Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Klopp urges Liverpool to pursue Alaba

Edin Dzeko is on the verge of leaving Roma after a falling out with head coach Paulo Fonseca, Goal can confirm. The 34-year-old former Man City striker has been linked with a move to Juventus, with the reigning Serie A champions keen to add more firepower to their forward line as they aim to chase down AC Milan at the top of the table. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/dzeko-set-to-leave-roma-falling-out-with-manager/1973t2csj0uu618mp7l10v9vjq" target="_blank">Read the full story here</a>

Juve-linked Dzeko set for Roma exit

Shkodran Mustafi is in talks regarding the termination of his contract at Arsenal, reports <a href="https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/shkodran-mustafi-talks-arsenal-over-19695647" target="_blank">football.london.</a> The Gunners have been able to get Mesut Ozil off their books, while Sead Kolasinac has left on loan, and Mikel Arteta wants to continue clearing the deadwood by releasing a World Cup-winning defender.

Mustafi discussing Arsenal exit

Gunners to part with another World Cup winner

Chelsea are, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/01/25/frank-lampard-sacked-chelsea/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>, set to sack Frank Lampard. A Blues legend has failed to deliver on expectations after overseeing an elaborate summer spending spree and will now pay the price for those struggles with his job.

Lampard set to be sacked by Chelsea

Liverpool have made contact with Sokratis&nbsp;Papastathopoulos following his departure from Arsenal- according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/2342033/2021/01/25/manchester-united-van-de-beek-liverpool-dele-future/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. The Reds checked in with the 32-year-old, who was released by the Gunners last week,&nbsp;to discuss his situation amid a lack of defensive options at Anfield. However, Sokratis looks set to join Olympiacos instead of Liverpool, meaning the former Borussia Dortmund star won't be reuniting with Jurgen Klopp on Merseyside.

Liverpool make contact with Sokratis

Ex-Arsenal star under consideration at Anfield

Jurgen Klopp has asked Liverpool to pursue a deal for David Alaba and pip Real Madrid to the Austrian's signature, according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/premier-league/klopp-se-interesa-en-un-objetivo-blanco-y-complica-a-florentino-perez" target="_blank">Don Balon.</a> Alaba is out of contract at Bayern in the summer and is unlikely to sign fresh terms, sparkling a scramble between a host of clubs for his signature. The 28-year-old is believed to have held talks with Real over a move to the Bernabeu, but the deal could be scuppered by Liverpool as Klopp seeks a summer solution to his side's defensive frailities.

Liverpool to beat Real Madrid to Alaba signing

Clubs in the Championship are set to do battle to sign Wolves goalkeeper&nbsp;Andreas Sondergaard, reports <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-championship-clubs-race-to-sign-wolves-20-yr-old-set-for-loan/amp/">Football Insider</a>. The 20-year-old goalkeeper was handed a new contract in December and looks set to go out on loan for the rest of the season. He has been involved in two squads with the senior team in the weeks since signing his new contract but has not made an&nbsp;appearance.

Championship clubs to battle for Wolves youngster

Lyon boss&nbsp;Jean-Michel Aulas says that Dzsenifer Marozsan, Sarah Bouhaddi and Wendie Renard could head to the NWSL to play for OL Reign. The two clubs are both owned by OL Groupe, and the aim is for the American side to replicate the success of Lyon’s women’s team in&nbsp;France. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/lyon-chief-aulas-hints-marozdan-bouhaddi-renard-could-join/j97zstxwa4om1nfgk40irf4xu">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Lyon chief Aulas hints Marozdan, Bouhaddi & Renard could join OL Reign

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"> Papu Gomez joins Sevilla on a permanent deal from Atalanta, confirmed and here we go! Total agreement reached, tomorrow he’ll be in Spain. 🇦🇷🔴⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sevilla?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sevilla</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Papu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Papu</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1353814119024119811?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 25, 2021</a></blockquote> </center>

Gomez bound for Sevilla

RB Leipzig are set to sign Caden Clark from their sister club the New York Red Bulls, reports <a href="https://theathletic.com/2344557/2021/01/25/caden-clark-rb-leipzig-mls/">the Athletic</a>. Clark emerged as an up-and-coming star with the Red Bulls last season, scoring in each of his first two games as well as in his postseason debut. The teenager will move to Germany next January after spending the 2021 MLS season with the Red Bulls.

