Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Arsenal table offer for PSG star Cavani

Chelsea could sign Thomas Lemar on loan until the end of the season when top target Jadon Sancho could be available, report the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/01/09/chelsea-tottenham-want-thomas-lemar-loan-face-competition-european/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>. Tottenham were thought to be interested in the Atletico Madrid forward first, but Chelsea have moved ahead of them in the race for his signature. The 24-year-old France international has struggled since joining Atletico from Monaco in the summer of 2018.

Chelsea to take Lemar until Sancho becomes available

Real Madrid are still keen to offload Gareth Bale in the summer transfer window, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/01/09/real-madrid-still-want-sell-gareth-bale-search-willing-buyers/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>.&nbsp; Bale and Madrid engaged in a remarkable stand-off over the summer of 2019, as the club tried to dispense with his services while the Welshman insisted he would not take a pay cut elsewhere, ultimately leading to him staying put.&nbsp; But despite regaining a first-team place under Zinedine Zidane, Bale will once more be in the shop window from June onwards.

Madrid still looking to sell Bale

Efforts to offload Welshman failed in 2019

Arsenal have an offer on the table for Edinson Cavani, according to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEiFZ4dcSh4" target="_blank">El Chiringuito</a>. The prolific Uruguayan striker is approaching the end of his contract at Paris Saint-Germain and could be on the move in the near future.

Arsenal have tabled offer for Cavani

Mikel Arteta is eager to keep Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at&nbsp;Arsenal, and has welcomed his recent comments amid unwelcome transfer talk, but says no further talks have been held with the striker. The Gunners boss has said: "He knows exactly what I think about him and obviously he's a massive player for us. But at the moment we're in the middle of the season and we haven't discussed anything further on that at the club." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arteta-keep-aubameyang-arsenal-winter-window/fhifgf9nqvld1j7qq9qh7s8lp" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Arteta keen to keep Aubameyang at Arsenal

Bayern Munich have ruled out a potential bid for Manchester City star Leroy Sane in January. The Germany international was heavily linked with a move to the Bundesliga champions last summer, but he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury that will keep him out until February, at least. And sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic says the Munich side will not try to lure him back to his homeland this month. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bayern-munich-rule-out-january-bid-for-man-city-star-sane/hfsksj6libas1i3u5dv6yuj7d" target="_blank">Read the full story here</a>

Bayern rule out January bid for Sane

German giants won't move for Man City star

Manchester United will not try to sign Christian Eriksen this month,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/11675/11904367/christian-eriksen-manchester-united-rule-out-bid-for-tottenham-midfielder" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>&nbsp;reports. The Red Devils have been linked with the Denmark international, whose contract expires at the end of the season, but they have ruled out making an offer for him, Instead, the website claims he is leaning towards a move to Inter, though Real Madrid are also said to be interested.

Man Utd back out of Eriksen race

Massimiliano Allegri has his eyes on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's job at Manchester United, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7866379/Former-Juventus-boss-Massimiliano-Allegri-eyes-Ole-Gunnar-Solskjaers-Manchester-United-job.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The Italian has been out of work since leaving Juventus in the summer of 2019, but he is ready to step back into the dugout and is intrigued by the project on offer at Old Trafford.

Allegri eyes Solskjaer's job at Man Utd

Chelsea could enter the race to sign Atletico Madrid winger Thomas Lemar in January.&nbsp; The Blues have been offered the France international, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-thomas-lemar-transfer-news-a4330101.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>,&nbsp;but Tottenham are also interested in signing him. But Atletico are said to be demanding around £50 million for the 24-year-old.

Chelsea offered Atletico winger Lemar

Tottenham in contention to land £50m Frenchman

Chelsea have made West Ham defender&nbsp;Issa Diop their top transfer target as they prepare a £40 million ($52m) bid, claims the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1225766/Chelsea-Transfer-News-Issa-Diop-Top-Target-Frank-Lampard-Imminent-40m-Bid-West-Ham-Spurs" target="_blank">Express</a>. The Blues are looking to strengthen their defence and view the 22-year-old Frenchman as a perfect signing for the winter window. Frank Lampard's side face competition from Tottenham for Diop, while new Hammers boss David Moyes is thought to be unwilling to sell.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Chelsea to make £40m move for West Ham star Diop

Tottenham are also eyeing a move for the 22-year-old

Manchester United full-back Ashley Young will join Inter in the summer, according to the <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/51028918" target="_blank">BBC</a>. Young's contract will expire at the end of the season and he is set to sign for Inter on a free transfer, though United could still sell him in January. The 34-year-old&nbsp;is in his ninth season with the Red Devils, having played&nbsp;261 times for the club.

