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Walker opens up on uncomfortable Guardiola exit talks
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Kyle Walker has admitted that he had an uncomfortable conversation with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola before he recently completed a loan move to AC Milan.
Earlier this month, Guardiola confirmed that Walker had informed him of his desire to leave the club and explore opportunities abroad.
Walker had seen some of his performances come under scrutiny in what proved to be a difficult first half of the season for the Citizens.
The 34-year-old was ultimately allowed to move on loan to Milan, who have the option to make the move permanent for €5m (£4.2m) in the summer.
Man City reject McAtee loan offer as Leverkusen turn focus to Villa attacker?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F02%2Fjames-mcatee.jpg "Manchester City's James McAtee on December 4, 2024")
Manchester City have reportedly rejected a loan offer from Bayer Leverkusen for attacker James McAtee.
The England Under-21 international has been linked with a winter departure in a bid to gain regular game time elsewhere.
McAtee, who spent last season on loan at Sheffield United, has failed to start any of his six Premier League appearances this season, although he did get on the scoresheet in a 6-0 win over Ipswich Town earlier this month.
The 22-year-old has scored a total of five goals in 14 competitive matches, including a hat-trick in an 8-0 demolition of League Two Salford City in the FA Cup.
Man United 'growing confident' of agreeing Dorgu deal
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F02%2Fpatrick-dorgu.jpg "Lecce's Patrick Dorgu celebrates on September 9, 2024")
Manchester United have reportedly grown confident that they can agree a deal to sign Lecce defender Patrick Dorgu.
The Red Devils are seemingly keen to recruit a player who can play left wing-back before the transfer window shuts on February 3.
Amorim has tended to use the right-footed pair of Noussair Mazraoui and Diogo Dalot on the left of a three in recent times, with Luke Shaw currently sidelined with injury and Tyrell Malacia heading towards a loan exit.
Man United have identified Dorgu as someone who could fit into Amorim's system following recent speculation that they had held positive discussions with Lecce over a potential move.
First of a flurry? Chelsea confirm loan exit for defender
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Chelsea defender Renato Veiga has completed a loan switch to Juventus for the rest of the season.
Having cost £11.8m when leaving Basel for Stamford Bridge in the summer, Veiga has made a relatively positive impact during his first six months with the Blues.
However, despite making 12 starts and six substitute outings in all competitions and becoming a full Portugal international, the 21-year-old allegedly grew frustrated at a lack of opportunities at centre-back.
Head coach Enzo Maresca recently told reporters that any player in his squad may struggle if they wish to be only used in one position, subsequently leading to constant speculation regarding Veiga's future.
Brentford defender leaves days after Kayode arrival
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Brentford have confirmed that full-back Mads Roerslev has joined Wolfsburg on loan until the end of the season.
Earlier this month, Roerslev was linked with a switch to the Bundesliga club despite getting a run of games in the absence of Kristoffer Ajer and Aaron Hickey.
While Roerslev was said to be open to the move, Brentford were unlikely to sanction his departure without signing a replacement first.
However, the Bees confirmed on Friday that they had signed Fiorentina right-back Michael Kayode on a loan deal with an option for a permanent transfer, paving the way for Roerslev to head to the Bundesliga.
West Ham identify top striker target? Latest transfer news and rumours today
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F51%2Fevan-ferguson.jpg "Brighton & Hove Albion's Evan Ferguson in action on December 15, 2024")
West Ham United boss Graham Potter has reportedly identified Evan Ferguson as his top striker target ahead of next month's transfer deadline.
Ferguson has been linked with a loan departure after making just two starts in 12 Premier League appearances this season.
According to talkSPORT, Potter is keen to reunite with Ferguson after previously working with the forward during his time as Brighton head coach.
The report states that the West Ham manager views the Republic of Ireland international as his first-choice option to solve his striker woes.
Ruud's man? Leicester, Wolves 'battling' for 35-cap England international
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Leicester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly interested in signing former Liverpool and Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
The 31-year-old is currently plying his trade at Besiktas, although the player has struggled for regular first-team minutes this season under a former manager.
Oxlade-Chamberlain has featured in just six Turkish Super Lig contests during 2024-25, starting twice, totalling 170 minutes of action in the top flight.
