Transfer news LIVE: Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea latest in January window
The latest updates from the transfer window as Premier League clubs make their final upgrades to their squads
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's move to Arsenal is the big deal waiting to be completed as the transfer window gets ready to slam shut.
Arsene Wenger is hoping to replace the goals lost in the deal to take Alexis Sanchez to Manchester United.
The Gabon striker started for Borussia Dortmund against Freiburg in the Bundesliga - but even his own fans had a message for him with a critical banner.
Manchester City are looking to get a £57million deal for Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte and have even been linked with an audacious £150m move for Eden Hazard.
But Inter Milan are also said to be cooling their interest in Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge.
Stay tuned as we'll bring you all the latest done deals, new contracts, rumours, gossip and everything else ahead of the window's opening, here - in association with Ladbrokes.
January Transfer Window 2018 Grid
KEY EVENTS
19:40
Clarets see Worrall bids rejected
Burnley have had two bids rejected today for Nottingham Forest stopper Joe Worrall but are set to return with an improved offer tomorrow.
Clarets boss Sean Dyche wants England U21 centre-back Worrall and has made his move.
MirrorSport understands Forest have rebuffed Burnley’s initial two offers in the region of £4million and £6m.
But the Greek-owned City Ground based outfit have not categorically dismissed selling their biggest asset if they get a bid of around £10m.
A deal could happen on deadline day as Dyche is determined the land the highly-rated defender who he has scouted personally and done due diligence on.
Worrall, who turned 21 this month, has made 46 Championship starts for his hometown team and was outstanding earlier this month in their shock away win at leaders Wolves.
19:21
Rodgers: We beat 24 clubs to Musonda
Boss Brendan Rodgers claims Celtic beat 24 clubs to the brink of signing of Chelsea attacker Charly Musonda.
The 21-year-old arrived in Glasgow on Monday morning to sign an 18-month loan deal with the Parkhead club following a medical.
The Belgium Under-21 player has made seven appearances for Chelsea this season since returning from a loan spell at Spanish side Real Betis.
Musonda is slated to go into the Hoops squad for the Ladbrokes Premiership clash with Hearts at Parkhead on Tuesday night.
“Subject to a medical today, it is a really exciting prospect for the club,” the Celtic boss said.
“Charly is a big talent that I’ve known for a few years now.
18:54
City ready to loan Mangala to Newcastle
Manchester City are ready to send £40million flop Eliaquim Mangala to Newcastle on loan after landing Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte.
French international centre-back Laporte is on his way to the Etihad after the Premier League leaders triggered the £57million buy-out clause in his contract.
And City are now in talks with Newcastle about allowing Mangala to help Rafa Benitez’s fight against relegation.
Pep Guardiola deemed the 26-year-old surplus to requirements when he arrived at City in 2016, allowing him to spend the season on loan at Valencia.
A £23million deal to sell Mangala to Crystal Palace last summer then collapsed when the Frenchman refused to move to Selhurst Park.
Guardiola has used Mangala this season when injuries to Vincent Kompany and John Stones forced his hand.
But he made signing Laporte a priority after seeing the former Porto defender struggle against Bristol City in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final.
City will be looking for the Toon to pay most of Mangala’s £80,000-a-week wages after Benitez was given promises about money being made available for new signings.
18:30
Hodgson gives transfer update
Roy Hodgson has given the latest on Palace’s transfer activity before the West Ham game tomorrow night – and also said the pressure to get new signings had been eased by a shortening injury list.
On Getae keeper Vicente Guaita, he said: “No update on that, but he’s a player we like and are still pursuing. It would be nice if he could come in during the January window, and it’s something the chairman and Dougie Freedman are trying to do.”
On Lille centre-back Ibrahim Amadou, he said: “Another name we’ve talked about, but it’s a deal or a decision or a situation being dealt with by the chairman and the sporting director.”
And on Burnley’s Ashley Barnes, the former England manager said: “That’s the first I’d heard of it, on your channel (Sky Sports News). No truth in it at all. But he’s a good player.”
Hodgson said the two signings Palace had made this window – Polish defender Jaroslaw Jach and Erdal Rakip, on loan from Benfica, would not be in the squad tomorrow night.
