Transfer News LIVE updates: Sanchez to Man Utd DONE DEAL, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool

Transfer News LIVE updates: All the latest gossip from Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Barcelona, the Premier League, La Liga and more in the January window.

Tuesday, January 23

1.00am: Arsenal's board is to blame for Alexis Sanchez leaving to join Manchester United according to Gunners legend Ian Wright.

He said on Instagram: “Gutted to see this but, he did say on many occasions he wants to win things!

“Another one of our potential legends has left us for Manchester United!

“Gotta blame the board. Good luck @alexis_officia1 you gave everything for us.”

Monday, January 22

11.30pm: Borussia Dortmund will delay Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s move to Arsenal until the summer if they are not given Olivier Giroud in return.

The Gunners have identified the 28-year-old as their number one target to replace Alexis Sanchez, who finalised a move to Manchester United on Monday.

The German club want £60m for the Gabon international but are also desperate for a new striker to replace him.

And according to the Mirror, Giroud is top of their list of targets.

9pm: Alexis Sanchez has opened up on a previous conversation he had with Sir Alex Ferguson about joining Manchester United.

He said: “Since I was a young lad I’ve always said that my dream was to play for Manchester United, and I’m not just saying that because I’m here now and today it’s come true.

“I always said as a kid that I’d like to play for United and I once spoke to Sir Alex Ferguson about it.

“We chatted for around 20 minutes. And I told him that my dream was to come here to Manchester United.

“It really is a massive club, very powerful, and so now, when I got the opportunity to come here, I looked at the badge and my hairs just stood up on end because it’s a powerful club and the biggest in England.”

8.10pm: Alexis Sanchez has hailed David De Gea after completing his move to Manchester United.

He said: “I’ve not had the chance to get to know them personally or spend time with any of my team-mates up to now, but of course I know them from having played against them in the past.

“I believe that David De Gea is one of the best goalkeepers in the world right now.

“He’s a player who I’ve always found it hard to score past, and so for me he is right up there with the best keepers in the world.”

7.10pm: Sanchez has also taken a swipe at some former Arsenal stars that have been critical of him making the switch.

He said: “There are people (former club players) who have spoken with no knowledge of what happens inside the club and cause damage.

“I must say I always gave 100%, until the last day, when I asked to the Mister to be in the team, because I wanted to be a contribution.

“I remember today, a conversation I had with Henry, a historic Arsenal player, who changed club for the same reason and today is my turn."

6.40pm: Jose Mourinho is delighted to have completed the signing of Alexis Sanchez.

He explained: “Alexis is one of the best attacking players in the world and he will complete our very young and talented group of attacking players.

“He will bring his ambition, drive and personality, qualities that make a Manchester United player and a player that makes the team stronger and the supporters proud of their club dimension and prestige.

“I would like to wish Henrikh all the success and happiness that I am sure he is going to get. He is a player that we will not forget, especially for his contribution to our Europa League victory.”

6pm: MANCHESTER UNITED COMPLETE ALEXIS SANCHEZ SIGNING FROM ARSENAL

Speaking about his transfer, Alexis Sanchez said: "I am thrilled to be joining the biggest club in the world.

"I have spent three-and-a-half wonderful years at Arsenal and I bring with me very positive memories of that great club and its fans.

"The chance to play in this historic stadium and to work with Jose Mourinho was something I could not turn down.

"I am very proud to be the first Chilean player ever to play for United’s first team and I hope I can show our fans all around the world why the club wanted to bring me here."

4.55pm: Gareth Bale has opened talks with Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham over a transfer away from Real Madrid.

Shock reports in Spain claim the Wales international will be allowed to leave the Bernabeu in the summer.

Florentino Perez is ready to let Bale exit due to the number of injuries he has suffered at the club.

And transfer outlet Don Balon report four Premier League giants are in negotiations with the 28-year-old.

Bale is said to be desperate for a return to England with former club Spurs interested as well as United, Liverpool and Chelsea.

4pm: Arturo Vidal could join pal Alexis Sanchez at Manchester United.

Chilean journalist Maks Cardenas claims Man United are interested in a deal for Vidal, who currently plays for Bayern Munich.

It’s said Vidal will stay in Germany until the summer but a decision will then be taken over his next step.

The midfielder is in the final year of his contract but United won’t have it easy to bring him the north-west with Chelsea keen on him too.

Cardenas wrote on Twitter: “Arturo Vidal will continue at Bayern Munich all season. In June he will still have one year of contract and has offers from China and Italy. Chelsea and Manchester United are interested too.”

2:45pm: Arsenal fans have been sent into meltdown due to a fake picture of Henrikh MKhitaryan.

The doctored image was spread around social media this afternoon.

But Italian site Calciomercato claim the post is fake.

Mkhitaryan is wearing an Arsenal tracksuit in the picture.

2:00pm: Newcastle are expecting to complete a loan deal for Kenedy this week.

The Chelsea winger is out of favour at the club at present and Antonio Conte is willing to sanction a loan move for the player.

The Brazilian was expected to leave Stamford Bridge in summer before Chelsea pulled the plug on a move.

According to the Evening Chronicle, Benitez is confident of the deal going through this time around.

1:30pm: Crystal Palace have completed the signing of Erdal Rakip.

The Benfica star has joined on loan until the end of the season.

The 21-year-old has been unveiled in south London this afternoon and can make his debut against West Ham next Tuesday.

Rakip's arrival softens the blow of Ruben Loftus-Cheek's injury.