There has been a glimmer of hope for the midfielder's future at the Istanbul side in the form of a managerial change, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer joining the club.
Rashford the gambler: Man United star playing waiting game for dream move?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F52%2Fmarcus-rashford.jpg "Marcus Rashford of Manchester United during his side's Premier League match against Nottingham Forest, on December 7, 2024")
Manchester United wantaway Marcus Rashford is reportedly prepared to wait as long as possible to secure a move to Barcelona this month.
The 27-year-old has not been seen in a Red Devils matchday squad since December 30, when the attacker was an unused substitute during the 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United.
Rashford is frozen out of the first-team fold by new manager Ruben Amorim, who stated on Sunday night that he would rather put his 63-year-old goalkeeper coach on the bench than the Man United academy graduate.
The Red Devils secured their third win in the last four matches on the weekend, with a deflected Lisandro Martinez strike enough to beat Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Double deal: Man City sign two new players, with one heading out on loan
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Manchester City have announced the arrival of defender Juma Bah, who has immediately joined Ligue 1 club Lens on loan until the end of the season.
The highly-rated 18-year-old moves to France after an impressive spell on loan in Spain with La Liga basement club Real Valladolid, where he made 12 top-flight appearances.
It was reported earlier this month that Man City had verbally agreed to sign Bah from his parent club AIK Freetong in his native Sierra Leone, but the Citizens were accused of "appearing to advise" the youngster by Real Valladolid.
The Spanish club, who exercised a purchase option to sign Bah on a permanent transfer earlier this month, informed their legal department to "initiate disciplinary action" after claiming that Bah was in breach of contract for failing to turn up for training.
Postecoglou's plea: Spurs eyeing moves for PL winger, England international
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Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing Southampton winger Tyler Dibling and Lille playmaker Angel Gomes over the summer.
Spurs are enduring a woeful 2024-25 campaign so far, with the latest of an embarrassing catalogue of defeats arriving at home to Leicester City on Sunday afternoon.
Ange Postecoglou's men raced into the lead in the contest courtesy of a Richarlison strike, however second-half efforts from Jamie Vardy and Bilal El Khannous turned the match on its head.
Suffering their 14th top-flight defeat of the season at the hands of the relegation-threatened Foxes, the Lilywhites have a decision to make regarding the future of their head coach.
Champions League temptations: Real Madrid, Man City 'watching' Newcastle star
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F51%2Fsandro-tonali_1.jpg "Sandro Tonali celebrates his goal for Newcastle United on December 18, 2024")
Real Madrid and Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali.
The 24-year-old has been linked with a move to Manchester United in the past, with the player supposedly favouring an exit from St James' Park.
That being said, Tonali's agent has recently spoken of his client's delight at being an "icon" in the North-East following his return from a gambling ban.
The Italian has featured in 21 Premier League matches for the Magpies this term - starting 14 of those - scoring once and providing one assist from the engine room.
Liverpool, Chelsea involved in race for highly-rated wing-back?
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Liverpool and Chelsea have allegedly involved themselves in the race for Slavia Prague defender El Hadji Malick Diouf.
The 20-year-old has emerged as one of the most sought-after players during the winter transfer window courtesy of his performances for the Czech side.
From the left-hand side of the pitch, a total of eight goals and three assists have come from 38 appearances, while he already has eight outings to his name in the Europa League.
Crystal Palace are known to be admirers of the Senegal international as they bid to strengthen their wing-back options, it being claimed that the Eagles have failed with a recent £14.3m proposal.
Chelsea defender 'agrees personal terms' with Premier League club ahead of exit
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Chelsea defender Axel Disasi is reportedly in line to make the loan switch to another Premier League club.
The Blues are expected to be busy both in terms of incomings and outgoings during the closing week of the winter transfer window.
Renato Veiga and Cesare Casadei are in line to move to Serie A clubs, while a number of exiled players are currently waiting to receive concrete proposals.
In the case of Disasi, he has faced uncertainty over his short-term future, the Frenchman making 15 starts and two substitute outings in all competitions yet failing to win over supporters in Premier League fixtures.
Wolves considering handing ex-Champions League winner a Premier League return?
