January transfer window news & rumours LIVE: Real Madrid want Jovic

Atlanta United and Newcastle have agreed terms on the transfer of Miguel Almiron, <a href="https://www.ajc.com/sports/breaking-atlanta-united-newcastle-agree-terms-almiron/slQYlhHmikgMXXA444g9nK/" target="_blank">The Atlanta Journal-Constitution</a> reports.&nbsp; Newcastle have been after the 24-year-old since the end of the MLS season last month, with negotiatians stalling over a fee.&nbsp; But it appears the two sides have made a breakthrough, with the midfielder flying to Newcastle for a medical on Tuesday.&nbsp;

Newcastle agree terms for Almiron transfer

The Atlanta United star appears to finally be on his way to the Premier League

Real Madrid are targeting Eintracht Frankfurt striker Luka Jovic - who is on loan from Benfica - as a long-term successor to Karim Benzema, <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2019/01/29/football/1548773300_825550.html" target="_blank">AS</a> reports. The 21-year-old has been scoring for fun in the Bundesliga, with Eintracht expected to exercise their right to buy the player at the end of the season. Madrid will have to act fast in negotiations, however, as Barcelona and Bayern Munich have also been credited with an interest.

Real Madrid chasing Jovic

Marouane Fellaini is set to bring his time at Manchester United to a close by securing a switch to China, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6643923/Marouane-Fellaini-set-end-six-year-spell-Manchester-United.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. Talks have been opened with interested parties and the Belgian has until February 28 to put a deal in place, when the Chinese Super League window slams shut. <g class="gr_ gr_14 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace" data-gr-id="14" id="14">Guangzou</g> Evergrande had shown an interest in Fellaini last month, but the report claims another unnamed CSL are now at the head of the queue.

Fellaini heading for Man Utd exit

Timo Werner has no shortage of suitors as Liverpool, Bayern and Borussia Dortmund are all interested in the RB Leipzig forward, according to <a href="http://www.espn.co.uk/soccer/german-bundesliga/10/blog/post/3761801/rb-leipzig-striker-timo-werner-has-an-extremely-bright-future;-nowwhere-will-it-be">ESPN</a>. Bayern have long been seen as the favourite, with Werner hinting that he'd like to remain in Germany, although Dortmund can offer Werner a more regular starting role. Liverpool are also said to be interested, with Jurgen Klopp being an admirer of Werner, who could occupy any of the three positions in Liverpool's attack. RB Leipzig hope Werner will still decide to remain, but are prepared to sell in the summer if he does not commit to a new deal.

Liverpool, Bayern and Dortmund in for Werner

RB Leipzig will sell the forward if he does not sign a new deal

The Vanocuver Whitecaps have re-signed both Yordy Reyna and Felipe heading into the 2019 MLS season. Reyna has <a href="https://www.whitecapsfc.com/post/2019/01/29/whitecaps-fc-re-sign-attacking-midfielder-yordy-reyna">signed a new contract</a> through 2019 with options for 2020 and 2021 and has scored 13 goals while providing 15 assists in 57 appearances. Felipe, meanwhile, <a href="https://www.whitecapsfc.com/post/2019/01/29/whitecaps-fc-re-sign-midfielder-felipe">agreed to a new deal</a> through 2020 with an&nbsp;option for 2021 after joining the Whitecaps ahead of the 2018 campaign.

Whitecaps re-sign Reyna and Felipe

Zenit have apparently found a Leandro Paredes replacement in the form of Wilmar Barrios. According to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/zenit-offer-made-for-barrios-the-situation">Gianluca DiMarzio</a>, the Boca Juniors midfielder is the club's prime target to replace the PSG-bound Paredes. Barrios has made 17 appearances for Colombia's senior team while appearing 47 times for Boca Juniors since joining in 2016.

Zenit make offer for Barrios

Genoa have reached a deal to add Lukas Lerager on loan from Bordeaux, <a href="https://genoacfc.it/comunicato-stampa/">the club announced</a>. The deal includes a recall option for the Denmark midfielder, who has earned seven caps for his national team while being named to his country's World Cup squad this past summer. The 25-year-old midfielder made 52 appearances for Bordeaux after joining the club in 2017 from Zulte Waregem.

Genoa reaches loan deal for Lerager

Arjen Robben is set to leave Bayern Munich at the end of theis season, and FC Tokyo can be counted among his list of suitors. David Villa, Andres Iniesta, Fernando Torres and Lukas Podolski are the more familiar names currenlty playing in Japan, and FC Tokyo are hopng Robben could soon join them. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/fc-tokyo-confirm-interest-in-bayern-star-robben/jgwydjmk7uvj1nv8zz5dn2f0d">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

FC Tokyo interested in Robben

Antonio Barreca is set to join Newcastle following a six-month stint with Monaco, according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/calciomercato-newcastle-barreca-monaco-fatta-dettagli">Gianluca DiMarzio</a>. Barreca is set to fly to Newcastle on Wednesday for medicals to kickstart a loan deal. Newcastle became interested after a deal for Jordan Lukaku fell through before completion.

