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Wolves announce double deal worth £27m late on deadline day
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F06%2Fnasser-djiga_1.jpg "Nasser Djiga of Red Star Belgrade during his side's match against Young Boys, on January 29, 2025")
Wolverhampton Wanderers have confirmed that they have completed a deal for Red Star Belgrade defender Nasser Djiga.
The Premier League side have been searching for a second new central-back throughout the winter transfer window after the arrival of Emmanuel Agbadou from Reims.
After a prolonged search that saw them edged out by Tottenham Hotspur for Kevin Danso, Wolves have settled on the addition of Burkina Faso international Djiga on a long-term contract.
Djiga has penned a contract until the end of the 2029-30 campaign in a transfer that is allegedly worth in the region of £10m.
Why leaving Chelsea was a "no-brainer" for Palace new boy Chilwell
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Crystal Palace have confirmed the loan signing of Ben Chilwell from Chelsea for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign.
The England international makes the move to Selhurst Park after being frozen out of Enzo Maresca's Blues squad, only playing one match for the West London giants in the EFL Cup this season.
Chilwell has not earned a single minute of action since September's 5-0 EFL Cup win over Barrow, having already failed to secure an exit in the summer when he was deemed surplus to requirements by Maresca.
The former Leicester City man was previously said to have been on the radar of Borussia Dortmund, but the Bundesliga side instead pursued a deal for his Blues teammate Carney Chukwuemeka.
So close, yet so far: Seagulls fail with late Watson swoop?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F50%2Ffabian-hurzeler.jpg "Brighton & Hove Albion's Fabian Hurzeler pictured on December 15, 2024")
Brighton & Hove Albion have reportedly admitted defeat in their bid to sign Sunderland forward Tommy Watson.
The Seagulls started deadline day by announcing the signing of Nuremberg forward Stefanos Tzimas on a five-and-a-half-year deal.
Brighton confirmed that the Greece Under-21 international will rejoin the German club on loan until the end of the season before linking up with the Seagulls ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.
The South-coast side were seemingly keen to conduct more deadline-day business, as they made a late effort to sign Sunderland's Watson before the transfer deadline.
Show and Tel: Spurs announce attacker signing as shirt number, buy option confirmed
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Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the loan signing of Bayern Munich's Mathys Tel with an option to buy in the summer.
The Lilywhites' option to make Tel's stay permanent is believed to be set at around £45.9m, and the former Rennes attacker will don the number 11 shirt during his time in North London.
The last Spurs player to sport that jersey was Bryan Gil - currently on loan at Girona - while Gary Lineker, Rafael Van der Vaart, Erik Lamela and Gareth Bale have also worn the '11' down the years.
Tel becomes Tottenham's third and in all likelihood last arrival of the January transfer window, following Czech goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky and on-loan Lens centre-back Kevin Danso to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Deadline day disappointment: Wolves fail with late swoop for Serie A defender?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F01%2Fthomas-kristensen.jpg "Udinese's Thomas Kristensen pictured on December 23, 2024")
Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly failed with a £12.5m bid for Udinese defender Thomas Kristensen.
Wolves recently saw their bid to sign Kevin Danso hijacked by Tottenham Hotspur, before talks over a potential deal to re-sign Leicester City's Conor Coady ultimately failed to bear fruit.
The Midlands club soon turned their focus to Udinese's Kristensen in a bid to bring in another centre-back following Emmanuel Agbadou's arrival earlier this month.
Kristensen, who has previously been linked with Spurs, has seemingly impressed Wolves with his performances in his 12 Serie A appearances this season.
Gonzalez to City confirmed: Contract details, transfer fee, possible debut date
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Manchester City have announced the signing of Nico Gonzalez from Porto, as the Spaniard becomes the Premier League champions' fourth arrival of the January transfer window.
The 23-year-old follows Abdukodir Khusanov, Vitor Reis and Omar Marmoush to the Etihad for the second half of the season, and he has penned a four-and-a-half-year deal in Manchester until the end of the 2028-29 campaign.
Man City are understood to have paid €60m (£49.9m) to capture the Spain Under-21 international as per a release clause in his contract, and speaking to the official Man City website, he revealed that he was "honoured" to have been hand-picked by Pep Guardiola to play for Man City.
"This is the perfect opportunity for me at this stage of my career. I am 23 and I want to test myself in England. There's no better club than Manchester City for me to do that," the former Barcelona youngster said.
One for the summer? Liverpool 'edging closer' to signing of 'unsettled' teenager
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F06%2Fdesire-doue.jpg "Paris Saint-Germain's Desire Doue pictured on January 29, 2025")
Liverpool are reportedly 'edging closer' to the signing of Paris Saint-Germain winger Desire Doue following the French champions' capture of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
The Reds and PSG appeared to be in direct competition to land Kvaratskhelia earlier in the January transfer window after it was confirmed that the Georgian attacker was pushing to leave Napoli.
Liverpool ultimately did not follow up their interest, giving PSG a clear run at Kvaratskhelia, who joined Luis Enrique's side on a long-term deal a couple of months back.
According to the Anfield Watch, Kvaratskhelia's arrival in the French capital could negatively impact some of the existing attackers in the French champions' ranks, including the highly-rated Doue.
On the move again: Felix 'finalises' Chelsea departure
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Chelsea forward Joao Felix has reportedly signed the necessary paperwork to finalise his loan move to AC Milan.
Felix only returned to Stamford Bridge in the summer transfer window, but is already set to depart after he failed to force his way into Enzo Maresca's plans.
The Portugal international has had to settle for just nine starts in 20 competitive appearances, contributing seven goals and two assists.
Earlier on deadline day, it was reported that Chelsea had given the go-ahead for Felix to join Milan on loan until the rest of the season.
Buy option? Contract length? Spurs reach 'total agreement' for Tel transfer
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F06%2Fmathys-tel.jpg "Bayern Munich's Mathys Tel pictured on January 30, 2025")
Tottenham Hotspur have allegedly reached a full agreement to sign Bayern Munich's Mathys Tel on loan with an option to buy for £45.7m in the summer.
The France Under-21 international has been the talk of January deadline day after performing a sensational U-turn on his decision to reject the North London giants.