RB Leizpig finalizing Clark transfer

Frank Lampard has broken his silence after being sacked by Chelsea on Monday. The Chelsea boss reflected on his time at the club, which ended on Monday after just 18 months. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/lampard-breaks-silence-to-deliver-first-words-since-chelsea/ehmz7i4qpz7bzk3l2gec1ea0">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Lampard breaks silence to deliver first words since Chelsea sacking

The New York Red Bulls have signed Venezuelan midfielder&nbsp;Wikelman Carmona, <a href="https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2021/01/25/new-york-red-bulls-sign-venezuelan-midfielder-wikelman-carmona">the club confirmed</a>. Carmona, a youth international for Venezuela, was identified at the South American U-17 Championships, where the 17-year-old midfielder appeared in three matches. "I'm happy to welcome Wikelman to our club," said Red Bulls head coach Gerhard Struber. "He is a very interesting young player, and our goal is to help him improve, continue to develop, and learn our style of football.

Red Bulls add Venezuelan midfielder

Galatasaray have confirmed the signing of Henry Onyekuru.&nbsp; <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🏠 Welcome home Henry Onyekuru! 🦁 <a href="https://t.co/XiRp8lRCVp">pic.twitter.com/XiRp8lRCVp</a> — Galatasaray EN (@Galatasaray) <a href="https://twitter.com/Galatasaray/status/1353757263756984324?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 25, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Gala seal Onyekuru deal

West Ham are closing in on a deal to sign Matthew Bondswell from RB Leipzig. The teenager is on loan at Dordrecht, but <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/medical-booked-west-ham-agree-new-signing-as-player-jets-in-to-london-today-exclusive/amp/" target="_blank">Football Insider </a>claims the defender is heading to London to undergo a medical and pen a contract.

Bondswell set for West Ham move

Tottenham forward Shilow Tracey has joined Cambridge on a loan deal until the end of the season. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Shilow Tracey has joined League Two side <a href="https://twitter.com/CambridgeUtdFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CambridgeUtdFC</a> on loan until the end of the season. Good luck, <a href="https://twitter.com/Shilowt_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Shilowt_</a>! 👊<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/iIKaKNE5ia">pic.twitter.com/iIKaKNE5ia</a> — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1353719281364717570?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 25, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Tracey swaps Tottenham for Cambridge

Olympiacos have confirmed the signing of former Arsenal defender Sokratis&nbsp;Papastathopoulos. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Σωκράτη καλώς όρισες, στον Ολυμπιακό! / Welcome to Olympiacos <a href="https://twitter.com/SokratisPapa5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SokratisPapa5</a>! 🔴⚪ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Olympiacos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Olympiacos</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Transfer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Transfer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Welcome?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Welcome</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SokratisPapastathopoulos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SokratisPapastathopoulos</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeSokratis?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeSokratis</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeKeepOnDreaming?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeKeepOnDreaming</a> <a href="https://t.co/l6b7IkfrCz">pic.twitter.com/l6b7IkfrCz</a> — Olympiacos FC (45🏆) (@olympiacosfc) <a href="https://twitter.com/olympiacosfc/status/1353754528303239177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 25, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Olympiacos seal Sokratis deal

Wolves striker Patrick Cutrone, fresh from being recalled from his Fiorentina loan move, could be on the move back to Italy in short order, <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/cutrone-awaiting-green-light-to-leave-wolves-parma-and-udinese-are-interested" target="_blank">Sky Sport Italia</a> reports. With the Premier League side having signed Willian Jose from Real Sociedad, Cutrone's minutes are likely to be scarce and both Udinese and Parma are said to be interested in taking advantage of that fact. Wolves are still waiting for Willian Jose's work permit to arrive – which would be Monday or Tuesday – before allowing Cutrone to enter talks over a new loan switch.