Young to join Inter in the summer

The 34-year-old will leave Old Trafford after nine seasons

Dutch side Roda JC have signed 27-year-old left-back Maxime Gunst. He was recently released by rivals MVV Maastricht, who Roda play in their next game. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Welkom bij Roda JC Kerkrade, Maxime! 😁<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelkomMaxime?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelkomMaxime</a> <a href="https://t.co/mtR56s5Qcj">pic.twitter.com/mtR56s5Qcj</a> — Roda JC Kerkrade (@rodajckerkrade) <a href="https://twitter.com/rodajckerkrade/status/1215317422250647552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Roda sign released Gunst

RB Leipzig forward Ademola Lookman will undergo a medical at Newcastle this week, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/medical-scheduled-newcastle-united-close-in-on-new-signing/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The 22-year-old former England youth international is expected to sign on a loan-to-buy deal. Lookman played 36 times in the Premier League for Everton, but only found the net once.

Lookman set for Newcastle medical

Tottenham will look to sign Krzysztof Piatek from AC Milan after Harry Kane was ruled out until April, report the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/jan/09/harry-kane-needs-surgery-out-until-april-tottenham-hamstring-euro-2020" target="_blank">Guardian</a>. The 24-year-old striker scored 30 goals in all competitions between Genoa and Milan last season, but has just four this time around. Milan are believed to be willing to sell him now they have signed Zlatan Ibrahimovic, as long as they can recoup the £30 million ($39m) they paid for him last January.

Spurs make Piatek priority after Kane injury

FC Cincinnati have signed 26-year-old Japan forward Yuya Kubo from Belgian side Gent as a Designated Player. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ようこそ <a href="https://twitter.com/kuboyuya31?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kuboyuya31</a>! Meet <a href="https://twitter.com/MLS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MLS</a>' first-ever Japanese Designated Player. 📰: <a href="https://t.co/u5ZK6ICRCe">https://t.co/u5ZK6ICRCe</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCCincy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCCincy</a> // <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AllForCincy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AllForCincy</a> <a href="https://t.co/wqJBzhuSnE">pic.twitter.com/wqJBzhuSnE</a> — FC Cincinnati (@fccincinnati) <a href="https://twitter.com/fccincinnati/status/1215317434787385356?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Kubo heads to Cincinnati

Feyenoord could attempt to sign Zenit striker Aleksandr Kokorin on a six-month loan deal, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport-express.ru/football/rfpl/reviews/feyenoord-hochet-arendovat-kokorina-zenit-dik-advokat-1629921/" target="_blank">Sport Express</a>. The 28-year-old former Russia international signed a contract at Zenit until the end of this season after being released from prison for assault. He had previously scored 12 goals in 48 games for Russia, winning one league title and a Russian Cup.

Feyenoord consider Kokorin loan

Celtic winger Lewis Morgan is considering an offer from David Beckham's Inter Miami, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://news.stv.tv/sport/celtic-accept-inter-miami-bid-for-winger-lewis-morgan/?top" target="_blank">STV</a>. A bid from the incoming MLS side has reportedly been accepted by the Scottish champions, with the 23-year-old having left their winter training base in Dubai to make his decision. Morgan has had loan spells at St Mirren and Sunderland since joining from St Mirren in 2018, and has played twice for Scotland.

Celtic winger considers Miami move

David Moyes is eager to link up with Marouane Fellaini for a third time by taking him to West Ham, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/11904808/west-ham-want-to-sign-marouane-fellaini-from-shandong-luneng" target="_blank">Sky Sports News</a>. Fellaini is currently at Chinese Super League side Shandong Luneng, but new league regulations mean he would face a huge pay cut if he stays beyond his current deal. The Belgium international, now 32, played under Moyes at Everton and followed him to Manchester United.

Moyes plots Fellaini reunion

Lyon are interested in signing Red Bull Salzburg forward Hwang Hee-chan, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Transferts-l-ol-suit-hee-chan-hwang-l-attaquant-du-red-bull-salzbourg/1097048" target="_blank">l'Equipe</a>. Hwang is being considered as an alternative to Villarreal's&nbsp;Karl Toko-Ekambi, thought to be their number one attacking target. South Korea international Hwang, 23, has nine goals in all competitions so far this season.