Tel originally told Daniel Levy that he did not want to join Ange Postecoglou's side, seemingly opening the door for either Arsenal or Manchester United to make their move in the last knockings of the window.
However, the Red Devils ended negotiations with Bayern Munich - allegedly due to their refusal to pay a £5m loan fee - while Arsenal did not firm up their interest on transfer deadline day.
Willian 'reaches agreement' over shock Premier League return
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Fulham have reportedly reached an agreement to re-sign winger Willian less than a year after he departed Craven Cottage.
Willian previously spent two years with the Cottagers after joining the West London club in September 2022 following his departure from Corinthians.
The Brazilian briefly left the club at the end of his initial deal, before he signed another one-year contract to extend his stay until the end of the 2023-24 season.
Willian registered 10 goals and provided seven assists in 67 competitive appearances for the West London club.
Enough to win the title? Can Gunners beat Reds to Premier League glory?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F47%2Fmikel-arteta.jpg "Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on November 23, 2024")
Arsenal are reportedly satisfied with their business in January and will not look to make a signing in the final stages of the window.
The Gunners emphatically beat Manchester City 5-1 on Sunday in the Premier League at the Emirates, moving nine points ahead of the champions.
However, Mikel Arteta's side are still six points behind league leaders Liverpool, who boast the advantage of a game in hand.
Serious injuries to forwards Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus has forced Arteta to field a makeshift attack in recent weeks, but players such as Kai Havertz and Leandro Trossard have faced criticism this season.
Kelly completes Juventus loan switch: Is his Newcastle career over?
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Newcastle United defender Lloyd Kelly has completed a loan move to Juventus.
Kelly has been linked with a move away from St James' Park throughout the winter transfer window despite only joining Newcastle on a free transfer last summer.
The 26-year-old has been unable to force his way into Eddie Howe's plans, demonstrated by the fact that he has only started four of his 10 Premier League appearances this season.
Kelly's lack of game alerted Turkish giants Fenerbahce, who failed with a £11m bid for the former Bournemouth man earlier this month.
Former Premier League midfielder closing in on Everton move?
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Everton are reportedly on the verge of signing former Southampton midfielder Carlos Alcaraz before the transfer deadline.
The Toffees are still waiting to make their first winter addition with the transfer window set to close at 11pm.
However, Everton are still keen to add to David Moyes's squad before the market shuts for business until the summer.
The Merseyside club were recently linked with a move for Flamengo's Alcaraz, who played for Southampton from January 2023 to January 2024.
Has Garnacho dropped the biggest hint yet? Forward sends message to United fans
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F04%2Falejandro-garnacho_1.jpg "Alejandro Garnacho of Manchester United during his side's match against Southampton, on January 16, 2025")
Alejandro Garnacho has appeared to reaffirm his commitment to Manchester United after he posted a message on social media following his side's loss against Crystal Palace.
The Red Devils were beaten 2-0 by the Eagles on Sunday, succumbing to their seventh defeat in their last 11 Premier League games.
Garnacho played the entire match against Palace, missing one big chance while creating one big chance, but the winger has been frequently linked with a move away from Old Trafford.
Chelsea have been credited with serious interest in the 20-year-old, while others like Tottenham Hotspur and Napoli were also said to be keen on his signature.
'A financially responsible approach': Will United make any further signings?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F51%2Fruben-amorim.jpg "Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim on December 19, 2024")
Manchester United are reportedly not expected to make any further signings on transfer deadline day.
The Red Devils confirmed that Patrick Dorgu signed from Lecce on February 2 for a fee that could potentially rise to nearly £30m.
Ruben Amorim has also allowed Marcus Rashford to leave on loan to Aston Villa, finally bringing an end to the distracting speculation regarding the forward's future, though these questions will no doubt arise again in the summer should Villa not opt to make the move a permanent one.
However, United were beaten 2-0 by Crystal Palace on Sunday and are currently 13th in the Premier League with 29 points, and have often looked bereft quality in defence and attack.
Chukwuemeka departs Chelsea on loan: How much is Dortmund's buy option?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F40%2Fcarney-chukwuemeka.jpg "Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka in September 2024.")
Borussia Dortmund have completed the loan signing of Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka.
Earlier on deadline day, it was reported that the England Under-21 international was on the verge of joining Dortmund on a loan deal.
Chelsea have now confirmed that the 21-year-old has signed for the German giants on a loan deal until the end of the season.
Chukwuemeka becomes the second player to leave Chelsea on deadline day following Caleb Wiley's loan move to Championship side Watford.
Duo set for Wolves 'medical': Have Wolves done enough for top-flight survival?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F01%2Fvitor-pereira.jpg "Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Vitor Pereira in December 2024.")
Wolverhampton Wanderers targets Marshall Munetsi of Stade Reims and Nasser Djiga of Red Star Belgrade have reportedly arrived in Paris to complete their medicals ahead of potential deals to sign for the Premier League club.
Wolves' controversial 2-0 win against Aston Villa on Saturday in the league meant they ended the past weekend in 17th place with 19 points, two more than 18th-placed Leicester City and three more than 19th-placed Ipswich Town.
Matheus Cunha has spearheaded their push for Premier League survival, but there are question marks about whether Vitor Pereira's squad can continue to rely so heavily on the attacker.
In a bid to strengthen the squad, Sky Sports report that Munetsi and Djiga are both set to undergo medicals in Paris ahead of moves worth £15m and £10m respectively.
Disasi deal details: 'Agreement' for Chelsea defender reached as deadline looms
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F45%2Faxel-disasi.jpg "Axel Disasi celebrates scoring for Chelsea on November 7, 2024")
Aston Villa have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Axel Disasi on loan for the rest of the season from Chelsea, pipping Tottenham Hotspur to his signature.
Villa were controversially beaten 2-0 by Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday evening, and the defeat saw Unai Emery's side fall four points from fourth-placed Manchester City.
Emery's team have already secured the loan signing of Marcus Rashford from Manchester United, and it looks as if the Spanish manager's squad will be reinforced further.
Journalist Matt Law claims that Chelsea have reached an agreement to send centre-back Disasi on loan to Villa for the rest of the season, with Spurs set to miss out on his signature.
