Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man City make Haaland a top target

<a href="https://twitter.com/AfterRMC/status/1479353039270068230 " target="_blank">RMC Sport</a> claims that Zinedine Zidane is being lined up to take charge of Paris Saint-Germain this summer.The Frenchman has been out of work since leaving Real Madrid, but he could return to his homeland as successor to Mauricio Pochettino – who continues to be linked with a switch to Manchester United.

Zidane set to become PSG boss (RMC Sport)

Manchester City are ready to make Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland their top target for the summer transfer window, reports <a href="https://theathletic.com/3054326/2022/01/07/ornsteins-transfer-mailbag-citys-haaland-move-arsenal-and-vlahovic-cantwell-can-go/?redirected=1 " target="_blank">The Athletic</a>.The prolific Norwegian striker has been heavily linked with Real Madrid and Barcelona, but Pep Guardiola wants to see the 21-year-old follow in the footsteps of his father Alf Inge by representing Premier League heavyweights.

Man City make Haaland a top target (The Athletic)

Cristiano Ronaldo is, according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/cristiano-ronaldo-considering-man-utd-25873595 " target="_blank">Daily Star</a>, mulling over his future at Manchester United.The iconic Portuguese forward only returned to Old Trafford for a second spell in the summer of 2021, but he has concerns over the direction in which the Red Devils are heading and the uncertainty which continues to shroud the club’s managerial situation.

Ronaldo considering Man Utd exit (Daily Star)

Manchester United are prepared to pay Paul Pogba £500,000 per week, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/17244978/man-utd-paul-pogba-contract-free-transfer-psg/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a>The contract would make Pogba the highest paid player in Premier League history as Man Utd aim to stave off interest from Juventus, PSG and Real Madrid.Pogba could sign a pre-contract deal with a non-English team this month, as his contract at Old Trafford is into its final six months.

Man Utd 'to offer Pogba £500k a week' (The Sun)

Red Devils will hand midfielder huge contract

Erik Ten Hag is now Manchester United's No 1 choice for next manager after they cooled their interest in Mauricio Pochettino, according to <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/ed-woodwards-final-act-will-be-to-help-appoint-new-manchester-united-manager-with-erik-ten-hag-leading-the-race-f0fdvb3mz" target="_blank">The Times.</a>Pochettino was keen to move to Old Trafford after the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, however PSG blocked the move and now Man Utd are favouring the Ajax boss.Ten Hag has won two Eredivisie titles with Ajax, has guided them to a Champions League semi-final as well as through the group stages this season with a 100% record.

Ten Hag 'leading contender for Man Utd' (The Times)

Ajax boss moves ahead of Pochettino as first choice

Wolves star Ruben Neves is Manchester United's top transfer priority, claims <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/manchester-united-tambien-suma-agenda-ruben-neves-20220107.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>.With a struggling midfield that could lose Paul Pogba next summer, the Red Devils see Neves as the future heartbeat of their team and are said to have him as a key part of their agenda either this month or in the summer.

Neves top priority for Man Utd (Fichajes)

The midfielder would add more Portuguese creativity to Ralf Rangnick's side

<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/the-guys-a-beast-dike-makes-strong-case-to-be-usmnts-no-9-of-the-/h9fyru4owwv41k16ri230ffal">Several months ago, Daryl Dike was the talk of American soccer.</a><iframe></iframe>The 21-year-old striker was linked with a move to the Premier League, potentially to a club in the 'Big Six'.He had previously thrived in the Championship with Barnsley and was breaking through with the U.S. men's national team, fuelling the belief that he could someday thrive at the top levels of English soccer.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/dike-west-brom-usmnt-star-premier-league-dreams-begin/blte74b88279fe74176" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

Why USMNT star Dike's PL dreams must begin in the Championship

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Lucas Digne will leave Everton, never been in doubt. Three Premier League clubs interested, next week will be key - Chelsea are still waiting to decide on LB situation. 🇫🇷 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/EFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EFC</a> Again, Digne will not join Newcastle. No way - and Lille are still hoping to keep Sven Botman. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NUFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/fbuQ7gaoDy">pic.twitter.com/fbuQ7gaoDy</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1479453802776481804?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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PL trio after Everton's Digne

