Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd favourites to land Thuram in January

Liverpool are considering a move for Wolves' Matheus Nunes at the end of the season. Wolves only signed him last summer but <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/01/02/liverpool-transfer-news-deal-wolves-44m-matheus-nunes/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a> reports the Anfield club are open to signing him in a deal worth around €50 million (£44m).

Liverpool plot €50m Matheus Nunes bid (Telegraph)

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is reportedly pushing the club to sign Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat according to <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/fiorentina/2022/12/31-101655659/pressing_su_amrabat_ecco_per_quanto_la_fiorentina_lo_lascera_partire" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>.Amrabat, who had an impressive outing with Morocco in the 2022 World Cup, is also wanted by Tottenham Hotspur, Barcelona and Sevilla.

Klopp wants Morocco's World Cup star at Liverpool

According to Italian outlet <a href="https://www.calciomercatoweb.it/2022/12/30/calciomercato-juventus-allegri-vlahovic-arsenal-arteta-saka-manchester-united/" target="_self">Calciomercato</a>, the Italian giants could be prepared to use Dusan Vlahovic to try and tempt Bukayo Saka away from the Emirates if the young Englishman continues to delay signing a new contract. The deal might make sense from an Arsenal perspective too as the acquisition of Vlahovic would fill the Gabriel Jesus-shaped void.

Juventus ready to swap Vlahovic for Arsenal's Saka (Calciomercato)

Goalkeeper Yann Sommer has held positive talks with Bayern Munich over a move to the Allianz Arena, according to Sky Sport reporter <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1609992165605752833" target="_self">Florian Plettenberg</a>.The stopper wants the transfer but Gladbach will only sanction his departure if they can find a replacement, and Sommer will not try to force through a move.

Sommer holds positive Bayern talks

Nottingham Forest are willing to let Emmanuel Dennis leave the club just five months after he joined the club from Watford in a deal worth £10 million.<a href="https://theathletic.com/4052390/2023/01/02/nottingham-forest-emmanuel-dennis-transfer/" target="_self">The Athletic</a> report that Forest are willing to listen to offers for the forward, but he can only move abroad as he's already played for two English clubs this season.

Emmanuel Dennis to leave Nottingham Forest

Atletico Madrid will try to bring in Caglar Soyuncu from Leicester City during the January transfer window, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1610011422183809030" target="_self">Fabrizio Romano</a>.Diego Simeone's side already have a verbal agreement with the defender to move on a free transfer in the summer but are hoping to bring the move forward.

Atletico want Soyuncu

Cristiano Ronaldo has landed in Riyadh and is set to complete his move to Al Nassr.<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Cristiano Ronaldo has just landed in Riyadh ahead of his move to Al Nassr 🟡🛬 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ronaldo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ronaldo</a> Second part of medical will be done on Tuesday, then he will be unveiled as new signing. 🎥 <a href="https://twitter.com/ariyadhiah_br?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ariyadhiah_br</a> <a href="https://t.co/a4vPUbaHFP">pic.twitter.com/a4vPUbaHFP</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1610003210286104576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Ronaldo lands in Riyadh

Tottenham have suffered a setback in their bid to land Pedro Porro from Sporting Lisbon.<a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsNews/status/1610002652988833793" target="_self">Sky Sports</a> are reporting the Portuguese side are insisting Spurs must pay his £40m release clause which has led Antonio Conte's side to cool their interest in the 23-year-old.

Tottenham lose interest in Pedro Porro

Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile is in London to undergo a medical with Chelsea ahead of completing his move to Stamford Bridge, according to <a href="https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/breaking-benoit-badiashile-chelsea-transfer-25880403" target="_self">Football.London</a>.Badiashile has agreed personal terms with the Blues and is due to sign a six-and-a-half deal with Graham Potter's side.

Badiashile set for Chelsea medical

Denmark international striker Kasper Dolberg has joined Bundesliga side Hoffenheim on loan.The attacker joined Sevilla on loan from Nice at the start of the season but only made two La Liga starts for the Andalusians. He has now opted for a new challenge in Germany.<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Welcome to Hoffe, Kasper! TSG have signed Kasper Dolberg from French Ligue 1 side OGC Nice on loan until the end of the season 🤝 <a href="https://t.co/nGPMr5owyr">pic.twitter.com/nGPMr5owyr</a>— TSG Hoffenheim EN (@tsghoffenheimEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/tsghoffenheimEN/status/1609957821189062658?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Dolberg loaned to Hoffenheim

