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DEADLINE DAY is FINALLY HERE as the January transfer window rapidly heads towards a frantic finale at 11pm TONIGHT!
Late on Sunday night, Marcus Rashford completed his loan to Aston Villa until the end of the season.
The Manchester United forward, 27, agreed the temporary switch after falling out of favour under Ruben Amorim - but Villa will have the option to BUY the Red Devils academy graduate come the end of the season.
United are also eyeing up a late swoop for Leon Bailey from Villa to replace Rashford, while Arsenal and Newcastle are now in a race to sign Bournemouth star Justin Kluivert.
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Villa's Bade move stalls
Aston Villa’s move for Sevilla defender Loic Bade is stalling because of a disagreement over the fee.
Sevilla are believed to want £21m up front for the French centre back, plus £4m in achievable add-ons.
But Villa are - for now at least - unwilling to meet the La Liga club’s demands.
Reports in Spain say Sevilla regard Bade, 24, as their most bankable asset and are determined to hold out for the best possible deal.
The club needs to pay off some of its huge debts but also wants to have enough cash left over from a Bade exit to secure a decent replacement.
Liverpool and Newcastle have also shown interest in the centre half so Sevilla will try to stick to their guns.
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Manchester United have been offered a cut-price deal to sign Napoli star Victor Osimhen in the summer.
That is as long as they agree to sell Alejandro Garnacho to the Partenopei for a more attainable price.
According to Sky Sports, Garnacho has reached an agreement to join Napoli during the January transfer window.
However, the Red Devils haven't given the green light on a transfer that would see manager Ruben Amorim losing one of his best players amid a turbulent campaign.
According to Il Mattino, Napoli have tried to sweeten the deal by adding Osimhen into their bid.
The Italian outfit have offered Man Utd a "discount" to sign the €75million (£63.4m)-rated striker, who is currently out on loan at Galatasaray, ahead of the summer transfer window.
That is only if the Manchester giants do the same with Garnacho this month.
Elliot explains celebration
Harvey Elliott has explained that his celebration during Liverpool's 2-1 win last night was to show that he is going nowhere.
The 21-year-old has been linked with a move away from Anfield this month after struggling for game time.
But he's made it crystal clear that he doesn't plan on packing his bags any time soon.
I think it's pretty clear to be honest... I'm not leaving. I said it in an interview the other day, this is my team.
This is my club. I'm a massive fan and we're in a great position this season.
Harvey Elliott
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Napoli bid for Garnacho
Napoli have tabled an opening bid of around £42m for Alejandro Garnacho, according to Fabrizio Romano.
It's claimed that the Italian club have submitted an opening bid for the Man Utd star after boss Antonio Conte had a call with the Argentine on Friday.
Manchester United are said to be holding out for more than the initial offer for one of their star players.
While it's understood that Chelsea remain in the race and are deciding internally if they should launch a bid of their own after discussions on the player's side.
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Arsenal are one team said to be looking for reinforcements but none have materialised so far.
Mikel Arteta has said he is in "constant contact" with the club's hierarchy, while co-chairman Josh Kroenke is currently in the UK having arrived on Monday.
Arteta said: "We are in constant contact, obviously - understanding the situation, how the team is evolving.
"Obviously, some of the big news that we had, unfortunately, they weren’t that positive. How we’re feeling about it, they’ve been super supportive and they continue to be so."
Arsenal need a striker and have been linked with the likes of Marcus Rashford, Dusan Vlahovic and Benjamin Sesko - but nothing appears closed.
Asked if the owners will back him, Arteta replied: "First of all, it’s backing the club and themselves, you know, because we all want the best.
"The decision that we make is not to back anybody, it’s just something that makes sense, that is going to improve the squad, that is going to give us the ability to perform to a level and to win the things that we want to do.
"If that’s the case and we have the resources to do it, we will try."
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Nottingham Forest have reportedly made Wolves star Matheus Cunha their top target for the month.
The shock Premier League side will have to rival the likes of Arsenal and Man United for his signature.
Sky Sports have claimed that the Brazilian is still considering signing a new contract at Wolves.
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Chelsea are targeting Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic, who has also been linked with rivals Arsenal.
The Blues could lose Christoper Nkunku this month as the Frenchman is seeking more gametime.
According to , Chelsea are eyeing the Serbia international and considering a potential swap deal.
That would see Renato Veiga going to Juventus during the January transfer window.
Deco on Rashford deal
Barcelona director Deco has admitted that a deal to bring Marcus Rashford to the club is not close.
He did suggest there coudl be a chance once current player contract issues are dealt with.
He said: "We are dealing with the issue of [financial] fair-play.
"In the final days, if the team can be strengthened, we will try, but as of today there is nothing.
"The priority is the renewals of the important players in the squad, and then we could focus on one or two reinforcements, but it is not something that the coach has asked of us either."
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Erling Haaland has spoken more on his new contract at Manchester City.
The striker penned a new 10-year contract worth £260million last week.
He said: "Of course it's a bit unusual and it's not normal.
"But it's something I like. In the end it was an easy choice.
"I feel so happy, my family is so happy and in the end that's what I really wanted."
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Rashford 'reps meets with Barcelona'
Marcus Rashford's representatives has reportedly met with Barcelona earlier today.
Sky Sports have claimed that the LaLiga giants is the Manchester United outcast's preferred destination.
