Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Eriksen in transfer talks with Brentford

Manchester United want to have a new permanent manager appointed before the 2021-22 campaign comes to a close, reports the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-united-news-next-manager-22773200 " target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>.Ralf Rangnick is currently overseeing events at Old Trafford on an interim basis but, with the likes of Mauricio Pochettino said to be in the Red Devils’ sights, the hunt for his successor is well and truly on.

Man Utd want new manager appointed before season end (MEN)

Manchester United are plotting a swoop for Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn - according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/01/17/manchester-united-target-aston-villa-midfielder-john-mcginn/?utm_content=sport&amp;utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=Echobox&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1642423998" target="_self">The Telegraph</a>.Red Devils technical director Darren Fletcher is a keen admirer of the 27-year-old and he is on the club's list of targets for the summer window.McGinn's leadership qualities have attracted United as they seek to build a stronger squad to compete when their next permanent manager is appointed.

Man Utd plotting McGinn swoop (The Telegraph)

Brentford are currently locked in transfer talks with Christian Eriksen - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthleticUK/status/1483032898823507971" target="_self">The Athletic</a>.The Bees have offered the 29-year-old a six-month contract with the option of an extra year as he seeks to restart his career following his cardiac arrest scare at Euro 2020.Eriksen, who was released by his last club Inter in December, previously played in the Premier League at Tottenham between 2013 and 2020.

Eriksen in transfer talks with Brentford (The Athletic)

Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham tops Manchester United’s wish list when it comes to bringing in another midfielder, claims <a href="https://theathletic.com/3072867/2022/01/16/manchester-united-are-understocked-in-midfield-and-in-danger-of-letting-january-pass-them-by/?source=emp_shared_article&amp;redirected=1 " target="_blank">The Athletic</a>.Another England international, Declan Rice of West Ham, also figures prominently on that chart, with the Red Devils desperate to add youth and energy to their engine room.

Bellingham tops Man Utd’s midfield wish list (The Athletic)

Eden Hazard has no desire to form part of the ambitious project being pieced together by Newcastle, reports <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/40-milions-bin-salman-eden-hazard-florentino-perez-accepta-jugador-no-vol-newcastle_695802_102.html " target="_blank">El Nacional</a>.The Belgian forward, who has endured a difficult time at Real Madrid, is among those to have seen a January move to St James’ Park mooted.

Hazard has no desire to join Newcastle (El Nacional)

Bruno Fernandes has, according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/3073281/2022/01/17/ornstein-aubameyang-afcon-bruno-fernandes-contract-talks-stall-newcastle-saudi-trip/ " target="_blank">The Athletic</a>, put talks regarding a new contract at Manchester United on hold.The Portuguese playmaker is already tied to the Red Devils until 2025, but efforts have been made to get him tied down on improved terms.

Fernandes puts Man Utd talks on hold (The Athletic)

Liverpool and Real Madrid are both keen on signing Leeds United star Kalvin Phillips - according to <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/klopp-demana-el-fitxatge-pero-prefereixen-vendre-l-al-reial-madrid-d-ancelotti-que-deixar-que-vagi-el_695403_102.html" target="_self">El Nacional</a>.The Reds are ready to make a £35 million ($48m) offer for the 26-year-old, who is under contract at Elland Road until 2024.Leeds do not wish to sell Phillips to a fellow Premier League side, though, and Madrid could swoop in and offer him an alternative exit route.

Liverpool & Real Madrid keen on Phillips (El Nacional)

Manchester City are prioritising the signing of Nico Gonzalez from Barcelona, reports <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/manchester-city-quiere-tirar-casa-ventana-nico-gonzalez-20220116.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>.The Premier League side are looking for a player to bring in next summer to help strengthen their midfield and Pep Guardiola sees the 20-year-old as an ideal option.Barca, however, have no interest in selling their youth system graduate and will demand a high price.

Man City to move for Barcelona's Gonzalez (Fichajes)

Chelsea have approached Reims over a possible move for Hugo Ekitike, according to <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a839568800087319526-chelsea-a-pris-contact-avec-reims-pour-hugo-eketike" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a>.The 19-year-old forward has attracted interest from Newcastle, but Chelsea have swooped in with the intention of signing him at the end of the season.Ekitike is said to be valued at around €40 million (£33m/$46) by Reims.

Chelsea move for €40m Ekitike (Foot Mercato)

The teenage striker is attracting interest from across Europe

Karim Benzema has told Real Madrid that he wants to leave the club if they sign Erling Haaland.<a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/karim-benzema-oferta-psg-si-reial-madrid-florentino-perez-fitxa-erling-haaland_696228_102.html " target="_blank">El Nacional</a> reports the striker has notified president Florentino Perez that he wants to continue at the Santiago Bernabeu.But he will look for a way out if they bring in Haaland from Borussia Dortmund. However, if they go for Kylian Mbappe instead, he will not push for a way out of the club because he has a good understanding with his France team-mate.

