Transfer News LIVE updates: All the latest gossip from Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea Real Madrid, Barcelona, the Premier League, La Liga and more in the January window.
Thursday, January 25
0.30am: Jose Mourinho insists he said nothing to convince Alexis Sanchez to join Manchester United.
Sanchez has spoken about what an honour it is to join United, describing the switch as a ‘dream come true’.
And when quizzed about how he sold the club, Mourinho refused to take any credit.
When asked what he said to convince Sanchez to sign, he said: “Nothing.”
The Portuguese is delighted to finally have his man as he looks to make a late title charge.
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11.30pm: Chelsea are plotting a shock loan swoop for Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud.
The Blues are desperate for a striker as Antonio Conte seeks competition for misfiring summer signing Alvaro Morata.
They’ve been linked with a number of forwards, including Peter Crouch, Andy Carroll and Christian Benteke, while a move for Edin Dzeko is reportedly being discussed.
But according to the Mirror, France international Giroud is the latest target man on Chelsea’s wishlist.
But a switch to west London could impact their plans to sign Borussia Dortmund star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
The German side are keen to take Giroud on loan as part of the deal.
10.25pm: Edin Dzeko’s proposed move to Chelsea is in doubt because he can’t agree terms with the west Londoners.
Italian daily Corriere dello Sport say an understanding between player and club is still some way off.
It’s suggested the former Manchester City man wants a decent - and lengthy - contract.
That’s not the only issue.
Reports suggest the two heavyweights are yet to agree a transfer fee either.
10.10pm: DONE DEAL
Championship strugglers Sunderland have signed winger Kazenga LuaLua on a short-term deal.
The 27-year-old has penned a contract at the Stadium of Light until the end of the season after Brighton agreed to terminate his contract.
8.10pm: DONE DEAL
Southampton have completed the signing of striker Guido Carrillo on a three-and-a-half-year deal from Monaco.
Saints are understood to have paid the Ligue 1 giants £19m for the Argentinian, who has scored eight goals so far this season.
8pm: Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed the club have rejected a bid for striker Moussa Dembele.
The France Under-21 international has been linked with Premier League clubs Brighton and Crystal Palace.
"Moussa has never once asked to leave Celtic," Rodgers said. "We brought him here as a talented young player at 19 and he has shown that talent.
"We have had one official bid for him that is nowhere near the value of what the value of Moussa is. But equal to that we have no interest in selling him.
7pm: Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is confident Henrikh Mkhitaryan will be better off at Arsenal.
Ahead of United’s FA Cup trip to Yeovil, Mourinho said: "I believe Micki is going to be even better than for us.
“Why? Because one-and-a-half years in England, adapted. Because of the way they play. That's why I'm also happy for him.”
5.10pm: Chelsea are becoming increasingly frustrated by Antonio Conte’s criticism of the club’s transfer activity.
Conte has suggested on numerous occasions that he has little to do with Chelsea’s transfer business.
However, Sky Sports claim the Blues are hammering away to bring in the Italian’s targets before the January transfer window shuts.
3.15pm: Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is remaining calm in the transfer market despite his side’s lack of activity.
Pochettino said: “You need to follow your way. You cannot look next to you, you must believe in the way that you want to create your philosophy and your project.
“Then what is going on next to us – yes, we are aware about that, but you cannot imitate and cannot do what another club are doing now.
“You need to be strong; you need to have personality, character and not be scared about what happens now. Sometimes you can drop a little bit but if you are strong enough, in the future you can win.”
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2:30pm: West Ham are set to confirm the loan signing of Joao Mario.
The Inter Milan midfielder is joining until the end of the season, with an option of a permanent £26.5m move.
Speaking today, David Moyes announced the move.
“He is having a medical as we speak," he said.
“It is a loan. I’ll be able to tell you more once it’s done.”
Mario is understood to have grown frustrated at a lack of playing time under new Inter boss Luciano Spalletti.
2:00pm: Jose Mourinho has ruled out a move for Cristiano Ronaldo.
