Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Arsenal and Everton keen on Madrid star James

Arsenal have joined Everton in the race to sign Real Madrid forward James Rodriguez, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10822051/arsenal-everton-james-rodriguez-transfer/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> The Colombia international is valued at £34 million ($44m), though both clubs are likely to pursue an initial loan deal. The 28-year-old, who has 18 months left on his contract, has struggled for regular action at Real since returning from his two-season loan at Bayern Munich last summer.

Arsenal and Everton to battle for James

Prem duo keen to complete deal before winter deadline

Manchester United are seeking to sign Edinson Cavani from Paris Saint-Germain, according to TF1. The striker is out of contract at the end of the season and will not play against Lille on Sunday due to his uncertain future. However, Atletico Madrid still lead the chase for the Uruguay ace.

Man Utd making Cavani push

Manchester United have offered €55m for Sporting CP midfielder Bruno Fernandes, <a href="https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/sporting/detalhe/manchester-united-chega-aos-55-milhoes-de-euros-por-bruno-fernandes" target="_blank">Record</a> reports. Long time interested in the player, negotiations had seemed to have struck an impasse, though this could get the move going once more.

Man Utd offer €55m for Bruno Fernandes

Newcastle are lining up a bid for Borussia Dortmund striker Paco Alcacer. <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10819996/newcastle-alcacer-transfer-dortmund-valencia/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>&nbsp;says The Magpies want to sign the Spain international on loan with an option to buy him outright at the end of the season for £25 million.

Newcastle make £25m Alcacer bid

Dortmund striker to join on loan with option to buy

Mauricio Pochettino's agreement with Tottenham could prevent him from joining Manchester United before the end of the season,&nbsp;The Mirror&nbsp;says. The Argentine coach has been touted as a front-runner to replace the under-fire coach at Old Trafford. Although Pochettino was sacked earlier this season, Spurs would be due £10 million ($13m) in compensation if he were to join another club before the end of the season, which will put United off of going for him.

Pochettino's Spurs agreement could halt Man Utd move

Tottenham due £10m compensation if coach joins a club this season

Gareth Southgate is among the leading candidates to take over at Manchester United should they sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7929851/Gareth-Southgate-leading-contender-Manchester-United.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a>&nbsp;claims. Pressure is building on United boss Solskjaer amid the club’s inconsistency this season. Ex-Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford, but United are also considering handing the job to Southgate after his Euro 2020 campaign with England.

Man Utd make Southgate a top candidate to replace Solskjaer

The England boss could take over after Euro 2020

Tottenham have opened talks to sign Gareth Bale from Real Madrid this month, <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1233398/Tottenham-transfer-news-Gareth-Bale-talks-Jose-Mourinho-three-deals-EXCLUSIVE-rumours" target="_blank">Daily Express</a>&nbsp;claims. Spurs boss Jose Mourinho is eager to keep strengthening his squad before the January transfer window closes and the club have made Bale their top target. The two sides are already in talks over a permanent move, but the Wales international’s £650,000-per-week wages will be a problem for the Premier League club.

Tottenham in talks to sign Bale from Real Madrid

Jose Mourinho is hoping to land the former Spurs star this month

Sporting CP want to cancel Jese Rodriguez's loan from Paris Saint-Germain,&nbsp;<a href="https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/mercato-le-sporting-aurait-tente-de-casser-le-pret-de-jese-par-le-psg-1847121.html" target="_blank">RMC Sport</a>&nbsp;reports. The 26-year-old has failed to impress in the Portuguese top-flight and the Lisbon side&nbsp;are ready to cut him loose.

Sporting want to send Jese back to PSG

PSV have offered Crystal Palace £4.2 million for full-back Patrick van Aanholt,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12691/11918830/patrick-van-aanholt-crystal-palace-receive-4-2m-bid-from-psv-for-full-back" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>&nbsp;reports. The Premier League side are expected to reject it as they are holding out for around twice as much as PSV are offering. Van Aanholt still has 18 months left on his contract at Selhurst Park.