Benzema will leave Real Madrid if Haaland arrives (El Nacional)

The France striker is happy to stay if they sign Kylian Mbappe instead

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Perruzza signs Toronto contract

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️🐦 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VilhenaPerico?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VilhenaPerico</a> Benvingut! ¡Bienvenido! Welcome! 欢迎！<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RCDE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RCDE</a>— RCD Espanyol de Barcelona (@RCDEspanyol) <a href="https://twitter.com/RCDEspanyol/status/1483167240086163457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Espanyol sign Vilhena on loan from Krasnodar

Marco Giampaolo has agreed to take over as Sampdoria coach for the second time.Giampaolo spent three years at the helm of the Serie A side before his departure in 2019.Sampdoria sacked coach Roberto D'Aversa's on Monday and <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2022/01/17/sampdoria-news-allenatore-giampaolo-daversa" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a> in Italy says Giampaolo will sign a six-month deal with an option for another two years.

Giampaolo agrees Sampdoria return

Roma could make a bid for Tottenham midfielder Tanguy Ndombele, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/roma-diawara-vicino-valencia-fa-sognare-kamara-e-ndombele-la-sit-44382" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The Serie A side are looking for a new midfielder to replace Amadou Diawara, who is being courted by Valencia.Roma will turn to either Marseille man Boubacar Kamara to take his place, but he may prove too expensive for them, so Ndomebele could be the most likely arrival.

Ndombele among Roma's list of targets

Fenerbahce centre-back Attila Szalai has attracted interest from West Ham and Newcastle, <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12518542/attila-szalai-west-ham-newcastle-showing-interest-in-fenerbahce-central-defender" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a> reports.AC Milan are also in contention to sign the Hungary defender, who is valued at around €20 million.

West Ham and Newcastle eye Szalai

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🇵🇹 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeChiquinho?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeChiquinho</a> 🇵🇹 <a href="https://t.co/pJsSUo61EL">pic.twitter.com/pJsSUo61EL</a>— Wolves (@Wolves) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wolves/status/1483152302945013765?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Wolves sign Chiquinho from Estoril

AC Milan are plotting a move for Anderlecht star Yari Verschaeren, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/verschaeren-incanta-ancora-il-milan-resta-in-corsa-15262?nocache%20?intcmp=gazzanet-milan" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The 20-year-old attacking midfielder has impressed in Belgium this season and is valued at around €15 million.

AC Milan target €15m Verschaeren 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Scott Bain has signed a new <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CelticFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CelticFC</a> contract extension until the summer of 2024 🆕🍀 Well deserved, @ScottBain_! 🧤— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/CelticFC/status/1483078018528600064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Bain signs new Celtic contract

Espanyol are set to move for Strasbourg midfielder Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, reports <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a1124066081882672621-lespanyol-sagite-pour-jean-ricner-bellegarde" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a>.The 23-year-old recently extended his contract to 2024 but could still depart the French side this month, with Strasbourg willing to let him go on loan with an obligation to buy for around €8 million.

Espanyol target Bellegarde

Inter have sent Martin Satriano on loan to Brest for the rest of the season.The 20-year-old attacker moves to Ligue 1 after making four Serie A appearances in the current campaign.

Inter loan Satriano to Brest

Juventus are considering making an offer for Roma winger Nicolo Zaniolo, says <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/tmw-la-juventus-pensa-al-futuro-per-l-estate-e-forte-l-ipotesi-nicolo-zaniolo-della-roma-1634450" target="_blank">Tuttomercatoweb</a>.The Bianconeri have long been eyeing the 22-year-old Italy international and hope to capitalise on his uncertain future at Roma.Juve could lose Paulo Dybala at the end of the season and will step up their interest in Zaniolo should the Argentine depart.

Juventus plot Zaniolo bid

According to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-ore-decisive-per-il-futuro-di-arthur-tra-nuovo-summit-con-l-95687 " target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>, Juventus midfielder Arthur is pushing for a move to Arsenal.The Gunners are short on options in their engine room and want to bring the Brazil international in on an initial loan agreement.

Arthur pushing for Arsenal move

Pablo Mari may be edging towards the exits at Arsenal, but GOAL has learned that no deal that will see him link up with Udinese on loan has been agreed as yet.Talks are ongoing, with the defender expected to leave at some point, but he is not heading for Italy just yet.