Udinese & Parma want Cutrone

Eder Militao, recently linked with a move away from the Spanish capital, is keen to remain with Real Madrid and fight for his position in the starting XI, <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2021/01/25/600dd3f246163ff77f8b45db.html" target="_blank">Marca</a> reports. The central defender had been tipped to leave the club after being frozen out for several months by Zinedine Zidane, but Militao's recent impressive performances in the absence of Sergio Ramos and Nacho have given his coach food for thought. Despite the unfancied Luka Jovic being sent out on loan and Martin Odegaard soon to follow, the Brazilian has no desire to follow in their footsteps.

Militao to fight for Real Madrid future

Ex-Aston Villa favourite Gabriel Agbonlahor has questioned reports linking Arsenal with a move for Villans captain Jack Grealish. The former striker doubts the Gunners would be able to come up with the kind of money required to land such a talent, while asserting that Grealish himself would be unlikely to choose the Emirates as a future destination given the huge amount of interest in his services.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/if-arsenal-had-money-would-grealish-want-them-agbonlahor/c5037v321yun11475uzvykrgn" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Agbonlahor questions Arsenal interest in Grealish

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has admitted that he is unsure whether Maty Ryan will remain at the club following the completion of his short-term loan from Brighton. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arteta-unsure-ryan-arsenal-future-loan-keeper/t0g565wzkzhz1wm1cra7lbpcf" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Arteta unsure on Ryan future after loan

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Bem-vindo ao Schalke! 🇧🇷 William joins <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/S04?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#S04</a> from Wolfsburg on loan for the rest of the season ⚒️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BemvindoWilliam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BemvindoWilliam</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SchalkeUS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SchalkeUS</a>🇺🇸 <a href="https://t.co/ReO1qfml2Y">pic.twitter.com/ReO1qfml2Y</a> — Schalke 04 USA🇺🇸 (@s04_us) <a href="https://twitter.com/s04_us/status/1353734705900875777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 25, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Die Wolfe right-back joins Schalke on loan

Bournemouth are piecing together plans to bring Matt Ritchie back onto their books from Newcastle, claims <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/bournemouth-ritchie-newcastle-united-star-during-jones-talks/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The versatile winger saw his stock rise during a productive spell with the Cherries that saw them enjoy a meteoric rise through the Football League.

Bournemouth want Ritchie back

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ATLUTD?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ATLUTD</a> signs decorated leader, Lisandro López ⚽️ Details: <a href="https://t.co/oBGO8zEJuz">https://t.co/oBGO8zEJuz</a> <a href="https://t.co/L7tCyMNO4A">pic.twitter.com/L7tCyMNO4A</a>— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) <a href="https://twitter.com/ATLUTD/status/1353726945029193729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 25, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Lisandro Lopez joins Atalanta

Aston Villa are, according to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/3-equipos-interesados-alex-teixeira-shaktar-benfica-aston-villa-.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>, one of several clubs looking into a deal for Alex Teixiera. Benfica and Shakhtar Donetsk are also said to be keen on the Brazilian forward who severed ties with Jiangsu Suning in December.

Villa in the mix for Teixeira

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Shilow Tracey has joined League Two side <a href="https://twitter.com/CambridgeUtdFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CambridgeUtdFC</a> on loan until the end of the season. Good luck, <a href="https://twitter.com/Shilowt_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Shilowt_</a>! 👊<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/iIKaKNE5ia">pic.twitter.com/iIKaKNE5ia</a>— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1353719281364717570?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 25, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Loan exit at Spurs

Manchester United have asked no questions of Lens defender Facundo Medina, reports <a href="https://strettynews.com/2021/01/25/exclusive-contrary-to-reports-man-united-have-not-expressed-interest-in-signing-facundo-medina/" target="_blank">Stretty News.</a> The Argentine was said to figure prominently on the Red Devils’ list of centre-half targets, but he has not be targeted as yet.

