Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Arsenal to move for Sterling as Chelsea prioritise Pulisic

Arsenal are on alert as Chelsea consider moving away from Raheem Sterling in favour of wingers Christian Pulisic and Mykhailo Mudryk, claims <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/este-podria-nuevo-destino-sterling-20230117.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>, and the Gunners are excited about a move for a player they targeted last summer.Sterling is currently injured but could emerge as a potential signing for Mikel Arteta in six months.

Arsenal to move for Sterling as Chelsea prioritise Pulisic (Fichajes)

Barcelona are keen on signing Ilkay Gundogan on a free transfer after his Manchester City contract runs out, reports <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/01/17/manchester-city-transfer-news-barcelona-keen-signing-ilkay-gundogan/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>.The Blaugrana are also eyeing Chelsea N'Golo Kante, but they view Gundogan as a more attainable target.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/barcelona-interested-man-city-gundogan-free-transfer-kante-hopes-fading/blt5482de28ecb9bbed" target="_blank">Read more on the reported interest here</a>.

Barcelona interested in Gundogan (The Telegraph)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Danjuma has been in England and France to look at his options. There is also registered interest from Italy and Holland 🟡 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> Player and his representatives sees the loan spell as key to his career — they want to consider all reasonable options before making a decision. <a href="https://t.co/oRSbhvtmOH">pic.twitter.com/oRSbhvtmOH</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1615769323414372358?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Danjuma assesses transfer options

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">TO THE MOON ✍️🌙 Burton Albion Football Club is delighted to confirm the signing of defender Jasper Moon on loan from <a href="https://x.com/BarnsleyFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BarnsleyFC</a> for the rest of the 2022/23 season. Welcome, Jasper! Read more from our new signing here.<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/BAFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BAFC</a> 👇👇👇— Burton Albion FC (@burtonalbionfc) <a href="https://x.com/burtonalbionfc/status/1615786349931413531?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Burton unveil Moon

David Moyes is on the brink of being sacked by West Ham and could be replaced by Rafa Benitez amid an unexpected relegation battle.West Ham are "agonising" over the future of Moyes, writes <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/01/18/david-moyes-facing-west-ham-sack-lose-everton-four-replacements/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>, and will give him a final opportunity to turn the season around on Saturday against Everton.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/david-moyes-one-loss-away-west-ham-sack-rafa-benitez-potential-replacement/bltcc9bca2e1644c61c" target="_blank">Read more about Moyes' job status here</a>.

Moyes close to sacking

Mykhailo Mudryk reportedly accepted a surprisingly low wage package at Chelsea that ranks below several fringe players.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/explained-how-did-chelsea-convince-mudryk-accept-low-wages/blt8c3e3733495e8d27" target="_blank">GOAL explains why that happened and how it relates to the Blues' new salary strategy.</a>

How did Chelsea convince Mudryk to accept low wages?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Excl: Tottenham have made an opening bid for Pedro Porro including one player plus guaranteed money. Sporting have rejected this formula. 🚨⚪️ <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/THFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#THFC</a> Negotiations will continue as Sporting keep asking €45m clause but Spurs are insisting with player keen on move. <a href="https://t.co/WDChH894KR">pic.twitter.com/WDChH894KR</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1615747694009384962?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Tottenham bid for Pedro Porro

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Welcome Mana Iwabuchi! 🇯🇵 <a href="https://t.co/TqI04DQrVB">pic.twitter.com/TqI04DQrVB</a>— Tottenham Hotspur Women (@SpursWomen) <a href="https://x.com/SpursWomen/status/1615740919113814016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Ex-Arsenal star Mana Iwabuchi signs with Spurs

Barcelona have sealed a deal worth up to €4 million to send forward Memphis Depay to Atletico Madrid.There had been debate over whether Atletico Madrid would need to pay a fee considering the forward is set to be a free agent this summer, but the Blaugrana ultimately convinced them to do so.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/memphis-depay-to-atletico-madrid-is-on-barcelona-fee-deal-agreed/bltafb912d895441a67" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Memphis Depay to Atletico deal is on

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Mathias is here to stay 🐝 ✍ We're delighted to announce that Mathias Jensen has signed a new three-year contract with <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/BrentfordFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BrentfordFC</a>— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) <a href="https://x.com/BrentfordFC/status/1615741136340910084?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Brentford announce Jensen extension

Blackpool have sacked manager Michael Appleton."Blackpool Football Club has today relieved Michael Appleton of his duties as Head Coach," they wrote in a <a href="https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/2023/january/18/club-statement-michael-appleton/" target="_blank">statement on their official website</a>. "Assistant Head Coach David Kerslake will also be leaving with Michael. The Club would like to thank Michael and David for their efforts during their time at Bloomfield Road and wish them all the best for the future."The Club hope to be able to announce a new Head Coach in the coming days."