Mari talks still ongoing

Tottenham are, according to <a href="https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/paulo-dybala-tottenham-eric-diers-22770639 " target="_blank">football.london</a>, looking to get a deal for Wolves winger Adama Traore wrapped up as soon as possible.The Spain international has emerged as a top target for Spurs and could find himself heading to north London before the winter window closes.

Spurs want Traore deal wrapped up

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Kion Etete has joined League One side Cheltenham Town on loan for the remainder of the season. Good luck, Kion! 👏— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1483092340017352708?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Spurs sanction loan switch

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">More about Andreas Christensen. Also Premier League clubs approached him as potential free agent signing - but Christensen wants to respect Chelsea, he’s not gonna consider any English club proposal. 🔵🚫 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> Barcelona and FC Bayern, leading the race. Decision to be made soon. <a href="https://t.co/MmWGvQiCvY">https://t.co/MmWGvQiCvY</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1483005617434464261?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Barca & Bayern lead the race for Christensen

Chelsea have been offered the chance to sign Paris Saint-Germain full-back Layvin Kurzawa, but GOAL has learned that Blues boss Thomas Tuchel is reluctant to take the France international.The Premier League heavyweights find themselves short on options to fill a left wing-back berth after seeing Ben Chilwell suffer season-ending knee ligament damage, but they will not be rushing into any deals.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/tuchel-not-keen-kurzawa-transfer-chelsea-offered-psg-full/blt7297c73a1f4b2279 " target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Tuchel not keen on Kurzawa

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Anthony Martial wants to leave but he’s still not interested in any loan move to join English clubs. Newcastle and Tottenham approaches turned down. 🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> Barcelona, Sevilla and Juventus are three options to leave in January. Man Utd ask for full salary covered + loan fee. <a href="https://t.co/UM5Goqog2L">pic.twitter.com/UM5Goqog2L</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1483051345603088387?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Martial eager to avoid Premier League loan

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📰 Arsenal have recalled Miguel Azeez from his <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pompey?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pompey</a> loan spell— Portsmouth FC (@Pompey) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pompey/status/1483069097772523525?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Arsenal recall Azeez from Portsmouth loan

Valencia boss Jose Bordalas has confirmed that Daniel Wass wants to join Atletico Madrid this month.The Liga champions have identified the 32-year-old, whose contract expires in the summer, as a replacement for Kieran Trippier&nbsp;following his switch to Newcastle."The lad told me he has an offer from Atletico and his initial idea is to leave," Valencia coach Bordalas has told&nbsp;<a href="https://cadenaser.com/ser/2022/01/15/deportes/1642253179_488917.html">Cadena Ser</a>. "I don't make the decisions; I wish I could. I'm not the owner, I'm just the coach."I don't decide who stays and who goes. He knows he is important, and I told him I have full confidence in him. I've told him that, but I can't tell a player whether he should stay or leave. It's the club that has to decide."

Valencia confirm Wass wants Atletico move

Aston Villa have identified Sunderland midfielder Dan Neil as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/aston-villa/steven-gerrard-targets-sunderland-midfielder-dan-neil-issue-emerges-yves-bissouma" target="_self">TEAMtalk</a>.Steven Gerrard has turned his attention to the 20-year-old as the club's pursuit of Brighton's Yves Bissouma continues to stall.Neil is currently enjoying a breakout season at Sunderland and has also been linked with Leeds and Burnley.

Aston Villa target Sunderland midfielder Neil

Newcastle have contacted Paris Saint-Germain over a possible deal for Keylor Navas - according to <a href="https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/transferts/mercato-newcastle-a-contacte-le-psg-pour-navas_AV-202201150154.html" target="_self">RMC Sport</a>.The Magpies want the 35-year-old to boost their chances of beating the drop, as they currently sit two points from safety in 19th in the Premier League standings.However, PSG are unlikely to let Navas go this month as he has managed to hold onto their No.1 shirt despite pressure from summer signing Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Newcastle contact PSG over Navas

Juventus are working on a deal for Zenit St Petersburg forward Sardar Azmoun - according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/juventus/2022/01/17-88945160/juve_azmoun_avanza_ecco_cosa_manca" target="_self">Tuttosport</a>.Zenit are asking for €5 million for the 27-year-old but Juve are hoping to negotiate that price down to €3m.Lyon have also been linked with Azmoun but he would prefer to join Juve if he leaves Zenit this month.