Man Utd have made no move for Medina

Arsenal still have Emi Buendia and Houssem Aouar in their sights despite closing in on a loan deal for Martin Odegaard. <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/martin-odegaard-arsenal-loan-analysis-why-norse-playmaker-is-perfect-addition-to-mikel-artetas-side/" target="_blank">CBS</a> report that the Gunners have alternative playmaking targets in mind for the summer if a Norwegian midfielder snapped up from Real Madrid fails to impress.

Arsenal still keen on Buendia & Aouar

Manchester United starlet Facundo Pellistri is being lined up for a loan move to Celta Vigo, claims <a href="https://theathletic.co.uk/2342033/2021/01/25/manchester-united-van-de-beek-liverpool-dele-future/?article_source=search&amp;search_query=dele%20alli" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. The Uruguayan’s agent has admitted that a switch to Spain could be on the cards for the teenager.

Pellistri lined up for Celta Vigo loan

Ex-RB Leipzig manager Ralf Rangnick rejected the chance to become interim manager at Chelsea - according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer-centre" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Blues contacted the German in the hope he would replace Frank Lampard in the hot seat until the end of the season, but he turned the job down. Chelsea are now set to appoint recently sacked boss Paris Saint-Germain Thomas Tuchel on a permanent contract after dismissing Lampard on Monday.

 Rangnick rejected interim Chelsea role

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 📝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RangersFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RangersFC</a> are today delighted to announce the signing of Scott Wright on a pre-contract agreement from Aberdeen. — Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/RangersFC/status/1353643881271865344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 25, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Rangers snap up Aberdeen forward Wright 

Ajax star Lisandro Martinez is the subject of interest from Milan - according to <a href="https://www.todofichajes.com/el-milan-se-lanza-a-por-un-jugador-del-ajax/" target="_blank">Todofichajes</a>. The Rossoneri want to sign the 23-year-old on an initial loan deal with an option to buy in the summer, but his current employers would prefer a permanent transfer. Martinez, who is currently valued at around €20 million (£178m/$243m) has scored twice in 11 Eredivisie appearances for Ajax this season.

Milan interested in Ajax star Martinez 

Bayern Munich have identified Villarreal defender Pau Torres as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/spanish-football/2021/01/24/600d879c46163ff77f8b45b1.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The German champions are looking at the 24-year-old as a possible replacement for David Alaba, who looks set to leave Allianz Arena in the summer. Torres has featured in 20 La Liga games for Villarreal this season, scoring twice.

Bayern target Villarreal star Torres

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ✍️ | We are pleased to complete the loan signing of <a href="https://twitter.com/RangersFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RangersFC</a> and Scotland U-21 winger Glenn Middleton until the end of the season. Welcome to Perth, <a href="https://twitter.com/Glenn_M22?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Glenn_M22</a>!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SJFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SJFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/zWKidQCH24">pic.twitter.com/zWKidQCH24</a> — St. Johnstone FC (@StJohnstone) <a href="https://twitter.com/StJohnstone/status/1353643625687736327?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 25, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Rangers loan Middleton to St. Johnstone

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke out on Jesse Lingard's future after leaving him out of&nbsp;Manchester United's&nbsp;FA Cup&nbsp;clash with&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;on Sunday. Lingard has gradually fallen down the squad pecking order at Old Trafford since Solskjaer's appointment as the Red Devils' permanent head coach in March 2019. The 28-year-old featured in 40 games across all competitions in 2019-20, but most of those appearances came as a substitute and he struggled to even make the bench after returning from lockdown in June. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/solskjaer-speaks-out-on-lingards-future-after-leaving-him-out-of-/hi5ntaoqo11q1sqc1f0pdmlcr" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Solskjaer speaks out on Lingard's future

Rafa Benitez is wanted back at Newcastle, according to the <a href="https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/19034842.rafa-benitez-return-newcastle-united-manager/" target="_blank">Northern Echo</a>. The Spaniard has left his latest role in China and could be tempted by a return to St James' Park if new owners are put in place and Steve Bruce is moved on.

