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<centre><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Milan Škriniar has already signed as Paris Saint-Germain player — it’s 100% done for June 2023 on a free transfer, here we go 🚨🔴🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSG</a><br><br>Paris Saint-Germain have submitted an opening bid to anticipate Škriniar deal in January but Inter want €20m fee.<br><br>Talks will continue soon. <a href="https://t.co/H1nIXbwbjt">pic.twitter.com/H1nIXbwbjt</a></p>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1619436124270891009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Skriniar signs pre-contract with PSG

<p>Malo Gusto has had a medical with Chelsea ahead of completing his move to the Premier League side.</p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1619403779874656257" target="_self">Fabrizio Romano</a> reports the Lyon defender will sign a contract until 2029 with the west London side and will move at the end of the season for a fee of around €30 million. </p>

Malo Gusto passes Chelsea medical

<p>Sean Dyche has arrived at Everton's training ground to complete his move to the Toffees, as reported by <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11671/12796397/everton-sean-dyche-expected-to-be-appointed-manager-after-winning-race-to-succeed-frank-lampard" target="_self">Sky Sports</a>.</p><p>The former Burnley boss is set to be appointed as the club's new manager over the weekend following Frank Lampard's departure.</p>

Dyche arrives at Everton

<p>Anthony Gordon has passed a medical at Newcastle and will be unveiled at St James' Park shortly, reports Keith Downie of <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySports_Keith/status/1619351748308799489" target="_self">Sky Sports</a>.</p><p>The Everton attacker will join Eddie Howe's side in a deal worth <span>£40 million plus £5m in add-ons.</span></p>

Anthony Gordon passes Newcastle medical

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Moises Caicedo post statement confirming desire to leave Brighton

<p>Fulham have seen a €20 million bid for Brazilian midfielder Andre rejected according to <a href="https://oglobo.globo.com/esportes/futebol/fluminense/noticia/2023/01/fulham-formaliza-proposta-de-r-111-milhoes-por-andre-volante-do-fluminense.ghtml" target="_blank">O Globo.</a> His club, Fluminense have stated their desire to not sell him this January transfer window.</p>

Fulham see bid for Andre rejected

<p>Sporting right-back <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/tottenham-total-agreement-pedro-porro-former-man-city-defender-medical/blt8f6c60cb99785976" target="_blank">Pedro Porro is flying</a> to London to complete a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur. The defender will pen a five year deal until 2028.</p><p>He has been involved in eight goals in the Portuguese league this season, scoring two and providing six for his teammates. </p>

Pedro Porro flying to London

<p>Atletico Madrid have made an approach for Olympique Marseille and France right back Jonathan Clauss. <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1619419906604437506?s=20&amp;t=fLM_AxR_oE5zV6hEAz_YBg" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a> are suggesting the Spanish club have made a loan offer with a option to buy for €9m. </p>

Atletico in for Clauss

<centre><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Official, completed. Romain Faivre has left Olympique Lyon to join Lorient on loan deal until the end of the season 🇫🇷🤝🏻 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a><br><br>OL will complete Amin Sarr deal with Heerenveen as revealed earlier today. <a href="https://t.co/d49ewjE45g">pic.twitter.com/d49ewjE45g</a></p>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1619419906604437506?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Romain Faivre leaves Lyon for Lorient

<p>Tottenham Hotspur are set to pay €48 million to Sporting Lisbon for Pedro Porro, more than his release clause according to <a href="https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-bwin/sporting/detalhe/noticia-record-porro-vai-render-48-milhoes-de-euros-aos-cofres-dosporting?ref=HP_DestaquesPrincipais" target="_blank">Record.</a></p>

Tottenham to pay more than Porro's release clause

<p>Aberdeen have confirmed that manager Jim Goodwin has been sacked after a number of "unacceptable results."<br>The announcement comes after a 6-0 defeat to Hibernian. Aberdeen were also knocked out of the cup in midweek by sixth-tier side Darvel in one of the competition's greatest ever shocks.</p><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Following an unacceptable run of results since the World Cup break, the Club confirms it has parted company with Jim Goodwin and first team assistant manager Lee Sharp with immediate effect.<br><br>More to follow. <a href="https://t.co/a6iUK2EGgL">pic.twitter.com/a6iUK2EGgL</a></p>— Aberdeen FC (@AberdeenFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/AberdeenFC/status/1619383004102803457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Aberdeen sack manager Goodwin

