Transfer news and rumours LIVE: PSG's Draxler on Arsenal's radar

<a href="https://theathletic.com/2307848/2021/01/08/transfer-news-arsenal-liverpool-explained-football/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> reports that Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho is willing to take Christian Eriksen back. Spurs bid farewell to the Danish playmaker 12 months ago, as he headed to Inter, but another move is now being mooted after seeing him flop in Italy.

Mourinho willing to take Eriksen back

Tottenham have, according to <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a6530605875344466143-ivan-perisic-dans-les-petits-papiers-de-tottenham" target="_blank">FootMercato</a>, opened talks with Inter regarding a deal for Ivan Perisic. The Croatian forward has long been linked with a move to the Premier League and it could be that he sees out the 2020-21 campaign on loan in north London.

Tottenham in talks for Perisic

PSG midfielder Julian Draxler is a possible target for Arsenal, Bild reporter <a href="https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1347495659365130241" target="_blank">Christian Falk</a>&nbsp;has claimed. The Gunners may look to sign the Germany international on a free transfer in the summer, should they fail in attempts to land Dortmund star Julian Brandt.

Draxler on Arsenal's radar

Tottenham forward Heung-min Son is a top target for Real Madrid, according to <a href="https://diariomadridista.okdiario.com/fichajes/real-madrid-vigila-son-83298" target="_blank">OKDiario.</a> The South Korean is tied to a long-term contract at Spurs, while fresh terms are being mooted, but the Blancos would welcome the opportunity to add his energy and goal threat to their squad.

Real Madrid make Son a top target

West Ham have confirmed Sebastian Haller has joined Ajax. Haller's fee was announced by Ajax&nbsp;as&nbsp;€22.5 million (£20m/$27.5m), making him the Eredivisie club's most expensive signing ever. He joined West Ham in a club record £35m ($47.5m) transfer in summer 2019, and scored 14 goals in 50 apperances.

Haller completes Ajax transfer

The striker leaves West Ham and joins the Dutch giants for a reported club record fee

Liverpool want to sign Udinese midfielder Rodrigo De Paul, who was linked with Leeds in the summer, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/13682702/leeds-de-paul-liverpool-udinese/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> The 26-year-old could cost up to £40 million, however the Reds are said to have identified him as a quality reinforcement to their squad as they aim to defend their Premier League title. Leeds were closely linked to the 21-cap Argentina international last year, but manager Marcelo Bielsa is said to be in two minds over such a costly transfer.

'Liverpool keen on Leeds target De Paul'

The £40m-rated midfielder has caught the attention of scouts at Anfield

Mauricio Pochettino's transfer priority at PSG is to sign Sergio Aguero this summer, according to football agent Bruno Satin. Satin told <a href="https://twitter.com/LateFootClub/status/1347317524921262081" target="_blank">Canal+</a> that the new manager in Paris is prioritising a move for the Manchester City forward to compliment an already star-studded forward line. With Neymar and Kylian Mbappe regularly linked elsewhere, it would boost both PSG's attack and their star power.

'Pochettino wants to sign Aguero for PSG'

The new manager is reportedly keen on the Manchester City forward

West Ham want to sign Olivier Giroud from Chelsea to replace Ajax-bound Sebastian Haller, claim <a href="https://www.eurosport.com/football/transfers/2020-2021/transfer-news-exclusive-west-ham-line-up-olivier-giroud-as-sebastien-haller-replacement_sto8056748/story.shtml" target="_blank">Eurosport</a>. Ajax are set to complete a £23 million deal for Haller, which will leave the Hammers needing attacking reinforcements. Giroud, who is on the fringes of the Blues first-team, has been identified as a target for West Ham, who want a reliable source of goals to aid their push for European football next season.

West Ham 'want Giroud as Haller replacement'

The Hammers are eyeing up the Blues forward to replace their record signing

Tottenham centre-back Toby Alderweireld could be on his way back to the Eredivisie. The former Ajax defender is wanted by PSV, who <a href="https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/708543316/psv-gooit-visje-uit-naar-toby-alderweireld" target="_blank">De Telegraaf</a>&nbsp;reports are plotting a bid for him this month.

