Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Maddison, Grealish & Van de Beek on Man Utd shortlist

Manchester United have whittled their search for a new playmaker down to a three-man shortlist, claims the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-transfer-news-latest-17560277" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>. As the Red Devils are closing in on a deal for Sporting midfielder Bruno Fernandes, they are now ready to pursue more creativity. The targets in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's sights are Ajax star Donny van de Beek, Leicester schemer James Maddison and Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish.

Van de Beek, Grealish & Maddison on Man Utd shortlist

Red Devils turn attention to new playmaker

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is interested in signing Manchester City defender John Stones - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10731643/john-stones-arsenal-man-city-arteta-target/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The England international is open to a move away from Etihad Stadium, even if it's only on an initial&nbsp;loan deal. Arteta is hoping to&nbsp;reunite with Stones after coaching him for three years at City, and Pep Guardiola may be willing to sanction his departure.

Arteta eager to lure Stones to Arsenal

Manchester United and Sporting remain worlds apart in their valuation of midfielder Bruno Fernandes, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7883339/Manchester-United-Sporting-Lisbon-loggerheads-Bruno-Fernandes-talks-continue-star.html" target="_blank">Mail</a>. Sporting are demanding around £64 million ($83m) for the 25-year-old but United are only offering £50 m ($65m) plus £10m in add-ons, though&nbsp;talks are continuing between&nbsp;the two clubs.&nbsp; The Red Devils have brought forward their plans to sign Fernandes following injuries to midfielders Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay, with the Portugal international believed to be keen on a move to Old Trafford.

Man Utd and Sporting struggling to agree Fernandes fee

Portuguese midfielder's proposed move to Old Trafford in doubt

Manchester City are willing to let Sergio Aguero decide how and when he leaves given the tremendous service he has given the club over the years, according to the <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7883139/Manchester-City-set-reward-club-legend-Sergio-Aguero-allowing-leave-terms.html" target="_blank">M</a><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7883139/Manchester-City-set-reward-club-legend-Sergio-Aguero-allowing-leave-terms.html" target="_blank">ail</a>. Aguero scored a hat-trick against Aston Villa on Sunday to overtake Thierry Henry as the Premier League's leading overseas scorer with 177 goals. The 31-year-old's contract expires at the end of next season and that is seen as a natural time for a departure, with the striker previously admitting he would like to return to boyhood club&nbsp;Independiente before he retires from playing.

Man City to allow Aguero to leave on his own terms

Argentina striker is out of contract next season

Hull City, Swansea City and Derby County are all looking to sign&nbsp;Chelsea midfielder Tariq Uwakwe on loan, claims the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7883557/Chelsea-youngster-Tariq-Uwakwe-head-18-month-loan-Derby-Hull-Swansea-interested.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> Chelsea are willing to let the 20-year-old go on an 18-month loan as they look for&nbsp;Uwakwe to gain valuable first-team minutes. The England U-20 international can play in central midfield or on either flank.

Hull, Swansea and Derby battling for Uwakwe

Wolves are looking to sign two strikers before the end of January with Liverpool's Divock Origi on their wish list, reports <a href="https://www.wolvesbite.com/2020/01/wolves-confident-forwards-will-come-but-are-cool-on-lemar-bowen-and-eggestein/" target="_blank">Wolves Bite.</a> Three of the club's targets,&nbsp;Thomas Lemar, Jarrod Bowen and Max Eggestein, are unlikely to arrive, with Wolves unwilling to meet the asking price for Lemar and Bowen. The club are keeping tabs on Origi, but their forward signings this month are more likely to come from abroad.

Wolves aiming to add two strikers in January

PSV have met with AC Milan over a move for left-back Ricardo Rodriguez, reports <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/milan-meeting-with-psv-for-ricardo-rodriguez" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio.&nbsp;</a> Swiss international Rodriguez has lost his place at San Siro to Theo Hernandez and is looking for a move ahead of Euro 2020. The 27-year-old joined Milan in 2017 from Wolfsburg.