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Wolverhampton Wanderers have reportedly identified Besiktas midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as a potential January transfer target.
The West Midlands outfit dropped back into the Premier League relegation zone over the weekend after a 1-0 defeat at home to Arsenal.
In the aftermath of Wolves' fourth successive top-flight defeat, head coach Vitor Pereira highlighted the need for a new central midfielder.
If Mario Lemina departs Molineux as he wishes, Pereira will essentially be left with Andre, Joao Gomes - who is suspended for the next game - and Tommy Doyle as his solitary senior options.
Which Championship club have won the race to sign Villa starlet Barry?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F39%2Flouie-barry.jpg "Louie Barry of Stockport celebrate his injury-time equalizer against Barnsley, on September 28, 2024")
Aston Villa have reportedly determined which Championship club will loan Louie Barry for the rest of the season.
The versatile attacker spent the first half of the campaign on loan at Stockport County, the plan having initially been to see out the 2024-25 season at Edgeley Park.
However, a total of 15 goals and three assists being contributed from 23 League One appearances led to Villa's hierarchy deciding that the 21-year-old was ready for a step up to Championship football.
Despite being loaned out on several occasions since 2021-22, the former England Under-18 international is yet to experience the second tier of English football.
Liverpool preparing to step up pursuit for top summer target?
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Liverpool are reportedly preparing to up their efforts to secure a deal for one of their top summer transfer targets.
The current focus of Arne Slot and his squad is securing just the second Premier League crown in the club's history, as well as winning silverware in other competitions.
However, despite sitting six points clear of the chasing pack with a game in hand, Liverpool are also having to give serious thought to their strategy for the summer transfer window.
Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah are all currently due to be out of contract, while the form of a minority of players will remain of concern.
Next Odegaard? Premier League trio 'present offers' to Norwegian prodigy
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F40%2Fsverre-nypan.jpg "Sverre Nypan in action for Norway Under-21s on September 10, 2024")
Arsenal have reportedly been joined in the race by Manchester City and Aston Villa for Rosenborg youngster Sverre Nypan.
It was reported earlier in the month that the Gunners were advancing in talks over a deal for the 18-year-old to secure a high-profile switch to the Emirates.
Nypan enjoyed a productive campaign in the Norwegian Eliteserien during 2024, scoring eight goals and providing seven assists across 28 fixtures.
Owing to his creativity in an advanced-midfield role, the playmaker has been likened to current Arsenal star and compatriot Martin Odegaard.
Palmer route: McAtee offered first-team regularity by Bundesliga giants?
Manchester City midfielder James McAtee is reportedly wanted by Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen.
The 22-year-old could be the latest Citizens academy star to depart the club on a permanent basis, leading to worries that the situations of Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers could be repeated.
McAtee has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in the senior squad at the Etihad this term, appearing in six Premier League matches, totalling to 66 minutes of action.
The youngster is yet to start a top-flight contest for Pep Guardiola's men this season and was an unused substitute as the Citizens beat Chelsea 3-1 on Saturday evening.
Man United 'remain in contact' over potential swoop for Chelsea forward'
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F49%2Fchristopher-nkunku.jpg "Christopher Nkunku of Chelsea celebrates scoring against Southampton on December 4, 2024")
Manchester United and Chelsea reportedly remain in discussions over the future of Christopher Nkunku.
Despite United's 1-0 victory at Fulham on Sunday evening, Ruben Amorim's remains in the market for a fresh face for his Red Devils attack.
Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have continued to struggle in the final third, Amorim admitting himself after the win at Craven Cottage that United lacked fast attacking options on the substitutes' bench.
United are said to have held an interest in Nkunku for a number of months, a deal becoming more realistic as he continues to struggle for game time at Stamford Bridge.
'Not an ideal destination': Chelsea transfer target holds damning opinion
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Chelsea reportedly appear increasingly unlikely to sign Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel during the January transfer window.
With just a week remaining until the market shuts until the summer, Chelsea are yet to facilitate any major incomings or outcomings.
Although that could soon change with Renato Veiga and Cesare Casadei on the brink of moves to Serie A, Chelsea are seemingly bidding to add to their attacking ranks.
Earlier in the month, Tel was linked with a switch to Stamford Bridge, only for the player and club officials seemingly stressing that they would like to continue their relationship at the Allianz Arena.