PSV plot Alderweireld move

Eindhoven giants hope to bring defender back to Netherlands

Paris Saint-Germain are interested in signing right-back Emerson from Barcelona, <a href="https://www.estadiodeportivo.com/betis/2021/01/07/psg-tanteo-emerson/313193.html" target="_blank">Estadio Deportivo</a> reports. The 21-year-old has impressed on loan at Real Betis and the Ligue 1 side hope to bolster their full-back options by landing him this summer.

PSG target Barcelona defender Emerson

Full-back is top candidate to strengthen Ligue 1 side's back line

On-loan&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;defender William Saliba seems to have taken something of a dig at manager Mikel Arteta, suggesting that he should have been offered more of an opportunity at his parent club. Saliba completed a loan move to Ligue 1 side Nice earlier this week&nbsp;and made his debut in a 2-0 defeat against Brest on Wednesday. It was&nbsp;his first competitive action in almost a year, and though he signed for Arsenal in the summer of 2019, he has yet to feature for the club, having spent last season on loan with&nbsp;Saint-Etienne. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/saliba-i-deserved-a-chance-at-arsenal/flxtm7a7fdch1kepv3zrhxoz9" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Saliba: I deserved a chance at Arsenal

Roma hope to use goalkeeper Robin Olsen in negotiations with Everton over a deal for&nbsp;Bernard, according to <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/serie-a/roma/2021/01/08-77975083/bernard_alla_roma_ancelotti_dice_s" target="_blank">Corriere Dello Sport.</a> The Italian club are keen to sign the&nbsp;Brazilian forward but have yet to reach an agreement over a fee. Olsen meanwhile is currently on loan at Goodison Park and the Toffees are interested in turning it&nbsp;into a permanent deal. Roma value Olsen at around €6.5 million (£5.8m/$7.9m) and hope to use the Swede to drive down the cost of signing Bernard, who could cost up to €13 million (£12m/$16m).

Roma offer Olsen to drive down Bernard fee

Fiorentina remain in talks with Lazio over a deal for&nbsp;Felipe Caicedo but are struggling to reach an agreement, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/la-lazio-spara-alto-per-caicedo-la-fiorentina-spinge-per-inglese-70636" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> La Viola want&nbsp;to sign a striker this month after&nbsp;Patrick Cutrone was recalled by parent club Wolves. Caicedo is believed to be keen on the move in order to secure regular first-team football, but the two clubs continue to haggle over a fee.

Fiorentina struggling to agree Caicedo deal 

Real Salt Lake&nbsp;have re-signed goalkeeper&nbsp;Andrew Putna for the 2021 MLS season. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Back for more <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RSL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RSL</a> — Real Salt Lake (@realsaltlake) <a href="https://twitter.com/realsaltlake/status/1347626141033500673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Putna signs new RSL deal

Hearts have signed former Celtic and Aberdeen winger Gary Mackay-Steven on a two-and-a-half year deal. The 30-year-old was a free agent after being released by New York City at the end of the 2020 MLS season. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🆕 Robbie Neilson has made his first move in the January transfer window after completing the signing of Scotland cap Gary Mackay-Steven subject to international clearance.<a href="https://twitter.com/Gary__11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Gary__11</a> signs a two-and-a-half year deal at Tynecastle! 👏 ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/ndvL9SGKRC">https://t.co/ndvL9SGKRC</a> <a href="https://t.co/SAeYr27fpA">pic.twitter.com/SAeYr27fpA</a> — Heart of Midlothian FC (@JamTarts) <a href="https://twitter.com/JamTarts/status/1347634488227016705?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Hearts sign Mackay-Steven

