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With deadline day fast approaching, Arsenal’s pursuit of Moises Caicedo looks set to go down to the wire. The Gunners, Chelsea and Tottenham are among the clubs still looking to cut some big deals in the final days of the window. Caicedo has been told to stay away from Brighton training after he asked to leave the club and Arsenal and considering a fresh bid for the 21-year-old. The Gunners are also said to have agreed a deal to sign Declan Rice.
Over at Chelsea, they have now struck a deal for Lyon’s Malo Gusto, with a medical to follow ahead of a loan back to France. The Blues remain keen on Caicedo too, who is reportedly now considering submitting a formal transfer request. The name Enzo Fernandez still refuses to go away from their shortlist and
Tottenham are focused on pulling off a £39m deal for Pedro Porro, who wants to playing one last match for Sporting this weekend, while Nicolo Zaniolo is also a target. Keep up to date with all the latest transfer news, rumours and signings via Standard Sport’s live blog below!
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Berge interest confirmed amid Chelsea link 11:28 , Giuseppe Muro
Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom has confirmed there is “interest” in midfielder Sander Berge, amid links with Liverpool and Chelsea.
The Norway international is one of several targets on both clubs’ shortlists.
Heckingbottom has confirmed there is interest in Berge this month but insisted there have been no official bids for him.
“I think there’s been interest, and there always is,” he said ahead of Sheffield United’s FA Cup fourth round clash against Wrexham on Sunday.
“You start to hear it before windows and things like that, but there have been no bids.
“All I can do is stress the same things. With the position we’ve got ourselves in, I don’t want anyone to leave. The landscape’s changed with where we are and what we’ve got.
“But from my point of view, if we’re embargoed, it’s even more important they don’t leave. My stance on that won’t change.”
Tottenham full-back Djed Spence is expected to leave on loan during the final days of the January transfer window.
Spurs assistant manager Cristian Stellini has said a lack of consistency in training has resulted in the defender being restricted to only six appearances this season.
“Being consistent without playing so many times is not easy but being consistent in the training is really important for a type of player like Djed,” Stellini said.
“This is the area where he can improve a lot. He improved since he is here and he had great improvement but he has to follow like everyone, like Bryan Gil, like Pape Sarr.
“They improve but the season is going on. If you don’t have many chances to play, maybe you need to be consistent in the training.”
Chelsea are ready to launch a fresh swoop for Enzo Fernandez.
The Blues failed with a move for Fernandez earlier this month but remain keen on a move for the Argentina midfielder.
According to the Daily Express, Chelsea are preparing a late move for Fernandez in the final days of the window and are willing to offer Benfica “a few players” in return.
Arsenal are considering a fresh bid for Moises Caicedo after the midfielder asked to leave Brighton.
Caicedo has been told to stay away from Brighton training until the end of the transfer window amid speculation around his future.
Brighton rejected a £60million offer from Arsenal on Friday and Caicedo responded with a message on his Instagram account in which he asked Brighton to let him join the Gunners.
After seeing their opening bid for Caicedo rejected, the Gunners are exploring a new offer before the window closes.
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Brighton have told Moises Caicedo to stay at home and not come to training until after the transfer window closes on Tuesday.
The Seagulls have made it clear to the midfielder that he will not be leaving in this window and is not for sale.
Caicedo will not be in the Brighton squad for their FA Cup tie against Liverpool tomorrow.
Arsenal or Chelsea are now considering fresh bids for the 21-year-old.
Chelsea set Ziyech asking price 10:00 , Giuseppe Muro
Chelsea have set an asking price of £17.6m for Hakim Ziyech.
The Morocco winger is attracting interest from clubs around Europe and could leave Stamford Bridge this month.
Jose Mourinho’s Roma and Serie A champions AC Milan both want Ziyech.
And, according to transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, Chelsea have told the Italian clubs the price they want for the winger.
West Ham reject bid 09:57 , Giuseppe Muro
West Ham have rejected a bid from Newcastle for right-back Harrison Ashby.
According to Sky Sports News, the Hammers turned down a bid for the 21-year-old earlier this month but would be open to doing business.