Lyon want Salzburg's Hwang

Andres Iniesta has endorsed a possible&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;move for&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;forward Neymar but he remains unsure if the transfer is necessary for the club. Neymar has long been linked with a return to Camp Nou, with&nbsp;the ex-Santos star having been keen to leave PSG and make the move back to Spain in the summer transfer window. That ultimately did not&nbsp;materialise, with Neymar&nbsp;initially facing a backlash from the club's supporters upon his return from injury at the start of the 2019-20 season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/iniesta-unsure-whether-neymar-would-fit-at-barcelona-if-psg-star-/zbwsi0n27d3a1j3oockdt42sp" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Iniesta unsure whether Neymar would fit at Barca

Tottenham are interested in a move for Barcelona full-back Nelson Semedo, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/tottenham-keen-barcelona-defender-nelson-21248688" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; The north Londoners are yet to fill the gap left on the right by Kieran Trippier, and are keen to move for a new player in the current window.&nbsp; And Semedo might be available should Barca pursue their interest for young Betis star Emerson.

Tottenham keen on Semedo

West Ham manager David Moyes says he doesn’t know anything about a deal for reported&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;target Gedson Fernandes. It had been claimed an 18-month loan for the 21-year-old&nbsp;Benfica&nbsp;midfielder had been agreed, but Moyes wasn’t drawn on the rumour. A number of Premier League clubs have been linked with Fernandes, with&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;and Wolves also among the clubs thought to be monitoring him. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/moyes-refuses-to-confirm-west-ham-deal-for-man-utd-target-gedson-/15ub1w34k7kvgzku9cw58pv5y" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Moyes refuses to confirm Fernandes approach

West Brom are considering legal action against Aston Villa over the signing of England Under-17 international Louie Barry, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/west-brom-threatening-sue-aston-21248501" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; Barry, 16, chose to leave the Baggies for Barcelona in the summer, with the club yet to receive a penny in compensation.&nbsp; He is now set for Villa Park, with Barca looking to receive £3 million ($3.9m).

West Brom threaten to sue Aston Villa over Barry transfer

Barcelona&nbsp;midfielder Carles Alena has suggested he would be open to joining&nbsp;Real Madrid. The 22-year-old agreed a deal last month to move to&nbsp;Real Betis&nbsp;for the rest of the season, having struggled for regular football under Ernesto Valverde at Camp Nou. Alena will return to Barca at the end of 2019-20 but his long-term future remains in doubt. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/never-say-never-to-real-madrid-move-admits-barcelona/wcnqegscj9c41fpbm11kudgf1" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Barca's Alena won't rule out Madrid move

Inter have made a move for in-demand Brescia midfielder Sandro Tonali, claim the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Juventus/09-01-2020/lukaku-prima-tonali-ora-domani-chiesa-juve-inter-sempre-3502529560479.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. The 19-year-old is one of the hottest young talents in Serie A, with Juventus also thought to be chasing his signature. Having helped Brescia to promotion from Serie B last season, Tonali is currently playing his first season in the Italian top flight.

Inter make Tonali move

Bordeaux have agreed a deal worth €7.5 million (£6m/$8m) for 23-year-old Reims striker Remi Oudin, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/clementcarpet/status/1215247453097615360?s=20" target="_blank">20Minutes</a>. The forward is reportedly set to sign a four-year deal, though some details are still to be ironed out. Oudin has three goals and two assists to his name this season, from 18 Ligue 1 appearances.

Bordeaux agree €7.5m fee for Oudin

Fulham are targeting a move for Leicester midfielder Daniel Amartey, claim <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-fulham-set-sights-on-signing-leicester-city-25yo-rodgers-willing-to-let-go/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The 25-year-old Ghana international has played 64 times for the Foxes since joining from Copenhagen four years ago, but more than half of those appearances came during the 2016-17 season. Brendan Rodgers would therefore likely be willing to let him go for the right price, with the Cottagers thought to have monitored his situation for some time.