Benitez wanted back at Newcastle

Erling Haaland wants to stay at Borussia Dortmund even if the German giants miss out on Champions League qualification, reports <a href="https://www.kicker.de/" target="_blank">Kicker.</a> The Norwegian striker is being linked with leading sides across Europe, including Real Madrid and Manchester United, but he has no desire to take in another transfer.

Haaland wants Dortmund stay

Former Paris Saint-Germain boss Thomas Tuchel is set to take over at Chelsea once Frank Lampard has been relieved of his duties at Stamford Bridge. Change is in the air again in west London, with a Premier League heavyweight preparing to part with a club legend and turn to a German tactician for inspiration. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/lampard-set-to-be-sacked-by-chelsea/zttz9pk0e7nd1gmpj89relzk6" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Tuchel to take over at Chelsea

West Ham are readying a £35 million ($48m) move for Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard, claims the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-transfer-news-edouard-23373957" target="_blank">Daily Star.</a> The Hammers are in the market for another frontman after offloading Sebastien Haller to Ajax.

West Ham want £35m Edouard

Martin Odegaard is set to finalise his move from&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;to Arsenal on Monday. The attacking midfielder flew into&nbsp;England&nbsp;on Sunday evening and will travel to London Colney on Monday morning to undergo his medical and put the finishing touches on his loan switch. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/odegaard-set-to-complete-loan-move-to-arsenal-from-real/14vjvrh98f0k51rumosyrhdmrf" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Odegaard set to complete loan move to Arsenal

West Brom are eyeing a potential swoop for ex-Leicester City striker&nbsp;Ahmed Musa, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9180199/West-Brom-eyeing-former-Leicester-forward-Ahmed-Musa-following-release-Saudi-Arabian-side.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The Baggies would like to bring in the 28-year-old, who is available on a free transfer after leaving&nbsp;Saudi Arabian side&nbsp;Al-Nassr, before the January window closes. Musa played for Leicester between 2016 and 2018, scoring five goals in 33 games across all competitions.

West Brom eyeing ex-Leicester striker Musa

Borussia Monchengladbach&nbsp;midfielder&nbsp;Florian Neuhaus is the subject of interest from Borussia Dortmund - according to <a href="https://www.sport1.de/fussball/bundesliga/2021/01/nach-fc-bayern-auch-bvb-heiss-auf-florian-neuhaus-von-gladbach" target="_blank">Sport 1</a>. Bayern Munich have also been linked with the 23-year-old, whose €40 million (£36m/$49m) release clause is set to become active in the summer. Dortmund are hoping to beat their arch-rivals to Nehaus' signature, having seen him register three goals and four assists through 17 Bundesliga outings for Gladbach in 2020-21.

Dortmund interested in Gladbach star Neuhaus

Juventus want to tie Weston&nbsp;McKennie down to a permanent deal - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1353341246513807361" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>. The 22-year-old has impressed since joining the Bianconeri on loan from Schalke in the summer transfer window. Juve are now planning to pay the German club €19 million (£17m/$23m) to buy McKennie outright at the end of the season.