Ronald Koeman is keen to bolster his options at&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;with some January additions, but he acknowledges the club's financial situation may make it too difficult. Philippe Coutinho last week joined Ansu Fati, Sergi Roberto and Gerard Pique on Barca's long-term injury list,&nbsp;while&nbsp;Carles Alena was allowed to leave for Getafe on loan until the end of the season. However, Barca's finances have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, so much so that they have delayed the biannual wage payment due to players in January. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/koeman-desperate-for-new-signings-at-barcelona-but-accepts/sbe2tsc8gvxw168fxfvvfv5g5" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Koeman desperate for new signings at Barca

Manchester United have decided against pursuing a deal for Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1347612450405961732" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano.</a> The Red Devils have scouted the 19-year-old extensively and the player himself is believed to be desperate to move to his "dream" club. However, United have opted not to take their interest further, which is likely to alert a number of other clubs who have been monitoring the&nbsp;Independiente del Valle player.

Red Devils decide against Caicedo deal

Charlton ace Alfie Doughty is wanted by Celtic, Rangers and Stoke, <a href="https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/18998781.celtic-rangers-offer-pre-contract-terms-charltons-alfie-doughty-stoke-lodge-bid-land-now/" target="_blank">The Glasgow Times</a> reports. While the Scottish clubs are offering him a pre-contract deal, Stoke are prepared to lodge an offer this season.

Doughty a target for Rangers and Celtic

Montpellier striker Gaetan Laborde has said he is not in a hurry to leave the club, despite interest from West Ham and Marseille. He told <a href="https://twitter.com/RTLFoot/status/1347596307003826182" target="_blank">RTL</a>: "I don't have any special desire to leave. If something interest for me and, especially for the club, we'll see. There has to be a good feeling."

West Ham target Laborde not in a rush to leave

Celtic are aiming to strengthen their defence by signing&nbsp;Filip Benkovic from Leicester. <a href="https://twitter.com/AnthonyRJoseph" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a> believes that the centre-back could be allowed to leave either on loan or sold permanently for the right price.

Celtic in talks to sign Benkovic

West Ham are considering a move for Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah as they seek a replacement for Sebastien Haller, reports the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-transfer-news-sebastien-haller-replacement-josh-king-boulaye-dia-b759806.html" target="_blank">Standard</a>. Haller completed a permanent transfer&nbsp;to Ajax on Friday morning, leaving the Hammers light in the striking department. Reims forward&nbsp;Boulaye Dia and Bournemouth's Josh King are also on David Moyes' shortlist.

Hammers eye Nketiah

Nottingham Forest have extended&nbsp;Anthony Knockaert's loan from Fulham until the end of the season, reports the <a href="https://twitter.com/JPercyTelegraph/status/1347566660568428544" target="_blank">Daily Telegraph</a>. Knockaert's initial loan deal expired this week but Forest boss Chris Hughton has moved quickly to secure his services for the second half of the campaign. The 29-year-old has made 16 appearances for Forest this season, scoring once.

Forest extend Knockaert loan

Portland Timbers are close to completing a deal to sign Felipe Mora from&nbsp;Pumas UNAM, according to <a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2021/01/08/sources-portland-timbers-finalizing-permanent-transfer-felipe-mora-pumas-unam-tom" target="_blank">MLSsoccer.com.</a> Mora spent the 2020 season on loan at Portland but an agreement on a permanent deal&nbsp;is close to being reached. There was a&nbsp;$4 million (£2.9m) purchase option in Mora's original loan deal, but the two clubs have agreed a new fee with&nbsp;the Liga MX side retaining a portion of his rights.

Timbers to tie up permanent Mora deal

Bayern Munich are close to agreeing a deal to sign Reading youngster&nbsp;Omar Richards, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11673/12182051/omar-richards-bayern-munich-closing-in-on-deal-for-reading-defender" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a> The 22-year-old is out of contract in the summer and so is free to discuss terms with foreign clubs. The Royals are reluctant to let Richards leave but financial restrictions meant they were unable to come up with an acceptable new&nbsp;deal.&nbsp;Bayern are set to lose David Alaba in the summer so see Richards as potential back-up to&nbsp;Alphonso Davies at left-back.