Fulham want Amartey to leave Vardy party

Barnsley have signed 19-year-old German right-back Kilian Ludewig on loan from Red Bull Salzburg for the remainder of the season. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 📄🖊️ We are delighted to announce the signing of Kilian Ludewig on loan until the end of the season, from <a href="https://twitter.com/RedBullSalzburg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RedBullSalzburg</a>.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YouReds?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YouReds</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeLudewig?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeLudewig</a> <a href="https://t.co/jA6XCT6qm2">pic.twitter.com/jA6XCT6qm2</a> — Barnsley FC (@BarnsleyFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/BarnsleyFC/status/1215302229261012992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Barnsley sign German defender Ludewig

Switzerland under-21 defender Jasper van der Werff has signed a new three and a half-year deal at Red Bull Salzburg, and joined Basel on loan for the next one and a half seasons. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> OFFIZIELL: Jasper <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/vanderWerff?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#vanderWerff</a> verlängert seinen Vertrag bei uns bis 2023 und wechselt leihweise für 1,5 Jahre zum <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBasel1893?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBasel1893</a>. <a href="https://t.co/fy7e7x1M7F">https://t.co/fy7e7x1M7F</a> — FC Red Bull Salzburg (@RedBullSalzburg) <a href="https://twitter.com/RedBullSalzburg/status/1215294992635367424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Defensive prospect signs new Red Bull contract

Winger Marcus Browne has rejoined Oxford United on loan from Middlesbrough, having enjoyed a productive spell there last season before Boro signed the 22-year-old from West Ham. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Welcome back to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OUFC</a>, Marcus Browne! Story in full ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/V8VjArHqMr">https://t.co/V8VjArHqMr</a> <a href="https://t.co/7onPhas66A">pic.twitter.com/7onPhas66A</a> — Oxford United FC (@OUFCOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/OUFCOfficial/status/1215290781830873088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Boro send Browne back out on loan

Napoli have agreed terms with Celta Vigo for the signing of 25-year-old Slovakia midfielder Stanislav Lobotka, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/napoli-have-reached-an-agreement-with-celta-vigo-for-lobotka-the-64239" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>. Including add-ons, the deal could reportedly be worth up to&nbsp;€25 million (£21m/$28m) for the Spanish side. Lobotka signed a five-year deal at Celta after joining from Danish side Nordsjaelland in 2017.

Napoli agree deal for Lobotka

Sweden forward Isaac Kiese Thelin has left Anderlecht to join Malmo on a loan deal running initially until December 2020. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Signed, sealed, delivered! 🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/IKieseThelin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IKieseThelin</a> <a href="https://t.co/hPVaTllssv">pic.twitter.com/hPVaTllssv</a> — Malmö FF (@Malmo_FF) <a href="https://twitter.com/Malmo_FF/status/1215268206992134144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Thelin leaves Anderlecht for Malmo

Emerson will not be leaving Chelsea in January, says his agent. A return to Italy has been mooted for the 25-year-old full-back, with Juventus said to be among his suitors. Fernando Garcia has, however, told <a href="https://www.fcinternews.it/" target="_blank">FC Inter News</a>: "Chelsea have no intention of depriving themselves of Emerson Palmieri right now. He's happy in London and so now he won't change clubs."

Emerson won't head for Chelsea exit

Christian Eriksen has the potential to be an “unbelievable” addition for&nbsp;Manchester United, according to Sammy McIlroy, with the Danish playmaker continuing to run down his contract at&nbsp;Tottenham. The Red Devils legend has told Love Sport Radio: "The boy Eriksen at Tottenham is capable of being absolutely unbelievable. This season he doesn't look half the player, but he's the kind of midfield player United should be after." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/eriksen-could-be-unbelievable-for-man-utd-solskjaer-should-swoop-/qrj27lhbrum51vtqvs5xwjun2" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

‘Eriksen could be unbelievable for Man Utd’

Patrick Cutrone is set to leave Wolves for Fiorentina after just five months in England, claims <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/jan/09/patrick-cutrone-set-to-join-fiorentina-after-only-five-months-at-wolves?CMP=share_btn_tw" target="_blank">The Guardian</a>. The Italian striker, who made a big-money move to Molineux from AC Milan last summer, is ready to head home after enduring a difficult spell in the Premier League.

Cutrone set to cut short short spell at Wolves

Lyon have, according to <a href="http://www.footmercato.net/ligue-1/transferts/info-fm-l-ol-se-fait-refroidir-par-villarreal-pour-samuel-chukwueze_271358" target="_blank">FootMercato</a>, been knocked back in their efforts to lure Samuel Chukwueze away from Villarreal. The Ligue 1 outfit had, in the midst of an injury crisis, already failed with one raid on the Liga giants for Toko Ekambi.