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ A new number 22 at Firhill... We are pleased to announce that Robbie Crawford has joined the club from Motherwell on a six-month contract.— Partick Thistle FC (@PartickThistle) <a href="https://x.com/PartickThistle/status/1479475574120886287?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Thistle bring in Crawford

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Liam Shaw is our second signing of the January window. 👋 <a href="https://x.com/LiamShawww?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LiamShawww</a>— Motherwell FC (@MotherwellFC) <a href="https://x.com/MotherwellFC/status/1479512909159944195?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Motherwell confirm Shaw capture

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Diego Costa has reached an agreement with Atletico Mineiro to terminate his contract and part ways with immediate effect. 🇧🇷 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> Former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid striker’s gonna be now available on a free transfer. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Galo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Galo</a> <a href="https://t.co/oEytUus2hv">pic.twitter.com/oEytUus2hv</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1479477030068621317?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Costa to be available on free transfer

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">St Louis City SC planning to acquire defender Josh Yaro, I'm told, for MLS Next Pro squad this year before adding him to first team for 2023 MLS season. Yaro, 27, was 2nd overall pick in 2016 MLS draft by Philadelphia, played in USL Championship for San Antonio &amp; San Diego.— Steven Goff (@SoccerInsider) <a href="https://x.com/SoccerInsider/status/1479455584994967557?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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St Louis eye up Yaro

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/MKDons?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MKDons</a> have made Wolverhampton Wanderers attacker Theo Corbeanu their first signing of the January Transfer Window ✍️ The Canadian international moves to Stadium MK on loan for the remainder of the 2021/22 season. Full story 👉 <a href="https://t.co/GfT7tvPWAs">https://t.co/GfT7tvPWAs</a><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/DonDeal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DonDeal</a> <a href="https://t.co/c2s1yRHnrh">pic.twitter.com/c2s1yRHnrh</a>— Milton Keynes Dons (@MKDonsFC) <a href="https://x.com/MKDonsFC/status/1479393623665905664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Wolves' Corbeanu loaned to MK Dons

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋: We have signed defender Drew Moor to a one-year contract with an option for an additional year.<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Rapids96?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rapids96</a>— Colorado Rapids (@ColoradoRapids) <a href="https://x.com/ColoradoRapids/status/1479506076861145094?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Moor heads for Rapids

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Kayembe is a Hornet! 🙌 ✍️ The highly-rated midfielder joins on a four-and-a-half-year contract from Belgian side KAS Eupen. @_AFEX— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) <a href="https://x.com/WatfordFC/status/1479501836180725769?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Kayembe links up with Watford

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://x.com/Rvheem_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Rvheem_</a> is a 𝔊.<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/LAGalaxy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LAGalaxy</a> sign midfielder Raheem Edwards ✨— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) <a href="https://x.com/LAGalaxy/status/1479513853452902401?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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LA Galaxy land Edwards

Eden Hazard has been told that his&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/eden-hazard-completes-100mmove-to-real-madrid/13rwnhjy0ie131tj4kpmpdyhgb">decision to make a €100 million (£84m/$113m) move to Real Madrid</a>&nbsp;in 2019 was a “big mistake”, with former Blancos and Chelsea midfielder Geremi pointing out that the Belgian was “almost like a God” at Stamford Bridge.<iframe></iframe>Having starred for the Blues across seven seasons, claiming two Premier League titles while registering 110 goals through 352 appearances, one of world football’s top creative talents decided to head for Spain after achieving all that he could in England.That dream switch quickly became a nightmare, with struggles for form and fitness blighting Hazard’s time at Santiago Bernabeu, and – amid&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/is-hazards-real-madrid-career-almost-over-140m-signing-just/wqhqkaffidg91smbvntx5z6sq">talk of another transfer being on the cards</a>&nbsp;– Geremi believes the attacker, who celebrated his 31st birthday on January 7, should never have been allowed to leave west London.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/hazard-god-chelsea-real-madrid-flop-transfer-big-mistake/blt21b2ea53cbf9e793" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

Hazard move 'a mistake'

Ousmane Dembele's contract demands have left Barcelona in a bind, per <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1479464306127384582" target="_blank">Sky Sport Germany's Florian Plettenberg.</a>The Frenchman reportedly wants €43 million (£36m/$49m) per season for his new Camp Nou extension.The Blaugrana have been left speechless by the offer - but remain in the frustratng place that no club will match the player's demands so as to facilitate a transferf fee.