Blackpool sack Appleton

Leicester City's bid for Victor Kristiansen has been confirmed by Copenhagen."Negotiations are currently underway between the parties, and there is no certainty that an agreement will be reached," <a href="https://twitter.com/FCKobenhavn/status/1615734668770287616" target="_blank">wrote Copenhagen in an official statement.</a>The 20-year-old Danish player primarily plays as a left-back but also has wide midfield experience.

Leicester bid for Kristiansen confirmed

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Chelsea and Manchester United are interested in David Raya and are ready to rival Tottenham Hotspur in the battle for the Brentford goalkeeper this summer. Spain international is expected to cost £15m-£20m. <a href="https://x.com/TeleFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TeleFootball</a> <a href="https://t.co/XYnP4WUSfY">https://t.co/XYnP4WUSfY</a>— Sam Dean (@SamJDean) <a href="https://x.com/SamJDean/status/1615720023049347072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Chelsea and Man Utd set to rival Spurs for Raya

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">News <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Sommer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sommer</a>: Been told there is NO TOTAL agreement between Bayern &amp; Gladbach at this stage. Too early to say that. Still a lot of details to be clarified. All parties are in talks. But no intensive developments between Omlin &amp; Gladbach as of now … <a href="https://x.com/SkySportDE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySportDE</a> 🇨🇭 <a href="https://t.co/zeBpLhlomQ">pic.twitter.com/zeBpLhlomQ</a>— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) <a href="https://x.com/Plettigoal/status/1615698374971346945?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2023</a></blockquote>
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No agreement yet between Bayern & Gladbach for Sommer

Memphis Depay has been linked with a move away from Barcelona in January but Xavi insists that he still counts on the Dutch forward. "I'm going to speak with Memphis Depay today to see if he wants to leave or not, to see what he wants to do. I count on Memphis for everything. Of course, it's not an easy situation when you don't play," he stated. Atletico Madrid are in pole position to sign Depay with a swap deal with Yannick Carrasco also not being ruled out.

Xavi still counts on Depay

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Understand Leo Messi has not received any proposal from Al Hilal, despite links in the last days and weeks. No talks, no discussions. 🚨🇸🇦🇦🇷 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Messi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Messi</a> Been told next step for Messi’s future is new meeting with Paris Saint-Germain to extend the contract. Messi, set to stay at PSG. <a href="https://t.co/pxTHBlAE7l">pic.twitter.com/pxTHBlAE7l</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1615676996519972864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Messi yet to receive any proposal from Al-Hilal

Manchester United are in advanced negotiations to sign Fulham right-back Kevin Mbabu to bolster their defence, according to <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/tmw-mbabu-obiettivo-del-monza-per-la-fascia-destra-ma-e-vicino-al-manchester-united-1780441">TuttoMercatoWeb.</a> The player has made just six appearances in the Premier League for the Cottagers. Alongside United, &nbsp;Italian side Monza&nbsp;are also being touted as his next possible destination.

Man Utd in talks to sign Fulham's Mbabu

Napoli director of sport Cristiano Giuntoli remains confident that they can sign Azzedine Ounahi from Angers. “We are optimistic, the player is talented, but right now we are concentrated on the team and what happens on a daily basis,” Giuntoli told Sport Mediaset.Leeds United and Aston Villa are ready to compete with Napoli for the Moroccan and might outbid the Serie A outfit's €25m offer.

Napoli optimistic to sign Ounahi

Arsenal are keeping a close eye on Ivan Fresneda and can bid for the Real Valladolid player, according to <a href="https://caughtoffside.substack.com/p/the-daily-briefing-man-utd-confident" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano. </a>Juventus, Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle United are also interested in the right back who has a contract with the Spanish outfit until June 2025. It has been reported that there is a release clause in his contract which stands at around £25m.

Arsenal interested in Fresneda

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Manchester City are set to complete the signing of Máximo Perrone from Vélez — deal at contract stages soon and here we go confirmed. 🚨🔵🇦🇷 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> Perrone will join City right after the Sudamericano Sub-20, as expected. <a href="https://t.co/N6EeDCQICP">pic.twitter.com/N6EeDCQICP</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1615661967976398848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2023</a></blockquote>
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City on the verge of signing Perrone from Velez

Southampton are interested in signing Lecce midfielder Morten Hjulmand and are preparing a bid of €11m, according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/lecce-hjulmand-southampton-calciomercato-serie-a-news" target="_blank">Gianluca di Marzio. </a>The 23-year-old has made 16 appearances in Serie A this season and has a contract until the summer of 2024.

Southampton ready to bid €11m for Hjulmand

Atletico Madrid are interested to sign Memphis Depay from Barcelona and the player's camp believes that €5m will be enough to persuade the Blaugrana to let go of the Dutch forward, according to Spanish journalist<a href="https://twitter.com/tjuanmarti/status/1615471150074576896" target="_blank"> Toni Juanmarti. </a>It has been reported that a swap deal, with Yannick Carrasco going the other way, is also on the cards.