Manchester United continue to be linked with the Real Madrid star, who has reportedly ask to leave the club in recent weeks.
But speaking in his press conference today, Mourinho distanced himself from the rumours.
“I think with the moment Real Madrid is having now, I think I should be the last one to add some fuel to the fire,” he said.
“Madrid is on fire, the results are not good and it's a club where I worked three years, I cared about the club, I am the last one to add fire.
“So to put some water on the fire, Cristiano is the kind of player every manager and club wants but one that Zidane and Real Madrid have, that's my feeling.
1:30pm: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is to be included in Borussia Dortmund's squad this weekend.
The forward has been suspended by the Bundesliga outfit in recent weeks.
But according to the Daily Mirror, Aubameyang will be welcomed back into the first-team fold against Freiburg on Saturday.
Arsenal are still attempting to push through a deal for the 28-year-old.
1:00pm: Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe is joining Aston Villa on loan.
The youngster has made five senior appearances for the club since signing a professional contract in 2015.
Tunazebe will now seek to earn some first team minutes at Steve Bruce's side as they bid to achieve promotion to the Premier League.
Then20-year-old last played for United against CSKA Moscow in December.
12:30pm: Real Madrid have reached out to David De Gea's agent over a potential move.
The Manchester United goalkeeper has been a long-time target for Los Blancos.
And now, according to Spanish radio station Cadena SER, Madrid have contacted Jorge Mendes to push through a move.
Madrid are struggling in the league at present.
And it is likely shot-stopper Keylor Navas will be replaced in the summer.
12:00pm: Karim Benzema has been house-hunting in London.
The Real Madrid forward has been linked with Arsenal and Chelsea in recent weeks.
And after last night's shock Copa del Rey exit to Leganes, Benzema is reportedly stepping up his quest to leave the club this month.
According to Don Balon, the Frenchman 'doesn't care' his side were beaten last night as he knows he is set to leave in the near future.
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11:00am: Cristiano Ronaldo may be set for a return to Portugal.
Miguel Paixao, a long-time friend of the Real Madrid star, has claimed Ronaldo is eyeing a move to Sporting Lisbon.
"He is, he is. He liked it to be possible," Paixao responded when asked if his friend would considering ending his career at the club.
Manchester United and PSG have been heavily linked with the32-year-old.
Reports suggest Ronaldo recently told Madrid he wanted to leave the club.
10:30am: Riyad Mahrez has been spotted leaving the Emirates Stadium.
The Leicester City star has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal in recent weeks.
And Mahrez was in attendance as the Gunners beat Chelsea in the Carabao Cup last night.
Foxes boss Claude Puel continues to insist the player will not be sold this month.
10:00am: Liverpool have been handed a boost in their quest to sign Thomas Lemar.
The Monaco winger has been linked with a switch to Anfield.
And it appears the Ligue 1 club may be ready to sell him.
According to the Liverpool Echo, Monaco are softening their stance on the player but will still demand a significant figure.
Lemar was dropped from the squad against Lyon last night.
9:30am: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is unhappy with Arsenal.
The Borussia Dortmund forward wants a swift exit from the club.
And according to Guillem Balague, Aubameyang is disappointment at how Arsenal have conducted the negotiations.
The Gunners are still around €15m short of Dortmund's valuation for the player.
Aubameyang is likely to feature for the Bundesliga side this weekend.
9:00am: Daniel Sturridge's move away from Liverpool may be off.
The forward has been heavily linked with an Anfield departure this month, with Inter Milan favourites to sign him.
But according to the Liverpool Echo, the player is stalling on a move to the Serie A club.
The publication also reports Sturridge will be named in Liverpool's FA Cup squad this weekend.
8:30am: Manchester United want Real Madrid star Mateo Kovacic.
The Croatian has struggled for regular gametime at the Santiago Bernabeu since making his move from Inter Milan.
United have already brought in Alexis Sanchez.
But according to Le10 Sport, Jose Mourinho is eyeing the £35m Madrid midfielder.