<p>Wigan have announced that Shaun Maloney has been appointed first-team manager on a three-and-a-half year deal.<span>&nbsp;</span></p><p>Maloney takes over from Kolo Toure who was sacked after less than two months in charge of the Latics.</p><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🙌🏼 We are delighted to confirm the appointment of Shaun Maloney as the Club's First Team Manager.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/wafc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#wafc</a> 🔵⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BELIEVE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BELIEVE</a></p>— Wigan Athletic (@LaticsOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/LaticsOfficial/status/1619337052457140225?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Wigan appoint Shaun Maloney as manager

<p>Arsenal have submitted a new offer of £60 million plus £10m in add-ons for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11687217/Arsenal-submit-second-offer-worth-70m-Moises-Caicedo-Brighton-want-80m-him.html" target="_self"><em>Daily Mail</em></a>. </p><p>However, the Seagulls are expected to reject the bid as they are holding out for £80m for the 21-year-old midfielder.</p>

Arsenal make new Caicedo offer

<p>Marseille have confirmed they have reached an agreement to sign Morocco international Azzedine Ounahi from Angers.</p><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Olympique de Marseille announces an agreement in principle with <a href="https://twitter.com/AngersSCO?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AngersSCO</a>, for the permanent transfer of <a href="https://twitter.com/AzzedineOunahi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AzzedineOunahi</a> to the club. <a href="https://t.co/idAq9thvFD">pic.twitter.com/idAq9thvFD</a></p>— Olympique de Marseille 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 (@OM_English) <a href="https://twitter.com/OM_English/status/1619361337993469954?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Marseille sign Azzedine Ounahi

<p>Zenit boss Sergei Semak has responded to speculation that Paris Saint-Germain are keen on Brazilian winger Malcom.</p><p>"I’ve spoken to Malcom and we are waiting for a formal proposal and, if that comes, then we’ll consider it,” he told the club's <a href="https://en.fc-zenit.ru/news/2023-01-28-sergey-semak-pervym-sborom-my-dovolny-vse-proshlo-khorosho.htm" target="_self">official website</a>. "We would never force a player to stay, but Malcom is ready to fulfil the obligations of his contract with us."</p>

Zenit boss confirms PSG interest in in Malcom

<p>FC Barcelona could reignite their interest in signing Chelsea star Cesar Azpilicueta in the summer according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/barca-atento-azpilicueta-vuelve-salir-82073540" target="_blank"><em>SPORT</em></a>.</p><p>The Catalan giants were keen on signing the Spaniard last summer before he extended his stay with the Blues until 2024. But lack of game time at the Blues could convince Azpilicueta to head back to Spain and join Barcelona. </p>

Barcelona could go after Chelsea star again

<p>Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on signing Everton and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/revealed-tottenham-plot-move-to-sign-jordan-pickford/" target="_blank"><em>Football Insider</em></a>.</p><p>Spurs eye Pickford as a long-term replacement of Hugo Lloris. Both Pickford and Lloris' contracts with their respective clubs expire in June 2024.</p>

Spurs have their eyes on Everton star

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Weston McKennie to Leeds, here we go! Understand Leeds will pay €1.2m loan fee — deal will include buy option clause for €33m plus add ons 🚨⚪️🇺🇸 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LUFC</a><br><br>Leeds president Radrizzani unlocked the deal with Juventus in the night.<br><br>McKennie has agreed personal terms with Leeds. <a href="https://t.co/mY1g6Fuql0">pic.twitter.com/mY1g6Fuql0</a></p>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1619329856944340995?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Leeds United close to signing Weston McKennie on loan

<p>Newcastle United could make a bid for Chelsea loanee Romelu Lukaku next summer according to <a href="https://www.calciomercatoweb.it/2023/01/28/calciomercato-inter-lukaku-rinnovo-prestito-chelsea-juventus-vlahovic/" target="_blank"><em>CMW</em></a>.</p><p>Lukaku joined Inter on loan in the summer after spending just one season at Chelsea. The Belgian has expressed his interest to stay back in Serie A on numerous occasions and it will be interesting to see if the Magpies manage to convince him to return to the Premier League.</p>