Juve want McKennie on permanent deal

Pep Guardiola admitted that Eric Garcia could leave&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;this summer as the manager said he doesn't expect the defender to sign a new contract with the club. Garcia has been heavily linked with&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;for months, and&nbsp;the Spanish centre-back has reached an agreement regarding personal terms with&nbsp;the Catalan club,&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;can confirm. Any move for Garcia would be delayed by Barcelona's election, though, with the club's presidential candidates set to meet on Sunday to discuss a potential move. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/guardiola-pretty-sure-barcelona-linked-garcia-will-leave/3aow9um8pb9513wnwgtwv2dhj" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Guardiola 'pretty sure' Barcelona-linked Garcia will leave Manchester

Stade Brestois want to sign Lille forward&nbsp;Timothy Weah on loan this month, according to <a href="https://www.letelegramme.fr/football/stade-brestois-29/weah-lille-essaye-battocchio-pourrait-partir-22-01-2021-12692567.php" target="_blank">Letelegramme.fr</a> The club are believed to have already approached Lille over a deal for the 20-year-old but have yet to receive a response. Weah has made 19 appearances for Lille this season, scoring three goals.

Stade Brestois keen on Weah

Juventus are considering a move for Bayern Munich pair&nbsp;Joshua Zirkzee and&nbsp;Corentin Tolisso, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/quarta-punta-o-centrocampista-la-juve-bussa-al-bayern-monaco-per-70229" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> Juve are desperate to sign a forward this month and have turned their attention to&nbsp;Zirkzee, who is keen to find regular first-team football and is available for loan. The Bianconeri are also interested in France midfielder Tolisso, who they were keen on signing before he joined Bayern in 2017 and who may also be allowed to leave the Bavarian giants&nbsp;this month.

Juve eye Bayern duo

Martin&nbsp;Odegaard will complete a loan move from Real Madrid to Arsenal on Monday but the Gunners will not have the option to turn it into a permanent deal, reports <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/arsenal-agree-loan-fee-and-wages-deal-to-seal-martin-odegaard-transfer-from-real-madrid-f3jlmfvzh" target="_blank">The Times.</a> Mikel Arteta's side have agreed to pay a £1.8 million ($2.4m) loan fee for the midfielder and will cover his&nbsp;£38,000-a-week wages until the end of the season. However, Los Blancos refused to include an option to make the move permanent as&nbsp;they want him available for a new head coach if Zinedine Zidane leaves at the end of the campaign.

No transfer option in Odegaard deal

Hertha Berlin legend&nbsp;Pal Dardai is set to return for a second spell as head coach, according to <a href="https://www.kicker.de/dardai-soll-hertha-retten-mit-neuendorf-an-seiner-seite-795529/artikel" target="_blank">Kicker.</a> Dardai will replace&nbsp;Bruno Labbadia, who was sacked after Saturday's 4-1 defeat against Werder Bremen. Another former Hertha player, Andreas Neuendorf, is also set to return to the club as Dardai's assistant.

Dardai set for Hertha return

Burnley are interested in Nottingham Forest captain Joe Worrall but may not make a move until the summer, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/burnley-want-nottingham-forest-skipper-23377441" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. The Clarets boss have recently been taken over by US group&nbsp;ALK Capital and given boss Sean Dyche money to spend in the transfer window. Defender Worrall has been a long-term target but Burnley may delay their move until the summer where they can maybe negotiate a better price, with their improved form in the league also meaning there is no desperate need to strengthen the&nbsp;squad immediately.

Clarets keen on Forest skipper

Manchester United have reluctantly agreed to let Jesse Lingard leave this transfer window, reports the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/01/24/jesse-lingard-awaits-loan-green-light-manchester-united-board/" target="_blank">Telegraph.</a> Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is wary of letting too many players leave this month because of United's hectic schedule in the second half of the campaign. However, Lingard has told the board he wants to move on to find regular first-team football and Solskjaer has accepted his request, with West Brom, West Ham, Newcastle and Sheffield United among those interested.

Man Utd agree to let Lingard leave

Hwang Hee-Chan is set to move to the Premier League on loan from RB Leipzig, according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/wa/ll/bild-de/unangemeldet-42925516.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild.</a> West Ham are believed to be one of the clubs interested after selling Sebastien Haller to Ajax. The South Korea international joined Leipzig from&nbsp;Red Bull Salzburg on a five-year deal last summer.

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