CHELSEA are reportedly targeting Brighton starlet Evan Ferguson but the Seagulls could demand a British transfer fee.
On the other hand, Real Madrid could turn their attention to Erling Haaland if they don’t sign Kylian Mbappe, according to reports.
And German giants Bayern Munich have completed the loan signing of Spurs defender Eric Dier.
The Bundesliga champions have the option to make the move permanent at the end of the season.
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Arsenal have been linked with an interest of young Ghanian winger Ibrahim Osman.
The 19-year-old is said to be interested in West Ham and Brighton and Hove Albion.
Osman came through the same academy as current Hammer Mohammed Kudus.
He has recently played for Danish side Nordsjaelland and has scored one goal and assisted five others in 16 Super League games.
Everton manager Sean Dyche has responded to the speculations linking Amadou Onana to Arsenal.
The former Burnley man has insisted that the midfielder is still a Toffees player.
He said: “That’s one of the stories. He’s an Everton player.
“Everything we do will be on our part. “
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says the club has finished its activities for the January transfer market.
He said, “We’ll see. We had some pretty transparent goals that were met for now. “
“Every window is an opportunity for us to improve, but in terms of what we’re looking to achieve, I’m pleased that we have two players who will play a vital role for us in the second part of the season. “
Pep Guardiola has insisted that there is no update on Kalvin Phillips’ future at Manchester City.
The midfielder has been linked with an exit from the Etihad this month, with Newcastle and Juventus tipped as destinations.
When asked about Phillips, Pep replied: “No [no update]. He’s our player. “
Arsenal have withdrawn Marquinhos from his loan spell in Ligue 1 FC Nantes.
The Brazilian has been with the club since the start of the season and has made seven league appearances.
The winger failed to score in his time.
A club statement said: “We welcome Marquinhos back to the club and wish him all the best for the international tournament and his continued development.”
Eddie Howe has insisted Newcastle want to bring people into the moving window.
He said, “We didn’t close the door on everything, but since I’m sitting here now, no, we’re not going to let anyone in. “
“But that could be replaced as the window is enlarged.
“I will continue to work to improve, but I also have to look after the long-term health of the club.
“But the team wants something short-term. “
Sunderland manager Michael Beale insisted any enquiries about Jack Clarke would be welcome.
West Ham and Crystal Palace have both been linked with moves for the English winger.
Beale said: “When you do what he does every week in the best time in the league, there’s going to be speculation.
“This is for my players, for them to thrive.
“I haven’t heard any questions from the club about them and I’d be lying if they said they were welcome.
“We need Jack to play here for a strong Sunderland team and see what we’re going to do this season. I feel very inspired by him. “
Inter Milan are reportedly interesting in making a move for Anthony Martial.
Calciomercato claimed that the Serie A giants are “considering” a decision.
Martial is six months into his contract and can sign a pre-contract to move freely this summer.
However, United would prefer to cash in on the move this month.
Aston Villa defender Lucas Digne is reportedly a target for Al-Hilalh.
L’Equipe have claimed that the Saudi Pro League outfit have made contact with the Villans over a move.
Eddie Howe has ruled out a potential move for Bournemouth star Dominic Solanke.
He said: “I think there’s value in the loan market, but I’m not sure there is for us.
“We’re at a point where I don’t think we have a lot of friends in the market. I’m not sure they need to help us.
“We didn’t make a move for Solanke, we can’t sign him.
“I love Dominic, I signed him for Bournemouth and I like him a lot. But we haven’t made any requests for him and we don’t have the ability to sign a player of that level. “
Jamaal Lascelles is a target for Turkish outfit Besiktas.
The Newcastle captain has fallen down the pecking order under Eddie Howe, with Fabian Schar and Sven Botman being his first-choice centre-back partnership.
The 30-year-old Lascelles has 12 of the Toons’ 20 Prem games this season, but most have been cover for the injured Botman, who is now back.
Besiktas is in sixth place in the Turkish Super League and features former Prem stars Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Arthur Masuaku, Daniel Amartey and Cenk Tosun.
Arsenal have been linked with an interest in Dutch defender Jorrel Hato.
The Gunners have already signed Jurrien Timber from Ajax and are now tempted by one of his former teammates.