Ashby is out of contract in the summer and Newcastle want a player who can learn from Kieran Trippier before developing as a potential first-choice.
Caicedo misses Brighton training 09:53 , Giuseppe Muro
A potentially big development in the Moises Caicedo transfer saga this morning.
Caicedo confirmed last night that he wants to leave Brighton in an open letter on his Instagram.
And the midfielder has missed Brighton training this morning as he bids to force through an exit from the south coast club.
It comes after Brighton rejected a £60m bid from Arsenal for the 21-year-old on Friday. Chelsea have also had a £55m offer rejected.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Caicedo failed to turn up for Brighton training this morning and he could miss their FA Cup tie agianst Liverpool tomorrow.
Chelsea midfielder Cesare Casadei is set to join Championship side Reading on loan.
The 20-year-old Italian joined Chelsea from Blues from Inter Milan last summer and has impressed for their Under-21s.
Casadei is now set to go on loan to gain experience and, according to the Daily Mail, will join Reading on a deal until the end of the season.
It emerged earlier this month that Arsenal had made Declan Rice their top summer transfer target and there is some big news in their pursuit of the West Ham midfielder this morning.
Rice has “verbally agreed” a move to Emirates Stadium.
That is according to Catalan newspaper El Nacional, who say Real Madrid have missed out on Rice because is set to join Arsenal.
Rice was an alternative for Real Madrid to Jude Bellingham, who is their top target for the summer window.
England international Rice is almost certain to leave West Ham, who are battling relegation this season, and is keen to test himself in the Champions League.
Mikel Arteta is a huge fan of Rice, who is regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders in Europe.
Brighton remain unmoved in their approach to the interest in Moises Caicedo, despite the midfielder asking to be allowed to join Aesenal or Chelsea.
BBC Sport report Brighton will not sell Caicedo under any circumstances before the transfer window closes.
Arsenal have seen a £60m bid rejected but will continue talks and an improved offer is possible.
Chelsea had failed with a £55m verbal offer prior to Arsenal’s move.
It remains to be seen whether Caicedo will be in the Brighton squad for their FA Cup tie at home to Liverpool on Sunday.
Moyes provides Ings injury update as he confirms Antonio decision 07:00 , Jonathan Gorrie
West Ham maintain they will not sell Antonio this month though, a stance Moyes made clear has not changed.
“Micky is someone who has been talking about his future, rather than the Club,” the West Ham boss said.
He added: “We have no intention of doing anything. We want Mick here, playing well, scoring goals and we’ll be happy to have him.”
Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo has issued a public transfer request.
The 21-year-old has been the subject of offers from both Arsenal and Chelsea, who have identified him as a leading target during this month’s transfer window.
Premier League leaders Arsenal have seen a £60m bid rejected by the Seagulls but will continue talks and an improved offer is possible.
Chelsea had failed with a £55m verbal offer prior to Arsenal’s move, with Brighton holding out for a fee upwards of £75m.
The south coast club are under no pressure to sell having already allowed Leandro Trossard to move to the Emirates Stadium this month and are notoriously tough negotiators, extracting maximum value for the likes of Ben White and Marc Cucurella.
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Djed Spence is expected to leave Tottenham on loan during the final days of the January transfer window, according to the PA.
Spence has struggled for minutes since his summer switch from Middlesbrough and is yet to make his full debut for the club.
Spurs boss Antonio Conte has regularly picked Emerson Royal and Matt Doherty over the 22-year-old, who looks likely to miss out on the matchday squad again for Saturday’s FA Cup fourth-round tie at Preston.
A number of Premier League clubs are interested in securing the services of Spence on loan but Tottenham are reluctant to allow an option-to-buy clause to be included in any deal.
Cristian Stellini, Tottenham’s assistant manager, insisted on Friday a lack of consistency in training has resulted in the defender being restricted to only six appearances this season.
“Being consistent without playing so many times is not easy but being consistent in the training is really important for a type of player like Djed,” Stellini said.
“This is the area where he can improve a lot. He improved since he is here and he had great improvement but he has to follow like everyone, like Bryan Gil, like Pape Sarr.