Bayern close in on Reading youngster

Celtic are in talks with Leicester over a deal for defender&nbsp;Filip Benkovic, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/AnthonyRJoseph/status/1347591642543513600" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a> The 23-year-old is not in the Foxes' immediate first-team plans and are ready to consider both loan and permanent offers. Benkovic spent the 2018-19 season on loan at Celtic Park, making 27 appearances in all competitions.

Hoops in Benkovic talks

Blackburn are interested in signing Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite on loan, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/ALANMYERSMEDIA/status/1347579900056776704" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a> Toffees boss Carlo Ancelotti told a news conference on Friday that he was considering letting the 18-year-old go out on loan to gain experience during the second half of the campaign. Branthwaite has made four senior appearances for Everton since joining from League Two side Carlisle 12 months ago.

Rovers eye Toffees defender 

Southampton academy&nbsp;striker Tyreke Johnson has joined League One side Gillingham on loan for the rest of the season. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaintsFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SaintsFC</a> youngster <a href="https://twitter.com/TyrekeJohnson_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TyrekeJohnson_</a> has joined <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gills?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Gills</a> on loan for the remainder of 2020/21. Best of luck, Tyreke! 🍀 — Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SouthamptonFC/status/1347588886608834562?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Saints youngster heads out on loan

Over the next several months, Charlotte FC will be linked with plenty of transfers as they march towards their inaugural&nbsp;MLS&nbsp;season. In recent weeks, the club has been linked with what would be a massive move as reports out of&nbsp;Spain&nbsp;stated that the club was in pursuit of Andres Guardado, a player long linked with MLS. However, while the Mexican international may someday end up playing in the US, it does not appear he will do so with Charlotte. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/charlotte-fc-guardado-deal-links-mexican-star/1r0f0tv6z56uq1qg308jhlvfrx" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Charlotte FC not planning Guardado deal

Manchester United defender&nbsp;Ethan Laird&nbsp;has joined League One side MK Dons on loan until the end of the season. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ✍️ Ethan Laird is a Don! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DonDeal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DonDeal</a> <a href="https://t.co/e3sdTl8CL8">pic.twitter.com/e3sdTl8CL8</a> — MK Dons (@MKDonsFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/MKDonsFC/status/1347573781972230146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Man Utd youngster heads out on loan 

West Brom have signed Robert Snodgrass from West Ham on an 18-month deal for an undisclosed fee. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Welcome to West Bromwich Albion, <a href="https://twitter.com/robsnodgrass7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@robsnodgrass7</a>! ✍️ — West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WBA/status/1347558849650315266?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Snodgrass heads to Baggies

Sergio Romero and Marcos Rojo are both set to leave&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;as the club have decided not to extend their contracts. Both players’ deals are up in the summer and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed they are open to offers for the pair this month. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/solskjaer-rojo-romero-will-leave-man-united/1pc6916yvxgvt1j17xyyizchiu" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Romero & Rojo to leave Old Trafford

Brandon Williams wants to leave Manchester United for a loan spell at another Premier League club, reports the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-transfer-brandon-williams-19585022" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News.</a> The promising full-back has been short on game time this season and sparked talk of interest from Newcastle and Southampton in the winter window.

Williams wants Premier League loan

Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi has been offered to Inter. <a href="https://www.fcinternews.it/esclusive/i-fcin-i-inter-proposto-mustafi-opzione-i-low-cost-i-a-gennaio-o-gratis-a-giugno-il-tedesco-vuole-una-big-357816" target="_blank">FCInterNews</a> claim that the Germany international, who has slipped back out of favour at Emirates Stadium, has been informed that he is free to move to Italy before his contract expires in the summer.

