and become a free agent in the summer.

Ozil could stay at Arsenal until the summer

Sassuolo will be snubbing any bids for Manuel Locatelli, claims the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9148335/Sassuolo-wont-consider-bid-Manuel-Locatelli-Manchester-City.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> Manchester City, Juventus and AC Milan are all said to be keeping a close eye on the midfielder with another window open.

All Locatelli bids to be shunned

Diego Costa would add much-needed “character” to Arsenal’s squad if Mikel Arteta decided to make a move for the former&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;striker, says William Gallas, with a proven&nbsp;Spain&nbsp;international currently available as a free agent. Gallas told PlayOJO: “If he comes to Arsenal, he will cause a lot of problems for defenders but it might also mean Alexandre Lacazette going on the bench again.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/diego-costa-add-character-arsenal-gallas/1x1qp7vm34aqn1s2p29w8ua8t5" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Diego Costa would add character to Arsenal squad’

England international right-back Kieran Trippier remains of interest to Manchester United, reports the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-kieran-trippier-transfer-19614855?_ga=2.25893821.1433422438.1610607659-645041367.1487430439" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>. Plans to move for the Atletico Madrid star in January have bene shelved, after seeing the former Tottenham defender sever a ban for breaching betting rules, but the Red Devils still have the 30-year-old in their sights.

Man Utd still keen on Trippier

Is Ozil destined to depart Arsenal?

Tottenham have accepted an offer from Bournemouth for Cameron Carter-Vickers, claims <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-tottenham-accept-7-figure-bid-for-international/" target="_blank">Football Insider. </a> The 22-year-old centre-half is now set to join a Championship promotion push with the Cherries.

Tottenham accept bid for defender

AZ have opened talks to sign Tottenham defender Marqes Muir, <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-euro-club-open-talks-to-sign-young-tottenham-defender/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a> reports. The centre-back has only six months left on his scholarship contract with Spurs and the Eredivisie side are said to be confident of wrapping up a deal. It is claimed that AZ would loan out Muir for the rest of the season in order to gain first-team experience.

Netherlands move for Spurs youngster?

Fiorentina are keen on signing Real Madrid full-back Alvaro Odriozola, according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/fiorentina-odriozola-calciomercato-terzino-destro" target="_blank">Gianluca DiMarzio</a>. The former Real Sociedad man has found first-team minutes difficult to come by under Zinedine Zidane and could be willing to try his luck elsewhere. Odriozola is la Viola's first choice, but Koln's Kingsley Ehizibue is also on their shortlist.

Fiorentina eye Madrid's Odriozola

<a href="https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/" target="_blank">RMC Sport</a> reports that Bordeaux will sell Brazilian central defender Pablo to Lokomotiv Moscow for €2.5m. The Ligue 1 side were reluctant to see the 29-year-old leave for free at the end of the season. Pablo's signing will be announced upon the completion of his medical and the finalising of contractual details.

Mission to Moscow for Pablo

Swansea are hopeful of securing a loan move for Aston Villa midfielder Conor Hourihane, <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/aston-villa-exclusive-swansea-line-up-hourihane-this-month/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a> reports. It is claimed that Villa have been considering allowing the 29-year-old to seek a new club as the partnership of Douglas Luiz and John McGinn in midfield has left Hourihane with little playing time.

Swansea want Villa ace

Napoli are in the market for a new left-back and are weighing up a bid for Benfica's Nuno Tavares, according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/napoli-target-benficas-left-back-nuno-tavares" target="_blank">Gianluca DiMarzio</a>. The report adds that the Partenopei are also big admirers of Sporting CP's Nuno Mendes, but the 18-year-old wide defender would be too expensive.