Alexis Mac Allister would be better off finishing the season with Brighton instead of making a move in January, coach Roberto De Zerbi insists.Arsenal and Juventus are among the teams said to be interested in signing the 24-year-old, but De Zerbi believes a move in the current transfer window could cause 'problems' for him.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/argentina-world-cup-mac-allister-against-january-transfer-brighton-de-zerbi/blt63415de7f347edf6" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Mac Allister warned against January move

Bernardo Silva has again cast doubt over his Manchester City future, stating he will discuss the matter at the end of the season.The Portugal star suggested he is open to leaving for a "new project", having been linked to Barcelona last summer.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/barcelona-linked-bernardo-silva-leave-man-city-new-project/bltd21447e31aaa5ee1" target="_blank">Read the story on GOAL</a>

Man City's Bernardo Silva still looking for 'new project' 

Manchester United are in the market to sign a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo and are in pole position to land attacker Marcus Thuram.The Premier League side have been in talks with the Borussia Monchengladbach man and could sign him in January, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-favourites-gladbach-star-thuram-january-bargain-transfer-fee/blt9a34e289341eadb1" target="_blank">La Repubblica reports</a>.

Man Utd favourites to land Thuram in January

Ajax have had a bid for goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli rejected by Villarreal, <a href="https://www.relevo.com/futbol/mercado-fichajes/villarreal-rechaza-primera-oferta-ajax-20230102165516-nt.html" target="_blank">Relevo</a> reports.The Dutch giants are in the market for a new goalkeeper and although the Yellow Submarine are willing to listen to offers for Rulli, they were not impressed by the initial offer.

Villarreal reject Ajax bid for Rulli

Memphis Depay will leave Barcelona in a free transfer at the end of the season.The Netherlands star has been linked with a January move but <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/depay-reject-january-move-leave-barcelona-free-transfer-summer/blt63053028ac0d3550" target="_blank">it has been reported</a> he will see out the rest of the season with the Catalan side and exit when his contract runs out this summer.

Depay snubs January move and will leave Barca for free

Carlos Aleman has left Espanyol to join Valencia, it has been confirmed.<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">👉 Carlos Alemán, traspassat al València El lateral juvenil posa fi a set anys com a blanc-i-blau<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RCDE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RCDE</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/planterRCDE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#planterRCDE</a>— RCD Espanyol Futbol Base - Dani Jarque | La21 (@RCDE_La21) <a href="https://twitter.com/RCDE_La21/status/1609867403420205056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Valencia sign Aleman from Espanyol

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos is likely to sign a new contract and continue at the club, coach Carlo Ancelotti claimed.The German's contract expires at the end of the season but Ancelotti has suggested that the 32-year-old won't be leaving any time soon, suggesting he will sign a new contract.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/kroos-stay-real-madrid-announce-decision-ancelotti/bltdd52f43bf5c3d623" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>

Kroos to sign new Real Madrid deal, Ancelotti suggests

Lazio have turned down an offer from Spanish side Cadiiz for Luis Alberto.<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/luis-alberto-20389" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports he is expected to stay in Rome for the rest of the season as Lazio are only willing to sell him for around €20 million.

Luis Alberto to stay at Lazio after offer rejected

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Arsenal have improved their proposal to sign Mykhaylo Mudryk, confirmed — as talks are on after €40m plus €20m bid rejected. 🚨⚪️🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a> It’s up to Shakhtar now, as <a href="https://twitter.com/yehor__d?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@yehor__d</a> reported. 🔵 Chelsea, also interested in Mudryk in case Arsenal deal collapses. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a> remain priority. <a href="https://t.co/YBYWFSlZSy">pic.twitter.com/YBYWFSlZSy</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1609910908922331136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Arsenal place improved bid to sign Mykhaylo Mudryk

Inter have decided to postpone contract extension talks with their defender Milan Skriniar after their Supercoppa Italiana tie against AC Milan on January 18 according to Tuttosport, via&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fcinternews.it/rassegna/i-ts-i-rinnovo-skriniar-questione-spinosa-dialogo-congelato-fino-alla-supercoppa-913469" target="_blank">FCInterNews.</a>Tottenham Hotspur are currently after the defender whose contract expires in the summer.<div></div>