Barreca nears move from Monaco to Newcastle

Levante have signed Ruben Vezo on a loan deal through the end of the season. Vezo joins from Valencia, a club he joined during the 2013-14 season from Vitoria Setubal. The Portuguese defender previously featured for Granada as well during a loan stint in 2016-17.&nbsp; <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">El #​LevanteUD y el <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciacf?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@valenciacf</a> llegan a un principio de acuerdo para la cesión de Rubén Vezo (<a href="https://twitter.com/VezoRuben?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VezoRuben</a>) hasta final de temporada. ​<a href="https://t.co/7ljGXeuuK4">https://t.co/7ljGXeuuK4</a> <a href="https://t.co/eiy0px6apQ">pic.twitter.com/eiy0px6apQ</a>— Levante UD 🐸 (@LevanteUD) <a href="https://twitter.com/LevanteUD/status/1090339342638333958?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Levante add Ruben Vezo on loan from Valencia

Arsenal and Manchester City have joined the race to sign Everton's Idrissa Gueye, <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsNews/status/1090336282021150721">Sky Sports reports</a>. PSG have been seen as the front-runners to sign the midfielder, but Everton have been unwilling to sell. Gueye has been left out of the Everton squad for Tuesday's clash with Huddersfield Town.

Arsenal and Man City join race for Gueye

Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;forward Jese Rodriguez has joined La Liga side Real&nbsp;Betis on loan.&nbsp; The 25-year-old has yet to play a single minute of competitive football so far in the 2018-19 season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/psg-reject-jese-seals-loan-transfer-to-betis/12rnl2zvxjlg71cl3wpb86787x" target="_blank">Read the full story here</a>

Jese seals loan move to Betis

Southampton are in talks over a move for Olympiakos full-back Omar Elabdellaoui, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8308825/southampton-olympiacos-omar-elabdellaoui/" target="_blank">The Sun.&nbsp;</a> Elabdellaoui has been targeted as a replacement for Cedric Soares, who has joined Inter on loan.&nbsp; The Saints are willing to pay&nbsp;£4.5 million for the 27-year-old Norway international.&nbsp;

Southampton in talks for Olympiakos star

The LA Galaxy have acquired midfielder Uriel Antuna on a year-long loan from Manchester City. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">NEWS | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LAGalaxy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LAGalaxy</a> acquire <a href="https://twitter.com/miseleccionmx?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@miseleccionmx</a> midfielder <a href="https://twitter.com/AntunaUriel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AntunaUriel</a> on loan from <a href="https://twitter.com/ManCity?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ManCity</a>: <a href="https://t.co/QfUdBrI1HH">https://t.co/QfUdBrI1HH</a> <a href="https://t.co/16IX1WzSLK">pic.twitter.com/16IX1WzSLK</a>— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) <a href="https://twitter.com/LAGalaxy/status/1090318332450852864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center> The 21-year-old Mexico international joined City in 2012, and spent last season&nbsp;on loan in the Eredivisie with&nbsp;FC Groningen.

Antuna joins Galaxy on loan from Man City

Atalanta have confirmed the signing of centre-back Roger Ibanez from Brazilian side Fluminense. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">Roger <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Iba%C3%B1ez?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ibañez</a> è ⚫️🔵! 👍🏼👏🏼 👀 Guarda la sua prima intervista da giocatore <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Atalanta?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Atalanta</a>! 🎥 <a href="https://t.co/hAVE41np9D">https://t.co/hAVE41np9D</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoAtalantaGo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoAtalantaGo</a> ⚫️🔵 <a href="https://t.co/5UKYRXZ7sQ">pic.twitter.com/5UKYRXZ7sQ</a>— Atalanta B.C. (@Atalanta_BC) <a href="https://twitter.com/Atalanta_BC/status/1090315103008972800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center> The&nbsp;20-year-old joins in a deal worth a reported €4 million.

Atalanta sign Ibanez from Fluminense

Goal understands Manchester United are in discussions with a Chinese club over the potential sale of Marouane Fellaini. Fellaini was utilised frequently under Jose Mourinho, but has made just two substitute appearances thus far under caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.&nbsp; Shandong Luneng Taishan have been credited with an interest in the 30-year-old. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-in-discussions-to-sell-fellaini-to-chinese-club/b30lruya72lx1xk2pbuudjchz" target="_blank">Read the full story here</a>

Man Utd in talks to sell Fellaini to Chinese club

Arsenal paid out £17 million ($22m) to Arsene Wenger and his coaching staff after sacking the manager, <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/arsenal-spent-17m-to-cut-ties-with-arsene-wenger-and-his-staff-605bbcxzz" target="_blank">The Times</a> reports.&nbsp; The Gunners brought the Frenchman's 22-year reign at the club to an end in May 2018, with one year left on his contract.&nbsp; In order to end Wenger's time in charge Arsenal paid him the full amount left on his contract, along with payments to staff departing the club.&nbsp;