“They improve but the season is going on. If you don’t have many chances to play, maybe you need to be consistent in the training.
Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli has agreed terms on a new contract with the club that will run until 2027.
Martinelli’s previous deal had been due to expire in 2024, but the Gunners had the option to extend it by a further two years.
The Brazilian has now, however, agreed terms on a new contract to extend his stay for another four years. The process is in the final stages and could be all wrapped up next week.
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Chelsea are set to complete the signing of Lyon full-back Malo Gusto.
The two clubs have agreed a fee of around £26m but the 19-year-old will remain with the Ligue 1 side on loan for the rest of the season.
Gusto had been identified as the Blues’ leading choice to provide cover and competition for Reece James, who has seen his season decimated by injury so far.
Lyon had consistently stressed their intention to keep the teenager in France this season and have ensured manager Laurent Blanc will not be without such a key player for the rest of the campaign.
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The Moises Caicedo to Arsenal saga is really moving along tonight.
After that very public transfer plea, Fabrizio Romano now reports that the Ecuador midfielder could choose to skip Brighton training later ahead of their FA Cup fourth-round tie against Liverpool on Sunday as part of his bid to force through a move.
However, Brighton’s stance that Caicedo is not for sale is apparently unchanged despite his explosive statement issued on social media earlier this evening.
Others suggest that he may already be in London, with Chelsea also still interested in a deal along with Arsenal.
Stay tuned for further updates across the weekend!
Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal will try and strengthen their squad if a “reasonable” opportunity emerges between now and the end of the transfer window.
The Gunners saw a £60m offer for Brighton’s Moises Caicedo rejected on Friday, though the midfielder has since issued a public transfer request on social media.
Talks, however, will continue and an improved offer for the Ecuador international is a possibility. Still, Brighton are under little pressure to sell.
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Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga has invoked the ire of supporters for his performance against Manchester City.
Still, the Belgian appears to be part of Mikel Arteta’s plans, for now at least.
Foot Mercato claim Monaco have failed in an £8m bid for the midfielder.
Djed Spence is expected to leave Tottenham on loan during the final days of the January transfer window, according to the PA.
Spence has struggled for minutes since his summer switch from Middlesbrough and is yet to make his full debut for the club.
Spurs boss Antonio Conte has regularly picked Emerson Royal and Matt Doherty over the 22-year-old, who looks likely to miss out on the matchday squad again for Saturday’s FA Cup fourth-round tie at Preston.
A number of Premier League clubs are interested in securing the services of Spence on loan but Tottenham are reluctant to allow an option-to-buy clause to be included in any deal.
Cristian Stellini, Tottenham’s assistant manager, insisted on Friday a lack of consistency in training has resulted in the defender being restricted to only six appearances this season.
“Being consistent without playing so many times is not easy but being consistent in the training is really important for a type of player like Djed,” Stellini said.
“This is the area where he can improve a lot. He improved since he is here and he had great improvement but he has to follow like everyone, like Bryan Gil, like Pape Sarr.
“They improve but the season is going on. If you don’t have many chances to play, maybe you need to be consistent in the training.
Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo has issued a public transfer request.
The 21-year-old has been the subject of offers from both Arsenal and Chelsea, who have identified him as a leading target during this month’s transfer window.
Premier League leaders Arsenal have seen a £60m bid rejected by the Seagulls but will continue talks and an improved offer is possible.
Chelsea had failed with a £55m verbal offer prior to Arsenal’s move, with Brighton holding out for a fee upwards of £75m.
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Thomas Partey, one of the key players in Arsenal’s Premier League title push, came off injured against Manchester City.
While it’s unclear as to the extent of his injury, perhaps it could force Arsenal into the transfer market as talks with Brighton over Moises Caicedo continue.
Leeds are building something of an American enclave at Elland Road it seems.
Already boasting a number of USMNT stars, Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie has reportedly told friends he will be moving to Yorkshire.
England international Declan Rice is widely expected to leave West Ham this summer.
Standard Sport understands Arsenal are the frontrunners to sign Rice, so much so that other leading clubs are ready to pull out of the race.