PSV in talks for Milan left-back Rodriguez

The New York Red Bulls have signed defender John Tolkin to an MLS homegrown contract. “John is regarded as a top young talent not just in our academy, but in the U.S. youth national team pool as well,” said sporting director Denis Hamlett. “We are proud to have played a role in John’s development so far, and happy to share this day with him and his family as he begins his professional career.” Tolkin has been capped eight times by the United States U-17 side.

Red Bulls sign Tolkin to homegrown deal

Chelsea&nbsp;midfielder Conor Gallagher is set to join&nbsp;Swansea City&nbsp;on loan until the end of the season after he was&nbsp;recalled from his previous spell at Charlton Athletic. The 19-year-old's performances in the Championship earned interest from&nbsp;Premier League sides&nbsp;Burnley&nbsp;and&nbsp;Norwich City, as well as&nbsp;QPR. But&nbsp;Gallagher will carry on in the English second division, with Charlton boss Lee Bowyer admitting he is disappointed to lose out on the youngster. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-youngster-gallagher-set-for-swansea-loan-after/1jju9y52ambg81p0fymdjciy5e" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal&nbsp;</a>

Chelsea youngster Gallagher set for Swansea loan

Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic is unlikely to move to the Chicago Fire, reports <a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/01/14/sources-manchester-uniteds-nemanja-matic-chicago-fire-fc-unlikely" target="_blank">MLSsoccer.com.</a> The 31-year-old has been linked with a move away from Old Traford in January with his playing time having decreased under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this season. But the MLS outfit has moved on to other targets as the 2020 season approaches.

Matic move to Chicago unlikely 

Club America midfielder Guido Rodriguez has joined&nbsp;Real Betis in a reported $10 million deal.&nbsp; The Argentina international has signed a contract with Betis through 2024 after establishing himself as one of the Mexican top flight's top players. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/club-america-star-rodriguez-leaves-liga-mx-to-join-real/1e2i8emumr7xz182onfioi6q6h" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Club America star Rodriguez joins Real Betis

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud is closing in on a move to Inter, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1217160216913108997" target="_blank">Nicolo Schira.</a> The France striker has agreed terms on a contract with Inter through 2022, with the two clubs now only needing to settle on a fee. Chelsea are holding out for €7 million (£6m/$8m), while Inter have thus far only offered €5m (£4m/$6m).

Giroud move to Inter nears

Lille are adamant that midfielder Boubakary Soumare will not be sold until the end of the season, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/01/14/mike-mcgraths-transfer-notebook-fulham-keeper-marcus-bettinelli/">The Telegraph.</a> The 20-year-old has been linked with a big-money move to a host of Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, Tottenham and Arsenal, as well as Real Madrid in Spain. However, Lille do not want to lose their prized asset mid-season as they look to secure European football ahead of the next campaign.

Soumare staying put until summer

Fulham goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli has emerged as a potential option for West Ham, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/01/14/mike-mcgraths-transfer-notebook-fulham-keeper-marcus-bettinelli/">The Telegraph.</a> David Moyes has been so far&nbsp;unable to secure the signing of Middlesbrough shot-stopper Darren Randolph and could turn to the 27-year-old instead. Alternatively, if Randolph does manage to return to London, Boro could look at Bettinelli themselves as a replacement.

Bettinelli an option for West Ham

Wolves forward Rafa Mir has joined SD Huesca on an 18-month loan deal. The 22-year-old had been on loan with Nottingham Forest, but he has been recalled and sent to Spain instead. Mir played just 390 minutes for Forest in all competitions and it is hoped that a spell in the Spanish second-tier will offer more opportunities.

Mir joins Huesca on loan

Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher is reportedly set to join&nbsp;Swansea City on loan, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/01/14/chelseas-conor-gallagher-opts-swansea-spell-underformer-england/">The Telegraph.</a> The 19-year-old spent the first half of the season with Charlton Athletic and impressed, but the Blues will now send him to Wales to link up with former England Under-17s coach Steve Cooper. Several other Championship sides were keen on the teenager's signature, including West Brom, but Swansea add a second Blues loanee in this window, having already secured the services of defender Marc Guehi.

Gallagher set for Swansea loan

Marcel Brands has kept his place as Everton's Director of Football despite opposition from shareholder Tom Cannon, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/_pauljoyce/status/1217147171444752386">The Times.</a> Cannon was against the re-appointment of Brands, criticising the club's recruitment under the Dutchman. However, following a vote, Brands was re-elected to the board and retains his position.