Inter to hold contract extension talks with Skriniar after Milan derby

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Newcastle coach Eddie Howe is keen on sending Australian talent Garang Kuol on loan: “Garang needs to go and play, it’s the priority”. ⚪️⚫️🇦🇺 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NUFC</a> “We’re working to find a solution, it’s be at a very good level and with a good club and a good coach”. <a href="https://t.co/Q5seYWyUx4">pic.twitter.com/Q5seYWyUx4</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1609902751571476480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Newcastle set to allow Garang Kuol leave on loan

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Brazilian fullback Fábio leaves Nantes to join Gremio on permanent deal. It’s done and sealed, contract will be valid for two years. 🇧🇷🤝🏻 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> Former Man Utd fullback is already in Brazil for medical tests — he’s gonna play with Luis Suárez at Gremio. <a href="https://t.co/uIQDxnXJ1E">pic.twitter.com/uIQDxnXJ1E</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1609894970420240384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Former Man Utd full-back joins Gremio

Arsenal have reportedly activated clauses to extend the contracts of Bukayo Saka and William Saliba by an extra year as per <a href="https://www.espn.in/football/soccer-transfers/story/4842785/arsenal-extend-bukayo-sakawilliam-saliba-contracts-by-a-year-amid-long-term-negotiations-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>.Both Saka and Saliba have contract until 2024 but Arsenal have extended them by one more year. Talks are on for long-term contracts with the players.

Arsenal trigger contract extensions for Saka & Saliba

Arsenal are the latest club to show interest in signing Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo according to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/3-clubes-premier-league-quieren-fichar-moises-caicedo-20230101.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>.Arsenal will face competition from Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea who also want to rope in the player. Brighton are expected to ask for a transfer fee of around €60million.

Arsenal join race to sign Brighton star

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Keven Schlotterbeck wechselt per Leihe bis Saisonende zum <a href="https://twitter.com/VfLBochum1848eV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VfLBochum1848eV</a> . Alles Gute, Keven! 🙏 Mehr dazu auf <a href="https://t.co/mlaWmE7ekV">https://t.co/mlaWmE7ekV</a> 📲 <a href="https://t.co/US9htZc0tD">pic.twitter.com/US9htZc0tD</a>— SC Freiburg (@scfreiburg) <a href="https://twitter.com/scfreiburg/status/1609837098508455943?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Schlotterbeck joins VFL Bochum on loan

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Newcastle, Juventus and also Borussia Dortmund are in the race for talented right back Iván Fresneda, as reported last week. 🇪🇸 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NUFC</a> are exploring new right back options and already had first contacts for Fresneda ⤵️ <a href="https://t.co/YYfYyikbN4">https://t.co/YYfYyikbN4</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1609876170874429442?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Newcastle interested in Valladolid full-back Iván Fresneda

England international midfielder Jude Bellingham is set to inform Borussia Dortmund soon that he will leave the club in the summer according to <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrid-target-bellingham-set-for-borussia-dortmund-future-talks-n/" target="_blank">AS</a>.The midfielder is currently wanted by Real Madrid and Liverpool and the Bundesliga side will as for a fee of around €100m plus add-ons.

Bellingham set to hold talks with Dortmund over summer transfer

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔴🔵 Vous pensiez vraiment qu’on allait vous laisser sans carte de vœux ? ✨ Notre nouveau joueur vient tout juste de s’en occuper ! 🖊<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LOVREN2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LOVREN2025</a> <a href="https://t.co/EpQk4Q8JU3">pic.twitter.com/EpQk4Q8JU3</a>— Olympique Lyonnais (@OL) <a href="https://twitter.com/OL/status/1609867226869276672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Dejan Lovren re-joins Lyon 

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing Barcelona and Spain forward Ferran Torres according to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/fc-barcelona-tottenham-hotspur-lanza-primera-oferta-ferran-torres-20230101.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>.The Premier League side are ready to place a €35 million bid for the former Manchester City start whose current contract runs until 2027.

Spurs ready to place bid for Barcelona forward

Amid interest from FC Barcelona and Al-Nassr, N'Golo Kante could sign a new contract with Chelsea as per Fabrizio Romano.The journalist told <a href="https://www.caughtoffside.com/2023/01/02/chelsea-transfer-news-ngolo-kante-contract-latest/" target="_blank">Caughtoffside</a>, "N’Golo Kante’s priority has always been Chelsea and the Premier League. Kante is now in talks with Chelsea on different terms, this is why the situation is now open again. A few months ago it looked really complicated, but the situation is different now. Barcelona and Al Nassr have never reached any agreement with Kante, just normal interest but it’s now an open situation."

