Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd baulk at €65m Fernandes asking price

Negotiations between Manchester United and Sporting over Bruno Fernandes are close to collapsing over the star's price tag, claims&nbsp;<a href="https://tvi24.iol.pt/videos/desporto/transferencia-de-bruno-fernandes-em-risco-sporting-nao-baixa-dos-65m/5e20b65c0cf2f02ca42d0966" target="_blank">tvi24</a>.&nbsp; Fernandes was believed to be on the verge of an Old Trafford move during the January transfer window.&nbsp; But while Sporting are hoping to receive&nbsp;€65 million (£55.4m/$72m)&nbsp;for their gem, United's highest offer so far has been&nbsp;€50m.

Man Utd baulk at €65m Fernandes asking price

Reds only willing to spend €50m on Sporting star

Arsenal are negotiating with Paris Saint-Germain's Layvin Kurzawa over a move this month,&nbsp;<a href="https://theathletic.com/1539087/2020/01/16/arsenal-transfer-kurzawa-sanllehi-psg/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>&nbsp;reports. The 27-year-old full-back can leave the French giants for free at the end of the season, but the Gunners are eager to land him this month. Arsenal need to invest at left-back due to injury problems in the squad and Mikel Arteta has approved the club's move for him, which is now in an advanced stage.

Arsenal in talks with PSG full-back Kurzawa

Gunners want January move instead of free transfer in summer window

Leroy Sane is, according to the <a href="https://metro.co.uk/2020/01/16/leroy-sane-second-thoughts-bayern-munich-move-german-closes-manchester-city-return-12063103/?ito=newsnow-feed" target="_blank">Metro</a>, having second thoughts over leaving Manchester City and could commit to a new contract. The Germany international winger has been heavily linked with a return to his homeland at Bayern Munich, but may snub those advances.

Man City still hoping to tie Sane to new deal

Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare is to make a decision on whether to join Chelsea or Manchester United before the January deadline, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12691/11909775/boubakary-soumare-manchester-united-and-chelsea-set-to-battle-it-out-for-his-capture" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. Arsenal are no longer in the running for the highly-rated 20-year-old, while Real Madrid and Valencia have also ended their interest.

Soumare to decide between Chelsea & Man Utd

Lille star to pick between Blues & Red Devils

Mesut Ozil is planning to see out his contract at&nbsp;Arsenal, with the German revealing that it is his intention to remain with the Gunners “this season and next”. In the summer of 2021, the World Cup winner will see his current deal at Emirates Stadium expire. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ozil-planning-to-see-out-arsenal-contract-as-he-vows-to/1b3gpwi9jp5j61mctkzuses5rg" target="_blank">Read the full story on what he has had to say on his future with Goal.</a>

Ozil planning to see out Arsenal contract

Inter chief Piero Ausilio flew to London on Wednesday evening&nbsp;to seal deals for three Premier League stars, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7891993/Eriksen-Giroud-Young-Inter-shopping-list-director-Piero-Ausilio-flies-London.html" target="_blank">Mail.</a> Ausilio’s main target is Christian Eriksen, who Tottenham are willing to sell this month in order to avoid losing him on a free transfer in the summer. However, also on his wanted list is Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud and Manchester United's Ashley Young, who could join this month or sign&nbsp;pre-contract agreements to move on&nbsp;free transfers in the summer.

Inter eye triple Prem deal

Eriksen, Giroud and Young on their wanted list

Jurgen Klopp will not let any senior players leave this month in order to maximise the team's chances of winning the Premier League, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/jurgen-klopp-makes-decision-liverpool-21287274" target="_blank">Mirror.</a> The German wants all of his squad available for the second half of the season as the Reds bid to end their 30-year wait for a league title. Xherdan Shaqiri is one of those to be linked with a move away&nbsp;after struggling for regular action at Anfield, but Klopp is insistent that he is not going anywhere.

Klopp won't sanction any January sales

The Reds boss doesn't want to lose any of his players this month

Philadelphia Union defender Mark McKenzie has signed a new contract with the club, it has been confirmed. The 20-year-old centre-back is now tied to the MLS side until 2022 but the Union has the option to extend for a further two seasons.

McKenzie signs new Philadelphia Union contract

Salomon Kalou is in talks to join Fortuna Dusseldorf this month, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.berliner-kurier.de/sport/hertha-bsc/der-kalou-poker-duesseldorf-oder-bleiben--33749450" target="_blank">Berliner Kurier</a>. The 34-year-old wants to leave Hertha Berlin in January due to his lack of playing time with the club and could find more opportunities with the relegation-threatened Fortuna.

