Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd find ‘£15m Dorgu alternative’, Neymar set for stunning move, Arsenal and Spurs eye Williams
THE January transfer window is heating up with some MAJOR moves in the pipeline as Deadline Day rapidly approaches next week.
Manchester United are reportedly closing in on the double signing of Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu and Arsenal youngster Ayden Heaven - there are also reports Alvaro Carreras could return if the Dorgu move doesn't work out
Elsewhere, Neymar is set for an emotional return to boyhood club Santos, after his contract with Saudi club Al Hilal was terminated.
Meanwhile, Arsenal and Tottenham are reportedly willing to meet the £48.5m release clause for 22-year-old Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams.
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Dorgu deal agreed
Some of the biggest news from Tuesday was that Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu.
The Red Devils have agreed a fee of £25m up front with £4.2m in add-ons, according to Fabrizio Romano.
While Dorgu is understood to have agreed personal terms with United days ago.
Dorgu will become the first signing of the Ruben Amorim era at Old Trafford.
Credit: Splash Chelsea's winger wishlist
As if Chelsea hadn't already spent enough money in recent windows, The Blues are looking for a new winger.
And according to The Athletic, they have some BIG names on their wishlist.
They claim that Alejandro Garnacho, Jamie Gittens and Nico Williams are amongst their targets.
However, it's suggested that nothing has advanced past the point of interest at the moment.
Credit: Getty Alonso on Boniface
One of the biggest stories of the day has been the developments in Victor Boniface's move to Al-Nassr.
Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso has kept no secrets that the Nigerian striker is likely on the move either.
There is this situation. There are discussions with the club. We now have to wait. We're preparing for the game [against Sparta Prague] tomorrow without Boni.
Xabi Alonso
Saudi's Vinicius offer
Saudi Arabian clubs are willing to splash over £1BILLION on bringing Vinicius Jr to the Middle East, according to reports.
The Real Madrid star could be the subject of a huge world-record £250m bid this summer.
Reports from AS in Spain say Saudi clubs want to offer Vinicius £168m-a-year over a five-year period, meaning his contract will be worth £865m.
Real Madrid are desperate to keep him and insist it would take a bid close to the player's £1bn release clause for them to even consider selling.
Barcelona exits
Barcelona are shifting on two players before the window shuts, according to reports.
It looks like Alex Valle will have his loan cut short with Celtic and will instead be heading to Italy to join Cesc Fabregas' Como side.
While Saudi outfit Al Ittihad have also reportedly reached an agreement with 20-year-old midfielder Unai Hernandez.
That deal is said to be worth up to £4.1m.
Shakhtar bid for Hammers winger
Shakhtar Donestsk have submitted a £12.5m bid for West Ham winger Luis Guilherme.
That's according to Fabrizio Romano, who claims that Guilherme is expected to leave the London Stadium before the end of the window.
The 18-year-old only arrived in East London this summer, but is yet to make a single start for the Hammers.
Credit: Getty Heaven to the Devils
A reminder of one of the other big deals that was closed earlier today.
Manchester United agreed a move to sign Ayden Heaven from the Gunners.
The highly-rated 18-year-old centre-back made his debut for the Gunners this season, but is out of contract in the summer.
He becomes the second academy product that United have pinched from Arsenal this season after they stole away Chido Obi-Martin in the summer.
Credit: Getty Wolves Danso deal hanging in balance
Wolves' move for Kevin Danso is hanging in the balance despite agreeing personal terms with the defender.
According to TalkSPORT, Wolves are unable to reach an agreement with Lens.
The French club are thought to want £21m for the Austrian.
Leverkusen leading Ferguson race
Weve brought you plenty of updates on Evan Ferguson today as the race hots up for the 20-year-old's signature.
And according to Sky Sports' Mark McAdam, Germany outfit Bayer Leverkusen are leading that race.
Leverkusen are said already be holding talks with Ferguson's representatives.
The Bundesliga side are set to part ways with striker Victor Boniface in a a £50m deal to Saudi side Al-Nassr, and Ferguson could be a replacement.
As reported earlier, Brighton are willing to let Ferguson leave on loan or on a permanent basis if they receive the right offer.
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Juve in for Prem duo
Juventus are in talks to sign Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka and are also considering a move for West Ham's Jean-Clair Todibo.
Chukwuekmeka, 21, joined the Blues from Aston Villa for £15million in 2022 but has struggled for game time at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea would prefer a permanent sale but are open to loaning the midfielder until the end of the season.
Juventus have already loaned Blues defender Renato Veiga until the end of the season.
West Ham signed Todibo, 25, on loan with an obligation to buy from Nice in the summer and do not want to lose the Frenchman this month.
The Hammers have just three senior central defenders and want to add at the back before the window closes on Monday.
Any move for Todibo is also complicated by the fact he is currently recovering from a calf injury.
Non-league side sign Jordon Ibe
Former Liverpool star Jordon Ibe has signed for semi-pro side Hungerford Town.
Ibe, 29, has signed for the Southern League Premier Division South club in the seventh tier of English football.
Ibe has previously played for the likes of Liverpool, Bournemouth, Derby County and Birmingham City.
On signing for the club, he said: "It is an honour to Hungerford Town for taking me in and believing in my dream.