Mustafi offered to Inter

Manchester United&nbsp;will not “do anything” in the January transfer window, claims Rene Meulensteen, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer considered to be “happy with the squad he’s got”. Sir Alex Ferguson’s former assistant told talKSPORT: “I think they’ve got clear ideas on how to take it forward, it’s a long-term process and I think he’s happy with the squad he’s got.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-wont-do-anything-in-january-transfer-window/2cht68x1ss351v5x977izi5si" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Man Utd won’t do anything in January’

Klopp: Liverpool unlikely to sign players in January

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📢 OFICIAL | Takefusa Kubo nuevo futbolista del Getafe C.F. ¡Bienvenido a la familia azulona! 🥳<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KuboAzulon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KuboAzulon</a> <a href="https://t.co/UYhIzw1KDw">pic.twitter.com/UYhIzw1KDw</a>— Getafe C.F. (@GetafeCF) <a href="https://twitter.com/GetafeCF/status/1347536129856299009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Kubo completes Getafe move from Madrid

PSG have confirmed the signing of young striker&nbsp;Sekou Yansane from Dijon. The forward has penned a two-and-half-year contract and will initially join up with the Ligue 1 club's Under-19 team.

PSG sign Yansane

Manchester City&nbsp;have been warned by Trevor Sinclair that ongoing talk of a possible move for Lionel Messi could complicate matters when it comes to contract discussions with Kevin De Bruyne. "De Bruyne hasn’t even got an agent, he’s acting for himself, which I think is fantastic," former City winger Sinclair told&nbsp;talkSPORT. "He knows his worth; if you don’t know your worth at 29 years old then you’ve got something wrong. He probably knows what the ball-park figure is that he wants to be earning; he’ll want to be the top-paid player at the football club. "But what he might’ve said is that he wants to be the top-paid player regardless of who comes in. That’s a problem for City if they’re serious about signing Messi. De Bruyne’s wages could go up an astronomical amount if he wants to be on bigger wages than Messi." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-city-de-bruyne-messi-problem-sinclair-new-contract/xh8l8i9taojx15i45ae78ili2" target="_blank">Check out the full story on Goal!</a>

Man City given De Bruyne contract warning

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">She's staying! 🇦🇺⚒ We are delighted confirm the permanent signing of <a href="https://twitter.com/Em_surf?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Em_surf</a>! 🤝 <a href="https://t.co/o0PTSVxBdx">pic.twitter.com/o0PTSVxBdx</a>— West Ham United Women (@westhamwomen) <a href="https://twitter.com/westhamwomen/status/1347513381226389504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

West Ham confirm permanent deal for Emily van Egmond

Atletico Madrid have submitted an offer to take Lyon forward Moussa Dembele on loan, <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-dembele-vers-un-pret-a-l-atletico-slimani-pour-le-remplacer-a-l-ol/1212738" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a> reports. The French striker, who has apparently been attracting interest from West Ham in the January transfer window, would be keen on a switch to join Diego Simeone's side. Atleti hope to add Dembele, who only returned to full training with Lyon on Thursday following a spell on the sidelines, to their squad having allowed&nbsp;

Atletico Madrid make loan approach for Dembele

Former Inter and Manchester City full-back&nbsp;Maicon has arrived in Rome ahead of signing for Serie D side Sona. The Brazilian's son, meanwhile, will also&nbsp;join the club and play for their&nbsp;academy side. Maicon told reporters: "I am happy to be back to Italy together with my son, I am ready for this new adventure."

Former Inter & Man City defender Maicon to sign for Sona

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Thank you and good luck at <a href="https://twitter.com/HibernianFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HibernianFC</a>, Matt 👊— Arsenal (@Arsenal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/1347498588415414273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Arsenal goalkeeper Macey joins Hibernian

West Ham need to be offering a new contract to Declan Rice and making him a “bedrock” of their team, says Tony Cottee, with the Hammers warned that a midfielder attracting plenty of interest from&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;could decide to run his deal down and walk away on a free. Cottee told The Sun: “We all know other teams are interested.&nbsp;West Ham should be acting to secure Declan, so he is not allowed to drift into the last two years of his contract and possibly leave on a free transfer.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/rice-leave-free-chelsea-cottee-contract-west-ham/1fiwvx4yqjth31035c3l6p1thn" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Rice could leave on a free amid Chelsea talk’

Newcastle are, according to <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/exclusive-steve-bruce-newcastle-loan-manchester-united-players" target="_blank">90min</a>, looking into three possible loan deals with Manchester United. Steve Bruce has his eye on Brandon Williams, Phil Jones and Jesse Lingard as he seeks to bolster the ranks at St James’ Park.