Kalou close to Fortuna Dusseldorf move

Arda Turan has his heart set on joining Boca Juniors after having his loan at Basaksehir terminated early. The Turkish midfielder is looking to return to first-team football and is said to have an offer from Galatasaray. But <a href="https://www.tycsports.com/boca-juniors/arda-turan-quiere-jugar-en-boca-20200116.html" target="_blank">TyC Sports</a>&nbsp;claims he would rather head to Argentina to team up with Boca.

Arda Turan wants Boca Juniors move

Alaves have joined Aston Villa in the race to sign Steven Nzonzi in January,&nbsp;<a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-ol-alaves-entre-dans-la-danse-pour-nzonzi-488549" target="_blank">Le 10 Sport</a>&nbsp;says. The midfielder has struggled on loan at Galatasaray and is looking for another move, with Lyon and Villa said to be keen to land him. But a return to Spain has become an option as Alaves are open to taking him off of Roma's hands.

Alaves challenge Aston Villa for Nzonzi

Ismaila Soro is on the verge of completing a £2 million move to Celtic from Israeli side&nbsp;Bnei Yehuda, <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/ismaila-soro-undergo-celtic-medical-21296763" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>&nbsp;reports. The 21-year-old midfielder will travel to Scotland this week to undergo a medical before signing a four-and-a-half-year deal.

Soro set for Celtic switch

Napoli's bid to tie Dries Mertens to a new deal is being held up by the Belgian attacker's demands, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/news/361817/napoli_distanza_per_il_rinnovo_di_mertens_le_ultime" target="_blank">Calciomercato.it</a>&nbsp;says. Mertens will be a free agent at the end of the season and the Serie A side are hoping to convince him to stay, but his expectations of a €4 million salary and €5m signing on bonus are beyond their reach.

Mertens demands hold up Napoli extension

Olivier Giroud's agent has postponed a meeting with Inter as the two parties struggle to reach an agreement over a contract. The Serie A side hope to lure the French striker to San Siro to strengthen their attack and he is looking forward to making the switch. But <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Les-discussions-se-poursuivent-pour-le-transfert-d-olivier-giroud-chelsea-a-l-inter-milan/1099340" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a> reports that Inter are only offering him an 18-month deal, while Giroud wants one that runs for two and a half years. With the details still to be ironed out, his agent cancelled a meeting scheduled for this week.

Giroud agent postpones Inter talks

AC Milan are in negotiations with Dinamo Zagreb for coveted attacking midfielder Dani Olmo and have made a first bid for him. The 21-year-old has been tracked by Europe's top sides for several years but has made clear that he wants to leave Croatia this month. Zagreb are demanding €25 million for him and Milan are determined to sign him, but they could face competition from his former side Barcelona as well as&nbsp;Atletico Madrid, Manchester City, Tottenham and Monaco

AC Milan move in on Man City and Barca target

Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa has accused Arsenal and Eddie Nketiah of being "unfair" after the Gunners recalled the striker&nbsp;from his loan at Elland Road. The 20-year-old was sent to the Championship side in a season-long deal, but had a limited role in the first half of the season and started just two of his 17 league appearances. And Bielsa&nbsp;is not happy with the way Arsenal and Nketiah behaved by ending the loan prematurely. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-unfair-to-recall-nketiah-from-leeds-bielsa/1phr0puimilae10btlxf5myayx" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Arsenal 'unfair' to recall Nketiah from Leeds loan - Bielsa

Barcelona are willing to let young striker Abel Ruiz accrue first-team experience on loan, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/cantera/20200116/472925157317/el-barca-perfila-la-salida-de-abel-ruiz-con-dos-opciones-sobre-la-mesa.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>.&nbsp; The 19-year-old trained with the first team on Thursday under new coach Quique Setien, but will leave in January on a temporary basis.&nbsp; Sporting have emerged as one possible destination for Ruiz, who has netted three goals in 11 starts for Barca's B team in 2019-20.

Barcelona's Ruiz set for loan move

A number of German clubs, including&nbsp;RB Leipzig, are watching&nbsp;Manchester City's talented winger Jayden Braaf, who has been dubbed the 'new Jadon Sancho'. Bundesliga&nbsp;leaders&nbsp;Leipzig made checks on the 17-year-old during City's FA Youth Cup fourth-round victory over&nbsp;Aston Villa&nbsp;on Tuesday.&nbsp; And the&nbsp;Netherlands&nbsp;Under-18 international will likely have impressed as he set up both goals in a 2-1 victory at the Etihad Campus. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/teenage-man-city-winger-braaf-on-rb-leipzigs-radar/if9ik9rmvr0o1brwkkkf4n1sb" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Teenage Man City winger Braaf on RB Leipzig's radar