Brands re-elected to Everton board

Atletico Madrid are thinking of offering Thomas Lemar to Arsenal in exchange for striker Alexandre Lacazette, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/11908665/alexandre-lacazette-thomas-lemar-swap-possible-if-atletico-deal-for-edinson-cavani-fails">Sky Sports.</a> The&nbsp;La Liga giants initially wanted to sign Edinson Cavani on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, but have lined up Lacazette as an alternative. Lemar is yet to hit the heights following his big-money move from Monaco, and is yet to record a goal or an assist in 21 appearances this season across all competitions, meaning Diego Simeone would be happy to part with the winger.

Atletico consider offering Arsenal Lemar in exchange for Lacazette

Liverpool&nbsp;are likely to end Taiwo Awoniyi’s loan at&nbsp;Mainz&nbsp;this month, with the Nigerian striker the subject of interest from a host of European clubs. The 22-year-old had hoped to shine when moving to&nbsp;Germany&nbsp;last summer, but has made just six appearances for the&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;strugglers. Ligue 1&nbsp;trio&nbsp;Montpellier, Brest and&nbsp;Nimes&nbsp;are also understood to be monitoring the situation, while Turkish outfit&nbsp;Besiktas&nbsp;and&nbsp;La Liga&nbsp;duo&nbsp;Leganes&nbsp;and Real Mallorca have also made enquiries. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/liverpool-to-end-awoniyis-mainz-loan-amid-interest-from/f5nsqfs36ava1kctc7ssc4u63">Read the full story right here on&nbsp;Goal!</a>

Liverpool to end Awoniyi's Mainz loan amid interest from Europe

D.C. United has announced the signing of Peruvian international midfielder&nbsp;Edison Flores from Mexican side Morelia. The 25-year-old joins for a club-record fee of reportedly $5 million, and is set to help replace departed stars Wayne Rooney and Luciano Acosta. “He is an exciting and dynamic attacking player who creates and scores goals,” Dave Kasper, United’s general manager and vice president of soccer operations, said in a statement. “What has really impressed us is his commitment to the team. He is a versatile and gritty, two-way player who plays with a real pulse.”

D.C. United lands Flores for club-record fee

Southampton are aiming to sign&nbsp;Fulham left-back&nbsp;Joe Bryan in January, reports <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-southampton-set-sights-on-signing-fulham-player/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> Serie A side Atalanta are also chasing the 26-year-old, with Fulham&nbsp;looking for £7 million ($9m) in any sale.&nbsp; Bryan has been with the Cottagers since joining from Bristol City in the summer of 2018.

Southampton looking to sign Bryan

Fiorentina defender Jacob Rasmussen has joined German second-division outfit Erzgebirge Aue&nbsp;on loan. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> OFFICIAL | 📋 Rasmussen joins <a href="https://twitter.com/FCErzgebirgeAue?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCErzgebirgeAue</a> on loan 🤝 Good luck, Jacob! 👋 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForzaViola?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaViola</a> 💜 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Fiorentina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Fiorentina</a> <a href="https://t.co/AWVRpx6ABD">pic.twitter.com/AWVRpx6ABD</a> — ACF Fiorentina English 🧢 (@ACFFiorentinaEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/ACFFiorentinaEN/status/1217126924570578944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> The 22-year-old has not made a senior appearance with Fiorentina this term after spending last season on loan at Empoli.&nbsp;

Rasmussen moves on loan to Erzgebirge Aue

Swansea City goalkeeper Kristoffer Nordfeldt has joined Turkish side&nbsp;Genclerbirligi on a free transfer. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">⚠️ BREAKING NEWS ⚠️ 📰 Kristoffer Nordfeldt has joined Turkish side <a href="https://twitter.com/kirmizikara?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kirmizikara</a> on a free transfer. 👉 <a href="https://t.co/Lw5gvpgQg4">https://t.co/Lw5gvpgQg4</a> <a href="https://t.co/9Idgj1ixA3">pic.twitter.com/9Idgj1ixA3</a>— Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SwansOfficial/status/1217124667741364232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> Nordfeldt, 30, spent four and a half seasons with the Swans after joining from Dutch outfit&nbsp;Heerenveen.