According to talkSPORT, Real Madrid hold a long-standing interest in the 24-year-old but will not move due to Arsenal’s strong position.
While it seems Anthony Gordon will be joining Newcastle in the coming days, James Maddison is said to remain a major target.
Leicester have so far stood firm despite the England international’s dwindling contractual status, with his current deal set to expire next summer.
Still, there are now reports in the Daily Express suggesting the Foxes have been met with a “concrete offer” from an unamed club.
Enzo Fernandez is one of Chelsea’s leading targets this month but the club have so far failed to sign him.
Current club Benfica are holding firm and refusing to let the Argentine go for less than his £106m release clause.
Now, Liverpool could enter the race.
It is claimed the Reds have held talks with Benfica over signing Fernandez this summer.
Had it not been for an injury, Federico Chiesa could well have been on the move this summer.
The Juventus forward starred in Italy’s Euro 2020 win but was struck down by a lengthy injury not long after, keeping him in Turin even despite off-field turmoil.
Manchester United, however, are now said to want to sign the forward but could face competition from Arsenal and Liverpool.
Chelsea are set to complete the signing of Lyon full-back Malo Gusto.
The two clubs have agreed a fee of around £26m but the 19-year-old will remain with the Ligue 1 side on loan for the rest of the season.
Gusto had been identified as the Blues’ leading choice to provide cover and competition for Reece James, who has seen his season decimated by injury so far.
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Arsenal and Brighton remain in talks with Brighton over a deal for Moises Caicedo after having an opening bid of £60million rejected.
The Gunners are interested in signing Caicedo before Tuesday’s deadline as they want to bolster their midfield following a knee injury to Mohamed Elneny.
On Friday morning, they made an opening bid of £60m – but that was rejected by Brighton, who insist their star midfielder is not for sale this month.
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Sander Berge has seemingly been linked away from Sheffield United from the moment he arrived.
Indeed, the Norway international playing in the Championship was not what many would have predicted a few years ago.
Now, both Liverpool and Chelsea have been linked with a move for the player and Blades boss Paul Heckingbottom has confirmed there is interest in Berge.
Well, it seems Malo Gusto WILL stay at Lyon this month despite Chelsea’s interest.
Still, that will likely be on loan.
According to David Ornstein, Chelsea have agreed to sign the 19-year-old but he will not join until the summer.
Jude Bellingham is widely expected to join Liverpool, Real Madrid or Manchester City this summer.
Borussia Dortmund, however, could have other ideas.
Despite the fact they have a history in selling their best players, Bild reporter Christian Falk claims the German giants could offer the England star a huge contract in order to get him to stay.
Marco Silva wants two signings at Fulham between now and the end of the transer window.
The Whites are in talks with Arsenal over a deal for Cedric but could instead be set to bring in a new midfielder first.
Standard Sport understands Torino star Sasa Lukic is close to moving to Craven Cottage.
Despite having seen a £60m bid for Moises Caicedo rejected, Standard Sport understands Arsenal remain in talks with Brighton.
The midfielder is now the Gunners’ top target during what remains of this month’s transfer window but, as ever, the Seagulls are holding out.
Arsenal and Brighton remain in talks at this stage.
Lyon manager Laurent Blanc has dismissed any suggestion Malo Gusto will leave the club this month.
The French U-21 international is a target for free-spending Chelsea as Graham Potter looks to bring in cover for Reece James.
Gusto is thought to have already agreed personal terms with the Blues and wants to move to Stamford Bridge this month.
The Ligue 1 club, however, wish to keep Gusto for the rest of the season, even if that were to be on loan after selling to Chelsea.
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Things just get better and better for Arsenal fans.
Top of the Premier League and potentially moving in for Moises Caicedo to strengthen their squad for a title push, these are heedy days for Gunners fans.
Now, there’s been another huge boost.
According to David Ornstein, Gabriel Martinelli has agreed a four-and-half-year contract at the Emirates Stadium.
Manchester United have sent Charlie Savage, son of Robbie, out on loan to Forest Green for the rest of the season.