Lyon snubbed again by Villarreal

Chelsea target Dembele not for sale

Ademola Lookman would be willing to join Newcastle, claims the <a href="https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/18147572.ademola-lookman-interested-switch-newcastle-asked-pay-22-5m/" target="_blank">Northern Echo</a>. The former Charlton and Everton starlet is being linked with a return to English football from RB Leipzig, but any deal will involve a fee of more than £22.5 million ($29m).

Lookman keen on Newcastle switch

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Nick Cushing will leave his current role at the start of February to take up the post of assistant manager at New York City FC. READ MORE ⬇ 🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ManCity</a> <a href="https://t.co/RrD7Ha6eg9">https://t.co/RrD7Ha6eg9</a>— Manchester City (@ManCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1215279929585295362?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Another exit on the cards at the Etihad

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer feels Manchester United are still six signings short of where they want to be, reports <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/kevin-de-bruyne-it-took-15-minutes-to-plot-manchester-uniteds-downfall-h68jsdjsh?wgu=270525_54264_15785670414286_bdd92442fe&amp;wgexpiry=1586343041&amp;utm_source=planit&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_content" target="_blank">The Times</a>. The Red Devils are beign linked with a number of big names at present, but it remains to be seen whether Solskjaer is given the time to oversee a long-term rebuilding project.

Solskjaer wants six new signings

The positive relationship between Barcelona and Juventus could see a swap deal involving Ivan Rakitic and Federico Bernardeschi put in place, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-juventus-eye-remarkable-swap-with-barcelona-as-one-is--37613" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. No such agreement will be pused through in the current window, but it is an option that both sides are willing to explore in the summer.

Rakitic-Bernardeschi swap could happen

Wolves and Brighton have entered the race to sign Matheus Cunha from RB Leipzig. <a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/11095/11904519/matheus-cunha-wolves-and-brighton-interested-in-rb-leipzig-striker" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>&nbsp;claims the striker has caught the attention of several teams from Europe's top leagues and will cost around £17 million ($22m).

Wolves & Brighton in race for £17m Cunha

Diego Demme is on the verge of completing a €12 million move from RB Leipzig to Napoli. <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/serie-a/napoli/2020/01/09-65340106/napoli_diego_demme_a_villa_stuart_per_le_visite_mediche/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>&nbsp;claims the 28-year-old defensive midfielder will complete a medical with the Serie A side on Thursday to finalise the deal and sign a four-year contract with the club.

Demme completes €12m Napoli switch

Real Madrid's transfer market exploits are legendary and it is little surprise given that the Spanish giants are one of the richest clubs in the world. They are currently undergoing a transition and have attempted to usher in a new generation in the post-Cristiano Ronaldo era. Goal will keep you on top of all the latest transfer news regarding Real Madrid's targets this month. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/real-madrid-transfer-targets-news-rumours/1l9pfz7h7tswz11g1rx2v6scui" target="_blank">Read it all on Goal!</a>

Who will Real Madrid sign in January?

Ajax have signed Ryan Babel on loan from Galatasaray,&nbsp;<a href="https://nos.nl/artikel/2317911-ajax-huurt-oranje-international-babel-voor-half-jaar-van-galatasaray.html" target="_blank">NOS</a>&nbsp;reports. The Dutch star will spend the rest of the season back at his former side to boost coach Erik ten Hag's options while David Neres and Zakaria Labyad recover from injuries.

Ajax bring Babel back from Galatasaray

Espanyol have confirmed the club-record signing of Raul de Tomas from Benfica for €20 million (£17m/$22m). The 25-year-old, who joined Benfica from Real Madrid last July,&nbsp;has signed a contract that keeps him tied to the Spanish side until 2026. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="nl"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RDTPerico?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RDTPerico</a>! ✍🐦 Benvingut! ¡Bienvenido! Welcome! 欢迎！ 👉 <a href="https://t.co/cyh7hHL2L3">https://t.co/cyh7hHL2L3</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Volem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Volem</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EspanyoldeBarcelona?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EspanyoldeBarcelona</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RCDE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RCDE</a> <a href="https://t.co/3Tw4PfLtvS">pic.twitter.com/3Tw4PfLtvS</a> — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona (@RCDEspanyol) <a href="https://twitter.com/RCDEspanyol/status/1215204588170698756?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">9 januari 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Espanyol sign €20m De Tomas from Benfica

Borussia Dortmund are interested in signing Max Aarons from Norwich, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/12691/11904348/max-aarons-borussia-dortmund-interested-in-norwich-full-back" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The 19-year-old right-back is already wanted by the likes of&nbsp;Tottenham, Arsenal, Everton and West Ham, as well as RB Leipzig, while Norwich are said to want around £30 million ($39m) for him.