Talks are believed to have happened between the parties ahead of Barcelona's Champions League clash against Benfica.
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Kyle Walker is reportedly nearing an exit from Manchester City.
Reports have claimed that AC Milan have reached an agreement with the Premier League side to sign the defender.
The deal would see Walker move to the San Siro on loan with an "easily attainable option to buy".
It is thought Walker could be in Milan tomorrow to complete the move.
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Southampton completed the signing of Albert Gronaek from Ligue 1 outfit Rennes.
The Danish international joins the Saints on loan until the end of the season.
The club will have the option to make the move permanent for £13million in the summer.
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Diego Carlos' exit of Aston Villa has been confirmed by Turkish side Fenerbahce.
A statement read: "Our club has reached an agreement in principle with the club for the transfer of Diego Carlos, who plays for Aston Villa.
"The Brazilian player has been invited to Istanbul for health checks and to further the transfer negotiations.
"We present it to the public."
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Brighton ace Julio Enciso is set to leave the club on loan until the end of the season.
Fabrizio Romaon has claimed that the Paraguyan attacker will join Ipswich Town on loan.
There will be no option for the move to be made permanent.
It is expected that he will travel tonight ahead of a medical tomorrow.
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Chelsea could reportedly sell Cesare Casadei this month.
Serie A outfit Lazio will reportedly submit a new formal bit for the former Leicester City loan midfielder.
The Rome based side will have to compete with the likes of Torino and Feyenoord as well as a Premier League club for his signature.
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Murillo signs new contract
Nottingham Forest have completed a massive coup and tied down star defener Murillo to a new contract.
The Brazilian is now commited to the club until 2029.
Murillo had been linked with an exit from the City Ground with the likes of Real Madrid touted as potential destinations.
He said: "I’m very thankful and very happy that there are four more years to come. I’m thankful to everyone for the support – not just to me, but to my family as well.
"Everywhere I go, every shop, wherever it is, they treat my family and I really well. So, I’m very grateful for everything they do for myself and for the team.
"I’m sure that we’ve got a big future in front of us."
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Mikel Arteta has insisted he is not getting "too distracted" with transfer talk surrounding Arsenal.
He said: "I understand it happens. I get a lot of people texting me 'you after him' and this. I don't even know what they're talking about.
"I don't follow it too much. I have enough work to do with a lot of things so I don't get too distracted with it."
Forest make Wissa bid
Nottingham Forest have reportedly made a £22million offer for Brentford star Yoane Wissa.
The Athletic have claimed that the bid is "significantly below" the Bees' valuation of the forward.
It is suggested that the offer will be rejected and Forest will retain their interest.
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Danny Murphy has claimed that Real Madrid star Rodrygo would be the "obvious" choice to replace Mohamed Salah at Liverpool.
He told : "If Liverpool wanted one player to replace Mohamed Salah, the obvious choice for me would be Rodrygo from Real Madrid. I think he's a wonderful talent.
"I don't know what his contract situation is in Madrid, but I think of him because we’ve seeing him play at the highest level and winning Champions Leagues in the last couple of years.
"His numbers aren't like Salah's but he's a match winner. He can beat people, he's quick, he's playing in an environment where he's playing under huge pressure every week and dealing with it.
"Additionally they've got so many talented players at Real Madrid that maybe there is room for one of them to leave. So that would be the obvious standout for me."
Credit: Getty Ancelotti's future
Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that it will not be his decision when he leaves Real Madrid.
He said: "My departure date from this club is never going to be decided by me, no way.
“That day will come, but I don't know when it might be, it's not for me to decide.
"It could be tomorrow after the game, in the next game, in a year or in five years.
“I have an advantage and I have a goal.
"We will have Florentino Pérez here for another four years and he, who knows me very well, knows that the objective is to be here for another four years and that we can say goodbye together, with all the love in the world."
Bright future
Brighton are reportedly interested in signing Ousmane Diomande from Sporting Lisbon.
The in-demand centre-half has previously been linked to Arsenal, Chelsea, Newcastle and Real Madrid.
Reports in Denmark's Tipsbladet suggest Brighton will have to act fast if they want to land their man.
Bayern Munich have also "made an enquiry" about Diomande's availability.
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Having Gittens
Chelsea are reportedly keeping tabs on Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens.
The former Man City youth star has bagged seven goals in 18 games for Dortmund this season.
According to TEAMtalk, Chelsea are "big admirers" of the England under-21 international.
But Dortmund are confident he stays this January.
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Marcus Rashford could be heading to Monaco, SunSport can exclusively reveal.
The Ligue 1 side are rich enough to afford the most attractive of loan deals, writes Ken Lawrence.
AC Milan have dropped interest in the striker while Dortmund would like to sign him on loan - but would expect United to fund half of his salary.
Monaco are understood to be considering an approach and would be willing to pay most if not all of his massive weekly wage.
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Real Valladolid centre-back Juma Bah is close to signing for Man City.
The Sierra Leonne international, 18, has proved a shining light at Valladolid this season after
According to Fabrizio Romano, Bah looks set to join City and be immediately loaned out to Ligue 1 side Lens.
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Bundesliga side RB Leipzig are interested in signing Southampton's Tyler Dibling, according to reports.
The 18-year-old has been a bright spark in an otherwise dismal campaign for the Saints.
Sky Germany report Leipzig are prepared to part with £25million to land the England under-21 star - with Prem clubs also eyeing him up.
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