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Gunners striker target to sign new deal? Arteta's transfer market options shrink
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Newcastle United are reportedly set to offer Arsenal target Alexander Isak a new long-term deal and are said to not be willing to sell the forward at any price.
The Gunners narrowly beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 on Saturday afternoon in the Premier League after Myles Lewis-Skelly was controversially sent off in the first half.
Mikel Arteta's side ensured that the gap to league-leaders Liverpool remained six points, but though his players showcased great spirit to overcome adversity, question marks still linger about whether his team can overhaul the points gap.
Forwards Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus will both miss months of action due to injury, and the latter is not scheduled to return at all this season, leaving the Gunners short of offensive options.
Cash-strapped United given Gyokeres alternative? Where Amorim should target
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F49%2Fviktor-gyokeres.jpeg "Viktor Gyokeres pictured in action for Sporting Lisbon on November 30, 2024")
Manchester United could have the chance to sign Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface for a fee of £42m despite the forward having signed a new deal with his current club.
The Red Devils are set to take on Fulham in the Premier League on Sunday evening at Craven Cottage, with the visitors residing in 13th place with just 26 points.
Boss Ruben Amorim will be concerned that his side have only scored 27 goals in the top flight this term, and that record is the joint sixth worst return in the division.
The club have been consistently linked with a move for Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres, but the Swede may prove prohibitively expensive given he is reportedly a target for numerous teams across Europe.
Battle lines are drawn: Man United, Juve 'in competition' for Barcelona defender
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F51%2Ferigar.jpg "Barcelona's Eric Garcia and Andreas Christensen pictured on August 7, 2022")
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has refused to close the door on an exit for Andreas Christensen before the end of the January transfer window amid claims that both Manchester United and Juventus are keen on his services.
Christensen, 28, has only played once for Barcelona this season, missing the majority of the campaign to date due to an Achilles problem, but he has been back on the bench for the team's last two matches.
The Denmark international is highly-rated at Barcelona, making 74 appearances across his first two seasons at Camp Nou, but he is currently down the pecking order when it comes to the spots in the middle of defence and in midfield.
Pau Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Ronald Araujo and Eric Garcia are all ahead of him when it comes to the centre-back roles, while Marc Casado has had a breakthrough campaign in the holding midfield position.
Done deal! Man United confirm loan exit of struggling attacker
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Manchester United have confirmed that Antony has joined La Liga outfit Real Betis on loan for the second half of the campaign, but there will be no option to make the move permanent this summer.
Antony joined Man United from Ajax in the summer of 2022, with the 20-time English champions spending in the region of £82m on the forward, who arrived with a big reputation following his performances in Dutch football.
However, the 24-year-old has been unable to make his mark in English football, only managing 12 goals and five assists in 96 appearances for the club in all competitions.
Antony has been involved this term, making 14 appearances for the Red Devils, but he has only scored once, and there has been a host of speculation surrounding his future since the January transfer window opened for business.
Liverpool may have found Elliott replacement as £18.5m 'agreement' revealed
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Frayan-cherki.jpg "Lyon's Rayan Cherki pictured on November 10, 2024")
Liverpool could reportedly land Lyon talent Rayan Cherki for just €22m (£18.5m) this year, but the Reds will have to fend off two fellow European giants to secure his services.
The seven-time Ligue 1 champions were astonishingly handed a provisional relegation to Ligue 2 a couple of months back, which could come to fruition without a major upturn in their financial fortunes.
While Lyon are confident that they will retain their top-tier status, Les Gones are expected to be receptive to offers for some of their most prized assets in a despite bid to improve their economic situation.
Pierre Sage's side have already sold Anthony Lopes, Maxence Caqueret, Jeffinho and Gift Orban this month, and speculation is naturally raging over the future of the fledgling Cherki.
Timo's time to escape? Spurs attacker 'in talks' over shock move
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Struggling Tottenham Hotspur attacker Timo Werner is reportedly on the radar of MLS outfit New York Red Bulls as he looks to end his North London nightmare.
The RB Leipzig-owned man played his way into a full-season loan at Tottenham after some positive displays in the second half of the 2023-24 campaign, but his return to English shores has not worked out for either club or player.
Werner has scored just one goal in 26 appearances this season - which came against Manchester City in the EFL Cup - in addition to setting up three strikes in the Premier League.
Both club captain Son Heung-min and 17-year-old Mikey Moore are outshining Werner on the left wing, and the former Chelsea man - who is currently out with a hamstring problem - has just four top-flight starts to his name this season.
January transfer news and rumours including a loan move for a Man United forward
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F30%2Fethan-wheatley.jpg "Ethan Wheatley of Manchester United on May 6, 2024")
Manchester United forward Ethan Wheatley has joined Walsall on loan for the second half of the 2024-25 campaign.
The 19-year-old has featured on four occasions for Man United's first team, while he has scored six times in nine appearances in Premier League 2 during the 2024-25 campaign.
The Red Devils currently have big problems in the final third of the field, but it has been decided that Wheatley's development would be best served by moving on loan.
"It is my first loan so I am very excited to get going," Wheatley told Walsall's official website.
Will Spurs put out the "fire" by signing three-goal forward?