Newcastle exploring three Man Utd loans

<a href="https://theathletic.com/2307848/2021/01/08/transfer-news-arsenal-liverpool-explained-football/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> reports that Georginio Wijnaldum has not snubbed a contract offer from Liverpool. The Dutch midfielder continues to be linked with Barcelona as his deal at Anfield runs down, but fresh terms could yet be thrashed out on Merseyside.

Wijnaldum hasn't snubbed Liverpool offer

Arsenal outcast Sokratis is looking to secure a switch to Genoa, claims the<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9124551/Sokratis-keen-returning-Geona-Arsenal-look-offload-favour-centre-back.html" target="_blank"> Daily Mail.</a> The Greek defender is among those to have been frozen out at Emirates Stadium by Mikel Arteta, with a move to Serie A now on the cards.

Sokratis wants Genoa switch

Manchester United&nbsp;“could do a lot worse” than snap up&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;defender Sergio Ramos, says Dimitar Berbatov, with the Red Devils urged to join&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;and&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;in the hunt for the World Cup winner. Berbatov told Betfair: "Although he is 34, he is still a top player and United could do a lot worse. If he is available I can see a lot of teams interested in signing him." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-do-a-lot-worse-than-ramos-berbatov-real-madrid/9o6ovwhy5xvg1pmgmaimthdfq" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Man Utd could do a lot worse than Ramos’

Marko Arnautovic would be willing to return to West Ham in the January window, claims <a href="https://talksport.com/football/814081/west-ham-sebastien-haller-ajax-transfer-january-marko-arnautovic/" target="_blank">talkSPORT.</a> The Austrian forward left east London for China in 2019 but wants to head back to the Premier League and the Hammers have space in their squad after offloading Sebastian Haller.

Arnautovic open to West Ham return

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔝📝 Le <a href="https://twitter.com/PSG_inside?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PSG_inside</a> est heureux d’annoncer l’arrivée de Sekou Yansané. L’attaquant français a signé son premier contrat professionnel d’une durée de deux ans et demi, jusqu’au 30 juin 2023. ❤️💙— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) <a href="https://twitter.com/PSG_inside/status/1347468470540238848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

PSG snap up talented teenager

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📰 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LUFC</a> winger Jordan Stevens has joined League Two side Bradford City on loan until the end of the season— Leeds United (@LUFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LUFC/status/1347468157162819584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Loan move for Leeds youngster

Moussa Dembele is not interested in a move to West Ham despite reports suggesting the Hammers have enquired about the&nbsp;Lyon&nbsp;striker,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/dembele-not-interested-in-west-ham-move-as-atletico-madrid/pt49yb648mlxzjm8w72r31tq" target="_blank">Goal&nbsp;</a>understands. The Premier League side have sold&nbsp;Sebastien Haller to&nbsp;Ajax&nbsp;and are on the lookout for a replacement this month. Reports in&nbsp;France&nbsp;suggested David Moyes' side&nbsp;had identified Dembele as a possible target and made preliminary enquiries. However, the former&nbsp;Celtic&nbsp;striker is not interested in a move to the London Stadium, though he has not ruled out leaving Lyon during the January window.