Sacking Wenger cost Arsenal £17m

Mauricio Pochettino says he is "not optimistic" when it comes to January signings. The manager does not expect Tottenham to bring in any new faces in January despite several notable injuries. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/im-not-optimistic-pochettino-fears-no-tottenham-signings-in/o0hjpd10vqty1kxmky5q96vpj">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Poch 'not optimistic' on January signings

Leeds United confirmed the signing of Polish youth international Mateusz Bogusz on Tuesday. The 17-year-old midfielder has signed a two-and-a-half year deal with the club and will initially begin with the U-23 side. Bogusz follows Kiko Casilla as the club's second winter signing. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> 📰 | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LUFC</a> are pleased to announce the signing of midfielder Mateusz Bogusz from Ruch Chorzow — Leeds United (@LUFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LUFC/status/1090278395802337280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Leeds sign Polish youth international Bogusz

Miguel Almiron has long been linked with Newcastle, but two new clubs have apparently entered the fray. Inter Milan and Napoli are both in for the Atlanta United midfielder, according to <a href="https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/17392458.newcastles-almiron-hopes-fade-further-as-napoli-and-inter-milan-enter-the-fray/">the Northern Echo</a>. Newcastle have been unwilling to meet Atlanta united's asking price and, although neither Italian club has submitted an official offer, both are in the race ahead of the deadline.

Napoli and Inter enter chase for Almiron

Following the departure of Mehdi Benatia, a familiar face has joined Juventus as defensive depth. Martin Caceres has returned to Juve, kickstarting his third stint with the Italian club. The Uruguayan joins on loan from Lazio through the end of the season, providing the club with a player that won five Serie A titles and the Coppa Italia twice during his initial stays with the team. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/caceres-returns-to-juventus-for-third-spell-on-loan-from/kz353buit5ep1lh0k0q13j68q">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Caceres returns to Juventus for third spell

<a href="https://www.chievoverona.it/it/primo-piano/news/ufficiale-assane-diouss%C3%A9-%C3%A8-giallobl%C3%B9">Chievo Verona have announced</a> a loan deal to add Assane Diousse from Saint-Etienne. Diousse will remain with the club for the rest of the campaign and has previous Serie A experience having played for Empoli in 2015-16. The midfielder has earned two appearances for Senegal.

Chievo add Diousse on loan

Florentin Pogba is set to join Atlanta United in the coming days, according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Florentin-pogba-plante-elche-et-va-rejoindre-atlanta-united/982960">L'Equipe</a>. The defender most recently had a trial with Elche following a stint with Genclerbirligi, but failed to catch on with the Spanish club. Pogba has made 21 appearances for Guinea and previously featured for CS Sedan and Saint-Etienne.

Pogba set to join Atlanta United

The defender will look to resume his career under Frank de Boer

Rangers have announced that goalkeeper Jak Alnwick will remain with Scunthorpe United until the end of the season. The two clubs agreed to an extension of the goalkeeper's loan deal on Tuesday after Alnwick helped guide the team to five wins and a draw over the last six matches. Alnwick, who has a deal with Rangers through 2020, has made 20 total appearances since joining Scunthorpe on loan. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> 📝 Goalkeeper Jak Alnwick (<a href="https://twitter.com/alnwick42?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@alnwick42</a>) has extended his loan deal with <a href="https://twitter.com/SUFCOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SUFCOfficial</a> until the end of the season. ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/FFXuxlozVB">https://t.co/FFXuxlozVB</a> <a href="https://t.co/mhLGwbndM3">pic.twitter.com/mhLGwbndM3</a> — Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/RangersFC/status/1090286160860073984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Rangers goalkeeper Alnwick extends Scunthorpe loan

SPAL are close to a loan deal to sign Alessandro&nbsp;Murgia, according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/spal-e-fatta-per-murgia">Gianluca DiMarzio</a>. The midfielder is set to be on loan from Lazio through June, but there is a verbal agreement between the two clubs to extend the agreement for another year. Murgia, 22, has made 47 appearances for Lazio over three seasons, but has made just two this campaign.

SPAL near loan for Murgia

Benfica striker Facundo Ferreyra is set to join Anderlecht on loan for one-and-a-half seasons, <a href="https://www.abola.pt/Nnh/Noticias/Ver/770854" target="_blank">A Bola</a> reports. The deal, which will be made official after a medical, will see the 27-year-old return to Estadio da Luz at the end of the 2019-20 season.

Ferreyra set for Belgium loan

Paris Saint-Germain have secured a six-month contract for 22-year-old right-back Levi Opdam. An Alkmaar native, the defender came up through the ranks at AZ but has found playing time limited of late. The player's representative, Bert van Dun, <a href="https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/3084034/opdam-maakt-toptransfer-naar-psg" target="_blank">confirmed on Tuesday that a deal has been struck until the end of the season</a> and his client will link up with the French champions' Under-23 side.