Gonzalez signs for City: Could £50m midfielder make his debut against Real?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F52%2Fnico-gonzalez_1.jpg "Nico Gonzalez of Porto during his side's game against Benfica, on November 10, 2024")
Nico Gonzalez has reportedly completed his medical tests and signed his contract as a Manchester City player on transfer deadline day.
The champions were humiliated on Sunday by Arsenal when they lost 5-1 at the Emirates in the Premier League, falling nine points behind the Gunners and 15 behind first-placed Liverpool.
City have been criticised for their defensive frailty this season, with the absence of Rodri revealing vulnerabilities in midfield.
Pep Guardiola has sought to address his side's weaknesses in the January window, spending in excess of £130m on players such as Omar Marmoush.
Panic button time? Dragusin injury extent 'revealed' before transfer deadline
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F05%2Fraddra.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur's Radu Dragusin receives treatment for an injury on January 30, 2025")
Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Radu Dragusin reportedly suffered an ACL injury against Elfsborg and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
The Romania international was brought on as a half-time substitute for Micky van de Ven - only back from a hamstring injury himself - in that 3-0 Europa League win, which sealed Spurs' place in the last 16.
However, just 21 minutes after coming off the bench, Dragusin was forced off the field with a worrying knee injury, which he sustained when landing at an awkward angle after swiping at a clearance.
Ange Postecoglou was immediately pessimistic about Dragusin's condition at full time, and Tottenham's worst fears have now come true, according to a report in The Athletic.
Spurs 'make £20m offer' for defender with astonishing clean sheet record
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F06%2Fmaxime-esteve.jpg "Burnley's Maxime Esteve pictured on January 17, 2025")
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly sent an offer of £20m to Burnley for centre-back Maxime Esteve, but the Clarets are holding out for a higher fee.
The Lilywhites have already strengthened an injury-hit backline with the loan acquisition of Kevin Danso from Lens, which will be converted into a permanent transfer at the end of the season.
However, Ange Postecoglou is still said to be keen to add another central option to his ranks before the window shuts at 11pm, and up until now, Chelsea's Axel Disasi was seemingly the number one target.
The Frenchman is currently favouring a move to Aston Villa, though, while Chelsea themselves would prefer to loan him to Tottenham given that the two sides are not in direct competition for Champions League football.
Celtic Schlupp-ing up the pace for last-minute signing?
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Celtic have reportedly made a late move to sign Crystal Palace's Jeffrey Schlupp on loan, as Brendan Rodgers looks to strengthen his squad before the transfer deadline.
Negotiations between the two clubs are understood to be at an advanced stage, with the Scottish champions eager to finalise the deal quickly and avoid any last-minute disappointments.
With the window closing soon, securing reinforcements remains a priority for Rodgers as he prepares for the crucial months ahead in the Champions League and Scottish Premiership.
The Hoops have already reshaped their squad this month, allowing Alex Valle to return to Barcelona early after the young defender struggled to make an impact in Glasgow.
Marco and Marcus: PSG winger follows Rashford to Aston Villa on loan
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F06%2Fmarco-asensio_1.jpeg "Marco Asensio signs for Aston Villa on February 3, 2025")
Aston Villa have confirm the loan signing of Paris Saint-Germain winger Marco Asensio, who has followed Manchester United's Marcus Rashford to the West Midlands.
The former Real Madrid man reinforces Unai Emery's squad ahead of a critical second half of the 2024-25 season, where the Lions will be competing in the knockout rounds of the Champions League.
Villa placed eighth in the 36-team league phase to earn a direct ticket to the last 16, and the arrival of Asensio sees the West Midlands side welcome a player with extensive continental nous.
Asensio won three Champions League titles during his time at Real Madrid, in addition to three La Liga titles and four Club World Cups, but he never achieved 'Galactico' status at the Bernabeu.
Revealed: Why did Man United end interest in Tottenham-bound Tel?
Manchester United reportedly ended their interest in signing Tottenham Hotspur-bound Mathys Tel due to Bayern Munich demanding a £5m loan fee for the 19-year-old.
After initially rejecting a move to Tottenham, Tel performed a sensational transfer U-turn on deadline day and has now arrived in the UK as he prepares to complete a temporary move to North London.
In between saying no to Daniel Levy and saying yes to Ange Postecoglou, Tel allegedly had his heart set on a move to Man United, who quickly positioned themselves at the head of the queue.
However, negotiations between the 1999 Champions League final competitors then broke down over the weekend, leaving the teenager's future in limbo ahead of the 11pm cut-off point.
Could Liverpool repeat Doak transfer trick for 'significant' deadline day profit?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F06%2Ftyler-morton.jpg "Liverpool midfielder Tyler Morton pictured on November 2, 2024")
Liverpool midfielder Tyler Morton is reportedly wanted by Championship side Middlesbrough in a late deadline day deal that could fetch 'significantly' more than £10m.
The 22-year-old has already enjoyed successful loans in the second tier with Blackburn Rovers and Hull City, but he has only made fleeting appearances under Arne Slot in the 2024-25 season.
Morton has only five senior appearances for the Reds in all competitions this season, and the last time he made a Premier League squad was back in December during their 2-2 draw with Fulham.
The midfielder did appear in the recent 3-2 Champions League loss to PSV Eindhoven, but he was again overlooked for a place in the first XI and has only started EFL Cup and FA Cup matches this season.
'Medical booked' for Man United first-teamer ahead of deadline day exit
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F03%2Ftyrell-malacia.jpg "Manchester United's Tyrell Malacia on December 22, 2024")
Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia is reportedly set for a loan move to PSV Eindhoven.
The 25-year-old has been on the fringes of the first-team plans at the Theatre of Dreams since the arrival of Ruben Amorim in the middle of November.
Malacia has been linked with a move to Portuguese side Benfica, although a reported switch to the Primeira Liga collapsed for the Dutchman.
The left-back did not even make the bench for the Red Devils on Sunday afternoon, when they suffered a 2-0 defeat at home to Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
One in, two out? Chelsea confirm key recall decision as 22-year-old returns
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Fdavid-datro-fofana.jpg "Chelsea striker David Datro Fofana pictured on February 3, 2023")
Chelsea have confirmed that they have recalled David Datro Fofana from his loan spell at Goztepe SK, a move that could trigger a pair of departures from Stamford Bridge.