Dortmund target £30m Norwich defender

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted that he wants to invest in his side's midfield during the January transfer window, but it could be argued that the defence and attack must be strengthened as well. The Red Devils have been linked with several high-profile signings, and Goal will keep you on top of all the latest transfer news,&nbsp;rumours&nbsp;and gossip regarding their targets. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-transfer-targets-news-rumours/1v3nb2a5r1y4b1uyyk64hsyim0" target="_blank">Follow United's transfer window with Goal!</a>

Man Utd's January transfer targets

West Ham have made an 18-month loan offer for Benfica star Gedson Fernandes,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/12691/11904176/gedson-fernandes-west-ham-make-loan-offer-with-no-option-to-buy" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>&nbsp;says. The Premier League side want to take the 21-year-old on a temporary basis without an option to buy him on a permanent deal and the Portuguese side are likely to accept it, despite interest from Chelsea.

West Ham make Fernandes loan offer

Gareth Bale's agent has ruled out the possibility of the Real Madrid winger moving to MLS this month. The Wales international's struggles in the Spanish capital have seen him linked with teams in the United States as well as a return to the Premier League. But his representative says he has no interest in going to MLS and does not expect him to leave Madrid in the summer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bale-no-interest-mls-move-real-madrid-agent/1cjagq61rxfb21frpkz001497y" target="_blank">Read the story on Goal!</a>

Bale has no interest in MLS move, says agent

Ashley Young has rejected a contract extension offer from Manchester United,&nbsp;<a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/manchester-united-ashley-young-turns-down-extension-defender-wants-to-join-inter" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio</a> reports. The England international's contract expires at the end of the season, but Italian side Inter are trying to sign him in January. And the 34-year-old appears to be edging towards a move to Milan after knocking back the Red Devils' offer.

Young rejects Man Utd contract extension as Inter move nears

Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti is a winter target for Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham, according to <a href="https://eldesmarque.com/madrid/real-madrid/noticias/181443-florentino-perez-calla-este-escandalo-ofrecido-a-zidane-y-esta-en-el-barca-ed" target="_blank">El Desmarque</a>. The France international could be on the move in the coming weeks, with the World Cup winner having slipped down the pecking order at Camp Nou.

Umtiti wanted by Utd, Arsenal & Spurs

As is always the way when the transfer window is open,&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;fans are desperate for their club to do some business. The Gunners did, however, fork out £130 million ($169m) last summer, more than half of which went on Nicolas Pepe, meaning there is little money to spend this month. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/upamecano-why-arsenal-are-focusing-on-january-loan-deals/o6vm7omsoyxw12pssl6y0cmmp" target="_blank">Here, Goal assesses Arsenal's recruitment plans.</a>

Upamecano on hold? Assessing Arsenal's January transfer options

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📄✍🏾 ALLAN É GALO DOIDO! O <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Galo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Galo</a> confirma a contratação do meio-campista Allan, junto ao Liverpool, da Inglaterra. Destaque no Brasileirão 2019 pelo alto número de passes certos, o jogador assina com o Atlético até dezembro de 2023. <a href="https://t.co/H9tKoim6lE">pic.twitter.com/H9tKoim6lE</a>— Atlético (@Atletico) <a href="https://twitter.com/Atletico/status/1215104783591313408?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Liverpool agree to Allan departure

Celtic are plotting a raid on Aston Villa for Scott Hogan, reports <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-celtic-ready-to-rescue-villa-striker-from-loan-struggles" target="_blank">TEAMtalk</a>. The Irish frontman is out of favour in the Premier League and may be offered the chance to head for Scotland in pursuit of regular game time.

Celtic keen on Villa outcast

Borussia Dortmund have no intention of parting with Jadon Sancho in the winter transfer window, claims <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12691/11903640/jadon-sancho-borussia-dortmund-adamant-england-international-stays-in-january" target="_blank">Sky Deutschland</a><a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12691/11903640/jadon-sancho-borussia-dortmund-adamant-england-international-stays-in-january" target="_blank">.</a> The England international winger has been linked with Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United, but his current club plan to keep him in Germany for the foreseeable future.