Napoli eye Benfica left-back

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gave little away on Mesut Ozil's future amid clams from Fenerbahce that the playmaker is Turkey-bound.&nbsp; Ozil has been frozen out of Arteta's plans in 2020-21, after the trainer left him out of the Gunners' Premier League squad at the start of the season.&nbsp; The 32-year-old has not played a single minute for his club and is widely expected to leave in the current transfer window, with Super Lig side Fenerbahce in the driving seat.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/arteta-addresses-ozil-future-as-fenerbahce-claim-transfer-is/2hvdm6yn29zj1st1erchnrgq1">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Arteta addresses Ozil future as Fenerbahce claim transfer is imminent

Barcelona are just one step away from securing the transfer of Manchester City's Eric Garcia, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/comunicacion/portada-sport-real-madrid-supercopa-eric-garcia-elecciones-barca-11456036" target="_blank">Sport</a>.&nbsp; The defender is ready to sign a five-year contract at Camp Nou once the two clubs finalise a deal which would see him arrive this month.

Barca one step away from Garcia arrival

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Talks are progressing between AC Milan and Chelsea for Fikayo Tomori, he’s a serious option as announced here three days ago. Chelsea ask for a loan with buy option [around €30m]. Negotiations on. Tomori would accept the destination if the two clubs will reach an agreement. 🔵 <a href="https://t.co/4FDzDY7uh3">https://t.co/4FDzDY7uh3</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1349839553897623558?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Milan make progress in Tomori talks

Arsenal are delaying their decision on whether to offer David Luiz a new contract, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1384220/Arsenal-David-Luiz-contract-Mikel-Arteta-transfer-latest-update-news-SNT" target="_blank">Express</a>.&nbsp; The Brazilian defender's current deal expires at the end of the 2020-21 season, but the club is seemingly in no rush to open negotiations over an extension.

Arsenal stall on Luiz deal

Trabzonspor are keeping tabs on Toronto FC star Ayo Akinola, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/trabzonspor-are-interested-in-ayo-akinola-toronto-fc-striker-a-free-agent-in-december/amp/news/377794?__twitter_impression=true" target="_blank">Transfermarkt</a>.&nbsp; The 20-year-old enjoyed a fine debut season in 2020 for the MLS side, but is out of contract at the end of the 2021 campaign.

Trabzonspor interested in Akinola

Paris Saint-Germain are determined to close a deal for Tottenham's Dele Alli, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://t.co/MGQEOCcwbh?amp=1" target="_blank">Guardian</a>.&nbsp; Alli is a favourite of new PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino's, and the Argentine is keen to take his former charge to Parc des Princes on loan in January.

PSG step up chase for Alli

Jack Wilshere will be given the opportunity to set his career back on track with Bournemouth, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9148409/Bournemouth-ready-offer-Jack-Wilshere-career-lifeline-Championship.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.&nbsp; The midfielder has impressed on trial at the Cherries and is likely to be offered a contract until the end of the current season.

Bournemouth to offer Wilshere contract

Brighton will release wing-back Bernardo on loan to RB Salzburg, reports <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/brighton-wingback-bernardo-will-move-on-loan-to-salzburg" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio</a>.&nbsp; The Brazilian has appeared just three times in the Premier League and is hoping for regular first-team football at the club, where he played previously in 2016.&nbsp;

Brighton's Bernardo set for Salzburg

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar was&nbsp;Schalke's second choice target to strengthen their attack in the January transfer market. Bild&nbsp;in&nbsp;Germany&nbsp;has reported that Schalke are eager to bring the 37-year-old striker back to the club to help boost their hopes of survival in the&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;this season. The Gelsenkirchen side are second bottom of the table with seven points from 15 matches, having picked up their first win last Saturday when they hammered four past&nbsp;Hoffenheim&nbsp;at home. Only&nbsp;Arminia Bielefeld, who are 15th, have scored fewer goals than Schalke. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-au/news/schalke-eye-huntelaar-reunion-as-plan-b-as-club-targets-ibisevic-/r5nnuz1lmrhm1jalwazar1910" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Schalke eye Huntelaar reunion

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Ready to take the next step. Welcome, <a href="https://twitter.com/Typash?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Typash</a> 🤘 <a href="https://t.co/rYfJCekJT1">pic.twitter.com/rYfJCekJT1</a>— Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) <a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonDynamo/status/1349769497008238594?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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