PSV make £4m Van Aanholt bid

Representatives of Flamengo are in Italy to finalise the permanent transfer of Inter striker Gabriel Barbosa, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/flamengos-vicepresident-arrives-in-italy-to-finalize-gabigol-deal-with-inter-the-details" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio</a>.&nbsp; Gabigol failed to shine in Serie A, but was key to Flamengo's first Copa Libertadores triumph in 38 years in 2020, a year which also saw the Rio side crowned Brazilian champions.&nbsp; Inter will let their player go for around&nbsp;€18 million (£15.2m/$19.9m) plus a 20 per cent cut of any future transfer.&nbsp;

Flamengo to finalise permanent Gabigol deal

PSV winger Steven Bergwijn is on the verge of moving to Tottenham, claims&nbsp;<a href="https://metro.co.uk/2020/01/26/tottenham-set-sign-steven-bergwijn-psv-12126003/" target="_blank">Metro</a>.&nbsp; Bergwijn played no part in the Dutch side's clash against Twente and could wrap up a move to London in the coming days.

Tottenham set to sign PSV's Bergwijn

Felipe Mora is set to swap Pumas for Portland Timbers, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.record.com.mx/futbol-liga-mx-pumas/pumas-felipe-mora-a-un-paso-del-portland-timbers" target="_blank">Record</a>.&nbsp; The Chilean will move on an initial loan with purchase option, having fallen out of favour with the Liga MX side at the start of 2020.

Mora close to Portland switch

Boca Juniors are determined to stop Barcelona swooping for&nbsp;Santiago Ramos&nbsp;Mingo, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/boca-juniors-lucha-para-que-ramos-mingo-no-vaya-barca-7823213" target="_blank">Sport</a>.&nbsp; Ramos Mingo, 18, is wanted by the club's B team as a potential star of the future.&nbsp; But Boca are prepared to take legal action in order to block the transfer, arguing that Ramos Mingo is a member of their squad despite not signing a professional contract.

Boca fight to keep Barca target Ramos Mingo

New Barcelona coach Quique Setien is struggling to get his ideas across to a sceptical dressing room, claims&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/vestuario-esceptico-con-metodo-setien-7822805" target="_blank">Sport</a>.&nbsp; The former Betis man tasted defeat for the first time since taking over from Ernesto Valverde on Saturday as Barca capitulated in a 2-0 reverse to Valencia.&nbsp; And his changes have not been welcomed by everyone, with his preferred system of three centre-backs in particular causing unrest amongst the squad.

Barca dressing room not convinced by Setien's methods

Newcastle United are "90 per cent" likely to be taken over by a Saudi Arabia-based consortium, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/jan/26/saudi-340m-takeover-newcastle-leak-threatens-deal" target="_blank">Guardian</a>.&nbsp; The group headed by&nbsp;Saudi prince Mohammad bin Salman are willing to pay&nbsp;£340 million ($445m)&nbsp;to buy out current owner Mike Ashley, although negotiations are still ongoing.

Newcastle close on Saudi takeover

Cagliari are working on a deal to sign young Nacional striker&nbsp;Martin Satriano, according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/cagliari-working-to-close-deal-for-nacional-attacker-satriano" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzo.</a> The Italian side are&nbsp;in discussions with the Uruguyan club over&nbsp;19-year-old, whose goalscoring exploits have seen him compared to a Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Juventus, Napoli and Chelsea have also been linked with the young forward in recent months.

Cagliari eye Satriano move

PSV Eindhoven are keen to sign Crystal Palace left-back&nbsp;Patrick van Aanholt, according to <a href="https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/psv-wil-linksback-vacature-invullen-met-van-aanholt" target="_blank">Voetbal International.</a> The Dutch side have turned their attentions to the 29-year-old after failing to land&nbsp;Ricardo Rodriguez and Thomas Ouwejan. Van Aanholt, who has 18 months left on his contract, is valued at around €10 million (£8m/$11m).

PSV eye Van Aanholt

Krzysztof Piatek’s agent has offered the Milan striker to Chelsea as a potential replacement for Olivier Giroud, according to journalist&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1221484674998054913" target="_blank">Nicolo Schira.</a> France striker Giroud is widely expected to move to Inter and&nbsp;Blues boss Frank Lampard is keen to replace him before the transfer deadline. Tottenham are also interested in Piatek, as they seek a replacement for the injured Harry Kane.