"It is time to buckle down and show the ability that I still have. With hard work, it can take you anywhere".
Credit: PA More from Rodgers
Here's what Brendan Rodgers had to see when probed about signing Kieran Tierney this month.
The Celtic manager has already confirmed that Tierney will be returning to the club in the summer.
So we’re agreed it will definitely take place in the summer but if we can do it beforehand, then great.
I don't know (if he can sign this month). Like I said, we've prepared that for the summer. I don't want to speak too much on it, with the greatest of respect, because he's not a Celtic player here now.
But if we're able to do it (this month), of course we would like to do. But that's out of our control at the moment in time.
Brendan RodgersBuendia set for Leverkusen switch
Aston Villa midfielder Emiliano Buendia is set to join Bayer Leverkusen on loan until the end of the season.
Reports suggest that the Argentine will head out on an initial loan, but that Leverkusen will hold a buy-option in his contract.
Buendia has already had his medical with the Bundesliga giants.
Leeds target Targett
Leeds United have enquired about the availability of Newcastle United full-back Matt Targett.
Targett, 29, has played just 11 minutes of Premier League football this season.
And according to The Athletic, Leeds are eyeing a move for Targett this month.
Credit: Alamy Boniface heading to Al-Nassr
Victor Boniface is heading to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr according to Sky Germany.
Boniface will join the Saudi Pro League outfit from Bayer Leverkusen in a deal worth more than £50m.
The 24-year-old striker is going to pocked an impressive £12.5m per season.
Travers heading to Boro
There's movement on the south coast as Bournemouth are set to let goalkeeper Mark Travers leave on loan.
According to TalkSPORT's Alex Crook, Travers will undergo a medial at Championship side Middlesbrough in the morning.
The deal is set to be a straight loan move with no obligation or option to buy.
While Boro are expected to pay the bulk of the shot-stopper's wages.
Man Utd agree Dorgu deal!
Wow! The news won't stop tonight!
Manchester United have reportedly AGREED a deal to sign Patrick Dorgu from Lecce.
Fabrizio Romano has told that the Red Devils have come to an agreement with the Serie A side.
The fee is said to be £25m up front with £4.2m in add-ons.
Dorgu has already agreed a long-term contract with United.
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Some massive news from Arsenal and Celtic.
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that Arsenal full-back Kieran Tierney has signed a pre-contract agreement to return to the club.
Tierney is out of contract at Arsenal in the summer and was free to agree a deal with a new club this month.
Tierney will definitely re-join the Hoops in the summer, but Rodgers has hinted that the Scottish outfit are still trying to get a deal over the line this month.
He said: "Ideally it would (happen in January) but he’s still at this moment an Arsenal player.
"I think everyone is agreed that will definitely take place in the summer. If we can do it beforehand, then great."
Credit: Getty Tel me more
Big news coming out of Bavaria this evening. Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel has decided he wants OUT of the club this month.
With just a matter of days remaining of the transfer window, Tel has told the bosses that he is keen to find a new challenge, according to Fabrizio Romano.
So where will he end up?
Well, Chelsea had been linked with the 19-year-old earlier in the window, while other reports suggest that Arsenal could make a swoop.
It's thought than an exit will likely be a loan move.
Newcastle's right wing targets
Newcastle United are keen on strengthening at right wing as Eddie Howe looks to further improve the Magpies.
And it looks like the Toon Army could welcome an exciting star in the near future with reports from the Athletic claiming that a number of big names are admired by the staff at St James' Park.
They claim that Anthony Elanga, Antoine Semenyo, Bryan Mbeumo, Johan Bakayoko and Tyler Dibling are all amongst the names being eyed by Newcastle.
Credit: Getty Chelsea's Washington heading to Santos
Chelsea youngster Deivid Washington is set to join Brazilian club Santos on a season-long loan.
According to Ben Jacobs, Washington is expected to leave before the window shuts.
Santos are also about to announce the return of Neymar on a six-month deal, after the Brazilian superstar terminated his contract with Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal.
West Ham interested in Gomes
England star Angel Gomes could be coming back to the Premier League.
The former Man Utd academy star has spent the last four years in France with Lille where he impressed enough to earn himself a Three Lions call up.
But with Gomes now heading into the final six months of his contract with the French club, teams are considering a move for the 24-year-old.
According to , West Ham are among those clubs keen on trying to sign him as a free agent in the summer.
Everton's Chelsea raid
David Moyes might think he's joined the wrong team in blue, because the new Toffees boss is reportedly eyeing THREE Chelsea stars.
According to The Athletic, Everton are keen on taking one of Carney Chukwuemeka or Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall on loan from Chelsea this month.
While they are also big fans of Ben Chilwell.
However, Everton won'y be able to sign anyone on loan from another Prem club unless they are able to terminate their season-long loan for Armando Broja - something Chelsea are not keen on agreeing to.
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Rumours are starting to swirl around Paul Pogba's future.
Reports have claimed that the former Manchester United midfielder could return to the Premier League.
It's been suggested that a number of unnamed Prem clubs have approached the Frenchman's representatives.
Learn about Dorgu
Patrick Dorgu is Manchester United's number one target this window, but why?
SunSport has taken a deep-dive into his career so far, looking at everything from his stats and his incredible injury record.