Chelsea defender Reece James has extended his link with the Blues until June 2025 after agreeing a new contract, the club confirmed on Thursday. Chelsea defender Reece James has extended his link with the Blues until June 2025 after agreeing a new contract, the club confirmed on Thursday. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/reece-james-agrees-new-chelsea-deal/vjvt82hismfn1e0f8xivdvqn2" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Reece James agrees new Chelsea deal

Lautaro Martinez is "very happy" at&nbsp;Inter&nbsp;despite his form this season prompting reported interest from across Europe. Argentina&nbsp;striker Martinez scored his 15th goal of the campaign during Inter's 1-1 draw against&nbsp;Atalanta&nbsp;at the weekend. The 22-year-old's partnership in attack with Romelu Lukaku has established the Nerazzurri as serious title challengers to&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;in&nbsp;Serie A. His performances have also apparently caught the attention of&nbsp;Barcelona, who are facing up to four months without Luis Suarez, while it has also been claimed&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;view Martinez as a suitable long-term heir to their all-time record goalscorer Sergio Aguero. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/lautaro-martinez-in-love-with-inter-but-flattered-by/18fylq7fxptt61khmxojhhvjxa" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Lautaro Martinez flattered by Barcelona talk

Ashley Young is set to swap Manchester United for Inter after the two clubs agreed terms on his transfer, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/inter-young-calciomercato-news" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio</a>.&nbsp; Young will fly to Milan in the coming days to undergo a medical, with United set to receive&nbsp;€1.5m for the veteran defender.

Inter close on Young deal

Barcelona B are set to add Boca Juniors youngster Santiago Ramos Mingo to their ranks, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/santiago-ramos-mingo-nuevo-refuerzo-para-barca-procedente-boca-juniors-7808600" target="_blank">Sport</a>.&nbsp; The centre-back, who turned 18 in November, has held out on signing professional terms with Boca, who hold out hope of keeping the youngster until June - while Barca hope to seal the transfer in January.

Barca B swoop for Boca promise

Aston Villa&nbsp;have opened talks with&nbsp;Genk's Mbwana&nbsp;Samatta, who is expected to be available for a fee of around €10 million (£9m/$11m), to solve the club's striker crisis. Brazilian hitman Wesley is set to miss the rest of the season with an anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained in the New Years Day win over&nbsp;Burnley, and Villa have since been testing the market for a number of centre-forwards. Samatta was in training with Genk on Thursday, but&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;has learned that behind-the-scenes talks are progressing quickly after the Midlands club were knocked back in attempts to sign both Michy Batshuayi and Olivier Giroud on loan from&nbsp;Chelsea. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/aston-villa-enter-talks-for-10m-genk-striker-samatta/1w8mhivwpq65o1983aybmh8ytz" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Aston Villa in talks for Samatta

Arsenal are closing in on a deal to sign&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;defender Layvin Kurzawa,&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;can confirm. The Gunners are in talks with the&nbsp;Ligue 1&nbsp;champions over a move for the&nbsp;France&nbsp;international left-back, who has just six months left of his current contract. Discussions between the two clubs are at an advanced stage, with Arsenal hoping to take advantage of the fact Kurzawa will be available on a free transfer at the end of the season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-in-talks-to-sign-psg-defender-kurzawa/uxnl333qyg1t1j2uvngscgx3h" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Arsenal in advanced talks to sign Kurzawa

Louis Saha hopes&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;manage to complete a January move for&nbsp;Sporting&nbsp;CP star Bruno Fernandes and hopes he'll be the goalscoring midfield addition that the Red Devils are craving. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have reportedly agreed personal terms with the&nbsp;Portugal&nbsp;international as the United boss looks to improve his squad with the aim of challenging for a top-four spot in the second half of the season. The Red Devils are currently in fifth place in the Premier League table, five points behind&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;in fourth, and Saha is hoping that, should Fernandes arrive at Old Trafford, he can make a big impact. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/saha-urges-man-utd-to-sign-bruno-fernandes-hopes-he-makes/futo1n1idjvo10okc8p6k1q8m" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Saha urges Man Utd to sign Bruno

Billy Sharp has rejected an offer to leave Sheffield United, manager Chris Wilder has revealed. The 33-year-old is wanted by the likes of&nbsp;Celtic, Leeds, Nottingham Forest and Derby, but he does not seem to want to leave the club. “I had another chat with Billy this week and mentioned another club that is interested," Wilder said.&nbsp; “My stance hasn’t changed. It’s Billy’s choice... If Billy had given an indication he wants to go, then that would have happened with the amount of calls we’ve had. “Listen, you can never say never. I’ve not had calls off anybody. Billy has not come to see me. I’ve been up front with him and he’s been up front with me.”