Chelsea offered Piatek

Atletico Madrid are close to agreeing a deal with Paris Saint-Germain for Edinson Cavani, according to <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4041195/psgs-edinson-cavani-close-to-completing-switch-to-atletico-madrid-sources" target="_blank">ESPN.</a> Cavani has reportedly already agreed terms with Atletico, meaning the deal rests on the two clubs settling on a fee. The&nbsp;Uruguay striker was left out of the PSG squad for Sunday's clash against Lille due to uncertainty about his future.

Atletico close in on Cavani

Rangers forward Eduardo Herrera is set to leave the club on a permanent basis as&nbsp;Mexican club Puebla FC line up a deal for the 31-year-old, reports the <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/eduardo-herrera-departs-rangers-good-21362888" target="_blank">Daily Record.</a> Herrera has just completed a loan spell at Necaxa and was poised to return to Ibrox to see out the final six months of his contract. However, Liga MX club Puebla are working on a deal and hope to make an announcement in the next few days.

Herrera set for Rangers departure

The speculation surrounding Edinson Cavani is growing every day.&nbsp; The Uruguayan attacker has become a top target for Atletico Madrid this month, while Manchester United are said to be trying to sign him, too. Paris Saint-Germain are reluctant to him go, but a deal does not seem impossible and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.footmercato.net/liga/transferts/info-fm-edinson-cavani-a-passe-sa-visite-medicale-avec-l-atletico-de-madrid_272606" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a>&nbsp;reported on Sunday&nbsp;that Cavani has already had a medical at Atletico. But&nbsp;<a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/01/26/internacional/1580044566_925243.html" target="_blank">AS</a>&nbsp;claims that Atletico have denied a medical has taken place, though talks are ongoing over a potential €15 million (£13m/$17m) switch.

Has Cavani passed Atletico medical?

Gonzalo Higuain is eager to sign a new contract with Juventus but will not agree to their latest offer, says&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/higuain-vuole-solo-la-juve-il-punto-sul-rinnovo-21400" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Bianconeri want to extend the Argentine striker's deal, which expires at the end of next season. He is not happy with their latest discussion on the matter and will be expecting a better offer when they meet again in a few weeks.

Higuain tells Juventus to improve contract offer

Lyon sporting director Juninho says that the signing of Bruno Guimaraes from Atletico Paranaense is "95% done". The 22-year-old midfielder snubbed interest from Atletico Madrid to pursue a move to France. Juninho confirmed he will have a medical on Wednesday before completing a move to the Ligue 1 side.

Guimaraes move to Lyon '95% done'

Napoli have made Mainz attacker&nbsp;Jean-Philippe Mateta a top target this month, <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-naples-jette-son-devolu-sur-jean-philippe-mateta-mayence/1102863" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>&nbsp;reports. The 22-year-old has only made five Bundesliga appearances this season, but the Italian side are eager to land him in January and make him part of the squad for their Champions League tie against Barcelona.

Napoli target Mainz striker Mateta

Monaco are on the verge of signing 20-year-old Radoslaw Majecki from Legia Warsaw. <a href="https://www.przegladsportowy.pl/pilka-nozna/pko-ekstraklasa/legia-warszawa/radoslaw-majecki-moze-trafic-do-as-monaco/jl8qqj8" target="_blank">Przeglad Sportowy</a>&nbsp;in Poland claims the goalkeeper has flown to Monaco to have medical tests before completing a transfer and then returning to Legia on loan for the rest of the season.

Majecki has medical at Monaco

Sevilla are in talks to sign Suso from AC Milan this month,&nbsp;<a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2020/01/26/milan-suso-siviglia-news-calciomercato" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a>&nbsp;in Italy reports. The Spanish side want the winger on an 18-month loan deal that includes an option to sign him on a permanent basis.