18:10
Chelsea starlet set for Championship loan
Chelsea starlet Kasey Palmer is a target for a host of Championship clubs who want him on loan, writes John Cross.
Norwich have made a move after selling Alex Pritchard to Huddersfield with Chelsea ready to let the 21-year-old go out for the rest of the
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Palmer is regarded as one of Chelsea’s most promising talents and has played for England under-21s.
Birmingham, Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday have also been checking on highly-rated midfielder Palmer.
Birmingham, Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday have also been checking on highly-rated midfielder Palmer.
18:01
Palmeri close to Chelsea move
Chelsea and Roma have agreed a fee for left-back Emerson Palmeri.
The defender is set to move to Stamford Bridge for around £18million.
But a potential switch for striker Edin Dzeko is off.
17:21
Northampton sign Everton youngster
Northampton have signed Everton youngster Boris Mathis on loan for the rest of the campaign.
The 20-year-old French striker came through the academy at Lyon before moving to Metz, then Goodison.
“We are pleased to bring Boris in on loan,” said manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.
“He has trained with us for a few days and so he already feels at home. Boris is a striker with pace and a lot of technical ability, he is highly rated by Everton and we are pleased to welcome him in to the squad.
“He has trained with us for a few days and so he already feels at home. Boris is a striker with pace and a lot of technical ability, he is highly rated by Everton and we are pleased to welcome him in to the squad.
“We think we have had a very positive transfer window so far and January’s results have been very encouraging. We continue to talk to some targets to improve the squad further which we hope to get over the line before the deadline, so everyone is continuing to work hard.”
17:00
Batshuayi set to join Dortmund
Chelsea’s Michy Batshuayi is now EVENS with Ladbrokes to join Borussia Dortmund.
The Belgian looks set to replace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who we understand is off to Arsenal.
As a result, the Blues are now 7/2 to sign Gunners striker Olivier Giroud.
16:28
Barnsley land Mahoney
Barnsley have signed Conor Mahoney from Bournemouth on loan until the end of the season.
The winger, 20, has represented England at U17, U18 and U20 level.
He said: “I am buzzing to sign for Barnsley. I just want to get out there now and get this team up the table. I am excited about the way the team play, it’s very good football.
“They like to play along the floor and the Gaffer is a big part of me deciding to come to Barnsley.”
15:43
Laporte confirms Bilbao exit
Athletic Bilbao have released a statement from Aymeric Laporte.
The defender is moving to Manchester City in a £57million deal.
“I want to thank you all for everything you have given to me,” he wrote. “I arrived as a teenager and here I have grew up as a person and as a football player.
“My farewell, facing a new challenge in my professional career, I don’t want it to be a goodbye, but a see you soon.
“Here I leave a unique club, different and that I will never forget.”
15:39
Geography plays role in Sturridge switch
Geography has played a key part in Sturridge’s decision, with the 28-year-old having been born in Birmingham and still having a number of family members in the city.
The Liverpool striker is set to move to West Brom, despite interest from Newcastle.
He had previously been linked with Inter.
15:01
Baggies swoop for defender
West Brom have signed Egyptian defender Ali Gabr on loan from Zamalek until the end of the season.
The Premier League club announced the deal on their official website, and said Gabr would now team up with compatriot Ahmed Hegazi in the Baggies defence.
“I’m here to help the team and do my job. I’m very happy and excited to be here,” he told wba.co.uk.
14:21
Ex-Inter Milan keeper Julio Cesar returns to boyhood club Flamengo
Julio Cesar has made an emotional return to his boyhood club Flamengo.
The Brazilian shot-stopper, who won the Champions League with Inter Milan in 2010, has returned to Brazil 13 years after leaving for Chievo, where he began his career in Europe.
Cesar was relegated with Queens Park Rangers in 2014 before going out on loan to Toronto.
His final stop in Europe was in Portugal, where he played for Lisbon-based giants Benfica, before returning home to Flamengo this January.
14:19
Sturridge set for West Brom
Daniel Sturridge is heading to West Brom as he bids to revive his England dream.
