Transfer information LIVE: Arsenal make Isak determination, Man Utd medical at the moment, Liverpool title striker’s payment
Clubs across the continent are in the market for January transfer deals as they look to strengthen their squads for the second half of the 2024/25 season with titles, European football and survival all on the line.
Liverpool and Arsenal are rumoured to be circling new arrivals as they battle it out in the Premier League, and Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo appears to be in the Gunners’ sights after injury to Bukayo Saka. The window could see some big exits confirmed with Trent Alexander-Arnold open to negotiate a possible free transfer to Real Madrid and Manchester United looking to sell Marcus Rashford – with a new ambitious swap for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia reportedly on their radar.
They could face a tussle with Liverpool for the Napoli and Georgia winger as Arne Slot seeks the final piece of what looks a title-winning puzzle. Manchester City’s campaign, by contrast, is in need of reviving, and the Premier League champions are interested in signing Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush and 17-year-old Palmeiras defender Vitor Reis this month as they begin their rebuild. Kyle Walker could be on his way out of the club, though, after informing Pep Guardiola of a desire to explore options away from the club.
Follow all the latest news, rumours and deals below:
Dennis gaining interest
Nottingham Forest striker Emmanuel Dennis is gaining growing interest from clubs in the Championship and across Europe.
Sky Sports News says that Forest will listen to offers for the 27-year-old forward who is out of contract in 18 months time. Loan and permanent moves are both on the table.
Bruno Fernandes promises to ‘deliver’ more positive results for Manchester United
Fernandes scored the opening goal at the Emirates Stadium before Arsenal defender Gabriel equalised after Diogo Dalot had been sent off in the second half.
Guardiola provides update on Walker’s availability
Manager Pep Guardiola said: “I don’t have any news. We’ll decide after training. I’m not going to add anything else. It is Brentford on my mind.”
Enzo Maresca knows nothing about Renato Veiga’s potential Chelsea exit
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca was expecting defender Renato Veiga to train with his squad on Monday amid reports he is about to be sold, and hinted the 21-year-old owes his international recognition with Portugal to the club.
“I’m not aware that there is an agreement for Renato,” said Maresca, “Yesterday he was here with us working, today he’ll be here with us. At the moment he’s our player. We’ll see if something happens.
“The only thing I can say is that we bought him from Basel, he’s played different positions, played well, and this has allowed him to join the national team for the first time in his life.
“Even if he’s not playing in his position, he’s playing for his national team which means that in the position he is playing, he can do well.
“In this case, a young player who is 21 years, joined Chelsea and started to play in four or five different positions, that’s given him the chance to join his national team so we are very proud of that.”
Chukwuemeka nearing Chelsea exit?
Fabrizio Romano says that the door is open for Carney Chukwuemeka to leave Chelsea in January with a loan move the most likely option for the midfielder.
He adds that Borussia Dortmund and Strasbourg are the clubs interested in negotiating.
Romano posted to Twitter/X: “Understand Chelsea have opened doors to Carney Chukwuemeka’s exit this month on loan deal!
“Expected to be a paid loan with salary covered and NO buy option clause. Borussia Dortmund are pushing, in active talks for Carney on loan… another option, loan to Strasbourg.”
Marcus Rashford receiving loan interest from Premier League club
That hasn’t yet translated into much interest from Premier League clubs, with only West Ham having previously looked at the possibility, although it is understood that Tottenham have also considered the idea and that there have been informal talks.
Juventus want Kolo Muani
Sky in Italy are reporting that Juventus are making maximum effort to persuade Randal Kolo Muani to join them on loan from Paris Saint-Germain.
That could affect the options of several Premier League teams who are monitoring the situation of the forward with the French club.
Juve are trying to get Muani ahead of competition from AC Milan, Tottenham and Manchester United to obtain the green light from the forward.
Plymouth reject bids for Whittaker
Plymouth Argyle have rejected bids from Burnley and Hull City for forward Morgan Whittaker.
The 24-year-old scored the winner against Brentford in the FA Cup on Saturday and will be a big asset in their attempt to avoid relegation from the Championship in the second half of the season.
Pep Guardiola will not stand in way of ‘incredible’ Kyle Walker leaving Man City
Pep Guardiola thinks Kyle Walker could have several more years at the top – but will allow him to leave Manchester City. Guardiola backs the right-back to rediscover his best form but similarly will not stand in his way of a move abroad.
The City manager said: “He is an incredible player with his incredible physicality. When he is focused he is unstoppable as a right-back. He’s a top-class player.
“If he is fit he can play one, two, three, four more years as a professional. I have never seen a player with these physical conditions in my career.
“But if he wants to explore (other options), the club is going to explore, and he has to decide, not me. It’s not my decision.”
Abuse of Kai Havertz’s wife on social media investigated by Arsenal
Havertz missed a penalty in Arsenal’s shootout defeat at the Emirates before his partner, Sophia – who is expecting her first child with the Germany international – reposted two abhorrent messages she had received on Instagram.
She described one message as “shocking” and urged her half-a-million followers to be “more respectful”.