Sevilla start Suso talks with AC Milan

Roma are close to confirming the signing of Gonzalo Villar from Elche, <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/roma-set-to-complete-deal-with-elche-for-villar-the-latest" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio</a> reports. The Italian side are already on the verge of signing Roger Ibanez from Atalanta and Barcelona youngster Carles Perez. But the capital club have another deal to wrap up as Villar will be in Rome to see his future team-mates face rivals Lazio.

Roma sign Villar from Elche

Galatasaray have publicly dismissed rumours suggesting Didier Drogba could be in line to replace&nbsp;Fatih Terim&nbsp;as manager. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Çeşitli medya organlarında, Didier Drogba ve bazı isimlerle teknik görevlendirme için görüşmeler yapıldığı şeklinde asılsız haberler yayınlanmaktadır. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BEN23RS%C4%B0Z?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BEN23RSİZ</a> <a href="https://t.co/s0CLfUpn9R">pic.twitter.com/s0CLfUpn9R</a> — Galatasaray SK (@GalatasaraySK) <a href="https://twitter.com/GalatasaraySK/status/1221419689471102976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Galatasaray dismiss Drogba rumours

Barcelona have set a 48-hour deadline to find a replacement for the injured Luis Suarez, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/barcelona-set-48-hour-limit-to-sign-a-striker-to-replace-injured-suarez-7822416" target="_blank">Sport.</a> The Blaugrana have been linked with a host of forwards after&nbsp;Suarez&nbsp;was sidelined for around four months with a knee injury. Valencia's&nbsp;Rodrigo Moreno is a prime target, while&nbsp;Monaco's Wissam Ben Yedder and Inter's&nbsp;Lautaro Martinez are also on their shortlist, with the club keen to complete any deal by the end of Monday.

Barca set deadline to sign Suarez replacement

Sunderland defender Brandon Taylor is attracting interest from a number of Premier League clubs, according to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-everton-leicester-chasing-sunderland-star-brandon-taylor" target="_blank">Teamtalk.</a> Leicester,&nbsp;Everton,&nbsp;Southampton&nbsp;and&nbsp;Bournemouth have all been monitoring the 20-year-old in recent weeks. Taylor has featured in the EFL Trophy&nbsp;and FA Cup for the Black Cats&nbsp;this season, but&nbsp;has yet to make his league debut.

Prem sides track Sunderland defender

Valencia&nbsp;boss Albert Celades would not confirm whether Rodrigo Moreno will be staying at the club amid reported interest from&nbsp;Barcelona. The 28-year-old is among a host of forwards linked with Barca after&nbsp;Luis Suarez was ruled out for&nbsp;four months&nbsp;following knee surgery earlier this month. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/well-see-what-happens-valencia-boss-celades-unsure-over/1awko2tffmyom1voyz9fmnyudx" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Celades unsure over Moreno future

Steven Bergwijn will join Tottenham from PSV, according to <a href="https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/1764943315/bergwijn-op-weg-naar-tottenham-hotspur">De Telegraaf.</a> With Harry Kane injured and Christian Eriksen set to join Inter, the Netherlands international is set to be their replacement.

Bergwijn heading to Tottenham

Celtic have rejected an approach from Monaco for striker&nbsp;Odsonne Edouard, according to <a href="https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2020/exclusive-as-monaco-have-approach-for-odsonne-edouard-rejected/" target="_blank">Get French Football News.</a> Neil Lennon's side have no intention of selling any of their first-team players this month as they remain in a tight title battle with Old Firm rivals Rangers. Edouard, who has scored 20 goals for Celtic this season, is also reluctant to leave the club this month.

Celtic reject Edouard approach

Tottenham have renewed their push to sign&nbsp;Krzysztof Piatek of AC Milan, <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/tottenham-milan-nuovi-contatti-piatek" target="_blank">Di Marzio</a> reports. Frozen out of the team, he wants a solution to his current situation and Spurs are pushing hard to sign him this January.

New Spurs contact over Milan striker Piatek

Manchester United have refused to buckle on their £25m asking price for Chris Smalling, according to the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10820556/man-utd-chris-smalling-roma-permanent-transfer/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=sunfootballtwitter&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1580023593" target="_blank">Sun.</a> The Red Devils have loaned the centre-back to the Serie A side, where his impressive performances have resulted in their desire to make the move permanent.