The Liverpool striker is desperate for more game time as he looks to earn a place on the plane to the World Cup in Russia next summer.
And his Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is ready to grant that wish by allowing him to join Albion on an initial loan deal until the end of the season, that will allow him to find his fitness after a long term lay off.
Sturridge has been linked with a host of clubs looking to harness his goalscoring talent, with Inter Milan, Roma and Sevilla all looking to take him on loan.
Newcastle have also been linked, with the north east club approaching Liverpool with the promise of a loan fee for the striker.
But West Brom has emerged as the most likely destination, with the midlands outfit ready to agree to a deal that will contain the prospect of a permanent deal at the end of the season.
14:03
Done deals in the Football League
Couple more done deals in the Football League.
There’s an incoming for Walsall as Justin Shaibu joins on loan from Brentford.
Reading’s Adrian Popa has headed off to Saudi Arabia.
13:58
Gaitan turns down Swansea move
Nicolas Gaitan has turned down a move to Swansea, according to reports.
The Atletico Madrid winger is surplus to requirements at the Wanda Metropolitano.
Swansea are one of the many teams linked with his signature, but AS report that he has rejected the chance to switch.
Gaitan is valued at around £12million.
13:38
Mourinho wants Fellaini to sign new deal
Jose Mourinho has also revealed he wants midfielder Marouane Fellaini, who is out of contract at the end of the season, to sign a new deal that will keep him at Old Trafford.
Fellaini has been offered a two year contract extension by United but is understood to want three, while there is also said to be a gulf in terms of the wages offered and what the player is demanding.
He’s a very important player for me, a great professional that is giving everything he can to help the team and there is a desire from myself, the board and the player to stay together,” said Mourinho.
“That’s our objective. Are we going to reach? Are we going to agree? I don’t know. But I know that myself the board and the player would like to have a happy ending.
“I’m happy with his contribution, he’s being a great prof for us. I know he wants to stay with us, he knows I want him and the clubs wants him, which is important to him.”
13:35KEY EVENT
Mourinho tells Zlatan he can leave for LA
Jose Mourinho has told Zlatan Ibrahimovic he can leave Manchester United to join LA Galaxy in the MLS.
Ibrahimovic,who is making his way back an injury setback following a seven-month lay-off, is wanted by Galaxy, with the MLS transfer window opening on February 7.
Mourinho claimed he knew nothing of Galaxy’s interest in the 36-year-old, but admitted United will not stand in Ibrahimovic’s way if he decides he wants to go in the coming weeks.
“He told me nothing about it,” said Mourinho. “The first time I read something or listened to something about it was from you media.
“He never mentioned that to me, so I don’t know. Zlatan is in the last year of his contract, so if – and I say if if, if - that is true and Zlatan wants a future in another club, another country, we are here to help and create conditions for that to happen, not to make his life difficult.
“But the last thing Zlatan told me he was to recover totally and help the team. That was the last thing I heard from him.”
13:32
Done deals from the Championship and Football League
Done deals around the Championship this lunchtime.
Leeds have swooped for Pascal Struijk from Ajax.
Millwall have signed Harry Toffolo from league rivals Norwich.
And in League Two, centre-back George Taft has gone from Mansfield to Cambridge.
13:24
Pique wants to finish career at Barca
Gerard Pique is celebrating his new deal at the Nou Camp.
Barcelona have him tied down until 2022 now.
Speaking on the deal, he said: “I hope to finish my career here. I am not interested in playing for another team. It’s Barca or nothing.
“If I wasn’t wearing the Barca shirt, I would have given up. I play football because I play for Barca.”
13:18
West Ham looking active
West Ham are looking like they are going to have a lively end to the transfer window.
Fulham’s 25-year-old right-back Ryan Fredericks is high on the wish list.
They are also negotiating with Krasnodar for Russia captain Fyodor Smolov.
13:00
Mignolet set for Anfield exit
Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet could be on his way out of Anfield to join Napoli.
The Italians are said to want to bring in the Belgian, 29, to replace error-prone Pepe Reina.
Ladbrokes have Napoli at 4/1 faves, ahead of Roma at 10s and Atletico Madrid at 14s.