PSG sign Dutch right-back

Sydney FC have strengthened their attack by signing former Iran international Reza Ghoochannejhad on loan from APOEL until the end of the season. Ghoochannejhad joined the Cypriot club ahead of the 2018-19 campaign and scored two goals in 15 games before his loan move. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/sydney-fc-sign-ghoochannejhad-on-loan/1mpsqvpyszvz21c8h0a5vete4a" target="_blank">Get the full details here on Goal</a>

Sydney FC sign Ghoochannejhad on loan

Maurizio Sarri has confirmed that Callum Hudson-Odoi will not leave Chelsea in the January window amid interest from Bayern Munich. As reported by Goal, the 18-year-old handed in a transfer request in order to push through a move to the German champions, but it was rejected. A summer move to the Bundesliga, however, is a possibility. Sarri said: "The club told me he is off the market, for sure. "And, probably, he will be off the market in July, too. I don't know [if he'll be happy with that], but I can say what I see on the pitch. On the pitch at the moment, he's fantastic." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/sarri-confirms-chelsea-wont-let-hudson-odoi-join-bayern/161gxvulwv0tr1tma3j7evbocp" target="_blank">Read Sarri's full quotes on Goal</a>

Sarri confirms Hudson-Odoi stay

Paris Saint-Germain will not give up on signing Everton's Idrissa Gueye before the January transfer window closes, <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-psg-paris-insiste-pour-idrissa-gueye-431668" target="_blank">le10sport</a> claims. <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11671/11620863/idrissa-gueye-asks-everton-to-leave-for-paris-saint-germain" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a> reported on Monday that Everton looked set to reject a £21.5 million ($28m) bid, while the French outlet suggests the Toffees are looking for closer to £35m ($46m). The player himself has handed in a transfer request and will look to work with the French champions, who are struggling with injuries in midfield, to make the move happen.

PSG not giving up on Gueye

Maurizio Sarri has reiterated that he is still hopeful that Chelsea will make a second signing in the January transfer window, with the Italian seeking a replacement for Cesc Fabregas. "You know my opinion; I thought it was important to have two players," Sarri told a news conference on Tuesday. "One has arrived. I am waiting for another. "If he arrived, I will be very happy. But I won't be too worried. I am happy to play with these players." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/sarri-waiting-on-second-chelsea-signing-as-search-for/286uk452l2k21a39p0ug5zm2b" target="_blank">Read the Blues boss' full quotes on Goal</a>

Sarri still waiting on second signing

Arsenal&nbsp;are expected to finalise the loan signing of Denis Suarez from&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;before Thursday's transfer deadline after a breakthrough in talks with the Catalan club,&nbsp;Goal understands. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-close-in-on-loan-move-for-barcelona-winger-denis/j2s0unfhokz91w6ou4dhpwzsl" target="_blank">Talks were initially at an advanced stage</a> between the two clubs but broke down after Barcelona insisted on an obligation to buy clause being inserted in the loan agreement. However, as many expected, the deal is now close to being finalised towards the end of the transfer window with Suarez keen on joining Arsenal following a phone conversation with Emery. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-to-finalise-deal-for-barcelonas-denis-suarez-after/7doi8j0qo3az1hhgrkfvl8imq" target="_blank">Read Chris Wheatley's full report on Goal</a>

Arsenal to finalise Suarez loan deal

Sheffield United's John Fleck is the subject of talks with West Ham over a £4milliion switch to the Hammers, report the <a href="http://Former Rangers starlet John Fleck is the subject of talks between West Ham and Sheffield United over a £4milliion switch to the London Stadium. ADVERTISING inRead invented by Teads The midfielder, who was once regarded as Scottish football's brightest young talent, has forged an impressive career down south with the Blades. Fleck has made 29 appearances for the Championship title chasers this season and is pivotal to Chris Wilder's side as they eye promotion to the Premier League ." target="_blank">Daily Record.</a>&nbsp; The midfielder&nbsp;was once regarded as Scottish football's brightest young talent.&nbsp; Fleck has appeared 29 times for the Blades this term&nbsp;as Chris Wilder's side chase promotion to the&nbsp;Premier League.

West Ham in talks over Fleck 

England manager Gareth Southgate will meet with&nbsp;Declan Rice&nbsp;when West Ham&nbsp;play Wolves in the Premier League on Tuesday, <a href="http://www.espn.co.uk/soccer/england/story/3762057/gareth-southgate-to-make-declan-rice-check-in-englands-international-allegiance-battle-with-ireland" target="_blank">report&nbsp;ESPN.</a> The defender is still able to switch his international allegiance to England having made just three friendly appearances for the Republic of Ireland, and Southgate will continue the battle to turn him towards the country of his birth.&nbsp;&nbsp;

 Southgate to meet with Rice over international allegiance

Juventus have made a glowing tribute to new signing Martin Caceres&nbsp;after the defender signed for his third spell at the club. The Uruguay international has signed on a six-month loan from Lazio following the departure of Medhi&nbsp;Benatia. <a href="https://www.juventus.com/en/news/news/2019/welcome-back-martin-caceres.php" target="_blank">In a statement on the club website</a>, Juve said:&nbsp;"Caceres is one of those players who you can always tell wears his heart on his sleeve in his performances, whilst his goals have often been very important. "His honours in Bianconero speak for themselves, winning five consecutive Serie A titles (2012-16), two Coppa Italias (2015 &amp; 2016), three Italian Super Cups (2012, 2013 &amp; 2015), accumulating a total of 110 matches and seven goals."