Newcastle plotting a move for Chelsea loanee

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ruby Mace will spend the remainder of the season on loan at Leicester City.<br><br>All the best, Ruby 💙</p>— Manchester City (@ManCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1619319844012277761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Manchester City's Ruby Mace joins Leicester City on loan

<p>Nottingham Forest are considering making a late move for Leeds United target Weston McKennie according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/4133462/2023/01/28/mckennie-transfer-nottingham-forest-leeds/" target="_blank"><em>The Athletic</em></a>.</p><p>Leeds are currently in talks with Juventus over a possible loan move with an option to buy for the USMNT star but they now could face competition from their fellow Premier League side.</p>

Nottingham Forest plan to hijack Leeds move for McKennie

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ben Brereton Díaz has full agreement to join Villarreal in June as free agent — deal sealed and completed. 🚨🟡🤝🏻 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Villarreal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Villarreal</a><br><br>Premier League clubs were tracking him too but Brereton will join Villarreal. <a href="https://t.co/JtWqhIfd8F">pic.twitter.com/JtWqhIfd8F</a></p>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1619304413344190464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Ben Brereton Díaz set to join Villarreal

<p>Manchester United are preparing a bid to sign Inter defender Stefan de Vrij according to <em>Sport Italia</em>.</p><p>The Red Devils though will face competition from five other clubs Newcastle, Tottenham, Villarreal and Feyenoord who have all submitted bids for the Dutchman. </p>

Man Utd want Inter defender

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tetê, flying to England in the morning as he will undergo medical tests and sign as new Leicester player — here we go confirmed 🔵🦊🇧🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LCFC</a><br><br>Deal set to be completed, as revealed yesterday. <a href="https://t.co/oLyGH7Vg7U">pic.twitter.com/oLyGH7Vg7U</a></p>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1619289896975486978?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Leicester City set to complete Tete signing

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Understand Fulham submitted new bid on Friday for Fluminense midfielder André 🚨⚪️⚫️🇧🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Fulham?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Fulham</a><br><br>Loan with obligation to buy clause for €20m total package — personal terms have been sent to the agent. <br><br>Player’s agents are already in UK — talks will continue with Fluminense. <a href="https://t.co/e95tmPQGxC">pic.twitter.com/e95tmPQGxC</a></p>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1619279664278835201?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Fulham in talks to sign Fluminense midfielder André

<p>Arsenal have entered a five-way race now to sign Montpellier striker Elye Wahi according to <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a3783159636189281239-montpellier-elye-wahi-tres-convoite" target="_blank"><em>Foot Mercato</em></a>.</p><p>Other than the Gunners, four other Premier League clubs namely, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Liverpool are keen on roping in the 20-year-old.</p>

Arsenal enter race to sign Montpellier forward

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">EXCL: Moises Caicedo didn’t turn up for training today — he wants leave immediately. Caicedo could also miss tomorrow’s game. ⚠️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BHAFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BHAFC</a><br><br>🚨 Understand Arsenal are expected to improve their bid, after £60m revealed yesterday. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a><br><br>🔵 Chelsea offered £55m — rejected too. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/Xzt2f43ACI">pic.twitter.com/Xzt2f43ACI</a></p>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1619269088848805888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Arsenal set to improve their bid for Caicedo as he wants to leave

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Anthony Gordon, undergoing medical tests as new Newcastle player after deal agreed with Everton on £40m fee plus add ons ⚪️⚫️🩺 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NUFC</a><br><br>Gordon will sign his contract right after the medical tests — official statement to follow. <a href="https://t.co/kD9pzSCQBt">pic.twitter.com/kD9pzSCQBt</a></p>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1619263490681864192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Anthony Gordon set to sign for Newcastle

<p>Manchester United remain hopeful of signing Inter right-back Denzel Dumfries according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-dumfries-via-a-fine-stagione-il-sostituto-puo-arrivare-dal-18158" target="_blank"><em>Calciomercato</em></a>.</p><p>The 26-year-old will cost around €50 million if the Red Devils do decide to make a move for the Dutchman. </p>