Nordfeldt joins Genclerbirligi on free transfer

The agent of Manchester United winger&nbsp;Tahith Chong has been spotted after meeting with Inter.&nbsp; <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Exclusive: Inter just met in Milano with the agent of Tahit Chong. He’ll be free agent on next June and has been offered to the Italian club. Many teams interested in him. 🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManUnited?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ManUnited</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Inter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Inter</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://t.co/xOy3nGKdQI">pic.twitter.com/xOy3nGKdQI</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1217119074657935360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> Fabrizio Romano has reported that Chong, 20, has been offered to the Serie A side. <div> <div class="kno-ecr-pt PZPZlf gsmt" data-attrid="title" data-local-attribute="d3bn" data-ved="2ahUKEwii4d3ExIPnAhVGo1kKHcMNCb8Q3B0oATAkegQIFhAM" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: -3px; overflow: hidden; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; display: inline; font-size: 30px; position: relative; transform-origin: left top; overflow-wrap: break-word;">&nbsp;</div> </div>

Chong's agent meets with Inter

After having an initial €18 million (£15m/$20m) offer turned down, Hertha are ready to make another bid for Lyon midfielder&nbsp;​Lucas Tousart, claims <a href="https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/mercato-le-hertha-berlin-insiste-pour-tousart-l-ol-demande-du-temps-1840677.html" target="_blank">RMC Sport.</a> Jurgen Klinsmann's side are still keen on the 22-year-old and their second offer could be worth €23m&nbsp;(£20m/$26m), excluding bonuses. Should Lyon refuse again, Hertha are set to resume their pursuit of Tousart in the summer.

Hertha to return with second offer for Tousart

Manchester United would have to pay £5 million ($6.5m) to sack manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10736475/man-utd-solskjaer-sack-cost/" target="_blank">The Sun.&nbsp;</a> Solskjaer's position has been under fire this season as the Red Devils have endured a mixed campaign that sees them currently in fifth place. The Norwegian earns £5m per season as United manager and has agreed to a year's salary as severance if he is dismissed.

Sacking Solskjaer would cost Man Utd £5m

Watford have signed Argentine attacker Ignacio Pussetto&nbsp;from Udinese. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We're pleased to announce the permanent signing of Argentinian winger Ignacio Pussetto from <a href="https://twitter.com/Udinese_1896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Udinese_1896</a> on a four-and-a-half-year deal. More info ⤵️<a href="https://t.co/usRRxZd0EL">https://t.co/usRRxZd0EL</a>— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/WatfordFC/status/1217115640038858759?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> Pussetto, 24, has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract after spending 18 months with the Serie A club.&nbsp;

Watford confirm Pussetto signing

Christian Eriksen may yet end up staying at Tottenham, according to <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/tottenham-transfer-news-christian-eriksen-inter-milan-psg-later-free-value-price-a9283186.html" target="_blank">The Independent.</a> Inter have been heavily linked with the Danish playmaker, but the Serie A giants are yet to meet a £25 million ($33m) asking price for a talented 27-year-old heading towards free agency.

Eriksen set for Spurs stay as £25m asking price isn’t met

AC Milan are piecing together a bid for Tottenham full-back Serge Aurier, reports <a href="https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/players/milan-aurier-mourinho-piatek-fernandes-17561408" target="_blank">football.london</a>. The Ivory Coast international has failed to convince in English football and could be moved on as Spurs seek to free up funds and space in their squad.

AC Milan ready Aurier raid

Liverpool will not be joing Manchester United, Tottenham or any other Premier League rival in the race for Aston Villa playmaker Jack Grealish. According to the <a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-transfer-stance-aston-villa-17564085?_ga=2.133907788.39692880.1578899941-187599064.1487345810" target="_blank">Liverpool Echo</a>, the Reds - who have been linked with the talented midfielder in the past - are happy with the creative options at their disposal.

Liverpool have no interest in Grealish

Celtic are going to have to fight with Genk for the signature of Ivorian midfielder Ismaila Soro, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11787/11908273/celtic-want-ivorian-midfielder-ismaila-soro-but-face-transfer-battle-with-genk" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Scottish champions are eager to lure the 21-year-old away from Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv, but face competition from Belgium.