The 22-year-old is yet to make the grade in West London and was loaned out to the Turkish side in September, where he scored two goals in his first nine appearances for the club.
However, Datro Fofana - who made just three starts for Goztepe - then suffered a serious knee injury in December, one that is expected to keep him sidelined for the remainder of the season.
Following a report from BBC Sport last week claiming that Chelsea had recalled the Ivory Coast international, the Blues have now announced that he is indeed back in the English capital.
Will they accept? Fulham 'yet to respond' to Pereira offer
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F06%2Fandreas-pereira.jpg "Fulham's Andreas Pereira in action on January 14, 2025")
Fulham are reportedly yet to respond to an offer from Palmeiras for midfielder Andreas Pereira.
Earlier this month, the Brazilian club failed with a bid to prise the former Manchester United man away from Craven Cottage.
Despite having had a bid rejected, Palmeiras have continued to be heavily linked with the Brazil international.
However, Palmeiras' are seemingly losing hope that they will be able to reach an agreement with Fulham over a deal for Pereira.
Amorim's playmaker: Man United to target former player in summer?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F04%2Fruben-amorim.jpg "Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim on January 26, 2025")
Former Manchester United player Angel Gomes is reportedly set to remain at Lille until the end of the campaign.
The 24-year-old has been an impressive force for Les Dogues in Ligue 1 so far, attracting attention from the likes of Tottenham Hotspur this term.
Gomes's stellar performances on the domestic scene earned him international recognition during the earlier part of the campaign under Lee Carsley.
Benefiting from his links to the England interim head coach, the midfielder received his maiden call-up for the Three Lions senior side in the Autumn.
Alive again? Tottenham, Chelsea 'resurrect' deadline day Disasi deal
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Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly re-entered the race for Chelsea defender Axel Disasi during the final stages of the window.
The Frenchman is said to be close to an exit of Stamford Bridge before the deadline, with Aston Villa supposedly keen on the player as they target reinforcements.
Disasi has been forced to settle for limited first-team minutes for the Blues this season following the arrival of Enzo Maresca as head coach.
The 26-year-old has made just six Premier League appearances, with only four of those coming as starts, totalling 365 minutes of top-flight action.
Chelsea closing in on £15m deal for Saint-Etienne midfielder?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F06%2Fmathis-amougou.jpg "Saint-Etienne midfielder Mathis Amougou in action for France Under-19s in March 2023.")
Chelsea are reportedly ready to push through the signing of Saint-Etienne midfielder Mathis Amougou.
Facilitating outgoings from Stamford Bridge is seemingly the priority of club officials ahead of the close of business on Monday.
Ben Chilwell, Carney Chukwuemeka and Joao Felix are allegedly on the brink of loan exits elsewhere, freeing up space on the club's wage bill.
However, with Romeo Lavia sidelined until at least March and Cesare Casadei having been sold to Torino, head coach Enzo Maresca could be left short in the engine room.
Holding firm: Villa 'unlikely to let Bailey leave' amid Man United interest
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F05%2Fleon-bailey.jpg "Leon Bailey for Aston Villa on January 29, 2025")
Manchester United are reportedly set to miss out on the signing of Leon Bailey from Aston Villa.
The 27-year-old has been a useful asset for the Villans since his switch from Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen during the summer of 2021.
Bailey has featured on 137 occasions for Villa, scoring 21 goals, helping the club move from relegation contenders to Champions League hopefuls.
The Jamaica international is certainly not lacking game time at this stage of the campaign, with the winger playing in 20 Premier League matches for Unai Emery's side.
Italy or Turkey? Wolves 'agree €2.5m fee' for Lemina exit
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Fmario-lemina.jpg "Mario Lemina celebrates scoring for Wolverhampton Wanderers on September 15, 2024")
Wolverhampton Wanderers have reportedly finally reached an agreement over the sale of Mario Lemina.
For a number of weeks, it has been no secret that the Gabon international has been eager to secure a transfer away from Molineux.
Head coach Vitor Pereira has previously acknowledged the 31-year-old would not be considered for a recall to the squad until the end of the winter window.
However, with Wolves having been linked with as many as three fresh faces over the past 24 hours, it became increasingly apparent that Lemina would be leaving the club.
Transfer news and rumours: Asensio to Aston Villa, Palmer to Ipswich
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F02%2Fmarco-asensio.jpg "Paris Saint-Germain attacker Marco Asensio on November 22, 2024")
Aston Villa have reportedly moved a step closer to the loan signing of Paris Saint-Germain attacker Marco Asensio.
The 29-year-old has struggled for game time at Parc des Princes this term for the French champions, meaning that a move away is in the offing at this stage.
Asensio has started just eight Ligue 1 matches for Les Parisiens, scoring twice and providing four assists for teammates during that period.
According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, the cogs are beginning to turn in the process to bring the Spaniard to Villa Park before the 11pm deadline.
Chelsea 'reach verbal agreement' over Felix exit, which club is forward joining?
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Chelsea have reportedly given the green light for Joao Felix to leave Stamford Bridge on deadline day.
The Portugal international only returned to the Blues during the summer in a deal that was said to be worth up to £46.3m.
However, despite scoring seven goals in all competitions, Felix has been provided with just three starts in the Premier League.
As a result, that has led to club officials being open-minded to an exit for the versatile attacker, either on a permanent or temporary transfer.
Chelsea 'hold talks' for Sporting youngster ahead of deadline day deal
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Chelsea are reportedly interested in finalising a deal for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Dario Essugo on deadline day.
The Blues went into the final hours of the winter transfer window largely focused on facilitating a number of outgoings.
Ben Chilwell and Carney Chukwuemeka are expected to complete loan moves away from Stamford Bridge, while there remains a possibility that Axel Disasi could move to a fellow Premier League club.
However, with Cesare Casadei having already departed for Torino and Romeo Lavia sidelined until March, there is the prospect of Enzo Maresca being short of central-midfield options until that point.
Maldini in League Two: Arsenal confirm first deadline day transfer!
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Arsenal defender Maldini Kacurri has joined League Two side Bromley on loan for the rest of the 2024-25 season.
The 19-year-old Albania youth international made his senior Arsenal debut in September's 5-1 EFL Cup win over Bolton Wanderers and has also been an unused substitute in the Premier League and Champions League this season.