Juve hail returning Caceres 

Milan have reportedly made an approach for Everton's&nbsp;England Under-21 winger Ademola Lookman, according to<a href="https://www.football-italia.net/133924/report-milan-look-lookman" target="_blank"> Football Italia.</a> It is understood that the Serie A giants have been rebuffed in their pursuit of the 21 year-old, but are expected&nbsp;to return with a second offer&nbsp;ahead of the transfer deadline late this week. &nbsp;

Milan set to test Everton over Lookman

Memphis Depay has left the door open for a future move to Manchester City or Chelsea, with the former Manchester United winger eager to leave Lyon at some stage for “one of the best in Europe”. He told Helden: “I want to go to a club like Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/former-man-utd-star-depay-would-happily-join-city-or-chelsea/1xzqrbv1cduc11cw954nz916f2" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Depay would happily join City or Chelsea

Fulham youngster Tyrese Francois is attracting interest from Valencia and Celtic, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11681/11621129/valencia-keen-on-fulham-teenager-tyrese-francois" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. Crystal Palace are also keen on the 18-year-old midfielder who will see his current contract expire in the summer.

Celtic & Valencia eyeing Fulham starlet

Bournemouth have no intention of allowing Nathan Ake to return to Chelsea, or join any other club, while talk of a raid on Stamford Bridge for Danny Drinkwater has also been played down. Eddie Howe has said: "The speculation, as it has been all January for us, has been purely that, as with all our players. We've had no contact from any other club, so it's business as usual." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ake-distanced-from-chelsea-return-as-bournemouth-curb-drinkwater-/1kmdcouhp2h01402agiqmcg5i" target="_blank">Check out the full story right here.</a>

Ake distanced from Chelsea return

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should be given the Manchester United job on a permanent basis, says Dwight Yorke. Solskjaer has a perfect record of eight wins from eight games in all competitionssince taking charge of the Premier League giants on an interim basis after December's departure of Jose Mourinho. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-told-to-tie-down-incredible-solskjaer-by-fellow/1dpeinia17k671xj1xsmeqpg64" target="_blank">Here is what a fellow Treble winner has had to say on his former team-mate’s future.</a>

Man Utd told to tie down ‘incredible’ Solskjaer

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">Leandro Paredes, PSG's new superstar? 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/q4rRjfskT5">pic.twitter.com/q4rRjfskT5</a>— Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1090212358654447616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

How will this man get on?

Denis Suarez will sign a new contract at Barcelona and complete a loan switch to Arsenal, reports <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20190129/4682591771/barca-reactiva-cesion-denis-suarez-arsenal-mercado.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Blaugrana midfielder has been a long-standing target for the Gunners and they are closing on a deal to take him to Emirates Stadium until the end of the season.

Suarez set for Arsenal switch

Burnley will look to tie up a deal for Birmingham striker Che Adams before allowing Sam Vokes to leave, claims <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/burnley-want-che-adams-before-13921870" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>. The Clarets are preparing to part with one striker in a £9 million ($12m) deal, but want cover in before sanctioning a sale.

Burnley want Adams before Vokes leaves

The latest on Arsenal's Suarez search

Liverpool are not the only side in the hunt for Brescia midfielder Sandro Tonali, with <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-missione-per-tonali-74947" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> claiming that AC Milan are also keen. The 18-year-old, who has been billed as 'the new Andrea Pirlo', is considered to be one of the hottest prospects in European football.

Liverpool face Tonali competition

Hull City are interested in signing Liverpool teenager Ben Woodburn ahead of Thursday’s transfer deadline,&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;understands. The 19-year-old is back at Anfield following an unsuccessful spell with Sheffield United during the first half of the campaign. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/liverpools-woodburn-wanted-on-loan-by-hull-before-transfer/11kym06k3o6551hf2au6v4xalj" target="_blank">Check out the full story on another potential move for the youngster here.</a>

Woodburn wanted by Hull

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">How many players will Arsenal sign before the transfer window closes? 🔒 <a href="https://t.co/b7PDZ7OaMF">pic.twitter.com/b7PDZ7OaMF</a>— Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1090208614256644097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Emery in the dark at Arsenal

Tottenham are set to rival Leicester in the hunt for Monaco midfielder Youri Tielemans, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/01/29/tottenham-consider-move-leicester-city-target-youri-tielemans/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>. The Foxes have been linked with a loan approach for the Belgium international ahead of completing a £20 million ($26m) deal, but Spurs now have the 21-year-old in their sights.