Sheffield United captain Sharp knocks back another offer

Aston Villa are close to signing Genk star Mbwana Samatta,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11677/11910167/mbwana-samatta-aston-villa-closing-in-on-deal-for-genk-striker" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>&nbsp;says. The Premier League side tried to sign him last summer and he is also wanted by Brighton, Watford and Turkish giants Galatasaray. Villa are desperate to strengthen in attack this month and are already in talks for Samatta.

Aston Villa close to Samatta deal

Inter are prepared to offer €15 million (£13m/$17m) to sign Christian Eriksen from Tottenham this summer ,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2020/01/16-65639155/eriksen_allinter_ci_siamo_lagente_a_milano/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>&nbsp;reports. The Serie A side are willing to add €3m in bonuses to the deal in an attempt to talk Spurs down from their asking price. The report states that the San Siro outfit are already in agreement with Eriksen over a €9m (£8m/$10m) per year deal that will run until 2024.

Inter offer €15m for Eriksen

Hibs goalkeeper Adam Bogdan has signed a contract extension with the Edinburgh outfit, it has been confirmed. The Hungarian will remain at Easter Road until the end of the season, having initially joined in November 2019 on a short-team deal. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🆕 | We're pleased to confirm that Adam Bogdan has agreed a new contract until the end of the season. 👐 ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/FpT3RTsrrS">https://t.co/FpT3RTsrrS</a> <a href="https://t.co/5WVsbGY1gA">pic.twitter.com/5WVsbGY1gA</a> — Hibernian FC (@HibernianFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1217807760311582721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Bogdan signs new Hibs deal

Leeds have launched a bid to sign Hull star Jarrod Bowen on loan, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10754858/leeds-transfer-jarrod-bowen-hull/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=sunfootballtwitter&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1579191868" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The 23-year-old winger has 16 goals from 27 Championship games this season and has caught Newcastle's attention. But Leeds are eager to wrap up a deal this month with a loan offer worth £3m that could increase five-fold should they win promotion to the Premier League.

Leeds make £3m Bowen offer

Crystal Palace have entered the race to sign Ashley Young from Manchester United. The 34-year-old has been tipped to join Inter this month, though Lazio are also said to be interested. But&nbsp;<a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/ashley-young-transfer-news-crystal-palace-inter-milan-man-utd-a4336326.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>&nbsp;reports that he is wanted by Premier League side Crystal Palace, too, but he is said to favour a move abroad.

Crystal Palace battle Inter for Young

Could these three England midfielders be on the move?

The swap deal between Inter and Roma that would see Matteo&nbsp;Politano&nbsp;and Leonardo&nbsp;Spinazzola head in opposite directions has stalled, according to Italian journalist <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/roma-and-inter-continue-to-look-for-a-solution-for-politano-spinazzola-swap" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio</a>. Both clubs are reluctant to change their stance, with Roma wanting both players to move on permanent deals, while Inter would prefer a loan agreement, potentially with an option to buy. Should a deal not be struck by Friday then both players could return to their clubs, with tensions between Roma and Inter currently at a high point.

Politano-Spinazzola deal stalls

Liverpool&nbsp;should be looking to join the hunt for&nbsp;Napoli&nbsp;defender Kaidou Koulibaly, says Phil Babb, with the prospect of pairing the Senegalese with Virgil van Dijk enough to ramp excitement levels at Anfied up another notch. "Can you imagine Virgil van Dijk and Kalidou Koulibaly together? That would be some centre-half partnership," the former Reds defender told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gambling.com/news/38-games-unbeaten-who-did-it-best-liverpool-or-arsenal-2183700" target="_blank">Gambling.com.</a> <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/imagine-van-dijk-and-koulibaly-together-at-liverpool-babb/1fqr1d6bgnz91xlofpydlfvt9" target="_blank">Check out the full story here!</a>

Liverpool urged to make Koulibaly move

David Moyes admitted he would be interested in any player he believes could improve West Ham, though he stopped short of confirming reported interest in Ross Barkley. When quizzed on the Chelsea midfielder, the Hammers boss told reporters:&nbsp;"One thing I won't do is not talk about players at other clubs. "Anything which we think will improve our side I will be interested to bring in." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/david-moyes-targets-reinforcements-wont-discuss-reunion/1row5ecok8j4t1i24n8kyg6flx" target="_blank">Check out the full story here!</a>

Moyes quiet on Barkley to West Ham links

Former Republic of Ireland international forward Simon Cox has left Southend United to join Australian side Western Sydney Wanderers. The 33-year-old&nbsp;also had spells with the likes of West Brom, Reading and Swindon Town and was Southend's top scorer for three seasons running.