It was agreed that Kacurri would benefit from a loan move for the second half of the campaign, though, and the 2005-born prospect has now returned to Bromley, whom he represented for five years as a youth player.
"From when I was about 10 to 15, I was here with the Youth set-up. It's a familiar place for me and I'm happy to be back," Kacurri told the official Bromley website.
Dragusin set for lengthy spell out: Does Postecoglou want another centre-back?
Tottenham Hotspur defender Radu Dragusin is set to see a specialist to assess the knee injury he sustained in the Europa League win over Elfsborg last week.
The Romanian international had to be replaced after awkwardly twisting his knee following a tussle for the ball with Elfsborg striker Jalal Abdullai.
After replacing the returning Micky van de Ven at half time in the win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Dragusin was forced off just 20 minutes later with the issue.
Dragusin has been the only senior central defender fit at Spurs for most of the season, with Van de Ven, Cristian Romero and Ben Davies spending extended periods on the sidelines.
The fab fourth? Man City 'agree payment structure' for £49.8m midfielder
Manchester City are reportedly on the brink of completing a deal for Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez after striking an agreement on a fee with their Portuguese counterparts.
Earlier in the January transfer window, it was reported that the Premier League champions were running the rule over the 23-year-old, but they had not firmed up their interest until now.
The Citizens have now made a concerted effort to bring Gonzalez to the Etihad Stadium before the 11pm deadline, although Porto were insisting that his €60m (£49.8m) was to be paid to sanction a deal.
According to Fabrizio Romano, though, Man City and Porto have now come to an accord, and the Premier League champions will fork out the full £49.8m for the lynchpin.
What Tel will bring to Spurs as Bayern attacker makes 'sensational transfer U-turn'
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Bayern Munich striker Mathys Tel has reportedly performed a stunning transfer U-turn and is on the brink of joining Tottenham Hotspur on loan for the rest of the season.
The 19-year-old is understood to have rejected a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium earlier in the window, despite Spurs chairman Daniel Levy flying to Munich to hold face-to-face talks.
After Tottenham were seemingly out of the running, Tel was expected to make the move to either Manchester United or Arsenal, and the Red Devils were believed to be his preference.
However, negotiations with Ruben Amorim's men allegedly collapsed on Sunday, and even though Arsenal briefly explored a deal, the Gunners ultimately decided against firming up their interest.
Change of scenery: Chelsea allow prospect to join Championship club on loan
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Chelsea have allowed Caleb Wiley to complete a loan transfer to Watford on deadline day.
Having signed for the Premier League giants in July for a fee in the region of £8.5m, Wiley was loaned out to fellow BlueCo-owned club Strasbourg.
While the hope was that the United States international would emerge as a first-team regular, a knee injury restricted his opportunities under Liam Rosenior.
A total of three starts and three substitute outings were made in Ligue 1, none of those appearances coming since November 24.
Liverpool-linked attacker 'going nowhere' on deadline day according to club owner
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F40%2Frayan-cherki_1.jpg "Lyon's Rayan Cherki celebrates scoring on September 26, 2024")
Lyon owner John Textor has announced that Liverpool-linked Rayan Cherki will not leave the club on deadline day.
The French outfit have been open to outgoings this month, given their desperate need to raise money from transfers to avoid being demoted for financial irregularities at the end of the season.
Six players have already left the club this month, as well as Wilfried Zaha, who had his loan deal from Galatasaray ended early, before moving to MLS.
Lyon have amassed roughly £30m in transfer fees already this month, with Said Benrahma moving to Saudi Arabia on loan ahead of a potential permanent transfer in the summer, but the club still need more incoming money if they are to avoid punishment.
Return of a club legend? Wolves 'in talks over shock swap deal' involving defender
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Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly attempting to pull off a surprise swap deal on transfer deadline day.
The West Midlands outfit moved outside of the Premier League relegation zone on Saturday evening with a deserved 2-0 victory over Aston Villa.
However, Vitor Pereira is eager for club officials to not get complacent in the market, stressing the need for at least one more centre-back and central midfielder.
As per Sky Sports News, Wolves are attempting to finalise deals for Nasser Djiga and Marshall Munetsi of Red Star Belgrade and Reims respectively.
Chukwuemeka to Dortmund: Loan fee agreed, is an option-to-buy included?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Fcarney-chukwuemeka.jpg "Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka in action in April 2024.")
Borussia Dortmund will reportedly have the option to buy Chelsea's Carney Chukwuemeka following the end of his imminent loan deal to the German giants.
News broke this morning that Dortmund were closing in on the loan signing of the 21-year-old, who has featured sporadically for the Blues this season under Enzo Maresca.
Chukwuemeka has made just one start, away to Astana in the Conference League when Maresca took a 'C' side out to Kazakhstan.
The young midfielder has made another three substitute appearances in Europe, as well as a brief cameo against Barrow in the EFL Cup, with none of his minutes coming in the Premier League so far this season.
Fergie time! West Ham capture Brighton striker as shirt number revealed
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West Ham United have confirmed the signing of Evan Ferguson on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion for the remainder of the season.
The 20-year-old has linked up with Graham Potter's side on a straight loan deal until the end of the 2024-25 campaign, and Sky Sports News reports that the Irons have paid a "significant" fee for his services on a temporary basis.
Ferguson will sport the number 34 shirt during his time at the London Stadium, a jersey previously worn by Robbie Keane and Luis Boa Morte but one that has been vacant since 2021.
West Ham are apparently set to cover the entirety of Ferguson's wages during his time in the capital, where he will provide an alternative attacking option while Michail Antonio and Niclas Fullkrug recover from injuries.
Deadline day decision made at Man United following Martinez injury, Rashford exit
Manchester United are reportedly unlikely to add any new faces to their squad on deadline day, despite the recent injury to Lisandro Martinez.
Martinez will miss the rest of the season with the knee injury he suffered in the 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on Sunday, where Ruben Amorim's side misfired once again in attack.
The stats look bleak for their two main striking options, because Rasmus Hojlund has failed to score in his last 13 games, while Joshua Zirkzee is without a goal in his last 11.
In that time, even stricken defender Martinez has scored twice, netting the opener at Anfield against Liverpool and the winner away to Fulham last weekend.