12:59
Cardiff hopeful of landing Grabban
Neil Warnock is set to bolster his Cardiff attack by landing Lewis Grabban on loan from Bournemouth
Striker Grabban was recalled from his loan spell at Sunderland earlier this month with Bournemouth hoping to move him on permanently.
But he is poised for another Championship loan spell, this time at promotion-chasing Cardiff.
Grabban, 30, scored 12 goals in 20 appearances for the Black Cats.
12:53
Clarke wanted in the Championship
Hull and Reading are tracking Portsmouth defender Matt Clarke.
Left-sided centre-back Clarke, 21, has been a regular for Pompey this season, making 29 appearances.
12:40
Pique signs new deal
Gerard Pique has signed his new deal with Barcelona.
The Catalan giants confirmed they had reached an agreement to extend the defender’s stay last week.
He has now officially put pen to paper on a contract until 2022.
12:37
Hammers in discussions with Pelle
West Ham are in discussions with former Southampton striker Graziano Pelle.
Pelle, 32, is currently in China with Shandong Luneng paying him £13.5m-a-year but is open to returning to the Premier League.
The Chinese club will have to cut their losses but West Ham want a striker and a midfielder before the window shuts.
12:22
Everton turn down loan approaches
Everton have received loan enquiries for summer signings Sandro and Davy Klaassen.
But boss Sam Allardyce say no offers have been “financially acceptable”.
Allardyce also confirmed Ademola Lookman will not be leaving on loanI’m not ruling anybody in or anybody out because that’s impossible. Somebody out of the blue usually appears.”
12:17
Ojo attracting interest
Leeds, Nottingham Forest and QPR are weighing up late moves for Scunthorpe midfielder Funso Ojo.
The Belgian anchorman, 26, who began his career at PSV under Ronald Koeman, has impressed for Scunthorpe since joining the League One promotion chasers last summer.
12:09KEY EVENT
Newcastle hoping for Sturridge deal
Newcastle are hopeful of landing Daniel Sturridge on loan.
The Liverpool striker is out of favour under Jurgen Klopp and is desperate to move to keep his World Cup hopes alive.
Rafa Benitez has turned to Sturridge after they failed to match Feyenoord’s valuation of striker Nicolai Jorgensen.
12:06
Saints set for Promes snub
Southampton target Quincy Promes is ready to snub a club record £30million bid from St Mary’s.
Saints hoped to complete a deal for the Spartak Moscow wideman before Wednesday’s transfer deadline.
But the Holland star is not keen on joining Mauricio Pellegrino’s strugglers and could hold out for a bigger Premier League club to come calling in the summer.
Promes has 12 goals in 24 games and boss Pellegrino said: “He’s one of the players we’ve been following.
“We will keep pushing to the end.”
11:38
Vibe heading to China
Brentford are resigned to losing Lasse Vibe to Chinese side Yanbian FC.
The Denmark striker, 30, has opened talks over a lucrative career-ending contract in the Far East.
Yanbian, who were relegated to the second-tier last year, plan to double Vibe’s wages to £15,000-a-week.
Vibe is out of contract this summer and wants to quit Griffin Park after 37 goals in 97 games.
11:27KEY EVENT
Sakho completes West Ham exit
West Ham have confirmed that Diafra Sakho has joined Rennes.
The deal is permanent and he has been wished well by the Hammers following his departure.
A club statement read: “West Ham would like to thank Diafra for his efforts and wish him well for his future career.”
11:15
Musonda arrives in Glasgow
Charly Musonda is off to Celtic.
The Chelsea midfielder has arrived in Glasgow to complete his loan move.
He is expected to sign until the end of the season.
11:05KEY EVENT
Batshuayi set for Dortmund loan switch
Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi is set to make a loan move to Borussia Dortmund - paving the way for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to join Arsenal.
Arsenal have made further progress over the Dortmund striker and are trying to trash out terms.
Dortmund demanded £60m for the striker and Arsenal have gone back with a new approach which includes extra add-ons.
The Bundesliga side wanted to bring in a replacement before giving the deal the green light and had been keen on Olivier Giroud.