He’ll be working under Duncan Ferguson, who has just taken charge of the club.
Chelsea consider Berge swoop Friday 27 January 2023 17:02 , Matt Verri
Chelsea are considering a late move for Sander Berge.
The Blues’ desire to bring in a new midfielder is no secret, with the club already failing in attempts to bring in Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo this month.
Chelsea writer Simon Phillips claims that Sheffield United’s Berge is now a potential target, with the 24-year-old seen as a more realistic option than some of the other targets.
Fulham manager Marco Silva is aiming to add to his squad before the January transfer window closes on Tuesday.
The Cottagers have exceeded all expectations in the Premier League this season and currently sit in seventh place, two points above Liverpool and Chelsea.
However, Fulham boss Silva still wants to welcome new additions at Craven Cottage before Tuesday, although he would not reveal who he was targeting.
“(I am hoping we will sign) two players, probably two players,” Silva said.
Read his full comments here
Sevilla manager Jorge Sampaoli has confirmed the club’s interest in signing Tottenham forward Bryan Gil.
The 21-year-old is known to have admirers in Spain and began his career at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium before moving to Spurs in the summer of 2021.
During a pre-match press conference, Sampaoli revealed his interest in Gil, stating he wanted to sign the forward during his time in charge of Marseille too.
“Yes, he fits the profile I want because I already wanted him for Marseille,” he said.
“When I was there I called him personally. It would be very interesting for our wings, but I’m not participating in the possibility of him getting here.”
Read more on that here
Lyon boss Laurent Blanc is confident the club will be able to hold on to two of their key players in the coming days.
Malo Gusto continues to be linked with a move to Chelsea, while PSG are interested in Rayan Cherki, but Blanc believes he will still have the pair available to him beyond the transfer window.
“The board have guaranteed to me that Cherki and Gusto will be here until the end of the season,” the Frenchman told reporters.
The race to sign Denzel Dumfries looks set to go down to the final days of the transfer window.
Gazzetta dello Sport report that Todd Boehly is keen on bringing the Inter Milan defender to Stamford Bridge, but faces competition from Newcastle and Manchester United.
It’s suggested that Inter would be open to a sale should they receive a €40m bid in the coming days.
Newcastle have reportedly agreed a deal with Everton to bring Anthony Gordon to St James’ Park.
According to Sky Sports, the Magpies have had a £40m bid accepted for the winger, which could potentially rise to £45m with add-ons.
Personal terms are expected to be agreed swiftly, as Gordon closes in on the move away from Everton he has been pushing for in recent days.
Nicolo Zaniolo is reportedly holding out for a move for Tottenham.
The Italian is keen to leave Roma before the end of the transfer window, with the Serie A side believed to be willing to sanction a sale should an acceptable bid come in. They want in the region of £35m.
While Bournemouth have made a shock bid for Zaniolo, Gazzetta dello Sport report that he will reject that proposal in the hope that Spurs will make a late bid, as he “dreams” of playing under Antonio Conte.
Raheem Sterling was open to a Liverpool return last summer before eventually joining Chelsea.
The Athletic report that Sterling had decided he was going to leave Manchester City, but any hopes of a move to Real Madrid or PSG did not materialise.
He would have been happy to join Liverpool had an offer come in, but in the end the Blues were the only seriously interested party.
Erik ten Hag has indicated Manchester United will not let Facundo Pellistri go on loan for the rest of the season.
The player’s agent has previously suggested a move was likely, with the 21-year-old only making his debut for the club earlier this month. Ten Hag addressed United’s loan policy this afternoon.
“We have our ideas,” Ten Hag said. “For some players we are open for loans but with some players they are not.
“Because they are first, talented, they have to develop first in our environment. Second, we have many games to cover and we need players to cover that. When you play 30 games in 10 days you need a lot of players.
“The way we put on Pellistri on Wednesday is already a signal.”
Moises Caicedo is reportedly considering submitting a transfer request as he looks to secure a January exit away from Brighton.
The Seagulls have rejected a £60m from Arsenal, with it believed they want a fee in the region of £80m even if they continue to insist he is not for sale at any price.
