Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United are among those to watch in the finals days of the January transfer window as clubs in the Premier League and across the world look to wrap up deals before the deadline.
The Gunners are desperate to sign a striker but face competition from United over Sporting forward Viktor Gyokeres, while a move for RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko looks unlikely this month despite being aware of a clause that allows the forward to leave the German club in 2025.
Elsewhere, Manchester City announced the signing of defender Abdukodir Khusanov and Chelsea could enter talks with Juventus for striker Dusan Vlahovic, with out-of-favour striker Christopher Nkunku set to leave this month.
Manchester United have been linked with Wolves pair Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri, with the cub also opening talks with Lecce for defender Patrick Dorgu as Ruben Amorim prioritises signing a left back. But the club need to sell to buy, with Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho and Antony all set to leave.
Arne Slot’s Reds continue to negotiate with soon-to-be out-of-contract trio Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold, with the right-back linked with a possible free transfer to Real Madrid.
Follow all the latest news, rumours and deals below, plus analysis on the done deals and where new signings will fit into the starting line-ups:
Man Utd face stumbling block in effort to send Antony on loan to Real Betis
Real Betis want to take Antony on loan from Manchester United but there is still a considerable distance in what proportion of the Brazilian’s wages the Spanish club will pay.
The Old Trafford hierarchy are intent on overhauling the squad, but they first need to clear the wage bill in order to meet restrictions from Profit and Sustainability Rules. Antony is on a vast salary, reported to be around £200,000 a week, having been handed a major contract after moving to Manchester from Ajax in 2022.
Betis are keen to take the 24-year-old on a temporary deal, but there is currently distance between the two clubs on how much of his salary will be paid by the Spanish club.
Miguel Delaney21 January 2025 07:58
Chelsea step up Dusan Vlahovic interest?
Chelsea are considering a move for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, according to the Times.
The Blues held talks over the transfer of their defender Renato Veiga, who is wanted by the Italian club, and are weighing up whether to make a bid for the Serbia international.
Vlahovic, 24, has also been linked to Arsenal and is set to be available ahead of entering the last year of his contract.
He is Juventus’ top scorer this season with 12 goals but is also the club’s stop earner.
Jamie Braidwood21 January 2025 07:49
Chelsea to rival Arsenal for Sesko?
Plenty of reports have emerged regarding Arsenal’s interest in RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, but now Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri is reporting that Chelsea also want the Slovenian striker.
His report on Sky’s Swiss website claims that Chelsea are “already in contact with his [Sesko’s] representatives”, and have also “contacted RB Leipzig for an initial informative discussion”.
It is said that the German club would want a fee of around €80m euros.
Chris Wilson 21 January 2025 07:44
Manchester City turn to familiar face as surprise option to replace Rodri
City, who have ruled out moves this month for Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi and Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes, are only interested in a loan move for the former Aston Villa midfielder, with Rodri set to return to fitness in the summer.
Richard Jolly21 January 2025 07:43
Manchester United eye Patrick Dorgu as first recruit of troubled Ruben Amorim era
Manchester United are interested in signing Patrick Dorgu from Lecce, as they look to make a wing back the first recruit of the Ruben Amorim era.
The 20-year-old Denmark international, who has won four caps, is on United’s radar as they search for signings who suit Amorim’s style of play.
Dorgu, an international teammate of Rasmus Hojlund, broke into Lecce’s team last season, and could address United’s lack of left-footed options on that flank.
Richard Jolly21 January 2025 07:42
Benjamin Sesko ‘has already said yes to Arsenal transfer’
More reports emerging on the future of Benjamin Sesko, with the Mirror reporting that the Slovenian striker reportedly having “declared his willingness to join Arsenal”.
It adds that Sesko “negotiated a £60m “gentleman’s agreement” to allow him to leave in the summer of 2025”, with the German club intending to stick to that agreement.
However, the report suggests the Arsenal will likely have to wait until the summer to do the deal, although the Gunners’ “deadline to do a deal has been slashed”.
Chris Wilson21 January 2025 07:41