Chilwell to Palace contract details revealed: How much of his wages will Chelsea pay?
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The details about the structure of Ben Chilwell's loan move to Crystal Palace from Chelsea have reportedly been announced.
Early on deadline day, news broke that Chilwell was on the verge of joining the Eagles on loan for the rest of the season, and more information about the deal has been reported.
After a hugely frustrating season so far that has seen the former England international frozen out at Stamford Bridge by Enzo Maresca, he is now set for an opportunity to revive his career.
In the last three-and-a-half seasons, Chilwell has only played 43 league games, with injuries being very disruptive in the 2021-22 and 2023-24 campaigns in particular.
New contract, new club: Liverpool set to announce first deadline day deal?
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Liverpool striker Jayden Danns is reportedly poised to sign a new contract with the Reds before joining Sunderland on loan for the remainder of the season.
The 19-year-old burst onto the scene during Jurgen Klopp's farewell campaign and has continued his development under Arne Slot this season, scoring against Accrington Stanley in last month's 4-0 FA Cup third-round win.
Danns now has three strikes to boast from nine senior appearances in a Liverpool kit, having also bagged a brace against Southampton in last year's FA Cup, and he completed 83 minutes of last week's Champions League loss to PSV Eindhoven.
However, with Cody Gakpo, Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez blocking Danns's path to the first team, The Athletic reports that he will head out to Sunderland on loan in the hope of earning more game time.
Man City 'eye £50m midfielder on deadline day' after Arsenal humbling
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Manchester City are reportedly making an effort to try to sign Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
The Premier League champions have already spent £130m to secure deals for Abdukodir Khusanov, Vitor Reis and Omar Marmoush during the winter transfer window.
However, Pep Guardiola is yet to strengthen his options for the engine room, despite the prolonged absence of key man Rodri.
On Sunday evening, the Spaniard witnessed his side suffer a 5-1 defeat at the hands of Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, a result and performance that further emphasised the ground that City have lost on their rivals this campaign.
Deadline day: Latest news and rumours including Truffert to Everton
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Everton have been linked with a move for Rennes left-back Adrien Truffert ahead of January's transfer deadline.
With one senior French cap to his name, Truffert was also part of the France Olympic squad that played in front of home crowds last summer and took home the silver medal.
A Rennes youth academy product, Truffert has been a key member of the first team since making his breakthrough as a teenager in 2020, helping his side qualify for Europe in previous years.
With the club now languishing near the bottom of the table and in danger of relegation though, the Daily Mail claim Truffert could be set to leave for the Toffees, with Rennes potentially keen on cashing in on their academy star after spending big this month on the likes of Kyogo Furuhashi and Brice Samba.
Aston Villa 'readying £50m deadline day move' for Chelsea defender
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Aston Villa are allegedly contemplating whether to sign Chelsea defender Axel Disasi in a £50m deal.
Head coach Unai Emery claimed in the aftermath of Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Wolverhampton Wanderers that he was 'in need of more players'.
That is a consequence of central-defensive duo Pau Torres and Tyrone Mings being sidelined through injury and Diego Carlos being sold to Fenerbahce.
Furthermore, young right-back Kosta Nedeljkovic has been loaned to RB Leipzig at a time when Matty Cash is also facing several weeks on the sidelines.
Crystal Palace reject 'major' last-ditch bid from Premier League club for Guehi
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Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly failed with what is described as a 'major' bid for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.
Earlier on Monday, it was widely claimed that Spurs had withdrawn their interest in signing versatile Chelsea man Axel Disasi.
However, Spurs remain in the hunt for a new central defender despite having won the race to sign Kevin Danso from Lens over the weekend.
Spurs also kept a rare clean sheet in a 2-0 victory at Brentford on Sunday afternoon, yet a replacement is required for Radu Dragusin who may be sidelined in the long term with a knee injury.
Deadline day drama: Will Southampton approve Onuachu's move?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F05%2Fpaukyl.jpg "Southampton's Paul Onuachu and Kyle Walker-Peters celebrate on February 1, 2025")
Trabzonspor are reportedly preparing to resume negotiations with Southampton in a bid to sign Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu before the winter transfer window closes.
The 30-year-old joined the Saints from Belgian side Genk two seasons ago but struggled for minutes under Ruben Selles and Russell Martin.
Seeking more playing time, the striker joined Trabzonspor on loan last season and made a significant impact, scoring 17 goals and providing four assists in 25 matches.
Despite showing keen interest in securing him permanently, the Turkish side were unable to reach an agreement with Southampton during the previous negotiations.
Dortmund closing in on loan deal for Chelsea playmaker?
Chelsea are reportedly close to finalising a loan transfer for Carney Chukwuemeka to Borussia Dortmund.
The playmaker has been restricted to just 130 minutes of football across five appearances in the EFL Cup and Conference League this season.
That is despite Enzo Maresca having been short of central-midfield options at time during the first half of the season and, particularly, over the Christmas and New Year period.
Despite that opportunity to hand the 21-year-old the game time that he needs and craves, it became increasingly clear that Chelsea were only interested in facilitating an exit for the England Under-21 international.
Premier League giant end interest in Chelsea defender?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F05%2Faxel-disasi_1.jpg "Chelsea's Axel Disasi pictured on December 19, 2024")
Chelsea have reportedly been dealt a blow in their efforts to find a club for Axel Disasi on deadline day.
The Blues remain the process of facilitating a number of outgoings to join Renato Veiga and Cesare Casadei in departing Stamford Bridge during the winter window.
As well as Ben Chilwell and Carney Chukwuemeka, versatile defender Disasi is another player who could be allowed to leave on a temporary basis.
Last week, it was claimed that the Frenchman had agreed personal terms with Aston Villa ahead of a potential switch to the East Midlands.
"Exceptional young talent": Brighton confirm signing of Liverpool, Spurs target
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Brighton & Hove Albion have announced the signing of Stefanos Tzimas from 2.Bundesliga outfit Nurnberg.
The 19-year-old was allegedly scouted by both Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, who considered making a move for the striker.
Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich were also credited with an interest in Tzimas, but Brighton have now won the race for the signature of the highly sought-after teenager.
Brighton have confirmed that Tzimas has joined the club for undisclosed terms and subject to international clearance, with the fee agreed believed to be £22m plus add-ons.