Kovacic is also attracting interest from Inter Milan.
8:00am: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could make his Arsenal debut very soon.
The Borussia Dortmund continues to be linked with a switch to the Emirates.
And according to German outlet Bild, Arsene Wenger has already planned when to give the player his first Arsenal start.
The publication claims Aubameyang will make his debut against Swansea on January 30.
Olivier Giroud may head to Dortmund as part of the deal.
7:00am: Chelsea’s deal to bring Edin Dzeko to Stamford Bridge is being held up by one major issue.
Talks between the parties have only been held over the phone and not in person due to a visa problem.
That is according to Bosnian journalist Haris Mrkonja, who claims to have spoken to Dzeko's agent.
“I talked with #Dzeko agent over the phone,” Mrkonja wrote on Twitter.
“He claims he still isn't in London, and still waiting for his British visa.
“Contacts with #CFC proceed over the phone.
“Only when he gets his visa he'll be able to travel to #London.”
5.30am: Man Utd have been handed a huge transfer boost after Real Madrid star Gareth Bale reportedly rejected an offer from Bayern Munich.
Jose Mourinho is a long-term admirer of Bale but faces strong competition.
Diario Gol claim that Bayern Munich proposed a €100m (£87m) offer for the former Southampton player.
It is thought that the Bundesliga giants see him as a replacement for ageing winger Arjen Robben.
But Bale has dismissed the idea of a move to Germany, stating that he will only leave the Bernabeu to join a Premier League club.
Diario Gol also report that Perez is considering using Bale as bait in an effort to tempt Harry Kane to Madrid.
4.30am: Southampton have agreed a club record £19.1m deal for Monaco striker Guido Carrillo.
Carrillo, 26, played under Saints boss Mauricio Pellegrino at Estudiantes.
The Argentine has scored just five goals for Monaco this term and has never scored more than 14 in a season.
Saints upped their bid after an initial offer of £17.5m was rejected.
The fee eclipses the £18m the south coast side paid Juventus for midfielder Mario Lemina in the summer.
Saints - who made £75m selling Virgil van Dijk to Liverpool - are also in talks with Spartak Moscow over a swoop for £30m-rated Dutch winger Quincy Promes.
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2.30am: BBC Sport pundit Jermaine Jenas has warned Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger not to let Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's reputation stop him from signing him.
He said: "I think if you go through Aubameyang’s figures and record of putting the ball into the back of the net he has probably been one of the best in the Bundesliga for a number of years and one of Dortmund’s better strikers during the time that he’s been there.
“It’s up to Arsene Wenger and Arsenal football club to try and tame that beast, it’s as simple as that.
“You come across there characters every now and again in the game.
“You can’t just not buy them on the basis of their character - it’s what makes them who they are."
1.00am: Philippe Coutinho was told before he left Liverpool that Barcelona would sell Gerard Deulofeu.
Coutinho completed his dream move to Barcelona earlier this month for £142m following months of negotiations.
The Brazilian joined attackers Gerard Deulofeu, Ousmane Dembele and Paco Alcacer, along with nailed-on starters Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.
And according to Spanish outlet Don Balon, Coutinho was told by his new manager Ernesto Valverde that the club plan to offload Deulofeu before the end of the January window.
Barca reportedly intend to sell Deulofeu to Serie A giants Napoli in order to secure Coutinho a place in the first team.
Wednesday, January 24
11.30pm: Philippe Coutinho has confided in his Barcelona team-mates that Neymar is set to join fierce rivals Real Madrid.
Speculation around the PSG star's future has been constant amid rumours that he wants to leave the club following fallouts with Edinson Cavani and Unai Emery.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has made it clear that he wants to bring Neymar to the Bernabeu as he seeks several ‘Galactico’ signings.
And according to Don Balon, Neymar informed Barca new boy Coutinho that Madrid is going to be his next club.
The former Santos star is also willing to take a pay cut to return to La Liga.
10pm: Leicester striker Islam Slimani has teased Chelsea fans about a potential move to the Premier League champions.