Dembele demands boggle Barca

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Source tells ESPN that Orange County SC defender Kobi Henry - who was called up to the <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/usmnt?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#usmnt</a> last month - is headed to Ligue 1 side Reims for a trial with an eye towards a permanent move. Henry doesn't turn 18 until April 26, so no deal will be official prior to that date.— Jeff Carlisle (@JeffreyCarlisle) <a href="https://x.com/JeffreyCarlisle/status/1479234386339921920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Henry set for Reims trial

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝐎𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 🚨 ¡<a href="https://x.com/orbelin90?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@orbelin90</a> ya es celeste! Magia y polivalencia para nuestro ataque. El mexicano firma hasta 2027 🇲🇽✍️ ¡Bienvenido!<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/BenvidoOrbel%C3%ADn?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BenvidoOrbelín</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/RCCelta?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RCCelta</a>— Celta (@RCCelta) <a href="https://x.com/RCCelta/status/1479417953422651395?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Pineda lands at Celta Vigo

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋: We have signed defender Steven Beitashour to a one-year contract with an option for an additional year.<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Rapids96?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rapids96</a>— Colorado Rapids (@ColoradoRapids) <a href="https://x.com/ColoradoRapids/status/1479484016940269570?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Rapids snap up Beitashour

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">1. FC Köln and Sava-Arangel Cestic are going their separate ways. The defender and <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/effzeh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#effzeh</a> have agreed to terminate his contract with Immediate effect. All the best for the future, Sava! 🔴⚪ <a href="https://t.co/HqUKnzJKqO">https://t.co/HqUKnzJKqO</a>— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) <a href="https://x.com/fckoeln_en/status/1479491022879080448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Koln part ways with Cestic

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Agreement with <a href="https://x.com/GranadaCF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GranadaCF</a> for the loan of <a href="https://x.com/AlexCollado_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AlexCollado_</a> until the end of the season— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) <a href="https://x.com/FCBarcelona/status/1479483447953563648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Barca loan Collado to Granada

Gareth Bale will consider retirement this summer if Wales fail to qualify for the 2022 World Cup, reports <a href="https://theathletic.com/3054326/2022/01/07/ornsteins-transfer-mailbag-citys-haaland-move-arsenal-and-vlahovic-cantwell-can-go/?source=emp_shared_article " target="_blank">The Athletic</a>.The 32-year-old is approaching the end of his contract at Real Madrid and may decide to walk away from football entirely, rather than find another club, if his country miss out on a place in Qatar.

Will Bale retire in 2022?

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is back on the radar of several clubs across Europe, but <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milinkovic-apre-all-addio-alla-lazio-ma-serve-un-offerta-da-top--43865 " target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> claims that Manchester United are leading any race for his signature.The Lazio midfielder has been in eye-catching form this season, with Red Devils from Old Trafford expressing the most concrete interest in doing a deal at this point.

Man Utd leading the chase for SMS

West Ham have no intention of selling Issa Diop in the winter window, claims <a href="https://www.football.london/west-ham-united-fc/transfer-news/issa-diop-west-ham-transfer-22675437" target="_blank">football.london</a>, with the defender another of those to have been linked with Newcastle.With injuries at the back hitting the Hammers hard this season, they will not entertain offers for a 24-year-old Frenchman that remains part of David Moyes’ plans.

West Ham won’t part with Diop

Real Madrid are looking to win the race for AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie, claims <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/negociacio-italia-franck-kessie-milan-emissaris-florentino-perez-reial-madrid-fcbarcelona_691607_102.html " target="_blank">El Nacional</a>.The Ivorian midfielder, who is currently away on Africa Cup of Nations duty, is due to become a free agent in the summer and has been linked with Barcelona, Liverpool, PSG and Tottenham.

Real Madrid open talks with Kessie

Barcelona are, according to <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/informa-ten-hag-que-negocia-amb-el-barca-perque-es-el-favorit-de-xavi-hernandez-per-substituir_691370_102.html " target="_blank">El Nacional</a>, looking to win the race for Ajax forward Antony be entering into talks regarding a summer deal.Liverpool and Real Madrid have also been linked with the exciting Brazilian, but those at Camp Nou are looking to steal a march on their rivals by moving early.