Dortmund will not sell Sancho in January

Manchester United have offered Ashley Young a new one-year contract, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsNews/status/1215213347156701184" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Red Devils are eager to fend off interest from Inter in the versatile 34-year-old and extend his stay at Old Trafford.

Man Utd offer new deal to Young

Tottenham are prioritising the sales of Christian Eriksen and Victor Wanyama before bringing in another midfielder, claims the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-transfer-news-moussa-sissoko-christian-eriksen-victor-wanyama-a4329366.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>. Moussa Sissoko has been forced onto the sidelines through injury, but Jose Mourinho wants to free up space before adding to his ranks.

Spurs prioritise Eriksen & Wanyama sales

Chelsea would be willing to sanction a loan move for Andreas Christensen, reports the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/andreas-christensen-set-chelsea-loan-21244050" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>. The Blues are looking to bring in another centre-half, amid links to Issa Diop and Nathan Ake, but need to free up space in their squad first.

Chelsea could sanction Christensen loan

Will Mbappe pen fresh terms at PSG?

Manchester United youngster Tahith Chong looks likely to join Juventus at the end of the season,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/chong-si-avvicina-alla-juve-ma-lo-united-tenta-il-rilancio-77053" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;reports. The 20-year-old's contract expires at the end of the season and he is interested in a move to the Italian giants, though no agreement has been made so far. United are trying to persuade him to sign a new deal, but Chong is edging closer to the Serie A champions.

Chong edges towards Juventus move

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">📹 Ecco Diego <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Demme?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Demme</a>! Il nuovo centrocampista del <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Napoli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Napoli</a> è arrivato a Villa Stuart per le visite mediche: le immagini dal nostro inviato <a href="https://t.co/NoPCDnDU4H">pic.twitter.com/NoPCDnDU4H</a>— TuttoNapoli.net (@tuttonapoli) <a href="https://twitter.com/tuttonapoli/status/1215197658815574017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Demme undergoing medical at Napoli

Barcelona have opened negotiations with Palmeiras for midfielder&nbsp;Matheus Fernandes, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200109/472792274517/fc-barcelona-barca-fichajes-matheus-fernandes-palmeiras.html" target="_blank">reports in Spain</a>. The Catalan side have made a €6 million bid for the 21-year-old, but the deal is made complicated by the fact his previous side, Botafogo, still own some of his rights and must agree to let him go to Spain.

Barcelona offer €6m for Matheus Fernandes

Atletico Madrid have set their sights on Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik,&nbsp;<a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/01/08/primera/1578497088_252985.html" target="_blank">AS</a>&nbsp;claims. The Spanish side are eager to sign a new striker and have been linked with several options in recent months. But they seem to have settled on Milik as their top priority and have reached out to his agents to discuss a deal.

Atletico eye Napoli star Milik

Real Madrid should forget their interest in Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba and look to sign Christian Eriksen instead, Steve&nbsp;McManaman says. The Spanish giants have been linked with both players, though Pogba has long been viewed as their top target to strengthen the midfield. But McManaman believes they could do without the baggage that the Frenchman brings and sees Eriksen as a cheaper alternative. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/real-madrid-dont-need-pogba-baggage-eriksen-a-more-suitable/x5g6pm8sd5id1n0cbsvwq3j3q" target="_blank">Read the story on Goal!</a>

Real Madrid told to target Eriksen over Pogba

Pepe Reina has agreed to join Aston Villa on a six-month deal,&nbsp;<a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/01/08/internacional/1578506072_476959.html" target="_blank">AS</a>&nbsp;reports. The Premier League side have been in talks with the veteran goalkeeper as they look to replace the injured Tom Heaton and have already struck a deal that will see him return to England until the end of the season.

Pepe Reina agrees Aston Villa move

Arsenal are set to send 18-year-old striker&nbsp;Tyreece John-Jules on loan to Lincoln City,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/arsenal-news-tyreece-john-jules-lincoln-loan-rumours-gossip-epl-efl-a9276111.html" target="_blank">The Independent</a>&nbsp;reports. The academy star has been a key player for the Gunners' Under 23s but will hope to get his first taste of first-team action on a six-month spell in League One.