The Telegraph claimed that Arsenal are Hato in a bid to sign him.
The full-back will spend the best part of the season at Borussia Dortmund.
Chelsea have extended his contract before the end of his contract until 2026.
Sky Sports claimed that the deal included a clause.
Borussia Dortmund have announced the loan of Chelsea permanent Ian Maatsen until the end of the season.
Manager Edin Terzic has high hopes for Maatsen and is hoping to get him involved “quickly”.
He said: “We hope that Ian will be temporarily integrated into the organisation and be vital for us. “
Chelsea are reportedly on the verge of signing Evan Ferguson from Manchester United and Arsenal, Brighton and Hove Albion.
The striker has earned many plaudits for his performances despite only being 19 years old.
According to the Evening Standard, Les Bleus are interested in signing him.
However, the report claims that the Seagulls will demand over £100million for the rising star.
Wycombe have loaned out to West Ham Gideon Kodua for the remainder of the season.
The midfielder scored against League One club in the round of 16 of the Bristol Street Motors Trophy earlier this month.
Eddie Howe has claimed that Newcastle would have already entered the transfer market this month but have been restricted by FFP.
Howe said: “In an ideal world, given the freedom to act we would have brought players in already. But we’re not in that situation – as Darren [Eales, Newcastle CEO] alluded to on Thursday, Financial Fair Play is a problem for us, and we’re having to navigate round that.
“That’s the position we’re in. When is it a problem [replacing injured players]?It already is, but we’re trying to get over it.
“It’s a frustration for everyone connected with us. Certainly the owners are very ambitious, and they would like to help and improve the squad in any way they can. The rules and conditions we’re working under don’t allow that. That’s just how it is, we’re acting in the way we can.”
Arsenal are keeping tabs on Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee, according to The Telegraph.
Any resolution is expected to be too much to take this month due to its importance to the Serie A team and its cost.
Bologna would want £50million but it is believed that Bayern have a buy-back option on the Dutchman.
Chelsea are on the verge of finalising two deals that see Ian Maatsen and David Datro Fofana leave the club on loan.
Maatsen is expected to sign for Borussia Dortmund, while Fofana will sign for Burnley for the rest of the season.
Borussia Dortmund director Sebastien Kehl has confirmed that there is no option to buy Jadon Sancho at the end of his loan deal.
However, it has opened the door to a long-term exit for the Englishman.
He said: “We don’t have an option to buy Sancho.
“Staying here beyond this season? You can never rule it out. . . But we know what kind of market price it can generate. “
“I’m not naïve, but we’re going to let things go our way. “
Leeds and Rangers are in a transfer battle to sign Josh Doig.
The Daily Express claimed that the parties are willing to sign the defender this month.
The promising Scot has been at Hellas Verona in Italy lately and has played for the club this season.
Charlton have unveiled the signing of West Ham midfielder Conor Coventry.
League One has signed a three-and-a-half-year deal with Coventry.
Manager Michael Appleton, who worked with Coventry at Lincoln City, said: “I’m very pleased that we were able to sign Conor. He’s someone I took his first loan agreement with a few years ago in Lincoln.
“To be able to be reunited with him on a permanent deal I’m delighted with.
“He’s very, very comfortable on the ball and knows his position very well. He’s a ball passer, with technique, and he also has a confident tenacity that I like, a bit of mischief in him. He’s a guy who lives his life well, and he’s a professional. “
Manchester United have been linked with a resolution through Ajax ace Brian Brobbey.
The Daily Mirror claimed that the Red Devils are “keeping an eye on” the striker.
Brobbey scored thirteen goals in 32 Eredivisie games last season and continued his fine form with 8 goals in 15 league games this campaign.
Former Chelsea and Brighton manager Graham Potter is reportedly still the favourite to be Manchester United’s next boss.
The Daily Mirror claimed that the Red Devils would be interested in the Englishman if they broke their tactics with Erik ten Hag.
Potter has been out of work since leaving the Blues early last year, despite interest from French clubs.
Mikel Arteta is reportedly rejecting any offer from striker Eddie Nketiah.
Crystal Palace are believed to be willing to sign the striker and are willing to offer £30 million.
However, the Daily Express reported that Arteta needed to lose Nketiah this month.
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