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The January transfer window has kicked into gear, with Tottenham by far the busiest club with two new signings, while the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United all scour the market for new talents. A new striker is top of the menu for all three, with the likes of Borja Mayoral, Brian Brobbey, Evan Ferguson, Paulo Dybala and Victor Osimhen all linked.
The Gunners are in desperate need of reinforcements as they look to keep fighting in the Premier League and Champions League and have reportedly competed for the position of mayor of Getafe, while chasing Amadou Onana, Martin Zubimendi and Joshua Zirkzee. United have let Jadon go Sancho. de return to Borussia Dortmund on loan and are reportedly keen to bring Ajax’s Brobbey into their ranks and are reportedly interested in Sporting midfielder Morten Hjulmand.
Osimhen is said to be joining Chelsea, which would be a big incentive for the Blues, who are also dreaming of signing Ferguson from Brighton, as they seem to lose control once they have a problem with the team again. They may simply increase the budget. by promoting Conor Gallagher, who continues to complete the Spurs midfielder’s wish list, having landed the defender they were looking for with the signing of Radu Dragusin and a striker in Timo Werner, with Djed Spence joining on loan from Genoa and Eric Dier seeing the rest of his loan contract at Bayern Munich come to an end. Catch all the latest news, rumors and gossip live below!
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Manchester United have failed with an opening offer for Morten Hjulmand.
The Sun report that United offered Facundo Pellistri as part of a swap deal, but were told they would need to trigger Hjulmand’s £69million release clause.
Reports in Portugal refute the news that Sporting has nothing to sell.
Arsenal and Manchester United are monitoring Ajax striker Brian Brobbey ahead of a possible January move.
According to the Mirror, Erik ten Hag is very happy to have worked – and I will never guess – with the Ajax striker.
However, United’s ongoing financial struggles means a permanent deal is unlikely this month so could hand Arsenal the advantage should they firm up their own interest. as Manchester United begin to plan their summer transfer window.
The 21-year-old has 12 in 24 appearances for Ajax this season.
Chelsea are long-time Brighton fans Evan Ferguson, writes Nizaar Kinsella.
Brighton will resist any move for the 19-year-old forward, who has just signed a contract until 2029 and could cost more than £100million.
The Seagulls have no pressure to sell and don’t need to lose a gem to Chelsea, who they controlled to convince to pay £115m for Moises Caicedo last summer.
Brighton’s reluctance to lose their star to Chelsea is seen as the main obstacle to any potential long-term deal for Ferguson.
The Republic of Ireland attracted interest from Manchester United and Tottenham last summer, who were linked with a resolution to update Harry Kane.
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Chelsea fans will be keeping an eye out for Victor Osimhen’s return to Napoli after the Africa Cup of Nations.
The fallout from Khvicha’s agent, Kvaratskhelia’s insistence that Osimhen was destined for Saudi Arabia this summer, provoked a furious reaction from the Nigerian.
Il Mattino report on senior members of the Napoli dressing room such as captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo being tasked with fixing the situation between the teammates.
After a series of episodes between club and player over the last year, the case for Chelsea to activate their £103m release clause may grow if the gap is resolved.
Arsenal look up to Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee and know that attempts to sign the player in January will be difficult.
The Telegraph reports that Zirkzee is valued at £50million, with eight goals and four assists in his cap this season.
The Gunners are considering the 6-foot-4 striker as an alternative option to their existing forwards, but would possibly have to wait until the summer to make a move.
Hello and welcome to the day of moving news and rumors.
Tottenham were busy yesterday, signing a defender and letting two others on loan.
Now it’s up to Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United to play together. . . And one striker turns out to be the most sensible on the menu for all three.
After signing Timo Werner and Radu Dragusin, Tottenham will now sign a central midfielder.
That’s according to journalist Ben Jacobs, with it claimed that Chelsea would accept an overall package of around £55m.
Spurs have not opened talks yet, with Gallagher still keen to stay at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea striker David Datro Fofana is set to join Burnley on loan until the end of the season.
Fofana had been recalled by Fofana halfway through his spell with Union Berlin, and will now be sent straight back out for a second loan spell.
Athletic reports that he will undergo a medical in the next 48 hours and estimates that Burnley will cover Fofana’s full salary.
Manchester United have reportedly been unsuccessful in their opening attempt to bring Morten Hjulmand to Old Trafford.
The Sun claimed that United had put forward Facundo Pellistri as part of a transfer deal, but they were told they would have to drop Hjulmand’s £69 million clause.
However, reports published in Portugal suggest that United have not made any official contact and that Sporting do not seem willing to sell.
Chelsea have had a £52m bid for Benfica defender Antonio Silva rejected.
The Blues are reportedly interested in the 20-year-old as they look to bolster their defence, but Benfica are holding firm.
A Bola claims the Portuguese side will refuse to sell for less than Silva’s £86m release clause, which expires until 2027.
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