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Barcelona chief responds to Marcus Rashford rumours
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Barcelona sporting director Deco has spoken out amid reports that Marcus Rashford's entourage has met with club officials in Lisbon.
Facing Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday evening, Deco was with the squad, and reports have suggested he also met with Rashford's team, in the hope of striking a deal over a loan move this month.
Rashford appears to have no future at Manchester United, following comments he made last month suggesting he wants a new challenge away from Old Trafford.
New manager Ruben Amorim has also left the former England international out of the matchday squad in eight of the last nine matches, while he was an unused substitute against Newcastle United.
Forest fail with Wissa bid? Latest transfer news and rumours
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F43%2Fyoane-wissa_2.jpg "Yoane Wissa of Brentford celebrates his goal to make 1-2 during his side's Premier League match against Ipswich Town, on October 26, 2024")
Nottingham Forest have reportedly failed with a transfer bid for Brentford forward Yoane Wissa.
The DR Congo international has been in fine form this season, having scored 11 goals in 19 Premier League appearances.
Wissa's goalscoring exploits has led to reported transfer interest from Forest and Arsenal ahead of next month's deadline.
According to talkSPORT, Forest have stepped up their pursuit by submitting a £22m bid for the Brentford striker.
"We dream big": Forest star pens new long-term contract
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Nottingham Forest have confirmed that they have agreed a new long-term contract with Murillo.
The East Midlands outfit are currently enjoying an unforgettable Premier League campaign, sitting in third position in the standings less than a year after only narrowly avoiding relegation.
However, despite European football emerging as a realistic possibility, club officials have needed to be hard at work with some key men seeing their deals expire at the end of the season.
Nevertheless, rather than developments with the likes of Ola Aina and Chris Wood, Forest has instead revealed that they have agreed fresh terms with Brazilian star Murillo.
Has Mikel "missed the boat"? Why Arsenal should follow Man City transfer example
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Arsenal expert Charles Watts fears that the Gunners have "missed the boat" for a January move for Wolverhampton Wanderers' Matheus Cunha, in spite of the recent intriguing developments surrounding the Brazilian.
The Gunners have been credited with an interest in Cunha for the entirety of the winter window, although it was reported a couple of weeks ago that Wolves were set to ward off interest from Mikel Arteta's side by tying the attacker down to a new contract.
However, Cunha's renewal is yet to be officially sealed, and tongues were sent wagging once again on Monday evening in the aftermath of Wolves' 3-1 loss to Chelsea, where the ex-Atletico Madrid man failed to acknowledge the travelling supporters.
Wolves boss Vitor Pereira subsequently criticised Cunha's body language and admitted that the striker could have been distracted by the outside noise, although he expressed his belief that the 25-year-old remains committed to the Old Gold.
Which club are threatening to hijack Man United's move for Patrick Dorgu?
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Napoli have reportedly made an attempt to hijack Manchester United's move for Lecce full-back Patrick Dorgu.
Reports over a move to Old Trafford for the young Danish left-back have intensified this week, with Ruben Amorim likely to be desperate for new faces to come in following their dismal recent form.
A 3-1 defeat at home to Brighton & Hove Albion saw Amorim suggest that this current Man United team could be the worst in the club's history.
Man United have won just three of the 11 Premier League games under Amorim since he arrived from Sporting Lisbon, and find themselves all the way down in 13th.
Chelsea's Cesare Casadei subject of 'fresh formal bid' from new Serie A club
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Lazio will reportedly submit a new bid for Chelsea midfielder Cesare Casadei imminently, ahead of a potential move this month.
Casadei is set to leave Stamford Bridge this month, having been left out of the Chelsea squad by Enzo Maresca for the last five matches.
The 22-year-old was an unused substitute against Everton and Fulham at the end of 2024, after playing 90 minutes against Shamrock Rovers in the Conference League, but he has not been seen since.
Casadei has not played a single minute of Premier League football this season, with all of his action coming in Europe, or the EFL Cup, but despite making six appearances, he is yet to score or assist.
Eyes on Man United? Solskjaer addresses Casemiro, Rashford Besiktas links
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New Besiktas manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has attempted to distance himself from interest in Manchester United duo Casemiro and Marcus Rashford.
After over three years away from the dugout, Solskjaer has been appointed as the new boss of the Turkish giants in a bid to kick-start their campaign.
While Besiktas are currently preparing for Europa League action against Athletic Bilbao, it is improving the club's current sixth place in the Super Lig table that is the Norwegian's priority.
Solskjaer has arrived at the Tupras Stadium with only a short amount of time remaining before the closing of the January transfer window, it natural for Besiktas to be linked with an array of notable names.
Man United 'make shock enquiry' for Premier League left-back
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Manchester United have reportedly enquired about the availability of a Premier League left-back.
Sunday's 3-1 defeat at home to Brighton & Hove Albion highlighted the struggles that Ruben Amorim continues to encounter with his 3-4-3 formation at Old Trafford.
With Luke Shaw having barely played for a year and Tyrell Malacia allegedly available for a January exit, it has left United to consider alternatives.
On Monday, a report emerged suggesting that United had instigated formal discussions with Lecce regarding a potential deal for Patrick Dorgu.
Spurs, Leipzig among 'half of Europe' chasing Southampton star
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Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly been joined in the race to sign Southampton star Tyler Dibling by 'half of Europe'.