Man Utd won't drop Smalling valuation

PSG left-back Layvin Kurzawa has agreed to joined Juventus, <a href="https://twitter.com/JulienMaynard/status/1221386763010220033" target="_blank">TF1</a>'s 'Telefoot' programme reports. All that is missing before the deal is made official are a few details.

Kurzawa's Juventus move to be competed soon

Tottenham midfielder Tanguy Ndombele has said there is no problem with manager Jose Mourinho, who criticised the player's injury record earlier this season. "There's no problem with the coach," he told <a href="https://twitter.com/telefoot_TF1/status/1221386322096553985" target="_blank">TF1</a>.

Ndombele: No Mourinho worries

Christian Eriksen will become an Inter player imminently, according to Giuseppe Morotta, who has said that a deal for the Tottenham midfielder should be wrapped up within a few days. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/eriksen-inter-transfer-marotta-deal-close/1v10zdj3rzm5n1k86v3qe717bd" target="_blank">Get his full quotes here!</a>

Inter confirm they are closing in on Eriksen

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Crespo has a new club

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Armando Shashoua has joined Spanish side Atlético Baleares on loan until the end of the season, subject to international clearance. 👊 All the best, Armando! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/THFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#THFC</a> ⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COYS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COYS</a> <a href="https://t.co/cUXEfD1qLO">pic.twitter.com/cUXEfD1qLO</a>— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1221374207952551936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Spurs youngster off to Spain

Monaco are ready to move for Argentina international Marcos Acuna before the end of the transfer window, <a href="https://www.abola.pt/" target="_blank">A Bola</a> reports. Seeking to strengthen the left side of the pitch, the Ligue 1 side are ready to swoop for the 28-year-old.

Monaco set to swoop for Sporting's Acuna

Milan are in talks to sign Benfica star Florentino Luis on loan but have been told that a condition of the deal will be that the buyout fee is large, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/esclusivo-milan-nuovi-contatti-col-benfica-per-florentino-tratta-60582" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports. The highly rated youngster has struggled to find match time this season and Milan are seeking to take advantage with an 18-month loan deal.

Milan negotiating for Florentino Luis

World Cup winning defender Adil Rami has called upon a Ligue 1 club to come and sign him to put him out of his misery at Fenerbahce. Since moving to Turkey in the summer, he has struggled for game time and now the 34-year-old wants to return to his homeland. "I'm still a footballer!" he told <a href="http://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/je-suis-toujours-joueur-de-foot-clame-adil-rami-25-01-2020-8244360.php" target="_blank">Le Parisien</a>.

Rami pleads for Ligue 1 return

Matias Vecino will leave Inter for Everton once the Serie A side tie up a deal for Chelsea's Olivier Giroud, <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calciomercato/25-01-2020/giroud-l-affondo-pronto-vecino-dice-si-all-everton-360406148238.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a> reports. The Uruguay international midfielder, who is also of interest to Manchester United, is set for a €20m (£16.8m/$22m) move to Goodison Park, where Carlo Ancelotti is a big fan.

Vecino set for Everton when Inter tie up Giroud deal

Brazil great Ronaldo took over ownership of Valladolid in September, but while other clubs in the La Liga relegation tussle are spending big,&nbsp;AS&nbsp;believe that he will be financially prudent. The former Inter, Barcelona and Real Madrid striker will instead insist the club works within its means, so limited transfer activity is expected.

Ronaldo will not panic buy for Valladolid

Tottenham,&nbsp;Crystal Palace&nbsp;and&nbsp;Newcastle have been told that Milan striker Krzysztof&nbsp;Piatek is not up for loan but will only be sold, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-piatek-contatto-con-l-agente-le-ultime-72581" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports. The Rossoneri have put a €30m (£25.2/$33m) price tag on his head.

Milan set €30m valuation for Piatek

Talented young Bordeaux midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni is close to signing for Monaco, <a href="https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/mercato-tchouameni-d-accord-avec-monaco-qui-a-fait-une-offre-a-bordeaux-1847218.html" target="_blank">RMC</a> reports. Terms over a transfer for the 20-year-old have yet to be agreed, but he has thrashed out personal terms with the Stade Louis II side. Bayern Munich were previously interested in him.