Celtic locked in transfer battle for Soro

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The club can confirm that Conor Gallagher has been recalled from his season-long loan by his parent club <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChelseaFC</a> 👉<a href="https://t.co/C4pS3D2h3M">https://t.co/C4pS3D2h3M</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cafc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cafc</a> <a href="https://t.co/RKPzzkfoU9">pic.twitter.com/RKPzzkfoU9</a>— Charlton Athletic FC (@CAFCofficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/CAFCofficial/status/1217098949078716416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Gallagher recalled by Chelsea

Manchester City have no intention of parting with John Stones in the winter transfer window, claims the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/john-stones-arsenal-transfer-city-17564205" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>. The England international centre-half has emerged as a possible target for Arsenal.

Man City have no intention of selling Stones

Blues won't part with England international

Aston Villa are considering a bid to bring former Blackburn and Stoke midfielder Steven N'Zonzi back to the Premier League, says <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/aston-villa-eyeing-steven-nzonzi-21277666" target="_blank">The Mirror.</a> The France international is currently taking in a loan spell at Galatasaray but is tied to a contract at Serie A side Roma.

Villa consider move for N'Zonzi

Arsenal remain keen on Athletico Paranaense midfielder Bruno Guimaraes but will have to wait until the summer before doing any deal. Paranaense president Mario Celso Petraglia has said in O Jogo: “Yes it’s true. Yesterday came the official offer from Benfica to sign Bruno Guimaraes. “Let’s study Benfica’s offer. On Monday we will meet the club board to assess this situation. Arsenal are interested, but will only make an offer towards the end of the season.”

Arsenal must wait for Guimaraes

Burnley are, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-burnley-in-advanced-talks-to-sign-player-for-6m/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>, preparing a £6 million ($8m) bid for Bristol City midfielder Josh Brownhill. The 24-year-old has impressed for the Robins in the Championship this season, bringing him to the attention of clubs in the top tier.

Burnley set to splash cash on Brownhill

Wolves and Crystal Palace are preparing to battle it out for Stoke striker Tyrese Campbell, according to <a href="https://talksport.com/football/655318/tyrese-campbell-wolves-crystal-palace-rangers-celtic-transfer-stoke/" target="_blank">talkSPORT.</a> Bournemouth, Rangers and Celtic are also keen on the 20-year-old frontman, who is the son of former Everton and Arsenal star Kevin Campbell.

Wolves & Palace plotting Campbell approach

Ashley Young remains of interest to Inter, claims <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/11908432/ashley-young-inter-milan-remain-interested-in-man-utd-club-captain" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. It had been suggested that the Serie A giants were ready to move on from their pursuit of the versatile Manchester United star, but a deal could still be pushed through this month.

Inter still keen on Young deal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LetsGetRocking?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LetsGetRocking</a> 🤘🇵🇱 📝 Patryk Klimala joins <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CelticFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CelticFC</a> on a four-and-a-half year deal - welcome to Paradise, <a href="https://twitter.com/KlimalaPatryk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KlimalaPatryk</a>! 🍀⚪️— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/CelticFC/status/1217080892549685249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

New arrival at Celtic

Arsenal&nbsp;striker Eddie Nketiah has been linked with a loan switch to&nbsp;Aston Villa, but Darren Bent believes such a move would be too big a “risk” for all concerned. The promising 20-year-old frontman finds himself back at Emirates Stadium in the January window. The first half of the 2019-20 campaign was spent at Leeds, but regular starts proved to be hard to come by with the Championship promotion hopefuls. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/nketiah-warned-off-premier-league-strugglers-amid-talk-of/e5derruem7mc1v76xuhxt3im9" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Arsenal's Nketiah warned off Aston Villa loan

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Mikael Ndjoli has joined Motherwell on loan from <a href="https://twitter.com/afcbournemouth?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@afcbournemouth</a>. Welcome to the club, Mikael 👋<a href="https://t.co/iMjkKU5ZpH">https://t.co/iMjkKU5ZpH</a> <a href="https://t.co/qWska0BIWu">pic.twitter.com/qWska0BIWu</a> — Motherwell FC (@MotherwellFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/MotherwellFC/status/1216766920025833475?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Bournemouth send Ndjoli out on loan to Motherwell

Tottenham have been offered the chance to re-sign Fernando Llorente - according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/11675/11908449/tottenham-offered-chance-to-re-sign-fernando-llorente" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. Napoli are eager to offload the Spaniard but&nbsp;Spurs are likely to reject the option of a short-term deal. Tottenham have been tipped to add another striker to their ranks this month, with Harry Kane expected to be out of action until April as he recovers&nbsp;from a hamstring injury.