The winger was a relatively unknown when starting his first-ever Premier League campaign, yet he has established himself as a top European prospect in the space of five months.
Seventh starts and seven substitute outings have been provided for the 18-year-old, who has contributed four goals and two assists in all competitions.
However, with Dibling's contract only due to run until 2027 and Southampton at increasing risk of being relegated to the Championship, club officials must consider the best time to maximise the player's valuation.
'Verbal agreement': Man City set to sign third centre-back... but there is a twist
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Manchester City are reportedly closing in on the signing of teenage starlet Juma Bah, who currently plies his trade at La Liga side Real Valladolid.
The Citizens have already announced the arrival of two young central defenders this month in the form of 20-year-old Abdukodir Khusanov and 19-year-old Vitor Reis.
While Khusanov joined City from Lens for a reported €40m (£33.5m) on Monday, it was confirmed less than 24 hours later that the Premier League champions have signed Reis from Palmeiras for around €35m (£29.6m).
Pep Guardiola is keen to bolster his defensive options due to the club's persistent injury issues in that department, while Man City have also been seeking to address the age profile of the club's first-team squad, which has become the fourth oldest in the Premier League.
Tottenham to reignite interest in 'irreplaceable' Inter Milan star?
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Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly set their sights on signing Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni this summer.
The 25-year-old is widely regarded as one of the best defenders in Serie A and has established himself as a key player under manager Simone Inzaghi over the last three-and-a-half seasons.
Bastoni has made a total of 228 appearances for Inter across all competitions and has won seven trophies during his time at San Siro, including two Serie A titles.
The 33-cap Italy international has been recognised for his individual brilliance in recent seasons, having been named in the Serie A Team of the Year on three occasions in the last four years, while he was crowned 2023-24 Serie A Defender of the Year in Inter's title-winning campaign.
'Priority target': Why Barca can afford to sign Rashford with 'green light' given
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Barcelona can afford to sign Marcus Rashford this month and have made the Manchester United outcast their 'priority' target, according to a report.
Rashford has not played for the Red Devils since December 12 and has subsequently missed their last nine games after revealing last month that he is ready for a 'new challenge'.
The 28-year-old is widely expected to depart Old Trafford before the winter transfer window closes on February 3 - most likely on loan - and has been linked with a number of European clubs in recent weeks.
Borussia Dortmund are said to have ramped up their interest in signing Rashford, with officials of the Bundesliga club having held discussions with Man United over a loan proposal.
Wolves considering move for Mozambique international?
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Wolverhampton Wanderers have reportedly identified Sporting Lisbon winger Geny Catamo as a potential January transfer target.
Vitor Pereira's side suffered their third successive defeat in the Premier League on Monday night as they lost 3-1 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Having now conceded 51 goals in 22 matches to leave the club in 17th position in the table and only outside of the relegation zone on goal difference, Wolves' problem area of the pitch is clear.
With Mario Lemina potentially leaving Molineux before the February 3 deadline, acquiring a new central midfielder or player who can be deployed in a back three is a priority.
'One of the world's most promising defenders': City confirm second January signing
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Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Brazilian defender Vitor Reis from Palmeiras for a reported €35m (£29.6m).
Reis, who turned 19 on January 12, has put pen to paper on a four-and-a-half-year contract and becomes Pep Guardiola's second signing of the January transfer window after defender Abdukodir Khusanov, whose €40m move from Lens was announced on Monday.
The centre-back will wear the No.22 shirt at Man City and leaves Palmeiras after making just 22 first-team appearances in all competitions since and including his senior debut in June last year.
"I'm excited to join Manchester City, one of the biggest clubs in the world," Reis told the club's official website. "Everyone has seen the amazing achievements in recent seasons, and I want to make my mark as we seek more trophies.
Defensive incoming: Villa announce signing of Spanish right-back
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Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of Levante defender Andres Garcia.
The Premier League outfit are currently preparing for a potentially-pivotal Champions League fixture at Monaco on Tuesday night.
Nevertheless, it has not prevented Villa from finalising the arrival of Garcia with the club having been keen to sign a new right-back since the start of the January window.
Although a fee has not been disclosed by the West Midlands club, widespread reports have indicated that they are paying in the region of £6m for the 21-year-old.
Brentford win race for Liverpool target? Latest transfer news and rumours today
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Brentford are reportedly on the verge of signing defender Michael Kayode from Serie A side Fiorentina.
The 20-year-old has previously been linked with a number of other Premier League clubs including Liverpool, who were understood to have added the Italian to their shortlist of targets.
However, journalist Fabrizio Romano claims that Thomas Frank's Brentford are now closing in on the signing of Kayode, with negotiations at the 'final stages' after the player gave the green light to join the Bees.
'Key details' still need to be clarified in club-to-club talks, but it appears that Brentford are set to bolster their ranks with a highly-rated defender, who can operate as a full-back or wing-back.
Ligue 1 club 'emerge as surprise frontrunners' for Man United forward Rashford
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford reportedly has a new frontrunner in the race for his signature.
The long-serving academy graduate has been absent from Ruben Amorim's plans since a Europa League fixture with Viktoria Plzen on December 12.
At a time when Amorim has doubled down on several occasions over his decision to leave out the England international, Rashford has been linked with a wide array of clubs.
AC Milan allegedly want the versatile attacker to make an immediate decision over his future, while Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona have emerged as potential destinations.
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