Spurs set to enter Tielemans chase

Sheffield United are set to turn down a £4 million offer from West Ham for John Fleck, reports the <a href="https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-to-snub-west-ham-s-4m-offer-for-john-fleck-1-9562348" target="_blank">Yorkshire Post</a>. The 27-year-old midfielder continues to impress in the Championship and the Blades are determined to retain his services in their push for promotion to the Premier League.

West Ham see £4m Fleck bid snubbed

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">Another big money move for PSG 🤑 <a href="https://t.co/xWpbxjsg2s">pic.twitter.com/xWpbxjsg2s</a>— Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1090199899872780289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The new boy at PSG

Barcelona are hoping to tie Jordi Alba down to a new five-year contract while also extending Ernesto Valverde’s stay at Camp Nou, claims club president Josep Maria Bartomeu. Valderde's current deal is due to expire at the end of the season, while Alba has attracted interest from Manchester United and Juventus. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/barcelona-want-five-year-alba-deal-to-end-man-utd-juventus/82s0d5xcs3s31le5etydiz0pn" target="_blank">Find out what Bartomeu has had to say on their respective futures here.</a>

Barcelona want new Alba deal

Sandro Wagner could be heading out of Bayern Munich to link up with Chinese side Tianjin Teda, according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball/sandro-wagner-winkt-mega-gehalt-darum-will-der-bayern-star-nach-china-59823230,view=conversionToLogin.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>. The experienced striker has been offered a deal by the ambitious Asian club through to the end of 2020.

Sandro Wagner off to China?

Several clubs in England and across Europe are monitoring Juan Mata's situation at Manchester United, claims <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47039316" target="_blank">BBC Sport</a>. The Spain international midfielder is due to be out of contract in the summer, although the door has not been closed on fresh terms being agreed at Old Trafford.

Interest building in Mata

Celtic&nbsp;skipper Scott Brown&nbsp;will decide between staying at Parkhead and moving to Western Melbourne in Australia's A League after rejecting an offer to join Al-Wasl in Dubai, according to the <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/scott-brown-decide-between-celtic-13920336" target="_blank">Daily Record</a>. The former Scotland captain turned down&nbsp;a deal worth more than £2million-a-year to join the UAE outfit, and will now decide whether to stick with the Bhoys and go for a tenth straight title, or move down under.

Celtic's Brown turns down big-money Dubai move

Bayern Munich's Sandro Wagner is a target for Chinese Super League outfit&nbsp;Tianjin Teda, <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/fc-bayern-muenchen-china-klub-tianjin-teda-lockt-sandro-wagner-59626510.bild.html" target="_blank">accoring to BILD</a>. The club's German coach&nbsp;Uli Stielike is reportedly ready to break the bank to bring the Brazilian to China on a deal untill 2020.&nbsp; Wagner returned to Bayern from&nbsp;Hoffenheim only last year but has played a bit part for the Bundesliga champions.

Chinese outfit in for Bayern's Wagner 

Paris Saint-Germain have fended off rival interest from the likes of Chelsea to snap up Leandro Paredes from Zenit St Petersburg on a deal through to 2023.&nbsp; Goal&nbsp;revealed last week that the Ligue 1 champions had edged to the front of the queue for the 24-year-old&nbsp;by tabling an offer worth a potential €45 million (£39m/$51m). Those at Stamford Bridge were reluctant to match that bid, leaving the path clear for the Argentina international to head for Parc des Princes. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/psg-fend-off-chelsea-to-snap-up-45m-paredes-from-zenit/15v0osa2v9osr1sbakrgr3d5yz" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

PSG confirm Paredes signing 

Marko Rog has completed six-month loan to Sevlla from Napoli, the club <a href="https://twitter.com/sscnapoli/status/1090188786506625025" target="_blank">have announced.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp; The 23 year-old Croatian has signed a deal until June 2019, and will help shore up the team's push for a Champions League place in La Liga.

Rog completes Sevilla loan

Boca Juniors have completed the signing of Kevin Mac Allister, according&nbsp;to <a href="https://twitter.com/BocaJrsOficial/status/1090018372488757249?s=19" target="_blank">the club</a>.&nbsp; The 21 year-old&nbsp;defender joins&nbsp;from Argentinos Juniors.&nbsp; Mac Allister&nbsp;has made 32 first-team appearances since breaking into the side in 2016.