The Chelsea loanee could need surgery on an ankle injury. 

1:00pm: Jamie Redknapp believes Arsenal need to bring Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to the club this month.

The Gunners are struggling in the league at present and need to soften the blow of Alexis Sanchez leaving.

And Redknapp told the Daily Mail the importance of the next few weeks for Arsenal.

"The next few weeks are huge," he said.

"Arsenal have a great chance of reaching the Carabao Cup final, and if Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang comes in as well as Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Wenger can rekindle the pair’s superb understanding from their days at Borussia Dortmund."

12:30pm: Alexis Sanchez and Henrikh Mkhitaryan are waiting for the green light to complete their swap deal.

The duo have both agreed personal terms at their respective clubs. 

But according to the Daily Mail, work permits are holding up the deal.

The transfer is expected to be confirmed in the next 24 hours.

11:45am: Chelsea are close to completing a double swoop for Roma duo Edin Dzeko and Emerson Palmieri.

According to Sky Italia, the striker's agent is set to arrive in London to seal the deal with the Blues.

While Emerson's representatives are happy with the deal that has been offered from Chelsea.

However, it is unlikely either player will feature against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.

11:30am: Chelsea are considering a move for Marko Arnautovic. 

The West Ham forward is bang in form at present and is the latest name to be linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.

And Antonio Conte may attempt to lure him across London this month, according to ESPN.

However, David Moyes has insisted no key players will be sold this month.

Andy Carroll was also linked with Chelsea earlier in the transfer window before picking up an ankle injury.

11:00am: Marco Asensio wants a move to Manchester United.

The Real Madrid star is highly rated in the Spanish capital.

However, according to Diario Gol, the Spaniard is ready to push through a move to the Premier League.

The publication reports United are ready to table a bid for his services.

10:00am: Gary Neville cannot explain why Chelsea are so desperate to land another striker this month.

The Blues have been linked with moves for Islam Slimani, Peter Crouch, Andy Carroll and Ashley Barnes in recent days.

But Neville insists Antonio Conte doesn't need a new target man.

He said on the Gary Neville podcast: "Chelsea seem to be hell-bent on getting anybody that's over 6ft 3in and a target man.

"There is no doubt that Conte likes a target man. Graziano Pelle was a big favourite of Conte's when he was in charge of Italy so he does like someone up front who is a presence. But, are they really that desperate to have somebody for the last three months of the season?"

9:30am: Manchester City will regret not signing Alexis Sanchez.

That is according to pundit Alan Shearer.

The Chilean looks set to join rivals Manchester United in the coming days.

And Shearer believes Pep Guardiola will rue missing out on his former star.

"Man City might well think they have taken the moral high ground in the battle for Alexis Sanchez," he told The Sun.

"The truth is they have been dealt a major blow.

"Given the amount of money City have shelled out left, right and centre since Sheikh Mansour’s takeover in 2008, it does seem odd that now they have decided to rein it in.

"Or was this damage limitation because Sanchez had decided it was Manchester United who wanted him more?"

9:00am: Tottenham need to strengthen their squad this month.

That is according to former Burnley midfielder Joey Barton.

Spurs are struggling to keep pace in the battle for the Champions League places.

However, Mauricio Pochettino is usually reluctant to dip into the January transfer market.

“I think they do need to freshen it up,” Barton said on talkSPORT.

“When you’re in the Spurs dressing room and you see everybody else fighting it out for Alexis Sanchez, and Harry Kane’s being linked with Real Madrid, the players must just think, ‘am I in the right place here? Are we really going to challenge for top trophies like the Premier League title and the Champions League?'

“It maybe just puts that little element of doubt in there."

8:30am: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is close to signing for Arsenal.

That is according to pundit and former Middlesbrough striker Jan Aage Fjortoft.

The Bundesliga expert tweeted: "I guess it’s time to feel confident dear Arsenal- fans: Aubameyang will wear your shirt very soon.

"Dortmund want to get him out - Arsenal want to get him in.

"Dortmund say we want 70 mill. Arsenal say 50.

"Deal just around the corner."

8:00am: Edin Dzeko is close to completing a move to Chelsea.

The Roma forward is being eyed as backup to Alvaro Morata.

And according to The Sun, a deal is close.

But the publication reports the two clubs are yet to agree the amount of add-ons included in the Dzeko deal.

Emerson Palmieri is also set to join Chelsea in the coming days.

7:30am: Mohamed Salah's agent has jetted to Madrid to discuss a summer move.

The Liverpool star has been in fine form this season, netting 23 times in 29 outings.

Salah has attracted interest from Madrid for months.

But according to Diario Gol, Salah's representatives have moved one step further to pushing through a move.

6:00am: Alexis Sanchez choosing Manchester United proves they’re still a much bigger club than rivals Manchester City according to Old Trafford legend Paul Ince.

He told Paddy Power: "Suddenly, Man United are the destination for him, and that is massive statement from the club.

“He’s one of the best players in the Premier League, and they’ve had a lot of competition to sign him.

“This is their way of saying: ‘Don’t belittle us. we’re still the biggest club in the league and we can get who we want.’

“It seems like United, City, Liverpool and Chelsea were all after them. Sanchez choosing United sends a big message to those clubs, especially Man City.

“The signing is a statement of intent from Jose Mourinho too. With all the talk of him getting a new contract, this is his way of showing the direction he is going in with the club. It will also be a sign of what’s to come in the summer.”