Slimani has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this month as Chelsea continue their hunt for a new striker.
And the Algeria international has tonight added fuel to the fire by attending Chelsea’s Carabao Cup semi-final with Arsenal.
The 28-year-old posted a couple of pictures from the stands at the Emirates Stadium on his Instagram story.
Chelsea, who started without a recognised striker, went 1-0 up in the second leg but went on to lose the fixture 2-1.
9.25pm: Alejandro Moreno thinks Edin Dzeko will be a good signing for Chelsea.
He said on ESPN FC: “It’s a hit and it’s a hit for many different reasons not because Batshuayi may be leaving or not.
“I think independently of that the fact you have had some struggles from Alvaro Morata it makes sense for Chelsea to go after Edin Dzeko.
“He’s a player who has scored in the past in the Premier League, has played in the league, knows the Premier League very well and has done well at Roma.
“Coming back to Chelsea I think makes a whole lot of sense for Chelsea.
“I don’t know that they really think Morata will be the long-term solution and for right now they need someone who can score.
“Morata’s not doing it, maybe Dzeko provides the competition that Morata needs, maybe he provides the goals, in whichever case I think Chelsea wins out. This is a hit for me.”
8.45pm: Borussia Dortmund have rejected an Arsenal offer in excess of £50m for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Sky Sports say the Bundesliga giants are still holding out for more cash from the Gunners.
Club supremos have jetted to Germany to try and get a deal done.
German daily Sport Bild claim a deal is on course be struck by the end of the week though.
A hefty €60m (£52m) to €65m (£56.5m) fee is estimated by the newspaper.
8.10pm: Arsenal are closing in on Jonny Evans as they continue to strengthen ahead of next Wednesday’s transfer deadline.
The West Brom centre-half has been tracked since last summer by the Gunners and Manchester City.
But Pep Guardiola appears to have turned his attention to Athletic Bilbao star Aymeric Laporte.
As a result, Arsenal now have a clean run at Evans, and according to the Daily Mail, he is open to moving to London.
West Brom know they can lose their star man for just £3m if they are relegated and are prepared to sell this week.
7.20pm: Manchester City could be set to swap Sergio Aguero for Antoine Griezmann next summer.
That’s according to The Sun, who claim City and Atletico Madrid have opened discreet talks over the stunning transfer.
It is said that La Liga giants Atletico have sounded out Aguero over a surprise return to Spain at the end of the season.
Atletico are keen to partner Aguero with former Chelsea forward Diego Costa next season knowing that Griezmann wants to leave.
Pep Guardiola does not want to see the Argentine go but is keen on Griezmann and The Sun say an exchange deal could be on.
The French superstar has a £85m buy-out clause this summer while City value Aguero at around £60m.
6.45pm: Manchester United have cooled their interest in Juventus left-back Alex Sandro, handing Chelsea the initiative.
Following the decision to extend Shaw’s contract another year, it has now been reported that the Red Devils have dropped their interest in Sandro.
The Manchester Evening News have revealed that thanks to the resurgence in form of Shaw and Young, the Europa League champions are not considering alternatives at the moment.
Chelsea tried to sign the left-back in the summer but were unable to get a deal over the line.
Juve were asking for a fee of between £60m and £70m, leading to the Premier League champions pulling out of a deal.
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6pm: Chelsea and Roma have agreed a deal which will see Edin Dzeko make a switch to Stamford Bridge.
The former Manchester City man looks like he is on his way to the club before the transfer window slams shut.
The Blues have yet to come to an agreement with the player and his representatives though.
Dzeko’s team-mate, Brazilian left-back Emerson Palmieri, is also set to join Chelsea in a double deal.
Antonio Conte already added Ross Barkley to his squad earlier this month from Everton.
5.25pm: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is wanted by Arsenal before the transfer window slams shut and reports suggest the move is getting ever closer.
The Gunners are looking for a big signing after losing Alexis Sanchez to Manchester United earlier this week.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan did move to the Emirates in the swap deal but Arsene Wenger wants to strengthen even further.