Juve working on Azmoun deal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Udinese have completed the agreement with Arsenal to sign Pablo Marí on loan until June. Deal set to be signed. 🤝🇪🇸 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a> Pablo Marí will join Udinese on straight loan - no buy option included. <a href="https://twitter.com/DiMarzio?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DiMarzio</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1483019841179160579?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Arsenal's Mari heading to Udinese on loan

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📄 | OFFICIAL U.C. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sampdoria?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sampdoria</a> statement, 17 January 2022— Sampdoria English (@sampdoria_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/sampdoria_en/status/1483005551210647555?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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D’Aversa relieved of managerial duties by Sampdoria

<a href="https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/paulo-dybala-tottenham-eric-diers-22770639 " target="_blank">Football.london</a> reports that a new contract for Hugo Lloris at Tottenham will be tied up “very soon”.The veteran French goalkeeper will see his current deal expire in the summer, but Spurs are looking to ensure that their World Cup-winning captain remains on their books.

Lloris set to sign new contract at Spurs

Barcelona have set Ousmane Dembele a 48-hour deadline to make a decision on his future, reports <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20220117/1001738051/limite-48-horas-dembele.html?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_content=futbol " target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>.With the World Cup-winning Frenchman running his contract down towards free agency, La Liga giants are eager to know where they stand so that long-term plans can start to be drawn up.

Barca set deadline for Dembele decision

Manchester City lead the race for 18-year-old Queens Park Rangers striker Sinclair Armstrong.Pep Guardiola's side are looking to poach the Ireland Under-19 international to either go on loan or join one of their City Football Group clubs for a few years before considering him for first-team action.Alongside City, there are a host of other clubs interested in the QPR talent, who has spent the first half of the current campaign on loan at Torquay.Southampton and Brentford are keen from the Premier League, while the youngster has long been tracked by Hoffenheim and Celtic.He has been on the radar of top clubs since making his senior debut at 17 at one of Ireland's biggest clubs, Shamrock Rovers.Since signing a deal at Loftus Road in 2020, he has impressed in their Under-23s.

City lead the race for QPR starlet

Everton are, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-significant-update-on-everton-potentially-appointing-rooney/ " target="_blank">Football Insider</a>, yet to make any contact with Wayne Rooney regarding their vacant managerial position.After taking the decision to part with former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez, the Toffees are said to be lining up <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-everton-line-up-move-for-potter-as-new-brands-twist-revealed/" target="_blank">a move for Brighton manager Graham Potter</a>.

Everton yet to make Rooney contact

Manchester United are monitoring Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo - according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/" target="_self">SPORT</a>.The 22-year-old only has 18 months left to run on his contract and is pushing for a lucrative new deal.Barca are not in a strong enough financial position to meet Araujo's demands, and United have made initial contact with his representatives to gauge his availability.

Man Utd monitoring Araujo

Newcastle defender Fabian Schar has been targeted by Bordeaux - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/17340874/newcastle-fabian-schar-bordeaux-transfer/" target="_self">The Sun</a>.The 30-year-old is free to sign a pre-contract agreement with the French club if he chooses, having entered the final six months of his current deal.Newcastle may decide to cash in on Schar before the January window closes, especially as they ramp up their interest in Bournemouth centre-back Lloyd Kelly.

Newcastle defender Schar targeted by Bordeaux 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Luka Modrić: “There is nothing, nothing better for me than being a Real Madrid player. I'm not thinking about the renewal now. The club knows what I desire. We will surely reach the agreement soon”. ⚪️🇭🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Modric?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Modric</a> …and it’s just matter of time for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Modric2023?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Modric2023</a>. <a href="https://t.co/Kfc0BXQwK0">pic.twitter.com/Kfc0BXQwK0</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1482840043320455171?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Modric confident about Real Madrid extension

Paul Arriola has joined Club America from D.C. United, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/JoseL_ESPN/status/1482852239073021952" target="_blank">ESPN journalist Jose Rodolfo Llamas.</a>The 26-year-old has moved on a loan with an option to make the deal permanent.

USMNT midfielder Arriola joins Club America

Roberto Martinez could be set for a return to Everton.<a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/everton-engeverton/story/4571291/everton-keen-on-belgiums-roberto-martinez-to-replace-rafa-benitez-as-boss-sources " target="_blank">ESPN</a> reports the Belgium manager is the leading candidate to take over following the sacking of Rafael Benitez.Martinez managed Everton from 2013 to 2016.

Everton want Martinez to replace Benitez

Juventus are considering a bid for Anthony Martial, says <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/martial-non-gioca-nello-united-duro-botta-e-risposta-con-rangnic-55574" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The striker has asked to leave Manchester United this month and manager Ralf Rangnick said this week that Martial did not want to be part of the squad for the clash against Aston Villa.United have already turned down a bid from Sevilla, but Juventus could swoop for Martial if they are unable to land Mauro Icardi from Paris Saint-Germain.

Juventus consider Martial offer

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