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Tottenham Hotspur have no plans to make a mid-season move for Ajax striker Brian Brobbey, according to a report.
The Lilywhites have been rocked by the news that star attacker Dominic Solanke is set to miss the next six weeks with a knee injury, another crushing selection blow for the under-pressure Ange Postecoglou.
The Australian has been dealing with a double-figure absentee list for a large chunk of the winter period, which has undoubtedly contributed to the club's pitiful 15th-placed ranking in the Premier League table.
However, even though Postecoglou's team are down to the bare bones, they are yet to make an outfield addition to their ranks this month, only bringing in Czech goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky so far.
Blues vs. Barca: Chelsea in three-team fight for Forest star?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F04%2Fmurmil.jpg "Nottingham Forest's Murillo and Nikola Milenkovic pictured on January 6, 2025")
Barcelona and Chelsea are reportedly in direct competition to sign Nottingham Forest's Murillo, in spite of the fact that the defender has just signed a new contract.
The 22-year-old has been a key component of a Forest side who sit in an astonishing third place in the Premier League table, six points shy of leaders Liverpool - who have a game in hand - and level with second-placed Arsenal.
Murillo has netted once in 21 Premier League appearances for Nuno Espirito Santo's team in the current campaign, while also excelling on the defensive front on a weekly basis.
During the Tricky Trees' recent 1-1 stalemate with leaders Liverpool, the 22-year-old made an astounding 17 clearances, the most by any player in one Premier League match this season.
Short and sweet: Antony breaks silence on imminent Man Utd exit
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Unwanted Manchester United attacker Antony is "so happy" to have been given an exit route from Old Trafford by Real Betis as he edges closer to joining the Spanish side on loan.
The Brazil international is on the verge of completing his mid-season switch to Manuel Pellegrini's team, who will fork out a chunk of his wages while the Red Devils cover the other portion.
Antony was recently spotted touching down in Spain as he prepares to sign his Betis contract, and the former Ajax man appeared in good spirits as he posed for photographs.
As quoted by journalist Fabrizio Romano, Antony replied "I'm so happy, I'm ready" when asked for his feelings about joining Real Betis, who are not believed to have an option or obligation to make his stay permanent.
Aston Villa January transfer plan for former Barcelona man revealed
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F39%2Funai-emery.jpg "Aston Villa manager Unai Emery pictured on September 24, 2024")
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has confirmed that the club are planning for former Barcelona forward Louie Barry to sign a new contract before going on loan for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign.
The 21-year-old has been training with the Villans since being recalled from his loan spell at Stockport County, and after being assessed by the boss, the Champions League side are set to reward the youngster's progress with a new deal.
"We are very happy with Barry but we have one plan with him and that is to extend his contract and continue his process as a player. And to go on on loan, get experience and confidence," Emery told reporters.
"How we are working with him now and last year is the right way for him."
Man United 'contact' Mendes as Red Devils 'eye late move' for Portugal attacker
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Manchester United have reportedly been in touch with the agent of Chelsea attacker Joao Felix to discuss a potential deal for the Portugal international before the end of the January transfer window.
The Red Devils have allowed Antony to make the move to Real Betis on loan, while Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho continue to be linked with exits late in the market.
Rashford's options have dried up, with AC Milan no longer in the race, while Barcelona will find it difficult to sign him before the end of the market for financial reasons.
However, the 27-year-old could still leave before the deadline, while Garnacho is the subject of interest from Chelsea, and a switch to Stamford Bridge cannot be ruled out.
Duran to replace Ronaldo at Al-Nassr? Latest transfer news and rumours today!
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F50%2Fjhon-duran_1.jpg "Aston Villa's Jhon Duran pictured on December 14, 2024")
Aston Villa have reportedly laid out their eye-watering demands for much-coveted striker Jhon Duran after rebuffing West Ham United's attempt to prise him away from Villa Park.
The Irons are believed to have failed with a £57m offer for the Colombia international, who boasts 12 goals from 28 competitive matches this season.
Unai Emery is thought to be keen to retain Duran's services for the remainder of the season, but an astronomical offer could supposedly turn the Lions' heads in the final days of the window.
According to talkSPORT, Villa would be receptive to offers of around £85m for the 21-year-old, who is also wanted by Saudi Pro League giants Al-Nassr.
Third bid incoming? Man United 'determined to sign' £34m-rated star
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F01%2Fruben-amorim.jpg "Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim on January 5, 2025")
Manchester United have reportedly had a second bid of approximately £28m for Patrick Dorgu rejected by Lecce, but the Red Devils are expected to return with a third offer before the end of the January transfer window.
Ruben Amorim's side, despite their financial issues, are expected to be active in the latter stages of the market, with Antony heading on loan to Real Betis, while Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho continue to be linked with departures.
The left-sided wing-back position has again been problematic for Man United this term, with Noussair Mazraoui and Diogo Dalot both unconvincing in that position, while Luke Shaw has only played three times in 2024-25 due to injury problems.
Tyrell Malacia is another option, but the Netherlands international has struggled to show his best form since returning from almost 18 months on the sidelines with a serious knee injury.
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