The Daily Mail report that Caicedo is desperate to move to either Arsenal or Chelsea, and believes he has to take action now as the transfer may not be on the table in the summer as the London clubs move on to other targets.
It’s believed Arsenal will return with an improved offer for the midfielder.
Marco Silva has refused to discuss Fulham’s move for Cedric Soares, despite the right-back being on the verge of joining the club on loan for the rest of the season.
“I will not mention any players, the one you talked about is an Arsenal player, I will not talk about players who are not working with us already,” Silva said this afternoon.
“If you ask are we close to finish something, we should be and the market closes in four days and we should be closer and we hope we can do something before the market closes.
“Some players can go and let’s see if we can finish some deals before the market closes.”
David Moyes hopes West Ham will have Danny Ings available again “quite quickly”, as he also insisted the club have no plans to sell Michail Antonio.
Ings arrived for £12m from Aston Villa to help bolster the Hammers up front, but picked up a knee injury shortly after coming off the bench to make his debut against Everton last weekend.
With Ings and Gianluca Scamacca both out, Antonio is expected to lead the line against Derby despite continued speculation about his future.
The striker confirmed this week that he is in talks over a potential January exit, with Wolves among the clubs interested, though he remains the Hammers’ only fit striker.
West Ham maintain they will not sell Antonio this month though, a stance Moyes made clear has not changed.
He said: “We have no intention of doing anything. We want Mick here, playing well, scoring goals and we’ll be happy to have him.”
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Bayern Munich are expected to push to sign Harry Kane at the end of the season.
Manchester United are also believed to be keen on the Tottenham forward, but Caught Offside claim they will face competition from the Bundesliga champions.
It’s likely Bayern would have a stronger chance of signing Kane than United, with Daniel Levy unwilling to sell to a Premier League side.
Arsenal have turned down a £7m bid for Albert Sambi Lokonga from Monaco.
Foot Mercato claim that the Ligue 1 side are keen on bringing the Belgian midfielder to France, hoping to take advantage of Lokonga’s lack of minutes and Arsenal’s interest in Moises Caicedo.
The Gunners have swiftly rejected that offer, though it remains to be seen whether they would accept an improved proposal.
Chelsea will be undeterred by Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas issuing a hands-off warning over full-back Malo Gusto, writes Nick Purewal.
The Blues are understood to be pushing to prise the talented teenager away from Lyon to boost competition for Reece James at right-back.
Aulas insisted on Thursday that Gusto, 19, will stay with the French club until at least the summer, amid the Blues’ interest this month.
Read the full story on that here
Pedro Porro’s move to Tottenham is on the verge of being made official.
A Bola claim that the wing-back has agreed to make the move and has effectively packed his bags, with a cup final against Porto tomorrow the only factor in the deal being slightly delayed.
Porro is expected to be involved in that game, before making the switch to Spurs.
Arsenal will need to up their opening offer of £60million if they are to have any chance of signing Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo, writes Simon Collings.
The Gunners are interested in signing Caicedo before Tuesday’s transfer deadline as they want to bolster their midfield following a knee injury to Mohamed Elneny.
Arsenal this morning had an opening bid of £60m rejected by Brighton, who insist their star midfielder is not for sale this month.
Brighton are notoriously tough negotiators and they are in a strong position given they are under no financial pressure to sell. Only last week, the club sold Leandro Trossard to Arsenal for £26m.
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Bryan Gil is keen on joining Sevilla before the end of the window, but one key factor is holding up the deal.
According to reports in Spain, Tottenham are reluctant to send Gil out on loan and will only sanction a permanent deal, whereas Sevilla just want a loan until the end of the season. The La Liga side are also unwilling to accept an obligation to buy after a loan spell.
It’s suggested Gil has already agreed personal terms with the Sevilla, who remain in talks with Spurs.
Martin Zubimendi has reportedly opted to join Arsenal in the summer if they pay his release clause.
Sport claim that Barcelona are no longer in the race, with Zubimendi welcoming a move to Arsenal should the €60m fee be paid.
It’s suggested that the midfielder wants to stay at Real Sociedad at least until the summer, when he would then be open to joining the Gunners.