But they have now moved for Batshuayi, who will complete a deal until the end of the season.
10:50
Hughton on the return of Ulloa
Chris Hughton has revealed his delight at welcoming Leonardo Ulloa back to the club.
Hughton said: “We’re delighted to welcome Leo back to the club. He’s scored goals at Premier League level and will further strengthen our attacking options.
“I wasn’t here during his first spell at the club, but I know he was very well thought of by all concerned, including the club’s supporters.
“He’s achieved a great deal since he left, including winning a Premier League title, and his experience at this level will be hugely beneficial to us.
“Albion fans will know all about him - he’s a physical striker that holds the ball up well, and he’s capable of scoring goals, which we hope he will continue to do back here.”
“I wasn’t here during his first spell at the club, but I know he was very well thought of by all concerned, including the club’s supporters.
“He’s achieved a great deal since he left, including winning a Premier League title, and his experience at this level will be hugely beneficial to us.
“Albion fans will know all about him - he’s a physical striker that holds the ball up well, and he’s capable of scoring goals, which we hope he will continue to do back here.”
10:41KEY EVENT
Arsenal believe Aubameyang is agreed
Arsenal believe they have reached a £58m deal for Pierre Emerick Aubameyang.
They have been trying to thrash out terms with Borussia Dortmund who have been demanding £60m for Aubameyang who is desperate to join the Gunners.
But it is believed Arsenal have gone back with a new approach which includes extra add-ons and the deal will now get done.
Aubameyang, 28, will sign a £180,000-a-week contract to join Arsenal with the deal now nearing completion before Wednesday’s deadline.
It leaves Arsenal with a dilemma over Olivier Giroud who is a target for Chelsea after their move for No1 target Edin Dzeko broke down.
Giroud wants more regular football but Arsenal would want a permanent switch and a deal with Chelsea means selling to a rival.
Arsenal are also still interested in West Brom’s Jonny Evans but will not be going anywhere near the £20m asking price.
Evans can leave West Brom for £3m in the summer if they go down, Arsenal appear to be the only club in the running now and will therefore try to get the deal done cheaper than the asking price.
10:32KEY EVENT
Ulloa returns to Brighton
It’s quite a big done deal.
Leonardo Ulloa has left Leicester to return to Brighton.
He will be there on loan until the end of the season.
10:15
Mesa poised for Spain move
Swansea flop Roque Mesa is reportedly close to joining Sevilla on loan.
Sky Sports report that Mesa is in Spain ready to complete a medical while terms of the agreement are being finalised.
Mesa was signed last summer from Las Palmas for a fee of £11million.
A deal would likely have a clause to allow Sevilla to make the deal permanent.
09:53
Auba's 'revealing text message'
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang allegedly sent a text message revealing his situation at Borussia Dortmund - and he’s apparently been unhappy in Germany for quite some time.
Arsenal have made the Gabon international their top transfer target this January, and are keen on landing the striker before the window slams shut on Wednesday.
Aubameyang has been earmarked as a replacement for Alexis Sanchez, who left north London for Manchester United earlier this month.
Dortmund have told Arsenal they are ready to sell the striker for £60million, but the Gunners have so far rejected two bids that have fallen short of this figure.
09:32
Sakho appears set for Rennes
West Ham’s Diafra Sakho looks set to complete a move to Rennes after passing a medical, the Daily Mail reports.
It appears the French club have batted away competition from Swansea and Crystal Palace to bring the 28-year-old to Ligue 1 for £9million.
But negotiations for possible replacement Graziano Pelle to join the Hammers from Shandong Luneng look to have ground to a halt due to a potential cut in wages, the paper says.
09:03
Baggies turn down Field bids
West Bromwich Albion have rejected bids to take rookie midfielder Sam Field on loan until the end of the season.
Barnsley, Derby, Norwich and Sunderland have all made approaches.
Albion manager Alan Pardew has no plans to let the 19-year-old leave: “I certainly won’t be moving him on.”
08:42
Players to watch today
Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang
The 28-year-old’s move from Borussia Dortmund to Arsenal looks near to completion, according to several reports.