Former West Brom striker Cox heads for Australia

With Bruno Fernandes close to joining Manchester United from Sporting CP, why is there such little competition for his signature? <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/why-do-man-utd-have-a-free-run-at-bruno-fernandes/fqsgadbfmc5i1njl79mjrykej" target="_blank">Alex Netherton takes a look at the Portuguese midfielder and the lack of interest in him from elsewhere.</a>

Why are Man Utd the only big club in for Fernandes?

Chelsea&nbsp;are looking to tie up a deal for&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;starlet Kays Ruiz-Atil. Sources close to the proposed agreement have revealed to&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;that discussions regarding a move to&nbsp;England&nbsp;for the talented 17-year-old have been held. The Blues have sent Claude Makelele, their technical advisor, to&nbsp;France&nbsp;to meet with representatives of the highly-rated youngster. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-keen-on-psg-starlet-ruiz-atil-as-makelele-holds/1oiunk99cpu011tpo1h73606e6" target="_blank">Check out the full story here!</a>

Chelsea keen on PSG starlet Ruiz-Atil

AC Milan are aware of Roma's interest in Suso and would, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-ac-milan-willing-to-swap-suso-roma-s-position-on-under-83010" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>, be willing to include Cengiz Under in any swap deal. Those at Stadio Olimpico are said to be reluctant to sanction such a deal, but they are looking to lure a Spanish winger away from San Siro.

Milan exploring Suso-Under swap deal

Mikel Arteta has not ruled out letting Shkodran Mustafi leave this month&nbsp;despite the injury problems which have plagued the&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;defence in recent weeks. Galatasaray&nbsp;have been linked with a move for the 27-year-old, with some reports suggesting Mustafi’s agent has travelled to&nbsp;Turkey&nbsp;to try and finalise a transfer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arteta-reveals-mustafi-arsenal-exit-still-possible/1luts9jkaxbte1o37mk2xg4jzx" target="_blank">Here is what the Gunners boss has had to say on a winter transfer.</a>

Arsenal exit possible for Mustafi

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 Moroccan striker <a href="https://twitter.com/ennesyri9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ennesyri9</a> signs for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SevillaFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SevillaFC</a>, pending his medical. 👌🏻⚪️🔴⚽️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/vamosmiSevilla?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#vamosmiSevilla</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeareSevilla?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeareSevilla</a>— Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) <a href="https://twitter.com/SevillaFC_ENG/status/1217801723865190401?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

New arrival at Sevilla

<a href="https://theathletic.co.uk/1516113/2020/01/14/jarrod-bowen-transfer-window-hull-villa/?redirected=1" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> reports that Hull City have slapped a £20m price tag on Jarrod Bowen. The high-scoring winger is attracting plenty of interest from the Premier League, with Aston Villa among his suitors, but he will not be leaving the KCOM Stadium on the cheap.

Villa must dig deep for Bowen

Barcelona and Real Madrid are both keen on Fluminense teenager Marcos Paulo, according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/01/15/primera/1579099216_840641.html?id_externo_rsoc=CM_ES_TW" target="_blank">AS</a>. The highly-rated forward will not be signing a new contract in Brazil, bringing him to the attention of Clasico rivals in Spain.

Paulo pursued by Barca & Madrid

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JackJoins?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JackJoins</a> Welcome to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/QPR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#QPR</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/JackClarke09?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JackClarke09</a>!— QPR FC (@QPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/QPR/status/1217793955695419393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

QPR complete Clarke capture

Leeds have joined the hunt for Rangers defender Connor Goldson, claims <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/leeds-united-join-race-to-sign-goldson/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The Whites may be prepared to wait until the summer before doing a deal, as they start to plan for a possible step up into the Premier League.

Leeds luring to lure Goldson from Rangers

AC Milan are plotting to make a move for either Wigan's 22-year-old United States international Antonee Robinson or Hearts teenager Aaron Hickey, claims <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12691/11909701/ac-milan-considering-move-for-wigans-antonee-robinson-and-hearts-aaron-hickey" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Serie A giants are in the market for another left-back to replace Ricardo Rodriguez and are exploring options in Britain.

Milan to pick between two British stars

Watford striker Andre Gray has emerged as a target for Leeds and Nottingham Forest, claims the <a href="https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/18165009.leeds-united-nottingham-forest-reportedly-approached-watford-regarding-andre-gray/" target="_blank">Watford Observer.</a> The experienced frontman has struggled for game time this season and may go in search of minutes with Championship promotion hopefuls.