Barcelona begin Antony discussions

Cesar Azpilicueta continues to head towards free agency, with his current contract running down, but <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/cesar-azpilicueta-issues-chelsea-contract-update " target="_blank">90min</a> claims that Chelsea are confident of putting fresh terms in place.The long-serving Spaniard remains an important part of the Blues’ plans, with the plan being to get an extension thrashed out before interest from afar builds any further.

Chelsea confident on Azpilicueta contract

Everton are the latest Premier League side to express interest in Juventus midfielder Dejan Kulusevski, claims <a href="https://williamhillnews.it/lefirme/calciomercato/vlahovic-icardi-morata-e-scamacca-la-strategia-juve-per-lattacco/ " target="_blank">William Hill News</a>.Arsenal and Tottenham have already been linked with the Sweden international, but the Toffees are now looking to join that chase.

Everton rival Arsenal & Spurs for Juve star

Liverpool have turned down a £7 million ($9m) bid from Watford for Nat Phillips, reports <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-liverpool-watford-phillips-bid/ " target="_blank">Football Insider</a>.A centre-half that has slipped back down the defensive pecking order at Anfield is expected to be on the move at some point during the winter window.

Liverpool snub £7m bid for Phillips

Manchester United are unlikely to do much busy in January but are already plotting a summer raid on West Ham for long-standing target Declan Rice, claims <a href="https://talksport.com/football/1014728/man-united-transfer-news-ralf-rangnick-declan-rice/ " target="_blank">talkSPORT</a>.The West Ham midfielder has registered on the Red Devils’ radar for some time and a big-money bid is expected to be tabled in the next transfer window.

Man Utd to make summer move for Rice (talkSPORT)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We are happy to confirm that Michail Antonio has agreed to extend his contract until the summer of 2024, with the option of a further year.— West Ham United (@WestHam) <a href="https://x.com/WestHam/status/1479449070313816065?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Antonio signs new West Ham contract

Aaron Ramsey is seeing a return to the Premier LEague mooted, having struggled to make an impact at Juventus on the back of a free agency move from Arsenal, and Crystal Palace are one of those said to be in the hunt.Eagles boss Patrick Vieira has said of his supposed interest in a Wales international midfielder: “I think when you look at his pedigree and look at his experience, I think he will improve a lot of teams in the Premier League.“I like the player. I like a lot of players. But you look like you know more than me about his availability. Obviously, he is a terrific player and I think he can do well for a lot of teams in the Premier League.”

Ramsey to leave Juve for Palace?

The <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10376961/Chelsea-Antonio-Rudiger-no-rush-sign-pre-contract-agreement.html " target="_blank">Daily Mail</a> claims that Antonio Rudiger is in no rush to agree pre-contract terms with any of his many suitors.The German defender is running down his deal at Chelsea towards free agency, with the likes of Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain all keeping a close eye on developments in west London.

Rudiger in no rush to make future call

Diego Carlos is another top target for ambitious Newcastle, but the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/newcastle-transfer-news-diego-carlos-25872622 " target="_blank">Daily Star</a> reports that Sevilla will not be selling without a fight.They are eager to keep the Brazilian defender on their books, with a La Liga title challenge on the cards, with a £25 million ($34m) approach from St James’ Park having already been knocked back.

Sevilla to play hardball with Newcastle over Carlos

<a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/12510836/eddie-nketiah-arsenal-striker-interesting-crystal-palace-and-at-least-one-more-premier-league-side " target="_blank">Sky Sports</a> claims that Crystal Palace have joined the race for Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah.The England U21 international is expected to leave Emirates Stadium in January as his contract runs down and he struggles for regular game time, with Bayer Leverkusen one of his many suitors.

Palace join the race for Nketiah

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Wishing Wesley all the best, as he heads back to Brazil on loan with Internacional. 👊— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) <a href="https://x.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1479437976010690562?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Villa sanction Wesley loan

James Garner has caught the eye across two loan spells at Nottingham Forest, with <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/everton-plot-garner-move/ " target="_blank">Football Insider</a> claiming that Everton are now mulling over a move for the 20-year-old midfielder.He did sign a new contract at Manchester United before returning to the City Ground last summer, but faces fierce competition for places at Old Trafford and may be tempted by an approach from the Toffees.

