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Chelsea and Manchester United are pushing to sign Denzel Dumfries from Inter in January, <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Inter/27-12-2022/inter-mazraoui-dumfries-strategia-4501695726412_preview.shtml?reason=unauthenticated&amp;origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gazzetta.it%2FCalcio%2FCalciomercato%2FInter%2F27-12-2022%2Finter-mazraoui-dumfries-strategia-4501695726412.shtml" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a> claims.The Blues are eyeing a new right-back after Reece James sustained another injury on Tuesday while the Red Devils are in the market to strengthen in the position, too.Inter, meanwhile, are looking at Bayern Munich's Noussair Mazraoui to take his place should they sell Dumfries in January.

Chelsea in for Dumfries amid latest James injury (Gazzetta)

Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham are all on alert as Jordan Pickford's future at Everton is in doubt.<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11577167/Man-United-Tottenham-Chelsea-consider-Everton-goalkeeper-Jordan-Pickford.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a> claims that the Toffees are yet to finalise his new five-year contract despite the goalkeeper being happy to stay.

Man Utd, Chelsea & Spurs consider Pickford moves (Daily Mail)

Jonjo Shelvey is in a difficult situation at Newcastle after picking up an injury that will keep him out until February.The midfielder needs to play two more games to trigger a one-year contract extension, but Newcastle are now looking at signing either Jorginho or Youri Tielemans in January, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11579601/Jonjo-Shelveys-Newcastle-future-doubt-injury-blow.html" target="_self">Daily Mail.</a>

Shelvey in Newcastle limbo

Sevilla are set to sign defender Nottingham Forest loanee Loic Bade, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1608161109781143552" target="_self">Fabrizio Romano</a>.The 22-year-old has now arrived in Spain and will undertake a medical before signing for Jorge Sampaoli's side.

Sevilla to sign Loic Bade

Benfica are keen to renew Enzo Fernandez's contract after his World Cup heroics with Argentina.The midfielder is in demand after his performances in Qatar, but Benfica want Fernandez to sign a new deal with a release clause set at €150 million, as reported by <a href="https://www.cmjornal.pt/desporto/futebol/detalhe/rui-costa-quer-renovar-com-enzo-fernandez?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=Twitter&amp;utm_campaign=BotoesSite">Correio da Manha</a>.

Benfica want to increase Enzo Fernandez's release clause

Sergio Ramos is out of contract at Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season and has not yet received a renewal offer, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fichajes/20221228/1001911354/sergio-ramos-libre-proximo-domingo-negociar-futuro.html?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_content=futbol" target="_self">Mundo Deportivo</a>.The 36-year-old will be free to talk to other clubs from January and it's not year clear where he will play his football next season.

Sergio Ramos facing uncertain PSG future

Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou has responded to rumours that Chelsea and Barcelona are interested in Josip Juranovic and says his club have not received any offers."Right now, there's nothing. Zero. Zip. Nada. Nothing going on," he said according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11787/12775695/josip-juranovic-chelsea-barcelona-interested-in-celtic-right-back" target="_self">Sky Sport</a>s.

Celtic boss offers Juranovic update

Chelsea have confirmed a deal has been agreed with Molde for 20-year-old forward David Datro Fofana.The striker will join the club on 1 January 2023 for a fee of <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/who-is-david-datro-fofana-chelsea-signing-position-style-play-everything-you-need-to-know/blt17e8bb7dd8738e69">£11 million ($12m)</a>. Full details available <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-land-new-haaland-blues-confirm-deal-for-molde-s-david-datro-fofana/blt7e4bf19514313475" target="_self">here</a>.

Chelsea agree David Datro Fofana deal

Manchester United are interested in making a move for Napoli defender Kim Min-Jae in the summer transfer window, as reported by <a href="https://www.getfootballnewsitaly.com/2022/manchester-united-interested-in-summer-move-for-napolis-kim-min-jae/" target="_self">Get Italian Football News</a>.However, the Serie A side are hoping the centre-back will sign a new deal with the club and want to remove or increase the €50 million release clause in his existing contract.

Man Utd keen on Napoli's Kim Min-Jae

Arsenal are currently leading the race to sign midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic from Lazio, according to the Corriere dello Sport (via <a href="http://sportwitness.co.uk/arsenal-considered-pole-position-midfielder-agent-wants-seal-move-e40-50m/" target="_self">Sport Witness</a>).The Gunners have been in talks with the Serbia international's agent and could move either in January or at the end of the season.

Arsenal lead Milinkovic-Savic race

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We're delighted to announce the appointment of Jens Scheuer as our new head coach! 📝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeJens?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeJens</a> 🤝— Brighton &amp; Hove Albion Women (@BHAFCWomen) <a href="https://twitter.com/BHAFCWomen/status/1608077808965754880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Brighton Women appoint Jens Scheuer as head coach

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that the club will not be signing anyone in the winter transfer window. "I don't think so, I think we're going to finish [January] in this way," he said. "I don't know what's going to happen but since I arrived in Abu Dhabi with the sporting director, with Tixiki [Begiristain] and everyone, there wasn't any name on the table."