Llorente offered to Spurs on short-term deal

Benfica are interested in signing Real Madrid forward Mariano Diaz on loan - according to <a href="https://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/benfica/noticias/benfica-ja-esta-em-negociacoes-por-avancado-do-real-madrid-11704057.html" target="_blank">O Jogo</a>. The Portuguese club have already opened talks with the Blancos, with an option to buy set to be included in any possible deal. Diaz has yet to feature for Madrid in La Liga this season, but he did appear twice in the Supercopa de Espana finals.

Benfica looking to bring in Mariano Diaz on loan from Madrid

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Official Statement: Fabio Borini ⬇<a href="https://t.co/OmSXraFDH3">https://t.co/OmSXraFDH3</a> — AC Milan (@acmilan) <a href="https://twitter.com/acmilan/status/1217066400562524164?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Hellas Verona sign Borini from Milan

Sporting Lisbon have identified Slovan Bratislava striker&nbsp;Andraz Sporar&nbsp;as a potential replacement for Bruno Fernandes - according to <a href="https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/sporting/detalhe/sporar-ao-ritmo-de-bruno-fernandes?ref=Ultimas%20Noticias_BlocoUltima" target="_blank">Record</a>. The Portuguese giants are planning a January move for the&nbsp;Slovenian, who is the top scorer&nbsp;in the Fortuna League with 12 goals. Sporar will only be targeted if Fernandes completes a move to Manchester United this month, with a €65 million ($72m, £56m) deal reportedly in the works.

Sporting line up replacement for Bruno Fernandes

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> | OFICIAL✔️⚽️ | ¡Damos una gran bienvenida al nuevo director técnico de <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LaTri?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LaTri</a> 🇪🇨, el neerlandés <a href="https://twitter.com/JordiCruyff?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JordiCruyff</a> 🇳🇱!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VamosJordiCruyff?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VamosJordiCruyff</a> <a href="https://t.co/dpmLQafjLE">pic.twitter.com/dpmLQafjLE</a> — La Tri Ecuador (@LaTri) <a href="https://twitter.com/LaTri/status/1216897123310100485?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Jordi Cruyff installed as Ecuador manager

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United have “the resources” to spend in January, but has reported no movement on the transfer front amid ongoing talk of an imminent deal for Sporting midfielder Bruno Fernandes. Speculation regarding a big-money swoop for the Portugal international&nbsp;has been building for some time. No agreement has been pushed through as yet, though, with the Red Devils continuing to weigh up their options. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/solskjaer-fernandes-man-utd-january-transfer/hws5fix7b04v1dodguee0we1u" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Solskjaer swerves Fernandes question but says Man Utd have funds

Chelsea are willing to pass up the opportunity to bring Nathan Ake back to the club, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10726345/chelsea-ake-christensen-transfer-news/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. Instead of triggering a buy-back option on the Bournemouth defender, the Blues will instead hand fresh terms to Andreas Christensen.

Chelsea to pass on Ake chance

Achraf Hakimi is approaching an important career crossroads and admits his “heart is divided between&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;and&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund”. The highly-rated 21-year-old defender is coming to the end of a two-year loan spell in&nbsp;Germany. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/hakimis-madrid-dortmund-future-options/t09v6yxxvyge18k381dflymuf" target="_blank">Find out what he has had to say on his future here.</a>

Hakimi’s ‘heart divided between Madrid & Dortmund’

Wages are proving to be a stumbling block in Aston Villa's bid to bring Christian Benteke back to the club, claims the <a href="https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/aston-villa/2020/01/14/christian-bentekes-wages-an-issue-for-aston-villa/" target="_blank">Express &amp; Star</a>. The Villans are keen to land another frontman in January, with Wesley's season having been ended by injury, but re-signing a familiar face from Crystal Palace is proving to be tricky.