Everton mulling over move for Garner

Divock Origi may be edging towards the exits at Liverpool, with <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11669/12510365/divock-origi-liverpool-striker-wanted-by-italian-clubs-but-prefers-premier-league-move " target="_blank">Sky Sports</a> claiming that three Italian clubs have expressed interest in the Belgian forward.He is, however, understood to be keen on remaining in the Premier League, with Newcastle among those to have been linked with his services of late.

Origi prefers Premier League stay

Newcastle have got a deal for Kieran Trippier over the line and can now start to chase down other targets.According to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12510481/todd-cantwell-newcastle-interested-in-norwich-midfielder-along-with-another-unnamed-premier-league-club " target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>, Norwich playmaker Todd Cantwell is one of the players in the Magpies sights as they look to bring added creativity into Eddie Howe’s squad.

Cantwell registers on Newcastle’s radar

Saul Niguez is starting to find form at Chelsea on the back of a slow start, but <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1545800/Chelsea-transfer-news-Saul-latest-SNT" target="_blank">Express Sport</a> claims that the Blues remain reluctant to make a loan deal permanent.A £30 million ($41m) transfer fee will be required to keep the Spanish midfielder at Stamford Bridge, but he appears set to be send back to Atletico Madrid at the end of the season.

Chelsea reluctant to pay £30m for Saul

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/SaintsFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SaintsFC</a> is pleased to confirm it has agreed a contract extension with goalkeeper <a href="https://x.com/willy_caballero?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@willy_caballero</a> to the end of the season! 🤝— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) <a href="https://x.com/SouthamptonFC/status/1479392367866118147?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Caballero agrees Saints extension

Arsenal remain open to offers for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, but <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/12509048/pierre-emerick-aubameyang-arsenal-to-consider-suitable-offers-for-striker-with-a-january-transfer-not-ruled-out" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a> claims he is proving difficult to shift.That is because the Gabon international striker, who has been frozen out of late following a breach of club discipline, is working on a lucrative contract at Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal still open to offers for Aubameyang

Michail Antonio has agreed a new contract at West Ham that will keep him at the London Stadium until 2025, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/premierleague/17240161/michail-antonio-west-ham-contract/ " target="_blank">The Sun</a>.The Jamaica international has been a revelation for the Hammers in a central striking role and is set to see his value recognised with improved terms.

Antonio agrees new contract at West Ham

Chelsea have long been linked with Sevilla defender Jules Kounde, and <a href="https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-defender-transfer-stamford-bridge-22673023" target="_blank">football.london</a> reports that he remains a top target for the Blues.The France international could be on the move over the summer, with Premier League heavyweights at Stamford Bridge in the market for reinforcements as Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen and Cesar Azpilicueta run down their respective contracts.

Chelsea remain keen on Kounde

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Will Fish back at <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> after club recalled him from loan spell at Stockport where he struggled for game time. Decision to be made over whether he stays at United and trains with the first team and plays for U23s or heads out on different loan.— Charlotte Duncker (@CharDuncker) <a href="https://x.com/CharDuncker/status/1479394536698880000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Red Devils recall Fish

According to <a href="https://theathletic.com/3054326/2022/01/07/ornsteins-transfer-mailbag-citys-haaland-move-arsenal-and-vlahovic-cantwell-can-go/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>, Arsenal are the frontrunners to land in-demand Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic.The prolific Serb is being monitored by leading sides across Europe, but the Gunners have an offer of the table and believe they can get a deal over the line.

Arsenal are frontrunners for Vlahovic

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Welcome, Philippe Coutinho! 🙌 Aston Villa and FC Barcelona have agreed terms for Philippe Coutinho to spend the rest of this season on loan at Villa Park. 🇧🇷— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) <a href="https://x.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1479385109736394754?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Villa confirm Coutinho loan capture

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ Newcastle United are delighted to announce the signing of Kieran Trippier from Atlético Madrid on a two-and-a-half-year deal! Welcome, <a href="https://x.com/trippier2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@trippier2</a>! ⚫️⚪️— Newcastle United (@NUFC) <a href="https://x.com/NUFC/status/1479362375056863233?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Newcastle confirm Trippier signing

Philippe Coutinho has decided on his next club and confirmation of the deal will be announced today, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12510650/philippe-coutinho-to-reveal-transfer-decision-on-friday" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a>Aston Villa have been heavily linked with the 29-year-old, while a return to Liverpool has also been mooted.However linking up with his former Reds team mate Steven Gerrard at Villa looks like his most likely destination.