Mac Allister signs for Boca 

Minnesota United have&nbsp;acquired 2017 MLS defender of the year Ike Opara in a trade with Sporting Kansas City.&nbsp; The Loons sent $900,000 in Targeted Allocation Money and up to $100,000 in future TAM considerations to Sporting KC in exchange for Opara, who leaves the club after five seasons in Kansas City. During his time with the club, Opara helped Sporting KC to the 2013 MLS Cup and U.S. Open Cup titles in 2015 and 2017. Read the full story on<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/minnesota-acquires-2017-mls-defender-of-the-year-opara-in/6cgnmwb4lex01vleqq9m1ehb9" target="_blank"> Goal.</a>

Opara signs for Minnesota

Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez is unable to offer any guarantees that he will stay at the club until the end of the season. Benitez is out of contract at the end of the campaign and has been reluctant to begin talks over an extension.&nbsp; The Spaniard has grown increasingly frustrated at the club’s inability to compete in the transfer market and has frequently clashed with its hierarchy over their failure&nbsp;to strengthen the squad. Read the full story on<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/benitez-refuses-to-rule-out-quitting-newcastle-over-transfer/25qr0pvc8v4b11w7kr5sfhr27" target="_blank"> Goal.</a>

No guarantees over Benitez future

Roma are hoping to sign Croatian defender Domagoj Vida from Besiktas, according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/roma-negotiating-for-vida-the-latest" target="_blank">Gianlucadimarzio.</a>&nbsp; The central defender played as Croatia reached the World Cup final in Russia in the summer. &nbsp; Reports have also linked Vida with a move to Premier League strugglers Fulham but the West Londoners are believed to have been put off by the price tag.

Roma keen on Vida

Paul Pogba is not guaranteed to remain at Manchester United past the end of the season despite the departure of Jose Mourinho, claims Paul Ince. The former Red Devils midfielder told talkSPORT: “Will he stay at the end of the season? I don’t know.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/pogba-may-leave-man-utd-despite-mourinho-departure-ince/nd9jvv9uvh5112xramwht3dow" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Pogba may leave Man Utd'

Trabzonspor have denied that there is an agreement in place which will see Abdulkadir Omur join Liverpool this summer. It had been suggested that a £17m ($22m) deal had been done for the 19-year-old midfielder, but <a href="https://turkish-football.com/trabzonspor-respond-to-reports-that-liverpool-have-struck-e20m-deal-for-turkish-messi-abdulkadir-omur/" target="_blank">Turkish Football</a> claim that is not the case.

Omur to Liverpool talk played down

Wolves are set to complete the permanent capture of Jonny in an £18 million ($24m) deal, reports the <a href="https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2019/01/28/wolves-set-to-equal-club-record-and-buy-jonny-castro-otto-for-18m/" target="_blank">Express and Star</a>. The Spanish full-back is taking in a season-long loan at Molineux from Atletico Madrid, but he will be taken on full-time before the winter deadline passes.

Wolves to land Jonny in £18m deal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">🚨 <a href="https://twitter.com/Danny_Batth?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Danny_Batth</a> is a Potter! 📝 Defender joins on a permanent deal from <a href="https://twitter.com/Wolves?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Wolves</a>. 👉 <a href="https://t.co/cZgIQnu4gn">https://t.co/cZgIQnu4gn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SCFC</a> 🔴⚪️ <a href="https://t.co/oHxAiSG50V">pic.twitter.com/oHxAiSG50V</a>— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) <a href="https://twitter.com/stokecity/status/1090165148885663745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Stoke snap up Batth

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">Neymar at Real Madrid or Vinicius Jr at PSG? 🤔 <a href="https://t.co/KpDhCw7GX7">pic.twitter.com/KpDhCw7GX7</a>— Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1090153180955115521?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Brazilian on the move?

Manchester United have presented Ashley Young with the offer of a 12-month contract extension, claims the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6641681/Manchester-United-offer-Ashley-Young-new-12-month-contract-wants-longer-deal.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The 33-year-old is keen to remain at Old Trafford but is holding out for more than a year from the Red Devils.

Young wants more from Man Utd offer

Chelsea are plotting a summer swoop for Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic, according to Spanish publication <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/chelsea-quiere-rakitic-para-junio-7272952" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The Croatia international faces fierce competition for places at Camp Nou and is set to see Frenkie de Jong join him in Catalunya at the end of the season. Those at Stamford Bridge hope an offer of regular football in the Premier League will convince the 30-year-old to head to England.

Rakitic registers on Chelsea’s radar

Inter chief executive Giuseppe Marotta revealed the Serie A club are yet to receive an offer for Ivan Perisic. Perisic has asked to leave Inter, with Premier League outfit Arsenal linked with a move for the Croatia international. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/inter-yet-to-receive-offer-for-perisic-marotta/vsiohe4q7dm91xcjk7oys4yv0" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

No offers for Perisic

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">CONFIRMED | Meet your new Sky Blue! <a href="https://twitter.com/gh_reza?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gh_reza</a> signs on loan for the remainder of the season! 📰 - <a href="https://t.co/EGZnsAod6l">https://t.co/EGZnsAod6l</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SydneyIsSkyBlue?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SydneyIsSkyBlue</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ComeWithUs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ComeWithUs</a> <a href="https://t.co/fNnmStBB7h">pic.twitter.com/fNnmStBB7h</a>— Sydney FC (@SydneyFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SydneyFC/status/1090127399834898433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

New arrival at Sydney FC

Leeds have pieced together a bid worth £10 million ($13m) for Swansea winger Daniel James, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8297797/leeds-transfer-bid-swansea-daniel-james-bielsa-spygate/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The deal tabled by the Whites includes £6m up front and £4m in incentives and those at Elland Road and waiting to discover whether a Championship rival will relax their stance and agree to a sale. &nbsp;

Leeds table £10m bid for winger

Celtic are attempting to put a deal in place for Borussia Dortmund defender Jeremy Toljan, claims the <a href="https://www.pressreader.com/" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. Brendan Rodgers is hoping to wrap up a deal for the 24-year-old full-back prior to Thursday's deadline.