Watford striker wanted in Championship

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ Hull City have completed the signing of Martin Samuelsen from West Ham United for an undisclosed fee.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/hcafc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#hcafc</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/theTigers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#theTigers</a>— Hull City (@HullCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/HullCity/status/1217770975959355393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Hull snap up Samuelsen from West Ham

Jack Clarke is to head out of Tottenham again and link up with QPR on loan, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11711/11909833/tottenhams-jack-clarke-to-join-qpr-on-loan-after-deal-agreed" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The promising winger spent the first half of the 2019-20 campaign back at former club Leeds.

QPR agree Clarke loan with Spurs

Arsenal have an offer on the table for Dries Mertens, with <a href="https://corrieredelmezzogiorno.corriere.it/napoli/" target="_blank">Corriere del Mezzogiorno</a> reporting that the Napoli star is mulling it over. The Gunners are not the only Premier League side looking into a deal, though, with an approach from West Ham said to have been knocked back,

Mertens considering Arsenal offer

Manchester United have, according to <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4034100/man-united-agree-terms-with-fernandes-negotiating-with-sporting-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>, agreed personal terms with Bruno Fernandes. The Red Devils are now looking to meet the financial demands of Sporting in order to get a deal for the midfielder over the line.

Man Utd agree terms with Fernandes

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">⚽️ <a href="https://twitter.com/Alex_Pozo9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Alex_Pozo9</a> 💥👹 <a href="https://t.co/NSaIoWv8yx">pic.twitter.com/NSaIoWv8yx</a>— RCD Mallorca (@RCD_Mallorca) <a href="https://twitter.com/RCD_Mallorca/status/1217762929984122880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Pozo makes Mallorca move

Leicester City midfielder Andy King has joined Huddersfield on loan for the rest of the 2019-20 season, the club has announced. The Terriers will hope the experience provided by 31-year-old King will go some way to lifting the Yorkshire side up the Championship table, with the club currently sitting just four points above the drop zone.

Leicester midfielder completes Terriers loan

Newcastle have opened talks with Arsenal regarding the availability of young forward Alfie Matthews, <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/newcastle-united-open-talks-to-sign-arsenal-forward-starlet/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a> reports. It is claimed that Matthews is out of contract at the end of the season and the Magpies are ready to capitalise on the situation. A versatile attacker, Matthews can play anywhere along the front line and has been a regular for the club's Under-18 side, where he is team-mates with burgeoning winger Bukayo Saka.

Newcastle open talks for Arsenal forward

Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu has stated that club legend Xavi Hernandez will return to coach the club some day. The Blaugrana icon was sounded out to replace Ernesto Valverde at Camp Nou before the Spanish champions eventually brought in Quique Setien. Bartomeu has no doubts, however, that Xavi will grace the Barca dugout at some point in the future. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/xavi-will-be-barcelona-coach-one-day-bartomeu-backs-club/16dctn2zfcnq91ovxz700p5njb" target="_blank">Read the president's full quotes on Goal</a>

'Xavi will be Barca coach one day'

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Fulham sign Archer on free transfer

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ✍🏻💜 Acuerdo con el Villarreal para la incorporación al Real Valladolid Promesas del centrocampista Fran Álvarez. ¡Bienvenido! 👉🏻 <a href="https://t.co/jrywOs6TOt">https://t.co/jrywOs6TOt</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/pucela?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#pucela</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RVPromesas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RVPromesas</a> <a href="https://t.co/qIuHLAxKis">pic.twitter.com/qIuHLAxKis</a> — Real Valladolid C.F. (@realvalladolid) <a href="https://twitter.com/realvalladolid/status/1217740861263503360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Valladolid sign Fran Alvarez from Villarreal

Tottenham have been urged to sign Barcelona centre-back Samuel Umtiti amid rumours that the Frenchman has been offered to the London club. Former Spurs man Darren Bent believes having Umtiti put pen to paper would be a fantastic piece of business, telling <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/if-they-can-get-umtiti-wow-tottenham-urged-to-sign-barcelona/1nhdg3e1g5lf61dm1ktetykrj9" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>: “If they can get Umtiti, wow. He’s big, strong, powerful and good on the ball, and he’s someone Mourinho can trust. “He’s played in big games, won big competitions - obviously the World Cup which is a big one. “If he’s been offered, that means he may not cost too much, so I’d snap their hand off.”

Spurs urged to sign Umtiti

Brescia have slapped a €50 million (£43m/$56m) on 19-year-old midfielder Sandro Tonali amid interest from a host of Europe's elite clubs, Corriere dello Sport claims. The report suggests Juventus are at the head of the queue in terms of Italian teams, with Inter lagging behind, while Liverpool and both Manchester clubs are also credited with an interest in the starlet.