Coutinho 'transfer decision announced today'

Hull, Sheffield Wednesday, Portsmouth and Lincoln City are all interested in former Southampton winger Josh Sims, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-portsmouth-sheffield-wednesday-and-hull-in-race-for-ex-southampton-star-sims/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a>The 24-year-old left the Saints last summer after 27 first-team appearances.Sims also spent time on loan with Reading, New York Red Bulls and Doncaster.

Four clubs in race for ex-Southampton midfielder

Kieran Trippier has arrived in Newcastle for his medical ahead of his £12 million move.The 31-year-old will sign a two-and-a-half year contract and become the first signing made by Newcastle under their new ownership.Newcastle are expected to make several signings this month as they battle relegation.

Trippier arrives in Newcastle to complete transfer

Liverpool have rejected a £7 million bid from an unnamed Premier League club for defender Nat Phillips, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10376931/Liverpool-REJECT-7m-offer-Nat-Phillips-Reds-hold-15m.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.They're holding out for at least double that amount, the report states, as they anticipate clubs bidding against one another.

Liverpool reject Phillips bid

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐! ✨ 🇸🇷 Kelvin Leerdam 🇸🇷— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) <a href="https://x.com/LAGalaxy/status/1479201883273056256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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LA Galaxy add Leerdam

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">It’s official. 🇸🇰 NEWS: Earthquakes sign Slovakian midfielder Jan Gregus! Welcome to San Jose!— San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) <a href="https://x.com/SJEarthquakes/status/1479211619431247872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Earthquakes acquire Gregus

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Done Deal! Junior <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Alonso?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Alonso</a> to <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Krasnodar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Krasnodar</a> from <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/AtleticoMG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AtleticoMG</a> for €8M + 2M as add-ons. Contract until 2026. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://x.com/NicoSchira/status/1479220992580988933?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Alonso deal completed

Arsenal youngster Folarin Balogun is close to a loan move to Middlesbrough as he searches for more game time, writes <a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/12691/12476234/transfer-centre-live-pierre-emerick-aubameyang-paul-pogba-ralf-rangnick-targets?postid=3192632#liveblog-body" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>.The 20-year-old forward has made just two senior Premier League appearances this year and would look to thrive with additional first-team trust in the Championship.He scored two Europe League goals last term.

Arsenal youngster Balogun close to Middlesbrough loan

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🇫🇮 Welcome to Dundee United, <a href="https://x.com/Cj_Eriksson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CJ_Eriksson</a><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/UnitedTogether?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UnitedTogether</a>— Dundee United FC (@dundeeunitedfc) <a href="https://x.com/dundeeunitedfc/status/1479150773007273998?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Dundee welcome Eriksson

Philippe Coutinho may join Aston Villa on a 16-month agreement from Barcelona rather than a short-term eight-month deal, claims <a href="https://twitter.com/tjuanmarti/status/1479191627629572102?s=20" target="_blank">Toni Juanmarti</a>.Villa are considered one of the main suitors for the wantaway Blaugrana midfielder who is keen on returning to England.

Coutinho's Villa loan could be 18 months

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ James Brown becomes <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Rovers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rovers</a> first signing of the January transfer window. 🇮🇪 The 23-year-old joins on a free transfer from Drogheda United after impressing on trial with the club last month.<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WelcomeJames?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeJames</a> 🔵⚪️— Blackburn Rovers (@Rovers) <a href="https://x.com/Rovers/status/1479107564809768975?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Blackburn announce Brown capture

Kingsley Coman could sign an extension with Bayern Munich after all, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/telefoot_TF1/status/1479174582091268105?s=20" target="_blank">Telefoot</a>, as reports about an impasse may have been premature.Just yesterday, talk out of France indicted the situation was so dire that Bayern Munich would move to sign Ousmane Dembele as a replacement, however progress has now seemingly been made with their current French winger.

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