City set to have a quiet January window

Cody Gakpo has already arrived in England for his medicals ahead of his transfer from PSV to Liverpool. The Reds beat Manchester United to the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-advanced-talks-50m-gakpo-transfer-beat-man-utd-to-netherlands-star/bltefe54732b6c5ed14" target="_blank">£44 million ($53m) signing of the Dutch forward. </a>"PSV and Liverpool FC have reached an agreement on the upcoming transfer of Cody Gakpo," wrote PSV in an official statement. "The 23-year-old attacker will immediately leave for England where he will undergo the necessary formalities to complete the transfer. Both clubs are not making any announcements about the transfer fee. 'But this is a record transfer for PSV,' said general manager Marcel Brands."The PSV management completed the transfer on Boxing Day and gave Gakpo permission to travel to England."

Gakpo set for Liverpool medical

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Alejandro Balde on contract extension with Barça: “My agent is taking care of the negotiations. I always wanted and want to stay here, then you never know in the future”, tells <a href="https://twitter.com/QueThiJugues?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@QueThiJugues</a> 🔵🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> New deal is almost ready, valid for five years and including a release clause. <a href="https://t.co/XANPuMQrp5">pic.twitter.com/XANPuMQrp5</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1608076495951433728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Balde set to extend with Barcelona

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> declined to go for Cody Gakpo due to finances. Had been weighing up money for a bid but decision now made only loans in Jan are affordable. First time Erik ten Hag’s favoured front four have played at least a half together. He’s hoping for more.<a href="https://t.co/uz5E2dO8Hm">https://t.co/uz5E2dO8Hm</a>— Laurie Whitwell (@lauriewhitwell) <a href="https://twitter.com/lauriewhitwell/status/1608018249756598273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Only loan deals affordable for Man Utd in January

Al-Nassr president Musli Al-Muammar has once again refuted the speculations of Cristiano Ronaldo joining Al Nassr. "[Reports on] Ronaldo are not right and most of what has been written and said in the media is a lie," said Al-Muammar after Al-Nassr's 2-2 draw with Al Hilal.Ronaldo is currently a free agent and is tipped to join the Saudi Arabian outfit.

Al Nassr President refute Ronaldo agreement

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">FC Bayern will prepare new contract proposal for Jamal Musiala in 2023. Current deal expires in June 2026 but Bayern want to seal new, longer agreement as soon as possible. 🔴⭐️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> Lucas Hernandez and Alphonso Davies contracts will also be discussed. <a href="https://t.co/DMVcGtDHUb">pic.twitter.com/DMVcGtDHUb</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1608018163022675970?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Bayern to tie down Musiala with a long-term contract

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Shakhtar Donetsk have confirmed to Arsenal that they will not accept their opening official bid for Mudryk, worth €40m + €20m 🚨🇺🇦 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a> It has been turned down, as reported on Monday. But Arsenal are still in contact with Shakhtar and player side, negotiations will continue. <a href="https://t.co/P0kvvKFxf3">pic.twitter.com/P0kvvKFxf3</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1608034268986368000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Shakhtar turn down Arsenal offer for Mudryk

Aston Villa have been asked to activate the £30m release clause of Nicolas Jackson by Villarreal if they want to sign him in January, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-aston-villa-told-30m-will-seal-nicolas-jackson-deal-after-contact-made/" target="_blank">Football Insider. </a>Unai Emery is also involved in the negotiations and he hopes to bring down the transfer fee by holding dialogues with the Spanish outfit.

Villa told to trigger release clause to sign Jackson

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Chelsea are set to seal Andrey Santos deal with Vasco da Gama as contracts are being prepared on both clubs and player side. 🚨🔵🇧🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> Been told it’s €12.5m guaranteed fee plus add-ons. But Chelsea will not end up paying more than €20m potential fee in the future. <a href="https://t.co/5yrWdVKMYm">pic.twitter.com/5yrWdVKMYm</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1607958058835083265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Chelsea close in on Santos

Barcelona's Sergi Roberto wants to extend his contract with the club beyond the summer of 2023. "I really want to extend my contract with Barcelona and it’s my priority. We are not in negotiations with the club yet," he said to RAC1's Tu Diras&nbsp;show."Xavi has already told me that he wants me to stay and continue here.”

Roberto wants to extend stay at Camp Nou

Newcastle will try to lure Jorginho to St James' Park this summer, says <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11577443/Newcastle-want-Jorginho-free-summer-leaves-Chelsea-Blues-seek-younger-squad.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a>.The midfielder's contract at Chelsea expires at the end of the season and the Magpies hope to convince him to stay in the Premier League.

Newcastle target Jorginho

Barcelona have added Sergi Roberto to the list of players they want to tie to new contracts.The Camp Nou side were prioritising the renewals of Marcos Alonso and Alejandro Balde but <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20221227/1001911268/sergi-roberto-une-prioridades-renovar.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> claims coach Xavi has demanded they also prevent Roberto from leaving for free at the end of the season.

Xavi tells Barca to renew Roberto contract

Real Sociedad are interested in signing Daley Blind after his departure from Ajax, says <a href="https://as.com/futbol/la-real-sociedad-se-fija-en-blind-n/" target="_blank">AS</a>.The Netherlands international had his contract at Ajax terminated on Tuesday and both the Spanish side and Royal Antwerp are open to landing him.

Real Sociedad in for Blind after Ajax exit

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