Wages blocking Benteke's Villa return

Ashley Young's proposed move from Manchester United to Inter is in doubt, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/11908178/ashley-young-man-utd-full-backs-inter-milan-move-in-doubt-due-to-roma-swap-deal" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The 34-year-old was expected to swap Old Trafford for San Siro, but Serie A heavyweights in Milan are now exploring a possible swap deal with Roma involving Matteo Politano and Leonardo Spinazzola.

Young's Inter switch in doubt

Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote has hinted he could buy&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;in 2021, if a number of multi-billion dollar projects for his company are completed on time. The 62-year-old founded the&nbsp;Dangote Group - the&nbsp;largest conglomerate in West Africa - in 1981, which&nbsp;deals with the manufacturing and production of&nbsp;a number of&nbsp;consumer goods including sugar, cement, rice, flour and fisheries. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/african-billionaire-aliko-dangote-buying-arsenal-2021/cq374dze8t5x1uke1fwkqggvf" target="_blank">Find out what he has had to say on the Gunners here.</a>

African billionaire hints at buying Arsenal 

Watford are close to wrapping up an €8 million deal for Udinese winger Ignacio Pussetto, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/sr_collings/status/1217008282952400896?s=20" target="_blank">Standard Sport</a>. The Hornets are looking to get fresh faces on board for new boss Nigel Pearson.

Watford hoping to wrap up Pusseto purchase

Spurs closing on Fernandes deal

Leipzig striker Timo Werner is the subject of interest from Real Madrid - according to <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/rb-news-real-madrid-hat-ernsthaftes-interesse-an-timo-werner/11908036/34828" target="_blank">Sky in Germany</a>. The Blancos want the 23-year-old to come in and provide competition for first-choice forward Karim Benzema, with summer signing Luka Jovic struggling to impress. Madrid plan to swoop for Werner this summer, when he will be available for €60 million (£52m, $67m)&nbsp;due to a release clause in his current contract.

Real Madrid target Timo Werner 

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 💬 "Ik ben erg gemotiveerd om bij deze mooie club weer in de Eredivisie te kunnen spelen" Alles over de komst van Mick van Buren 👇 — ADO Den Haag 🔰 (@ADODenHaag) <a href="https://twitter.com/ADODenHaag/status/1216773185884033024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Van Buren joins Den Haag on loan from Slavia

Southampton have no plans to sanction Che Adams' departure this month - according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/latest-southamptons-stance-leeds-transfer-21271643" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>. Leeds want to sign the 23-year-old on loan, but the Saints are determined to keep hold of the forward. Adams has featured in 16 Premier League matches for Southampton this term, but has yet to open his goalscoring account.

Southampton unwilling to sell Che Adams to Leeds

Arsenal are tracking Marseille winger&nbsp;Isaac Lihadji - according to <a href="https://www.laprovence.com/actu/en-direct/5842826/mercato-om-lihadji-privilegierait-le-challenge-sportif-et-le-projet-lillois.html" target="_blank">La Provence</a>. The French club have failed to tie the 17-year-old down to a fresh deal, which has alerted the Gunners with the January transfer window now open. Lihadji has featured in two Ligue 1 matches for Marseille this season.

Arsenal monitoring Marseille teenager Lihadji

Johnny Warren Medalist Marco Rojas is set to return to Melbourne Victory with the club to cull two players from their squad. <a href="https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/teams/melbourne-victory/aleague-transfer-news-marco-rojas-news/news-story/7b89ae7c179e1b99fbc567248bec6421" target="_blank">Fox Sports</a> is reporting that the New Zealand striker will return for his third stint, with Corey Brown and Kristijan Dobras to have their contracts mutually terminated. The report states Rojas will likely sign a three-year contract with the club and link with the club's star attacking trio of Ola Toivonen, Robbie Kruse and Andrew Nabbout.