Who has moved on deadline day? Every confirmed deal done on January transfer deadline day 2025
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Another transfer deadline day is upon us, with clubs in England and across Europe having just one more day to bolster their squads for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign.
The winter window is often regarded as the toughest in which to do business, but there has been plenty of money spent and there have been plenty of success stories to arrive in the middle of a season from previous windows.
A number of Premier League clubs are still expected to be busy in terms of incomings and outgoings before the window shuts at 11pm UK time for Premier League, EFL and Scottish clubs.
You can keep abreast of every confirmed transfer from the English football pyramid with our roundup of every deadline day deal below.
Championship deal of the window? Burnley sign former Amorim favourite on loan
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Burnley have announced that they have completed the signing of Sporting Lisbon winger Marcus Edwards.
The former Tottenham Hotspur youngster has previously progressed into one of the top-performing Englishman on the continent in recent years through his performances for the Portuguese giants.
A total of 24 goals and 26 assists have been contributed from 120 appearances in all competitions, Edwards also winning a Primeira Liga title.
However, the 26-year-old has been restricted to just three starts and six substitute outings this campaign under several different head coaches, including Ruben Amorim who has since moved to Manchester United.
'Knocked back': Man City reject Chelsea bid for midfielder
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Manchester City have reportedly rebuffed an approach from Chelsea for midfielder Nico O'Reilly.
The promising 19-year-old has broken into Pep Guardiola's first team this season and has featured six times in all competitions, scoring his first senior goal in an 8-0 FA Cup win over Salford City earlier this month.
Recent reports have claimed that Chelsea have expressed their interest in signing O'Reilly before the winter transfer window closes at 11pm today (February 4).
According to TheSecretScout, the West Londoners have in fact lodged an enquiry for the midfielder, but that has been 'knocked back' by Man City.
Nkunku blow: Man United, Bayern to miss out on signing Chelsea forward?
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Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku will not be joining Manchester United or Bayern Munich on transfer deadline day, according to a report.
The 27-year-old has been tipped to leave Stamford Bridge in this window having failed to gain regular first-team football under Enzo Maresca.
Nkunku, who joined Chelsea from Leipzig in 2023 for around of €60m, has started just three of his 19 Premier League appearances this season, with Nicolas Jackson preferred in attack and Cole Palmer ever-present in the number 10 role.
The Frenchman has excelled when called upon in other competitions, however, scoring 11 goals in just 10 appearances across the Conference League, FA Cup and EFL Cup.
"2024 wasn't the best year for me": Villa defender reacts to joining Leipzig
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Bundesliga club RB Leipzig have announced the signing of Aston Villa right-back Kosta Nedeljkovic.
The 19-year-old makes the move to Germany on loan until the end of the season, but Marco Rose's side have the option to sign him permanently in the summer for a fee believed to be €15m (£12.5m).
Nedeljkovic, a six-cap Serbia international, joined Villa from Red Star Belgrade in January last year and he has since made 10 first-team appearances under Unai Emery this season, including a substitute outing against Leipzig in a 3-2 Champions League win for the Lions in December.
Villa have allowed Nedeljkovic to leave temporarily after completing the signing of fellow right-back Andres Garcia form Levante a fortnight ago, and he will compete with Matty Cash for regular starts under Emery.
Wright time to leave: Man City midfielder 'expected' to complete Championship move
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Manchester City youngster Jacob Wright is reportedly closing in on a move to Championship club Swansea City.
The midfielder joined the Citizens' academy at the age of eight in 2014 and worked his way through the club's youth ranks before establishing himself as a star player for their Under-18s and Elite Development Squad.
In the 2023-24 season, Wright made 30 appearances for City's Elite Development Squad, while he was also handed his first-team debut by Pep Guardiola in an FA Cup third-round win over Huddersfield Town and his maiden Champions League outing as a substitute against Copenhagen.
The 19-year-old then travelled with Man City's senior side to the United States for their pre-season tour last summer and has since been around the first-team picture, albeit being very much on the periphery of Guardiola's squad.
Chelsea to 'revisit' signing Man United's Garnacho after Tel talks ended
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Chelsea could reportedly reignite their interest in Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho after ending their pursuit of Bayern Munich's Mathys Tel.
The West Londoners were credited with an interest in Garnacho at the beginning of the winter transfer window after reports emerged claiming that Man United were open to selling the 20-year-old.
It is thought that Man United would ideally like to keep hold of Garnacho and head coach Ruben Amorim recently stated that his team "want to continue to improve" with the Argentine at the club.
However, in a bid to comply with the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability rules, the Red Devils are said to be contemplating the sale of home-grown players, including Garnacho, to balance their books.
Liverpool, Spurs beaten to £22m signing by fellow Premier League club?
Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly set to announce the deadline day signing of highly sought-after Nurnberg striker Stefanos Tzimas.
After recruiting nine players and forking out in excess of £150m last summer, many questioned whether Fabian Hurzeler's side would be busy in the winter transfer window.
The Seagulls have indeed been active, though, with midfielder Diego Gomez and centre-back Eiran Cashin both joining the club for a combined fee in the region of £20m, while Jakub Moder has been sold to Feyenoord and Julio Enciso has joined Ipswich Town on loan.
Even Ferguson, meanwhile, is understood to be closing in on a loan move to Graham Potter's West Ham United after failing to gain the regular game time that he desired under Hurzeler this season.
Chelsea's Felix transfer demands made clear amid Milan, Aston Villa interest?
Chelsea are reportedly still weighing up whether to allow Joao Felix to leave Stamford Bridge before the transfer window closes.
After a brief spell on loan at Chelsea in 2023, Felix returned to the Blues on a permanent basis from Atletico Madrid last summer, penning a long-term contract until June 2030.
However, the 25-year-old forward has found it difficult to break into Enzo Maresca's side on a regular basis and has been limited to just nine starts across all competitions this season.
Felix has started only three of his 12 Premier League outings, while he has the majority of his success in the Conference League this term, scoring four goals in five appearances.
Garnacho update: Will Man United forward leave Old Trafford on deadline day?
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Alejandro Garnacho's future has been the subject of much speculation in recent weeks, with Manchester United said to be open to serious offers for the Argentina international during the January market.
