Deadline day LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Fulham complete Broja signing, Veliz leaves Spurs
Hello and welcome to Sports Mole's live coverage of the latest transfer news and rumours from around the world of football on January transfer deadline day!
Stick with us below to keep up to date with all of today's transfer rumours and done deals.
Today's key events
Five potential free agents Man Utd should target this summer
Manchester United are expected to be active during this summer's transfer window despite financial restrictions and their likely absence from next season's Champions League.
It will be the first market since Sir Jim Ratcliffe's arrival as a minority shareholder, and the Red Devils squad is certainly in need of a boost in defence, midfield and attack.
There will not be an unlimited budget, though, so the club will need to be creative when it comes to adding the players required to help them become a successful team again.
With that in mind, Sports Mole identifies five players who could be of use to Man United, and all of them may be available on a free transfer, with their contracts due to expire on June 30.
"Nothing has changed" - Xavi insists "key" Barca star will stay at club
Barcelona head coach Xavi has said that "very important player" Frenkie de Jong will stay at the club this summer amid suggestions he could be sold.
The 26-year-old's future is currently the subject of much speculation, with Bayern Munich and Manchester United both believed to be keeping a close eye on the developments.
Paris Saint-Germain have also been credited with an interest, although it is understood that the French champions are not planning a move for the Netherlands international.
Barcelona are under pressure to make some sales this summer due to their financial situation, and a recent report claimed that the Catalan outfit would be willing to listen to large offers for De Jong.
Sheffield United attacker 'wanted by Ipswich Town'
Ipswich Town are reportedly interested in signing Sheffield United's Daniel Jebbison during the summer transfer window.
The 20-year-old is yet to cement himself as a regular first-team star at Bramall Lane, although there are hopes for his progression towards that title in the future.
Jebbison has not featured for the Blades during the 2023-24 campaign due to a mixture of injury and illness, with routine blood tests conducted by the club revealing that he had suffered a blood clot.
There was hope from those at the Yorkshire side that the attacker would play a part in the final weeks of this season, but with just three Premier League matches left, he has not been included in a matchday squad.
"I hope he renews" - Xavi desperate for 32-year-old to pen new Barcelona deal
Barcelona head coach Xavi is hopeful that Sergi Roberto will sign a new contract at Camp Nou.
The 32-year-old's existing deal with the Catalan giants is due to expire at the end of June, and there remains speculation surrounding his future, with a departure thought to be possible.
However, Xavi has said that he 'wants Roberto to renew his contract', with a one-year extension thought to be on the table for the Spaniard.
"I want him to renew his contract, and it depends on him. He knows my position. He can help us a lot. I hope he renews," Xavi told reporters during his press conference on Sunday.
Juventus 'working on new deals for Liverpool, Man United, Arsenal targets'
Juventus have reportedly started work to tie Federico Chiesa and Dusan Vlahovic down to new contracts.
Premier League rivals Liverpool and Manchester United have both been linked with a move for Chiesa ahead of the summer transfer window.
Chiesa's teammate, Vlahovic, has also attracted interest from the Premier League, with Arsenal said to be keen on signing the Serbia international.
Arsenal are willing to rekindle their pursuit after previously failing to sign Vlahovic in the summer of 2022 when the striker opted to sign for Juventus from Fiorentina.
Bayern Munich to move for Man City stalwart?
Bayern Munich are reportedly prepared to renew their interest in Manchester City right-back Kyle Walker.
The 33-year-old appeared to be on the verge of joining the German champions last summer, before he was persuaded to stay by Man City boss Pep Guardiola.
After turning down a move to Germany, Walker subsequently put pen to paper on a new contract to keep him at the Etihad Stadium until June 2026.
Walker has continued to be a regular fixture in the Man City side this season, having made 41 appearances across all competitions.
Barcelona 'closing in on Guido Rodriguez deal'
Barcelona have reportedly made progress in their bid to sign Real Betis midfielder Guido Rodriguez.
The Catalan giants were recently searching for a new manager after Xavi initially confirmed his intention to leave the club this summer.
However, the Barcelona boss has made a U-turn and will now stay in his post for the 2024-25 campaign, leaving the club to focus on strengthening their squad ahead of next term.
Barcelona are keen to bring in a new defensive midfielder, with Oriol Romeu set to depart at the end of the season.
Birmingham join Sheffield United in race for Leeds defender?
Birmingham City have reportedly joined Sheffield United in the race for Leeds United defender Luke Ayling.
The 32-year-old has fallen down the pecking order at Elland Road this season under Daniel Farke, leading to a switch for the player during the January transfer window.
In search of regular first-team action, Ayling joined fellow Championship outfit Middlesbrough on loan for the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign.
The right-back has cemented himself as a starter in Michael Carrick's backline since the beginning of the calendar year, appearing in 18 second-tier matches.
Brentford, Luton 'learn asking price for Sammie Szmodics'
Brentford and Luton Town have reportedly learned of Blackburn Rovers' asking price for leading marksman Sammie Szmodics.
Following the departure of last season's top goalscorer Ben Brereton Diaz to Spanish giants Villarreal in the summer, the 28-year-old has stepped up to the attacking plate at Ewood Park.
Szmodics has found the net on 25 occasions in just 43 Championship appearances, meaning that he leads the division's Golden Boot race ahead of Southampton's Adam Armstrong.
Since securing a switch from League One outfit Peterborough United in the summer of 2022, the attacker has made 88 appearances for the Lancashire club, scoring 38 goals.
Man United, Man City-linked teenager signs new PSG deal
Paris Saint-Germain have tied one of their teenage sensations down to a new contract amid suggestions that both Manchester clubs are interested in signing him.
Eighteen-year-old midfield protege Warren Zaire-Emery has established a reputation as one of the most promising fulcrums on the planet this year, having become a trusted performer for Luis Enrique.
Zaire-Emery has contributed three goals and seven assists from 39 appearances across all competitions this term, being deployed as both a central midfielder and makeshift right-back in 2023-24.
The 2006-born protege has started eight of PSG's Champions League games en route to a semi-final showdown with Borussia Dortmund, and he netted on his senior France debut last year in a 14-0 destruction of Gibraltar.
Paqueta comments on West Ham future amid Man City links
West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta has insisted that he is "happy" at the London Stadium amid links with Manchester City.
Paqueta was on the verge of joining Man City last summer, before it emerged that he was under investigation for suspicious betting activity
Man City subsequently called off their pursuit and turned their focus to signing Matheus Nunes from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Despite failing to sign Paqueta last year, Man City retain an interest in the Brazilian and is willing to renew their pursuit this summer, depending on the outcome of the Football Association's investigation.