Rojas to return to Victory

Borussia Dortmund sporting director&nbsp;Michael Zorc says there hasn't been a decision on Mario Gotze's future with the club. The German midfielder has been used sparingly this season and has been linked with a departure, but Zorc says there's more to discuss. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/final-decision-on-gotzes-dortmund-future-hasnt-been-made/cv3c0wmrijey1m724kt13ih7w">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Final decision not yet made on Gotze's future

U.S. U-20 national team midfielder Andrew Carleton is nearing a loan move&nbsp;to Indy Eleven, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffrueter/status/1216847059397103617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1216847059397103617&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redditmedia.com%2Fmediaembed%2Feobifi%3Fresponsive%3Dtrue%26is_nightmode%3Dtrue">the Athletic</a>. The loan would run for the full season as Carleton would leave Atlanta United in search of minutes in the USL. Carleton has drawn the ire of both former manager Tata Martino and current boss Frank de Boer for disciplinary issues.&nbsp;

U.S. U-20 Carleton linked with loan move

Adelaide United playmaker James Troisi is edging closer to getting a move away from his hometown club. The 31-year-old only joined the Reds in the recent off-season after not being offered a new contract by Melbourne Victory. According to the <a href="https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/football/australian-under23s-goalkeeper-daniel-margush-has-been-released-by-adelaide-united-while-on-international-duty/news-story/3e797c78db035b1ffa1bc8067bfdedf4" target="_blank">Advertiser</a>, Troisi is keen to get a transfer away from the City of Churches before the transfer window shuts, with Asia his likely destination.

Troisi close to securing move away from Adelaide

Sydney FC's A-League championship charge has been dealt a blow with the departure of star defensive midfielder Brandon O'Neill. The 25-year-old has joined K-League side Pohang Steelers with the South Korean club paying the Sky Blues an undisclosed transfer fee. O'Neill has been ever-present in the Sky Blues side over the past four-and-half years, winning two A-League championships and FFA Cup while also being named Sydney FC's player of the year for the 2018-19 season. He made 145 appearances for the Harbour City club and scored 10 goals.

O'Neill leaves Sky Blues for South Korea

Liverpool have rejected a loan offer from Roma for Xherdan Shaqiri, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1216852108009463808" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>. Paulo Fonseca's side identified the Switzerland international as a potential replacement for&nbsp;Nicolo Zaniolo, who is out for the rest of the season with a knee injury. However, Liverpool have firmly rejected their proposal and say there is no way the 28-year-old will leave Anfield this month.

Liverpool reject Shaqiri enquiry

New Barcelona head coach&nbsp;Quique Setien has a break clause in his contract that could see him leave at the end of the season, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/moillorens/status/1216854361172774913" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. Setien was confirmed as Ernesto Valverde's successor on Monday evening, signing a deal through to 2022. However, the deal contains a clause that could see him released at&nbsp;the end of each season,&nbsp;meaning Barca could pursue alternative managerial targets as soon as this summer.

Break clause included in Setien's Barca contract

The new boss could leave club at end of season

Inter have opened talks with Roma over a swap deal that will see&nbsp;Leonardo Spinazzola join the&nbsp;Nerazzurri with&nbsp;Matteo Politano heading the other way, according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/roma-and-inter-in-talks-for-politano-spinazzola-swap-deal" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzo</a>. Roma have been forced to change their transfer plans after&nbsp;Nicolo&nbsp;Zaniolo was ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury suffered against Juventus at the weekend. They quickly identifed&nbsp;Politano, a former Roma player,&nbsp;as a prime target and, with talks progressing well, a deal could be announced at some point on Tuesday.

Roma and Inter in talks over swap deal

Inter Miami have agreed a deal with Celtic to sign winger Lewis&nbsp;Morgan, reports the <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/lewis-morgan-agrees-inter-miami-21274308" target="_blank">Daily Record.</a> The MLS expansion side have now applied for a work permit for the 23-year-old, who will join up with his new team-mates once he is given clearance. The deal for the former St Mirren youngster is believed to be worth around £400,000 ($519,000).

Morgan agrees Miami deal

Chiefs warned about Kaze & Ben Youssef 'problems' as Vilakazi will 'learn the hard way'

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Worried Broos tells South Africans to forget finishing in 'first or second place' in World Cup Group A

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