Brescia set price for Juve & Prem target Tonali

Ashley Young is still keen on a move to Inter despite the Serie A side being on the verge of signing another left-back in the form of Roma's Leonardo Spinazzola, <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10747597/man-utd-young-transfer-inter-milan/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> reports. It is claimed that the Nerazzurri are close to securing a straight swap deal for Spinazzola, with Matteo Politano heading the other way. Despite increased compeition for a starting spot, Young is still said to want to complete a move to San Siro.

Young to face competition at Inter

PSV attacking midfielder Gaston Pereiro claims that his agent is working on a deal with Aston Villa while also adding that his current club have already reached an agreement with Major League Soccer side FC Cincinatti. But while the 24-year-old admits the MLS offer is more advanced, he did state that his preference is to stay in Europe. “PSV told me they have an agreement with FC Cincinnati but my agent is currently working on an offer from Aston Villa,” the Uruguay international told <a href="http://www.sport890.com.uy/" target="_blank">Sport890</a>. “The MLS offer is more concrete, but I'd like to stay in Europe.”

Villa working on hijacking Pereiro

Timo Werner has been heavily linked with the likes of&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;and&nbsp;Bayern Munich, but the&nbsp;RB Leipzig&nbsp;striker will not be pushing for a move any time soon. The prolific 23-year-old is one of the most sought-after talents in European football. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/werner-wont-push-for-transfer-amid-chelsea-bayern-munich/v3ratrysi6of18zouw70ax3ko" target="_blank">Here is what he has had to say on the transfer talk.</a>

Werner won’t push for transfer

Jose Mourinho would like to add Joao Cancelo to his squad at Tottenham, according to <a href="https://eldesmarque.com/barcelona/fc-barcelona/noticias/150273-mourinho-lo-pide-a-el-o-el-barca-paga-o-messi-pierde-atencion-ed" target="_blank">El Desmarque</a>. The Portugal international full-back only linked up with Manchester City in the summer of 2019, but is frustrated by a lack of game time with the Premier League champions.

Mourinho keen on Cancelo

Liverpool may have agreed to let Rhian Brewster link up with Swansea but there will be no more loan deals done by the Reds, reports <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/jurgen-klopp-makes-decision-liverpool-21287274?_ga=2.103358080.1475828880.1579157459-645041367.1487430439" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>. A number of academy graduates, along with Xherdan Shaqiri, have been linked with moves elsewhere, but Jurgen Klopp wants to keep depth in his squad.

Liverpool won't sanction more loans

Inter have no money to spend

Willian, who is due to become a free agent in the summer, could leave Chelsea in the winter window, according to the <a href="https://play.acast.com/s/thetransferwindow/df3dc312-aad4-4701-8e8c-403a3d323430" target="_blank">Transfer Window podcast</a>. The uncertainity surrounding the Brazilian's future means that the Blues are about to make another creative forward their top priority, rather than a striker.

Willian could head out of Chelsea

Paris Saint-Germain left-back Layvin Kurzawa is a target for Arsenal, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10748238/arsenal-kurzawa-transfer-psg/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. Mikel Arteta is currently without Kieran Tierney and Sead Kolasinac and hopes a cut-price deal can be done with the French champions for a player who will be out of contract in the summer.

Arsenal keen on Kurzawa

Real Madrid are preparing a bid for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly as Manchester City have pulled out of the running, claims <a href="https://eldesmarque.com/madrid/real-madrid/noticias/182211-james-rodriguez-y-80-millones-pep-guaridiola-no-lo-quiere-pero-zidane-si-ed" target="_blank">El Desmarque</a>. The Blancos are willing to spend big on a player who has left been linked with a move away from Serie A.

Real ready Koulibaly raid

Stones to end up at Arsenal?

Australian club Melbourne City have signed former Athletic Club&nbsp;forward Markel Susaeta for the remainder of the A-League season. City announced the transfer on Thursday following Susaeta's brief stint with Japanese giants Gamba Osaka, who the Spaniard joined in September. Susaeta – a one-time Spain international – is a coup for City following his 507 matches for the La Liga side, where he sits fifth on the all-time appearances list. Susaeta had planned to see out his career with Athletic but the 32-year-old left the Basque club at the end of the 2018-19 season, going on to play just 165 minutes of football for Gamba.