Dembele not interested in West Ham move

Julian&nbsp;Nagelsmann&nbsp;has no intention of swapping&nbsp;RB Leipzig&nbsp;for&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;despite being suggested as a permanent successor to Lucien Favre.&nbsp; "There is no reason to be tense regarding Dortmund,"&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/no-reason-for-rb-leipzig-to-be-nervous-nagelsmann-not-interested-/124qkxglw434d1vo9lv4623f8w" target="_blank">Nagelsmann told reporters</a> ahead of a&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;meeting&nbsp;with BVB&nbsp;on Saturday.&nbsp; "The situation with Dortmund has remained the same as it was during my time as Hoffenheim coach. There was and there is no match.&nbsp; "I am comfortable and I have big targets to achieve with Leipzig. As I said, there is no reason for anyone at RB Leipzig to get nervous regarding Dortmund."

Nagelsmann rules out Dortmund job

Bournemouth and Swansea are among the clubs who want to sign Aston Villa striker Keinan Davis on loan, according to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9121787/Bournemouth-Swansea-set-battle-sign-Aston-Villa-forward-Keinan-Davis-loan.html" target="_blank">PA</a>. The Cherries want Davis should in-demand forward Josh King move to the Premier League, while the Swans are looking at other targets after Southampton striker Michael Obafemi suffered an injury in training. Davis has played seven times for Villa this season, scoring once, but his only starts have come in the Carabao Cup.

'Championship clubs battling for Villa striker'

Josh Knight will spend the rest of the season on loan at Wycombe Wanderers. The defender joined the Championship side in October until this month, but they have extended his deal until the end of the season.

Leicester’s Knight extends Wycombe stay

Hertha Berlin are eyeing a move for Wolfsburg midfielder Yannick Gerhardt ,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball/als-guendouzi-nachfolger-hertha-will-diesen-bundesliga-star-74785084,view=conversionToLogin.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>&nbsp;says. The Bundesliga side expect Matteo Guendouzi to be recalled by Arsenal this month despite taking him on loan for the rest of the season. They see 26-year-old Gerhardt as an ideal replacement but face competition from Koln.

Hertha Berlin want Gerhardt as Guendouzi replacement

Filip Benkovic looks set to leave Leicester to join Celtic this month. The Glasgow side are reportedly eager to sign him and Foxes manager Brendan Rodgers has given his approval for the deal to go ahead, telling reporters: “Celtic would be a great move for him. He's at the age where he really needs to be playing and that didn't quite materialise at Cardiff.”

Rodgers gives green light for Benkovic to join Celtic

Stefano Denswil has returned to Club Brugge on loan from Bologna. The centre-back will spend the rest of the season at the Belgian side, where he spent four years before moving to Italy in 2019.

Denswil returns to Club Brugge on loan

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 😎 The news you've all been waiting for. Welcome to the Potteries, <a href="https://twitter.com/rabbi_matondo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rabbi_matondo</a>.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SCFC</a> 🔴⚪️ — Stoke City FC (@stokecity) <a href="https://twitter.com/stokecity/status/1347227927688204301?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Matondo joins Stoke on loan from Schalke

AC Milan are set to resume contract talks with Hakan Calhanoglu’s agent, <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2021/01/07/milan-calhanoglu-rinnovo-news" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a>&nbsp;claims. The Rossoneri are offering a salary of €3.5 million, but the attacking midfielder wants double that figure, suggesting he will end up leaving for free at the end of the season.

Calhanoglu wants double AC Milan offer as contract talks continue

Ajax are set to complete the signing of Sebastien Haller from West Ham. <a href="https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/1905096226/sebastien-haller-definitief-speler-van-ajax" target="_blank">De Telegraaf</a>&nbsp;claims the Dutch side have reached an agreement with the striker over a four-and-a-half-year contract after striking a €20 million (£18m/$25m) deal with the Premier League outfit.

Haller agrees Ajax move

Juventus are set to seal the signing of Bryan Reynolds from FC Dallas on loan with an obligation to make it permanent for $7 million (£5m). The Bianconeri cannot register the full-back because they do not have any more non-EU player spots available, however.&nbsp;They will instead send him to Benevento for the rest of the season, <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2021/01/07/juve-bryan-reynolds-calciomercato-beneventohttps://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2021/01/07/juve-bryan-reynolds-calciomercato-benevento" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a>&nbsp;reports.

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