The Red Devils have not been actively looking to sell the 20-year-old this winter, but due to his status as a home-grown player, Man United have been willing to listen to substantial bids.
Napoli are thought to have failed with a £40m bid earlier in the market, with Man United believed to value him in the region of £60m, and Chelsea are also said to be attentive to the situation.
Garnacho has answered the challenge that Red Devils head coach Ruben Amorim set him when he was initially left out of the squad for the Manchester derby in December due to poor performances in training.
Nkunku's next chapter: Where does the future lie for Chelsea striker?
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Christopher Nkunku's future has been the subject of widespread speculation throughout the January transfer window, and as the deadline approaches, the question remains as to where his next chapter lies.
The Frenchman has struggled to make the desired impact since joining Chelsea from RB Leipzig for a fee in the region of €60m (£50m) in the summer of 2023, suffering an injury-plagued first season before falling down the pecking order under Enzo Maresca.
Nkunku has played just 443 minutes of Premier League football in 19 appearances, only three of which were from the start, but his performances in Europe, netting seven in seven Conference League games, has kept interest in the forward high.
Manchester United are reportedly leading the race among Europe's elites to secure Nkunku's signature, but his potential destination remains unknown as the deadline day clock ticks towards its end.
Man United, Arsenal, Chelsea: Where could Tel end up on deadline day?
Mathys Tel's future remains up in the air heading into the final day of the January transfer window, and it will be fascinating to see where the Bayern Munich forward ends up.
There is no getting away from the fact that it has been a disappointing season for the 19-year-old, only contributing one assist in 14 appearances in all competitions, and he was left out of the squad against Holstein Kiel on Saturday.
Tel showed his quality last season, scoring 10 goals and registering six assists in 41 appearances, but the opportunities have just not been there this term, and he could be a high-profile departure on deadline day.
"We're talking a lot with him," Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund said on Saturday. "A lot's been going on with the young lad in the past few days. He's only 19. We decided together with him yesterday that there's a lot on his mind, so it makes no sense for him to be involved today.
Greatest January transfers of all time: Who are the best winter signings in Premier League history?
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The January transfer market has often proved difficult to do business in, but some of the Premier League's best ever signings have been completed in the winter window.
There have been cases where clubs have signed players for significant sums and come to regret their purchase, and these transfers have often materialised out of desperation to address glaring weaknesses.
The infamous swap deal between Manchester United and Arsenal involving Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Alexis Sanchez in January 2018 was disastrous for all involved, with neither forward settling at their new teams.
However, there are countless examples of players arriving in the winter and going on to win major silverware, or becoming legends at their respective clubs.
What transfers could still happen on January 2025 transfer deadline day?
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As the January 2025 transfer window draws to its conclusion, excitement is building across the football world in anticipation of the dramatic final hours of the winter deadline day.
Despite having at least a full month to strengthen their squads or move players on, many clubs often find themselves scrambling in the final hours to secure last-minute deals that could prove pivotal in defining the remainder of their seasons.
That seems to be the case once again this year, with several high-profile transfers still up in the air as the countdown ticks towards its final moments.
Here, Sports Mole takes a look at some of the biggest transfers that could still materialise on the January 2025 transfer deadline day.
Tel, Bailey, Nkunku, Garnacho: A look at Man United's potential deadline-day business
Manchester United's Premier League struggles continued on Sunday, with the Red Devils suffering a 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace, but the club are working to boost their squad before the end of the January transfer window.
The 20-time English champions are not going to challenge for a top-four spot in the Premier League table, but they are still active in the FA Cup and are through to the knockout round of the Europa League.
As a result, it could still be a successful campaign for the Red Devils, who have seriously underperformed this term.
Here, Sports Mole takes a look at who Ruben Amorim's side could sign and sell on transfer deadline day.
Angel delight for Ange? Three players Spurs could sign on deadline day
If a largely atrocious start to 2025 is anything to go by, Tottenham Hotspur's perennial Premier League status is under a small amount of threat as Ange Postecoglou's men compete in the lower echelons of the top-flight table.
In fewer than two years, Spurs fans have gone from revelling in the Australian's fast-paced, attack-minded philosophy to demanding Daniel Levy cede control of the club yet again, although the unpopular chairman should have cut a happier figure in Sunday's 2-0 win at Brentford.
A debilitating injury crisis has not helped Postecoglou's efforts in North London, and the Tottenham boss has also received little help from the powers upstairs, who have failed to convince either Mathys Tel or Fikayo Tomori to swap Bayern Munich or AC Milan for a bottom-half Premier League club.
However, the clouds briefly parted on Sunday morning when the Lilywhites announced the capture of Kevin Danso on loan from Lens with an obligation to buy, and further late arrivals are a distinct possibility.
Dusan or David on deadline day? Four strikers Arsenal could realistically target
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Flash back to January 2022, where Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang left for Barcelona in acrimonious circumstances, Alexandre Lacazette was in decline, and Arsenal fans were crying out for a clinical option in the final third.
Those pleas fell on deaf ears, as Mikel Arteta's side failed to strike a deal for that ruthless finisher and ultimately paid the price for it, missing out on a top-four finish by a whisker as North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur nabbed the final Champions League spot.
Three years later, a similar tale is unfolding at the Emirates, where the Gunners are yet to welcome a single new face to the club on the men's side despite losing both Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus to serious injuries over the past couple of months.
An overworked Kai Havertz and under-experienced Nathan Butler-Oyedeji represent Arsenal's only two recognised centre-forward options at present, and should the Gunners not manage to address such shortages before 11pm on Monday, their already thin hopes of reining in Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table will be diminished further.
Real's injury crisis: Will Los Blancos reinforce defence after Rudiger's injury?
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Real Madrid are reportedly determined not to change plans in the final day of the January transfer market despite Antonio Rudiger suffering an injury.
Los Blancos were beaten 1-0 by Espanyol on February 1 in La Liga, with Carlos Romero's 85th-minute goal enough to condemn Carlo Ancelotti's side to their first defeat in six games.
More concerning for the Italian manager than the defeat will be the injury suffered by Rudiger, who went down in the 15th minute with what Real say was "an injury to the biceps femoris in his right leg".
The defender now joins Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal on the sidelines, with both set to miss the rest of the season due to serious knee injuries.
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