Melbourne City sign Athletic great Susaeta

Montreal Impact head coach Thierry Henry has returned to his former club Barcelona to sign Canada international Ballou Tabla on permanent terms. Winger Tabla left the Impact as an 18-year-old to join Barca in January 2018, becoming a member of the club's B team. Tabla departs Camp Nou after two years of a three-year deal, however, having been unable to make a first-team breakthrough. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/henrys-impact-sign-barcelona-talent-tabla/1m70eopjw9oe81p2y0e8tbq3yn" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Henry's Impact sign Barcelona talent Tabla

Los Angeles FC has confirmed the signing of veteran goalkeeper Kenneth Vermeer from Feyenoord. The 34-year-old moves to MLS after a 15-year career in the Eredivisie, where he represented Ajax, Feyenoord and Willem II. “Kenneth is an experienced goalkeeper with an impressive track record of competing at the highest levels throughout his career,” said LAFC EVP &amp; GM&nbsp;John Thorrington&nbsp;in a club release. “We are confident that he will immediately fortify our goalkeeping core, and we look forward to welcoming him to the city of Los Angeles.”

LAFC confirm Vermeer signing

Paris&nbsp;Saint-Germain&nbsp;manager Thomas&nbsp;Tuchel&nbsp;has acknowledged there could be departures&nbsp;in January, but is hoping&nbsp;Edinson&nbsp;Cavani&nbsp;will stay put.&nbsp; Cavani&nbsp;missed&nbsp;Wednesday's 4-1 win over Monaco&nbsp;due to injury, with the 32-year-old having been restricted to nine&nbsp;Ligue&nbsp;1 appearances this season, scoring twice. However,&nbsp;Tuchel&nbsp;is adamant he wants&nbsp;Cavani&nbsp;to remain as part of his squad, though conceded the ultimate decision may rest with the player <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/tuchel-wants-cavani-to-stay-at-psg-as-he-admits-transfers/j530shnw2j5l182rvmas8nt3j" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Tuchel wants Cavani to stay at PSG

Tottenham's potential deal for Porto striker Ze Luis won't go through due to work permit issues, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7892633/Tottenhams-proposed-deal-Porto-striker-Ze-Luis-off.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.&nbsp;</a> With Harry Kane injured, the 28-year-old&nbsp;Cape Verde international had been proposed as a short-term alternative.&nbsp; But Spurs believed that Ze Luis, who only joined Porto from Spartak Moscow in July, would be unlikely to secure a work permit.&nbsp;

Tottenham deal for Ze Luis falls through

Roma are preparing a bid for Stuttgart youngster&nbsp;Borna Sosa, according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/roma-considering-the-signing-of-borna-sosa-as-backup-to-kolarov" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzo.</a> Paulo Fonseca's side are on the lookout for defensive&nbsp;cover with full-back&nbsp;Leonardo Spinazzola&nbsp;closing in on a move to Inter. The club hope the 21-year-old, who was linked&nbsp;Inter and Sampdoria last summer,&nbsp;will provide both cover and competition for first-choice left-back&nbsp;Aleksandar Kolarov.

Roma eye Stuttgart youngster

Roma and AC Milan have opened talks over a swap deal involving&nbsp;Cengiz Under and Suso, according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/calciomercato-roma-milan-scambio-under-suso-trattativ" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzo.</a> Both wingers are struggling for form at their respective clubs so a swap deal looks to be the ideal move for all parties. The deal would see the players swap clubs on loan until the end of the season, with the option to make the moves permanent in the summer.

Roma and Milan in swap deal talks

Southampton boss Ralph&nbsp;Hasenhuttl has told the club's board he doesn't want Che Adams to leave the club this month, reports the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1229011/Leeds-transfer-news-Che-Adams-Southampton-Ralph-Hasenhuttl-exclusive-latest-updates" target="_blank">Express.</a> The Saints were poised to accept a bid from Leeds for Adams&nbsp;that would see the striker head to Elland Road on loan with the option to make the move permanent at the end of the season. However,&nbsp;Hasenhuttl insists he does not want to sell the 23-year-old, despite the striker failing to score in 19 appearances since his £15 million ($19m) move from Birmingham last summer.

Hasenhuttl blocks Adams move

Ashley Young still hopes to seal a move from Manchester United to Inter, despite the Italian side being poised to&nbsp;sign&nbsp;another left-back, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10747597/man-utd-young-transfer-inter-milan/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> The Serie A outfit are closing in on a deal to sign&nbsp;Roma defender&nbsp;Leonardo Spinazzola in a straight swap that will see&nbsp;Matteo Politano go the other way. Young, though, remains confident that Inter are still keen to sign him, either this month for a cut-price fee or on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Young still hopeful of Inter move

West Ham are interested in signing Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley on loan, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/west-ham-eye-ross-barkley-21288579" target="_blank">Mirror.</a> Hammers boss David Moyes is keen to bolster his midfield and has turned to the England international&nbsp;after missing out on Gedson Fernandes to Tottenham. The Scot knows all about Barkley's abilities&nbsp;having handed him his senior debut as a 16-year-old at Everton in August 2011.

Hammers eye Barkley loan

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