That didn’t take long.
The Athletic report that Brighton have rejected Arsenal’s £60m bid for Moises Caicedo, with the Seagulls adamant they will not sell the midfielder this month.
Arsenal remain keen on adding a midfielder to their ranks, but it’s claimed Brighton will not change their stance on Caicedo.
Despite his public comments stating he is “focused” on Brighton, Moises Caicedo is believed to very keen on a January move.
Ben Jacobs reports that the midfielder and his new agents are pushing for a deal to be done before the end of the window, and while Arsenal are leading the race after a £60m bid, Chelsea have not given up either.
That offer from the Gunners remains below Brighton’s valutation.
Edu insisted that Arsenal’s negotiations for Jakub Kiwior were done ‘silently’ to avoid another Chelsea hijack.
After the Blues swooped to sign Mykhailo Mudryk, the Arsenal chief was keen to ensure there would be no repeat.
“Arsenal wanted to put in the contracts with the agents and clubs, all the parties involved in the deal, they couldn’t speak about the deal otherwise it wouldn’t go forward,” journalist Gianluca Di Marzio told GOAL.“
After Mudryk, where everybody was talking about him, then Chelsea arrived and got the player, now Arsenal have decided probably in every deal, this ‘silent’ part of the contract. Nobody knew about Kiwior to Arsenal till the end of this deal.
“I understand Arsenal because every player they want to get, Chelsea arrives and offers more. I think it is difficult now even for English clubs with the ghost of Chelsea doing a deal with other clubs without anyone knowing.”
Arsenal have made a £60m bid for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo.
Chelsea were interested in the 21-year-old earlier in the window, and had a £55m proposal rejected. It has been suggested Brighton want a fee in the region of £75m.
Fabrizio Romano now reports that the Gunners have submitted an offical bid, as they push to sign Caicedo before the end of the window.
Pedro Porro wants to play for Sporting in tomorrow’s League Cup final against Porto before completing any move to Tottenham.
It’s expected that Spurs will secure a deal for the wing-back, a player they have been chasing for much of the January window.
While they are on the verge of completing that move, Porro has told Sporting he wants to put that switch on hold to feature against Porto in what would likely be his final appearance for the club.
Arsenal and Barcelona face having to pay Martin Zubimendi’s €60million (£52.7m) release clause if they want to sign the Real Sociedad midfielder, writes Simon Collings.
Zubimendi has been in impressive form this season, helping Sociedad climb to third in LaLiga and just six points off leaders Barcelona.
The 23-year-old signed a new contract in October, which runs until 2027, and within that is a release clause of £52.7m.
Sociedad have stuck to the figure for Zubimendi’s asking price and believe he can command the fee given the valuations of other midfielders around Europe.
Arsenal and Barcelona are admirers of Zubimendi, but it is thought he will not look to leave until the summer.
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After three days away, Anthony Gordon has today turned up for Everton training.
The winger has refused to turn up to Finch Farm in recent days as he looks to force through a January exit, with Newcastle strongly linked with a move and Chelsea potentially reigniting their interest from the summer.
Sky Sports report that Gordon did this morning arrive at the training ground.
Wout Weghorst is already keen to make his move to Manchester United a permanent one.
The striker is currently on loan from Burnley until the end of the season, but he hopes to remain at Old Trafford beyond the summer.
“Of course I want to stay longer,” Weghorst said. “I’ve seen the first week and how big the club is, in everything, the facilities, the club, even the quality in the team and the way we’re playing.
“There’s a lot of quality in everything and that’s something you look to work in, to be in a winning atmosphere. I think the first week went well and it’s up to me to deliver and contribute and help the team as much as I can. I’m quite confident I can play a role in it.”
Weston McKennie’s agent is in London to secure his player’s transfer away from Juventus.
Leeds are said to hold the advantage over Arsenal in bidding to sign the American.
La Repubblica say the fee would be around £25m.
Nathaniel Chalobah is in talks with West Brom.
Standard Sport’s Nizaar Kinsella reports on the Fulham midfielder pondering his future with no deal done yet with the Baggies.