Kante could sign a new Chelsea contract

Everton are keen on making a move for Manchester United youngster Anthony Elanga according to Simon Phillips via <a href="https://www.givemesport.com/88099167-everton-transfer-news-speaking-agent-goodison-park-move" target="_blank">GiveMeSport.</a>The journalist said, "Everton are knocking on the door making enquiries. They are in the early stages. They are speaking to his agent regarding a loan move, I believe, at the moment. That’s the proposal they want to put together for him."

Everton eyeing move for Man Utd attacker

Chelsea continue to remain interested in signing Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Benfica according to <a href="https://www.caughtoffside.com/2023/01/02/chelsea-transfer-news-enzo-fernandez-deal-advanced/" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano via Caughtoffside</a>. The journalist claimed, "At the moment there are negotiations ongoing for Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea will push this week to get it done, it’s really advanced, but it’s not completed yet. It will depend on Benfica, on president Rui Costa who always said he wanted €120m clause or nothing. It’s always open to other clubs until it’s done, but Liverpool will not pay €120m clause and never made an official bid despite fake news around."Chelsea would ideally like a different structure to the €120m clause, but the player really wants to join. It will be up to Benfica, though, so we’ll see what happens in the next few days."

Chelsea to keep pushing for Enzo Fernandez transfer

Joao Felix is considering making a loan move in January as Premier League giants like Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal remain interested in signing the player.<a href="https://theathletic.com/4046161/2023/01/02/joao-felix-transfer-loan-chelsea-arsenal-man-united/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> reports that Atletico Madrid have set an asking price of €21million (£18.6m; $22.5m) package for the player which comprises a €15m loan fee plus €6m gross salary.

Felix asking price set amid Man Utd & Chelsea interest

After signing Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr turned their attention towards Real Madrid star Luka Modric but the Croatian reportedly rejected their offer to continue in Spain according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2023/01/01/63b03106ca47410a198b45f7.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>.The Saudi Arabian outfit are also keen on signing Sergio Ramos next season but Modric has made it clear that he wants keep playing in La Liga until 2024 when his existing contract expires.

Modric rejected big offer to continue at Real Madrid

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Klopp on more signings after Gakpo: “If there’s something we can do in January which means right player &amp; financial situation…then we will do it, but if not then we will not” 🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LFC</a> Midfield remain the focus but Liverpool insist they won’t pay €120m clause for Enzo Fernández. <a href="https://t.co/73TF4tV050">pic.twitter.com/73TF4tV050</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1609706384068694017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Liverpool won’t pay €120m for Enzo Fernández

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Marquinhos confirms negotiations for his new contract with PSG are now very advanced: “Yes, talks are progressing well”, told L’Équipe. 🔴🔵🇧🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSG</a> Length of the contract, one of the final steps before it will be signed — 2026 or 2027. <a href="https://t.co/TSNI41Pilc">pic.twitter.com/TSNI41Pilc</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1609688411488526336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Marquinhos closing in on new PSG contract

According to journalist <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1609458190370115590?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1609458190370115590%7Ctwgr%5Ec83874df06e86e4e68806b5ebd0ecb9f16ac45f2%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.caughtoffside.com%2F2023%2F01%2F01%2Fman-united-and-bayern-munich-eyeing-january-move-for-la-liga-goalkeeper%2F" target="_blank">Ekrem Konur</a>, the Sevilla shot stopper, who played an integral part in Morocco's journey to the World Cup semi-final last month, has caught the eye of the scouts at Old Trafford. After Martin Dubravka was recalled to Newcastle, United are short in the goalkeeper department and could make a move for him this month. Bayern Munich are also monitoring the situation.

Moroccan 'keeper Bono on Manchester United's radar 

Everton are keen on signing another forward to help solve their problem with putting the ball in the back of the net. According to <a href="https://www.givemesport.com/88099168-everton-january-transfer-rumours" target="_self">journalist </a>Paul Brown, the likes of Manchester United's Anthony Elanga are being considered by those at Goodison Park.

Lampard sizing up a 'goalscoring winger' 

Moncao have dropped a major hint over Benoit Badiashile's future, with the defender recently being linked with a move to Chelsea. A deal is understood to have been agreed by the two clubs, and the Ligue 1 side's decision to omit the defender from the squad for their 1-0 victory over Brest on Sunday evening will do little to quell speculation.

Badiashile omitted from Monaco squad 

Mabasa and players on Sundowns’ transfer wishlist

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