Transfer news and rumours: Almiron to Atlanta United, Edwards to Everton
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Newcastle United are reportedly prepared to announce the sale of Miguel Almiron to Atlanta United.
The 30-year-old has struggled to cement a spot in the Magpies' starting XI this term, largely down to the excellent form of fellow right winger Jacob Murphy.
Almiron has featured in just nine Premier League contests for Eddie Howe's troops this term, starting once, managing only 151 minutes of top-flight action.
The South American's best campaign at the North-East giants arrived in 2022-23, when the quick attacker bagged 11 Premier League goals across 34 appearances.
"Unite and play": Emery reveals interest in Argentina international
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F05%2Fjuan-foyth.jpg "Villarreal defender Juan Foyth in January 2025.")
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has admitted that he is keen to sign Villarreal defender Juan Foyth.
With Diego Carlos having left for Fenerbahce earlier in the January transfer window, Emery had already been in the market for a new centre-back.
However, that search has now become more urgent after Tyrone Mings suffered what appeared to be a knee injury during Sunday's 1-1 draw against West Ham United.
With the England international having missed the entirety of last season with an ACL injury, no risks will be taken on him anytime soon.
Chelsea to 'revisit talks' for young forward ahead of potential fresh offer
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F03%2Fmathys-tel.jpg "Bayern Munich's Mathys Tel in action on January 6, 2025")
Chelsea are reportedly not prepared to give up on their effort to sign Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel in January.
The Blues have been frequently linked with young talent throughout the ongoing winter transfer window as they contemplate how to juggle their squad.
Several outgoings are expected to materialise in due course with each of Renato Veiga and Cesare Casadei on the brink of completing transfers to Serie A.
Nevertheless, despite that due being accustomed to playing in defence and midfield, Chelsea remain interested in trying to secure the services of a new attacker.
Lions to Los Blancos: Real Madrid could take 'concrete action' for £84.2m man
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F05%2Fdurwat.jpg "Aston Villa's Jhon Duran and Ollie Watkins pictured on October 26, 2024")
Real Madrid are reportedly the latest team to show an interest in signing Aston Villa attacker Jhon Duran.
The Colombia international was said to have been the subject of a recent £57m offer from Villa's Premier League rivals West Ham United, which was quickly rejected by Unai Emery's side.
Villa are expected to do their utmost to keep hold of Duran this month, as the 21-year-old has excelled with 12 goals from 29 appearances in all competitions during the 2024-25 campaign.
Duran has been heralded for his feats off the bench in particular, but Emery remains loath to play him from the first whistle, as 22 of his 29 appearances this season have come as a substitute.
The Salah saga: New development as 'verbal agreement' reached for 32-year-old
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F05%2Fneyoh.jpg "Liverpool's Mohamed Salah in action with Neymar (Paris Saint-Germain) on November 28, 2018")
Al-Hilal and Brazil attacker Neymar is reportedly on the brink of returning to boyhood club Santos, and the deal is expected to be finalised this week.
The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star ended his six-year spell in the French capital in 2023 to sign for the Saudi Pro League giants, who paid £75.8m for his services.
However, Neymar has only made a mere seven appearances for Al-Hilal due to a plethora of injury issues, including a devastating ACL problem and recent hamstring concern.
The 32-year-old has featured on just two occasions off the bench in the current season, and his contract - from which he earns a mammoth £1.62m a week - expires in June, albeit with the option of a further year.
Arteta transfer boost? Key target reportedly set to reject advances from rivals
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Arsenal target Matheus Cunha has reportedly prioritised a move to the Emirates from Wolverhampton Wanderers over other Premier League rivals such as Manchester United.
The Gunners narrowly defeated Wolves away from home on Saturday afternoon, overcoming Myles Lewis-Skelly's controversial sending off in the first half to win 1-0.
Mikel Arteta ensured that the gap to league-leaders Liverpool remained six points, but with key attackers Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus set to miss out on action for months, reinforcing in January could be essential in order to stay in the title race.
The likes of Alexander Isak have been linked to the club, but Newcastle United are reportedly set to offer the striker a new long-term deal in a bid to fend off interest.
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