Man Utd still eyeing move for Inter star

<p>PSV Eindhoven are interested in signing Manchester United forward Anthony Elanga according to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11686001/PSV-interested-signing-Anthony-Elanga-loan-Ten-Hag-reluctant-let-players-go.html" target="_blank"><em>Daily Mail</em></a>.</p><p>After losing their star forward Cody Gakpo to Liverpool earlier in the January window, the Dutch side are in the look out for a quality replacement and manager Ruud van Nistelrooy wants to raid his former club.</p>

PSV show interest in Man Utd youngster

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cesare Casadei will leave Chelsea in the next 48h in order to join Reading on loan, deal almost done — final details to be sorted soon. 🚨🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a><br><br>Loan deal ready and of course it won’t include any buy option clause.<br><br>Casadei, prepared to accept as called by <a href="https://twitter.com/AdrianJKajumba?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AdrianJKajumba</a>. <a href="https://t.co/DteR45wGPZ">pic.twitter.com/DteR45wGPZ</a></p>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1619247154794561536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Chelsea's Casadei close to joining Reading on loan

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Understand there’s optimism now for Weston McKennie to join Leeds. Talks are progressing well on loan with buy clause — positive contacts in the last hours. 🚨⚪️🇺🇸 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LUFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USMNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#USMNT</a><br><br>New round of talks will take place on Saturday to get the deal sealed. <a href="https://t.co/jXyihXQh7i">pic.twitter.com/jXyihXQh7i</a></p>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1619141520397049856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Leeds United closing in on signing Weston McKennie

<p>Chelsea and Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge according to <a href="https://talksport.com/football/1316090/" target="_blank"><em>Talksport</em></a>.</p><p>Both the Premier League sides are looking to sign a central midfielder. The Blues are still chasing Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo but if they fail to land either of them Berge could be a quality alternative for Graham Potter's side.</p><div></div>

Chelsea, Liverpool want Sheffield United star

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bournemouth board decided to travel to Rome in order to discuss with Nicoló Zaniolo — but once again, the player has not accepted ⛔️🍒 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a><br><br>Zaniolo wanted AC Milan or Tottenham — no intention to accept Bournemouth despite AS Roma decision to approve €30m deal. <a href="https://t.co/EoNbre6okd">pic.twitter.com/EoNbre6okd</a></p>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1619118805862735872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 27, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Zaniolo unwilling to join Bournemouth

<p>French manager Zinidine Zidane has <a href="https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/transferts/juventus-bayern-real-psg-quelles-options-pour-zidane_AP-202301270382.html" target="_blank">several option to return to management</a> after he wasn't appointed France's national team manager following the World Cup. Bayern Munich and PSG are possibilities while Real Madrid can't be ruled out due to his love affair with the club. Juventus is an extremely unlikely destination after their recent turmoil, although a move was previously touted.</p>

Zidane still has options to return to management

<p>Newcastle are still targeting a deal for Hakim Ziyech in the transfer window. </p><p>The Moroccan attacker was though to be one of a trio of Chelsea players being targeted by the Magpies, but Eddie Howe and co. still remain 'hot' on the 29-year-old, according to <a href="https://www.givemesport.com/88109280-newcastle-now-hot-on-33m-hakim-ziyech-at-st-james-park" target="_blank"><em>GiveMeSport</em></a>. </p>

Newcastle still targeting Ziyech 

<p>Florentio Perez is said to be a big admirer of West Ham midfielder Declan Rice, but has dropped his interest in the England international as he has supposedly given his word to Arsenal regarding a transfer this summer. </p><p><a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11685429/Real-Madrid-rule-Declan-Rice-midfielder-gave-word-Arsenal.html" target="_blank"><em>The Daily Mail</em></a> suggest that Rice wants to play Champions League football and both clubs should be in the competition next season, barring a major slip in the second half of the season. </p><p></p>

Real Madrid end pursuit of Rice

<p>Roma attacker Nicolo Zaniolo is set to reject the proposal from Bournemouth following a meeting on Friday afternoon. Nothing has officially be communicated between the clubs yet, however. Across all competitions this season the Italian has two goals and three assists. </p>

Zaniolo set to reject Bournemouth

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