The transfer window is hotting up with some big money-moves from the top clubs.
Chelsea stumped up £15million to sign Ross Barkley on Friday night and Everton quickly invested that money in Besiktas striker Cenk Tosun just hours later in a £27million move.
The Premier League race is on to sign Monaco star Thomas Lemar and there are plenty more deals being lined up by the other top-six clubs, as well as the rest of the division and across Europe too.
But the move everyone is still talking about is the whopping £142million deal which Liverpool accepted from Barcelona.
Follow all the latest updates, reaction, pictures and video plus stay tuned as we'll bring you all the latest done deals, new contracts, rumours, gossip and everything else ahead of the window's opening on this live blog.
Gladbach look for permanent Oxford deal
The German side want to make the loan move for Reece Oxford permanent.
Sporting Director Max Eberl said:
“We have spoken a lot with West Ham during the winter break. The talks continue to move forward. I hope there won’t be a bigger offer from another club. Then we have the chance that Reece comes back to us.”
Burnley sign Georges-Kevin Nkoudou on loan
The Tottenham forward has joined the Clarets until the end of the season.
Speaking about his move, he told Burnley’s club website:
“When I spoke with Trippier he told me good things about this club, about the players and everything about Burnley. I am happy to be here, so thank-you Trippier.
“I think it’s a big opportunity to play my first minutes this season in the Premier League.
“Everyone is shocked because Burnley is just after the big six. They have played very well.
“I watched the last game against Liverpool when they played very well and were unlucky.
“That’s why I have come here, to find football.
“I knew he (Sean Dyche) is a big manager who likes young players and players who go forward, so it suits my character to come here and I am happy to work with him.
“I hope to help the club. If I can, I will. But the last word is with the manager. If he puts me on the pitch I will do everything to help the team go forward.
“I am ready to play and waiting on the starting blocks. If the manager puts me on the pitch I will to everything on the pitch.”
Adam Armstrong joins Blackburn on loan
Newcastle forward Adam Armstrong has joined Blackburn on loan until the end of the season.
He had just recently returned from a loan spell with Bolton which yielded three goals.
Mbemba NOT on Celtic's radar
Despite reports this morning claiming that the Scottish Champions were keen on a move for the DR Congo international, the club have confirmed to the Daily Record that he is NOT on their radar.
The Bhoys signed Marvin Compper from RB Leipzig earlier this month and are after another centre-half. But that man is not Mbemba who has also been linked with a return to Anderlecht this morning.
Sanchez to leave Arsenal?
Here’s what Arsene Wenger said in today’s press conference
West Ham interested in Anderlect midfielder
The Hammers are said to be interested in Anderlect’s Leander Dendoncker according to reports in Belgium.
Gossip: Ivan Rakitic
According to reports in Spain, Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic is ready to leave the Nou Camp following the arrival of Philippe Coutinho. Arsenal and Liverpool are said to be interested.
Gossip: Georges-Kévin N'Koudou
Spurs midfielder Georges-Kévin N’Koudou is heading to Burnley on loan.
Gossip Ryan Kent
Bristol City and Sheffield United have made loan bids for the Liverpool winger after he was recalled from his spell at Bundesliga side Freiburg, according to the Daily Mail. The 21-year-old is highly thought of at Anfield, the paper reports, and is expected to leave on loan this month in search of more experience.
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Arsenal and Jonny Evans?
Arsene Wenger on the pontential link.
We don’t have an agreement with anybody. I think the best thing is not to talk. To see off any interest of any other club, yes. I don’t know if Manchester City are in for anybody. I don’t know what their policy is. If the decision comes to finances against Manchester City, we know we will be second best.
Nigerian boss expects Foxes departures
Will Leicester City take a loss on these two?
Chelsea chase Sandro
According to The Telegraph, Chelsea want Juventus’ full-back Alex Sandro but have stalled on the deal because the Old Lady are wanting £60 million.
Harry Kane to stay at Tottenham
For now report the Daily Star as long as Spurs start to win some trophies. The 24-year-old is reported to be courting interest from Real Madrid.
Gossip: Kelechi Iheanacho
Claude Puel is reported to be ready to let Kelechi Iheanacho leave Leicester City despite the striker only joining in the summer for £25m. The Sun reports the Nigerian will be allowed to leave after failing to impress.
Good morning
Welcome to today’s live blog bringing you coverage of the January transfer window. The big news of the day is Alexis Sanchez to Manchester City, various reports from the Guardian, Sun and Mirror that a move for around £30 million is on the verge of being complete.