German outlet Bild have asked Aubameyang if he is making a transfer to Arsenal.
But the Gabon international refused to answer and sped off in his Lamborghini Aventador supercar.
4.50pm: Gareth Bale has blocked a mega transfer to Bayern Munich after they made an £86m bid for the Real Madrid ace, according to reports in Spain.
The Wales international is expected to leave the Bernabeu in the summer after struggling with injuries throughout his time at the club.
Manchester United, Chelsea and former side Tottenham are all interested in signing Bale.
And Don Balon claim the 28-year-old is only willing to leave Real for the Premier League this summer.
That’s why he has rejected the chance to join Bundesliga giants Bayern.
4.20pm: Manchester United are closer than ever to signing Mesut Ozil from Arsenal, according to the bookies.
BetStars Director of Trading Ian Marmion said: “Manchester United’s odds of completing a deal for Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil have fallen amid reports that the Gunners are unwilling to meet Ozil’s wage demands.
“The German midfielder is now at 7/1 to move to Old Trafford.
“Ozil is out of contract at the end of the season and United have already completed a deal for his now former teammate Alexis Sanchez, whose contract was also set to come to an end this summer.
“Real Madrid (20/1) and Paris Saint-Germain (25/1) will look to Ozil should a move to United fail to materialise, although their lengthy odds suggest that Ozil is likely to remain in the Premier League, with Old Trafford his most likely destination.”
3.50pm: Luis Suarez has told Lionel Messi he’s got offers on the table from the MLS.
The duo are close pals and Suarez has informed his team-mate that ambitious US-based teams are ready to try and coax him Stateside.
However, according to Spanish news outlet Don Balon, he’s informed his suitors that he’s not willing to leave La Liga yet.
Suarez has been a standout campaigner for Barca since signing from Liverpool in 2014.
3.10pm: Arsenal could have a deal done for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang by the end of the week.
The Gunners want the Borussia Dortmund star as Alexis Sanchez’s replacement at the Emirates.
A delegation of Arsenal top brass has flown to Germany to try and strike a deal for the Gabon striker.
And newspaper Sport Bild claim a deal is on course be struck by the end of the week.
A transfer fee of €60m (£52m) to €65m (£56.5m) is estimated by the publication.
2.40pm: Edin Dzeko is demanding a long-term contract at Chelsea.
The Roma star has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in recent weeks.
Antonio Conte is desperate to sign a target man, with Andy Carroll, Peter Crouch and Ashley Barnes all targeted this transfer window.
Dzeko now tops Conte’s wish list, with the Roma star’s agent currently in London to finalise a deal, which could go through tomorrow.
However, according to the Evening Standard, Dzeko’s personal terms are an issue.
The 31-year-old has over two years remaining on his current Roma deal and he wants Chelsea to at least match it.
2.10pm: Manchester United want Arsenal star Mesut Ozil after signing Alexis Sanchez this month.
The Germany international is out of contract in the summer and the playmaker can leave on a free transfer - or for a cut-price fee this month.
And according to The Independent, Jose Mourinho is keen to sign Ozil, who he managed during his time at Real Madrid.
However, they add that Ozil will demand around £300,000-a-week to move to Old Trafford to link up with his former boss.
Sanchez will pocket around £500,000-a-week at United under Mourinho, making him the highest paid player ever in English football.
1.40pm: Liverpool have an agreement in place to sign Monaco sensation Thomas Lemar.
The France international has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League in recent months.
Liverpool and Arsenal were in for the winger in the summer, with Manchester United also being credited with interest in the 22-year-old.
Both the Gunners and the Reds tabled bids for Lemar but the forward snubbed interest from the Prem big boys and opted to stay in Ligue 1.
And according to Yahoo Sport journalist Duncan Castles, Liverpool have an agreement in place with Lemar to move to Anfield.
However, the Reds are currently refusing to meet Monaco’s asking price of at least £88m (€100m).