Depay's camp believe €5m will be enough to convince Barca

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Barcelona are confident to get Alejandro Balde and Iñaki Peña new contracts sealed very soon, in the next weeks. Talks are at final stages with both players 🔵🔴 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> Club's plan is very clear: Balde contract, full priority as he's considered key player for present and future. <a href="https://t.co/wcPAVazDfz">pic.twitter.com/wcPAVazDfz</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1615627427157360640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Balde and Pena to sign new contracts at Barcelona

Nottingham Forest are interested to sign Paris Saint-Germain keeper Kaylor Navas, with Dean Henderson facing a spell on the sidelines through injury, according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/4101670/2023/01/17/keylor-navas-nottingham-forest-interest/?source=user-shared-article" target="_blank">The Athletic.</a> Fellow Premier League rivals, Bournemouth, have also been linked with the Costa Rican who has fallen down the pecking order in Paris. Moreover, Al-Nassr, are also preparing a bid to lure him to Riyadh and reunite the keeper with former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.

Forest show interest in Navas

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">AC Milan are pushing to get Rafa Leão's new contract done and sealed as soon as possible - new round of talks expected in the next days with player's laywer in Milano. 🔴⚫️🇵🇹 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/ACMilan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ACMilan</a> Milan are now offering more than €7m net salary per season, add-ons included. <a href="https://t.co/V3PJx0rm9s">pic.twitter.com/V3PJx0rm9s</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1615612327763623937?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Milan pushing Leao to sign new deal

Steven Gerrard is set to miss out on the Poland job due to his lack of managerial experience on the international stage<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21075034/steven-gerrard-poland-manager-job/" target="_blank">. </a>The former Aston Villa manager was being considered as a candidate to replace Czeslaw Michniewicz. But Cezary Kulesza has revealed that the new manager has previous international experience which puts Gerard out of the equation."The candidate is from abroad. I would like the decision to be made today or tomorrow, but it depends on the other party. The most important criterion was whether he had previously led a national team," he stated to &nbsp;<a href="https://t.co/ga76jUqWyf">RMF FM.</a>

Gerrard miss out on Poland job

West Ham are keen to sign Harry Maguire on loan from Manchester United, according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-transfers-harry-maguire-28977960" target="_blank">Mirror. </a>The England international has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford and feels a move away will help to revive his career. The Irons have also shortlisted Senegal international Formose Mendy, who has a contract with Lens until 2025. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/maguire-west-ham-man-utd-loan-captain/blt0c0ac8175136dcaa" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL.</a>

West Ham consider to sign Maguire

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Napoli are closing in on a deal to sign Pierluigi Gollini on loan with buy option from Fiorentina, former Tottenham goalkeeper has already accepted 🔵🤝🏻 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> Fiorentina will sign former PSG GK Salvatore Sirigu as part of the deal. <a href="https://t.co/UC8jol6oUB">pic.twitter.com/UC8jol6oUB</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1615484706094518276?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Napoli set to sign goalkeeper Gollini on loan

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Diego Simeone: “No one has asked me to leave. We’ve many important players so during the market we are ready for anything that may happen”. ⚪️🔴 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> On Rodrigo de Paul not involved: “I can tell you that de Paul will play tomorrow, he will be ready”. <a href="https://t.co/zGZLaQde0E">pic.twitter.com/zGZLaQde0E</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1615418754707427334?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Simeone cools De Paul transfer speculation

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🇵🇱 Kamil Piatkowski is moving on loan to Belgian side <a href="https://x.com/KAAGent?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KAAGent</a> until the end of the season. All the best, Kamil! 👏 <a href="https://t.co/qWD74nw5CS">pic.twitter.com/qWD74nw5CS</a>— FC Red Bull Salzburg EN (@FCRBS_en) <a href="https://x.com/FCRBS_en/status/1615273280637923330?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Salzburg loan out Piatkowski

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">JR26 🇳🇴💫 <a href="https://t.co/q9co8Yms2Y">pic.twitter.com/q9co8Yms2Y</a>— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) <a href="https://x.com/BlackYellow/status/1615392433017061379?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Dortmund make Julian Ryerson signing official

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝗛𝗘’𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞. 🇦🇷 <a href="https://t.co/Q7oaPWoSr1">pic.twitter.com/Q7oaPWoSr1</a>— Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) <a href="https://x.com/SevillaFC_ENG/status/1615452873449431062?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Ocampos returns to Sevilla after Ajax loan cut short

Antonio Conte has asked Tottenham's board to be more transparent with its transfer strategy and compared the quiet approach with Serie A clubs."In England, there is a bad habit that there is only the coach to speak and to explain," Conte told reporters. "I have never seen the club or sporting director [in England] come here to explain the strategy and vision of the club. In Italy for example, before every game there is a person from the club who has to go before the media and answer every question.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/conte-tottenham-board-explain-transfer-position/bltd527e1be74f0483a" target="_blank">Read his full comments on GOAL!</a>

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