Celtic keen on Toljan

Morata welcomes dream switch

Manchester United have offered Juan Mata a 12-month extension to his contract, claims <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-make-juan-mata-13918884" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>. The Spaniard's current deal is due to expire in the summer and he has been linked with a move to Premier League rivals Arsenal and La Liga giants Barcelona as a free agent.

Mata offered Man Utd extension

Vincent Kompany's future with Manchester City is up in the air after Pep Guardiola admitted the defender could leave the club after this season. The Belgian has battled injury issues through the past several seasons and, with his contract set to expire, his 10-year stay at the club could end this summer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/guardiola-puts-kompanys-man-city-future-in-doubt/1djsg0if89soz1f97zcvkv63zi">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Guardiola puts Kompany future in doubt

The Vancouver Whitecaps have loaned Anthony Blondell to Chilean side Huachipato FC, <a href="https://www.whitecapsfc.com/post/2019/01/28/whitecaps-fc-loan-striker-anthony-blondell-chilean-primera-divisi-n-huachipato-fc">the club</a> announced. Blondell's move includes an option to buy as the forward leaves the club after joining in 2017 from Venezuela. The forward provided a goal and an assist in nine starts and 20 appearances in his lone MLS season.

Whitecaps loan Blondell to Chilean side

Unai Emery says Arsenal will spend in the summer as the club is not prepared to pay for any majour contributors in this window. The manager previously said the club will be limited to loans in the winter window, and reconfimed that idea on Monday. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/arsenal-will-spend-in-the-summer-but-cannot-not-buy-players/qbxtxyr94rir1y0chjb34r1vf">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Arsenal will spend in the summer - Emery

Bournemouth are looking to add Chelsea's Danny Drinkwater on a loan deal, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6642171/Bournemouth-keen-Chelsea-outcast-Danny-Drinkwater-loan.html">Daily Mail</a>. The midfielder has made just &nbsp;23 appearances since joining the Blues from Leicester in 2017 and has not featured this season under Maurizio Sarri. Drinkwater has also been linked to Fenerbahce, who recently added Victor Moses on loan.

Bournemouth interested in Drinkwater loan deal

Tottenham are planning a £30 million offer to sign Valencia midfielder Carlos Soler this summer, according to <a href="http://www.espn.co.uk/soccer/tottenham-hotspur/story/3761912/tottenham-planning-30m-pound-summer-move-for-valencias-carlos-soler-sources">ESPN</a>. Paris Saint-Germain are also monitoring the 22-year-old midfielder, who can either play on the right or as a central midfiedler. Soler has two goals and six assists for Valencia this campaign.

Spurs after Valencia's Soler

Javi Gracia says PSG target Abdoulaye Doucoure will remain with Watford. The midfielder, who is currently injured, said he was "flattered" by PSG's interest, but Gracia says the club will be holding onto the French star. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/psg-target-doucoure-will-stay-at-watford-gracia/1js80lwmsprg419p3e277ey70f">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Gracia: Doucoure will stay at Watford

West Ham are set to make a deadline day push to sign Birmingham's Che Adams, according to <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/756332/West-Ham-Transfers">the Sun</a>. Adams has scored 14 goals this season for Birmingham, and West Ham see the forward as a player that can help add a new dimension to the attack. The Championship side are currently under an EFL transfer embargo and insist they won't sell, while Southampton are also said to be in the race to sign the forward.

West Ham prepare move for Adams

As the club hunts for an experienced central defender, Inter have turned attention towards Parma's Bruno Alves, according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/inter-target-bruno-alves-amidst-monaco-interest-in-miranda-the-situation">Gianluca DiMarzio</a>. Monaco have been linked with Inter's Miranda in recent weeks, intensifying the club's search for defensive help. Croatian international Dominoj&nbsp;Vida and Sassuolo's Gian Marco&nbsp;Ferrari are also options for the Serie A club.

Inter target Alves

Idrissa Gueye has asked Everton to let him leave the club to joins Paris Saint-Germain, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11671/11620863/idrissa-gueye-asks-everton-to-leave-for-paris-saint-germain">Sky Sports</a>. The move is seen as a dream move for the midfielder, and Gueye has written to the club begging them to allow him to go. So far, the club has insisted Gueye is not for sale, although PSG are expected to increase their offer to test Everton's stance.

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