The deal looks set to go through after the Gunners moved close to the £60million price tag.
Once the deal is finalised, it is thought Arsenal’s Olivier Giroud will move to Chelsea - should the £35million asking price be agreed upon.
Fabinho
Both Manchester City and Manchester United have been linked with the player, who appears to be looking for a new challenge away from Monaco.
The versatile Brazilian had admitted to being “interested” in a move to a new league - but the Premier League sides could face competition from Paris Saint-Germain.
08:20
Ndong targeted by Watford
New Watford manager Javi Gracia is on the lookout for his first signing at the club.
And Sunderland midfielder Didier Ndong appears to be his top target.
The club had their sights on the 23-year-old under the command of former boss Marco Silva and Gracia looks to still be interested in bringing the player to Vicarage Road on loan for the rest of the season.
Ndong joined Sunderland for a club record £13.6 million in 2016.
07:56
Dzeko deal set to fall through
Chelsea have not been able to persuade their first choice transfer pick Edin Dzeko to move to Stamford Bridge, the Daily Star reports.
Talks between the two sides have broken down, the paper says, with agreement on personal terms said to have been the stumbling block.
Now speculation is rife that Antonio Conte could look to Ashley Barnes, Islam Slimani and Peter Crouch as he seeks to bolster his frontline.
07:40
Ronaldo 'could make Premier League return'
Cristiano Ronaldo could be making a shock return to the Premier League, according to The Sun.
The paper suggest the Real Madrid star is unhappy in Spain and would be open to a potential move back to England.
It is thought Manchester United’s signing of Alexis Sanchez rules out a transfer to his former club and Chelsea would be the most likely target for the five-time Ballon d’Or-winner.
It comes as reports suggest the Blues risk losing star midfielder Eden Hazard to Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain.
07:08
Three-way battle for Martin
Chris Martin is at the centre of a three-way battle for his services between Fulham, Sunderland and Reading.
The Derby outcast can leave on loan, but has been stalling on a deal with Sunderland this past week.
Reading have declared an interest while Fulham, who signed the Scot last season, are also in the hunt.
It would be a controversial move by Fulham after the striker tried to force through an early return to the Rams.
06:43
Arsenal don't want to pay top dollar for Evans
Arsenal are still interested in West Brom’s Jonny Evans but do not want to pay anything like the £20m asking price, especially as he can go for just £3m in the summer if they are relegated.
It has become a one horse race for Evans as Manchester City are now looking at Atheltic Bilbao’s Aymeric Laporte.
But Arsenal might have to offload Olivier Giroud if they want to bring in Evans and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang before the end of the window.
Arsenal remain confident in the battle to sign Aubameyang - but fear it will go down to the wire.
05:42
Remy moves on
Former Chelsea forward Loic Remy has joined Getafe on loan until the end of the season.
The Frenchman arrives from fellow La Liga side Las Palmas, who he joined on a free transfer in the summer following the expiration of his Stamford Bridge contract.
The 31-year-old netted five goals in 12 LaLiga games for Las Palmas.
04:29
Fabinho issues come-get-me plea
Monaco star Fabinho has issued a come-and-get-me plea, admitting his time at the Ligue 1 club is ‘coming to an end’.
The Brazilian has been linked with both Manchester clubs plus Paris Saint-Germain.
He was linked with an exit from the Principality in the summer after helping the club to an unlikely French title in 2016-17.
But, despite Monaco selling many of their best player, he stayed put at the Stade Louis II.
However, he now admits he wants a switch to a ‘bigger club’ and a new challenge.
02:36
Inter warning over Sturridge
Inter Milan have warned they are ready to walk away from a deal for Daniel Sturridge.
The Liverpool striker had been linked with a loan move to the San Siro after falling out of favour at Anfield.
Sunday Mirror Sport revealed that Liverpool had slashed their proposed loan fee from £5m to £1.5m after failing to attract any offers.
Inter remain interested but sporting director Piero Ausilio has suggested a deal isn’t close, reports the Liverpool Echo.
“Sturridge? I don’t exclude anything, but we made our evaluations,” he said. “We already have players for that role.”
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