Fulham are looking to bolster their squad with Sasa Lukic and an incoming could herald the end of Chalobah’s 18 months at the club.
Ibrahima Bamba’s agent has confirmed he was in London – but not for transfer talks with Arsenal.
The Gunners are linked with a £26m deal for the midfielder from Vitoria Guimaraes.
“It’s true that I was in London, but I am just arriving from Germany, where I was watching Edmond Tapsoba’s game,” Filipe Macedo Alves told O Jogo.
“Bamba is not the only player I work with.
“He’s a player profile that is clearly of interest to many clubs, but today he is a Vitoria player and is only focused on Monday’s game in Chaves. The market is open, but I’m not going to feed rumours.”
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Multiple outlets reporting that Sean Dyche will be Everton’s new manager.
Talks with Marcelo Bielsa have collapsed and the former Burnley boss is heading to Goodison Park!
Sasa Lukic has told Torino he wants to join Fulham, Standard Sport understands.
The Cottagers are bidding to land the midfielder in an £8m deal while also chasing Cedric Soares of Arsenal and Fluminense’s Andre.
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Arsenal and Manchester City are reportedly among those showing “huge interest” in FC Midtjylland youngster Ousmane Diomande.
The Danish club’s sporting director has spoken out on the transfer market attention coming the way of his teenage starlet.
Svend Graversen said: “It is no secret that there is huge interest in him. Then we have to see if there is something that can match what we want.
“We could see that he was really talented. What is perhaps surprising is the price of these players – especially the young ones. It only goes one way.”
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Arsenal could yet make a late splash on Moises Caicedo.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners are most likely out of a trio including Chelsea and Liverpool to make a huge bid.
That is what it would take to convince Brighton to sell up, with a £75m figure touted.
Chelsea have been told to forget about signing Malo Gusto this month.
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has tweeted that the right-back will play for the club until “at least” the end of June.
The statement may leave the door open for signing Gusto and loaning him back to the French team, though.
Chelsea want a new full-back amid Reece James’ injury woes with Gusto rated at £35m.
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Arsenal are in pole position to sign Martin Zubimendi in the summer.
After an approach was rejected earlier this month by the player, Sport report on his intention to leave Real Sociedad in the summer.
The midfielder has a £52m release clause and Barcelona are also interested, in their efforts to replace Sergio Busquets.
But it is now said that the LaLiga giants cannot afford such a fee [- with Zubimendi preferring the Premier League anyway.
Arsenal have been tipped to sign Ibrahima Bamba this month.
The Vitoria Guimaraes midfielder, 20, fits the mould of Mikel Arteta’s public wishes to sign a replacement for the injured Mohamed Elneny.
According to Jornal de Noticias, Arsenal are pushing hard to sign Bamba with his agent spotted in London.
The Italian has a £26m release clause.
A late, deadline day deal for Enzo Fernandez could yet work for Chelsea.
The Blues have been tipped by transfer journalist Ben Jacobs to pull off the signing if they can make a fresh ‘take it or leave it’ bid for the Benfica star.
It is claimed that Fernandez’s £106m release clause would still not be achieved should the player leave in the summer, pushing his club towards finally wilting and accepting Chelsea’s approach.
Tottenham are happy to meet Sporting CP’s demands for Podro Porro.
A £39million deal is near being agreed but Sky Sports report on the Lisbon club’s hesitancy to accept the right-back’s January exit.
They will have no choice if Spurs pay Porro’s release clause of the same amount in a single, up-front payment.
But that is not what was previously on the table, with a plan including instalments set out.
Sporting are chasing Brighton’s Tariq Lamptey on loan as a replacement.
The January transfer deadline is fast approaching with Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham among the clubs looking to complete some major signings.
Ibrahima Bamba is the latest name of the Gunners’ radar amid pursuits of Martin Zubimendi, Ivan Fresneda and Moises Caicedo.
Over in west London, Chelsea are still being linked with Enzo Fernandez having received a blow for Malo Gusto.
And the big name at Tottenham is Pedro Porro as the club remain locked in talks with Sporting CP.