Arsenal youngster set for loan spell

Manchester United are scouring the market to sign a central defender on loan after the injury to Harry Maguire. With the former Leicester City defender likely out until&nbsp;February with the muscle tear, <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-considering-loan-deal-21243371" target="_blank">The Mirror</a> reports United want to sign a centre-back on a temporary deal. There is questions marks over the Red Devils other central defensive options, with Phil Jones suffering cramp, Eric Bailly and Axel Tuanzebe still out with injury and Marcos Rojo having been frozen out of the first team squad.

Man Utd in the loan market for defender after Maguire injury

Unai Emery has revealed he was interviewed by&nbsp;Everton&nbsp;for their vacant coaching role but he ideally wants to return to manage a club in&nbsp;Spain. The Spaniard was&nbsp;dismissed as Arsenal boss on November 29&nbsp;and became a contender for the Toffees job when Marco Silva was sacked a week later. Emery said&nbsp;Everton&nbsp;had been keen on him as an option for a long period of time&nbsp;and they sought out discussions about him taking over at Goodison Park. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/emery-reveals-three-hour-everton-interview-but-prefers-return-to-/8c5wawd4ito81lb97k9nm89b2" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Emery reveals three-hour Everton interview but prefers return to Spain

Kylian Mbappe has dodged questions about his contract negotiations with&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain, insisting "it's not the right time to make some waves". Mbappe has been heavily linked with a move to&nbsp;La Liga&nbsp;giants&nbsp;Real Madrid, where head coach and fellow Frenchman Zinedine Zidane has made no secret of his admiration for the 21-year-old star. PSG sporting director Leonardo has previously revealed talks over a new contract are progressing, with Mbappe's current deal running through to the end of the 2021-22 season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/psg-star-mbappe-its-not-the-right-time-for-contract/dmjyf4381wpo15xwxw1gn113k" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

PSG star Mbappe: 'It's not the right time' for contract discussions

Australian attacker Caitlin Foord is close to joining reigning Super League champions Arsenal, according to the <a href="https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/matildas-attacker-caitlin-foord-poised-to-join-teammate-sam-kerr-in-english-womens-super-league/news-story/3f72c7ffde9e487565141ab7ef8eaaa0" target="_blank">Herald Sun</a>.&nbsp; The Gunners women's side are coached by Aussie&nbsp;Joe Montemurro and currently lead the lead the league by three points.&nbsp; Foord is&nbsp;contracted to&nbsp;Sydney FC and is expected to play her final game for the club on January 16 before making the move to England.&nbsp; She'll follow in the footsteps of fellow Matilda Sam Kerr, who recently made her debut for Chelsea.&nbsp;

Matildas star Foord close to Arsenal move

Aston Villa&nbsp;are optimistic they will be able to sign AC Milan&nbsp;goalkeeper Pepe Reina, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7866823/Aston-Villa-optimistic-able-sign-former-Liverpool-goalkeeper-Pepe-Reina.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> Villa are in need of a new goalkeeper after No.1 Tom Heaton suffered a season-ending injury recently. Reina, 37, has served as a backup to&nbsp;Gianluigi Donnarumma since joining Milan in 2018.

Villa optimistic over Reina move

Crystal Palace are in talks over a loan deal for Everton striker Cenk Tosun, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11706/11903943/cenk-tosun-crystal-palace-in-talks-over-loan-deal-for-everton-striker" target="_blank">Sky Sports News.</a> The Turkey striker has made just five Premier League appearances this term, scoring one goal, and is looking for more playing time ahead of Euro 2020. Palace manager Roy Hodgson is looking for more firepower, as his side are the&nbsp;second-lowest scorers in the league&nbsp;with 19 goals from 21 games.

Crystal Palace in talks over Tosun loan

Real Madrid&nbsp;midfielder Fede Valverde has said he would learn a lot from Paul Pogba if the&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;man joins his side. Pogba has been linked with a move to Madrid, but&nbsp;Valverde's strong play&nbsp;this season has lessoned his side's need for midfield reinforcements. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/valverde-ill-learn-a-lot-from-pogba-if-he-comes-to-real/cv3s1voimaaj1jg4ztxjxyxpp" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal here</a>

Valverde: I'll learn a lot from Pogba if he comes to Madrid

Watford are interested in a January move for Fulham&nbsp;left-back Joe Bryan, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7866829/Watford-interested-Fulhams-10m-rated-left-Joe-Bryan.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> The 26-year-old has been an ever-present this season for the Cottagers, who are fifth in the Championship as they look to make an instant return to the top flight. Bryan is believed to be valued at £10 million ($13m).

Watford eye move for Bryan

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