Tchouameni nearing Monaco move

MLS club LAFC have announced the signing&nbsp;of Real Salt Lake midfielder Bryce Duke.&nbsp; The 18-year-old had his homegrown rights acquired by LAFC for $50,000.&nbsp; “We have monitored Bryce’s progress closely and we believe that he has what it takes to succeed at the next level,” LAFC general manager John Thorrington said. “We are delighted that he has chosen to start his professional career with LAFC as he continues to develop as a person and player.”

LAFC sign Duke

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he doesn't fear for his job. United have struggled for consistency this season and now&nbsp;without an injured Marcus Rashford, they face an uphill battle to turn the tide, but the Norwegian coach is not worried about being cut loose prematurely.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/solskjaer-not-fearing-for-his-man-utd-future-as-he-stresses/11gtcc9ipbvha1vjuw7ypjlmcn" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Solskjaer doesn't fear Man Utd sack

Norwich have opened talks with Dudelange winger&nbsp;Danel Sinani,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7929435/Norwich-City-talks-conclude-deal-Luxembourg-international-Danel-Sinani.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a>&nbsp;reports. The 22-year-old Luxembourg international has been closely watched by Norwich sporting director&nbsp;Stewart Webber and they are eager to sign him to strengthen their hopes of surviving in the Premier League.

Norwich close to Sinani signing

Celtic are weighing up a move for Bristol City star Niclas Eliasson, <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/niclas-eliasson-celtic-transfer-target-21360128" target="_blank">Daily Record</a>&nbsp;says. The 24-year-old has impressed in the Championship and caught the eye of Lazio and Villarreal, but the Scottish champions are monitoring him closely.

Celtic consider Eliasson bid

Newcastle are in talks with&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund over a £25 million (€30m/$33m) move for Paco Alcacer, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10819996/newcastle-alcacer-transfer-dortmund-valencia/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=sunfootballtwitter&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1579991566" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> Alcacer has seen his playing time diminish this season and his chances of&nbsp;minutes has further been harmed by the recent emergence of&nbsp;Erling Haaland. In desperate need of goals, Newcastle are ready to make a loan-to-buy offer for the 26-year-old.

Newcastle eye £25m Alcacer move

Manchester United are set to launch a bid for Leicester City left-back Ben&nbsp;Chilwell in the summer, reports <a href="https://metro.co.uk/2020/01/25/manchester-united-summer-transfer-move-ben-chilwell-manchester-city-drop-interest-12122560/?ito=newsnow-feed" target="_blank">Metro</a>.&nbsp; Though Brandon Williams has emerged as an option for United this season, the club feel he is still not ready to be an every-game starter at left-back. Man City have also been chasing&nbsp;Chilwell but are unwilling to meet Leicester's asking price, which will be&nbsp;at least £50 million ($65m).

Man Utd to move for Chilwell as City drop interest

Barcelona youngster Carles Perez is close to joining Roma after the two sides reached a €13 million (£11m/$14m)&nbsp;agreement, according to <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2020/01/25/carles-perez-roma-calciomercato-news" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Serie A side will take the 21-year-old winger on loan with an obligation to buy him outright at the end of the season.

Roma close to signing Perez from Barca in €13m deal

Monaco have made a €20 million (£17m/$22m)&nbsp;bid for Bordeaux midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni,&nbsp;<a href="https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/mercato-tchouameni-d-accord-avec-monaco-qui-a-fait-une-offre-a-bordeaux-1847218.html" target="_blank">RMC Sport</a>&nbsp;says. The 19-year-old has agreed personal terms with Monaco, who have opened talks with their Ligue 1 rivals.

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Tottenham and Aston Villa have withdrawn their interest in Aleksandar Mitrovic because of Fulham’s £40 million ($52m) asking price. <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-aston-villa-end-aleksandar-21358155" target="_blank">The Daily Star</a>&nbsp;reports the Premier League sides hoped to land the striker this month, but have been turned off by his price tag. Mitrovic has 18 goals in 26 games in the Championship this season.

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