Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal ‘plot improved Watkins bid’, Man Utd and Spurs ‘eye Tel’, Casemiro ‘EXIT’, Rashford latest
THE January transfer window is heating up with some MAJOR moves in the pipeline as Deadline Day quickly approaches.
Arsenal are reportedly readying their second bid for Aston Villa's England forward Ollie Watkins, however, Jhon Duran has completed his medical ahead of a £65m move to Saudi Arabia which could scupper any hopes of the move.
Meanwhile, Manchester United and Tottenham are eyeing up a move for Bayern Munich star Mathys Tel.
The Red Devils are also closing in on the signing of Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu.
Brazilian midfielder Casemiro is reportedly open to joining Roma this month after becoming out of favour at Old Trafford.
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One in a Mil
AC Milan have reportedly accepted defeat in their pursuit of Marcus Rashford.
And they are now targeting TWO of his Manchester United rivals instead.
SunSport understands that French outfit Monaco are ready to make an ambitious loan bid for Rashford before deadline day.
While Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee are both on Milan's radar, according to ESPN.
Earn his Spurs
Tottenham are reportedly considering a move for Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap.
Spurs have endured a miserable season and are keen to bolster their attacking options.
TEAMtalk report Delap - a former Man City youth star - is on the radar of Spurs.
But Chelsea are also circling for Delap, 21, who joined Ipswich in the summer for £20m.
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Brighton's Evan Ferguson is a potential loan target for Arsenal - but only if they can move on one flop first.
The 20-year-old striker has been linked with a move to West Ham, Leicester and the Gunners this January.
But Arsenal will have to move on loan flop Neto first if they are to have enough free space in the squad for Ferguson, report GiveMeSport.
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Done deal - Reis to City
Man City have announced the capture of Vitor Reis.
The Brazilian centre-back, 19, arrives from Palmeiras and will put pressure on Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake, Manuel Akanji and John Stones for game-time.
Reports suggest the deal is worth £29.4million, with City in negotiations for several weeks.
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Chelsea are reportedly considering a move for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic.
The Serb striker is the club's top scorer this season but has been embroiled in a contract dispute with the Serie A club.
According to The Times, Juve are keen to offload wages and could be tempted into a deal.
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Aston Villa have announced the capture of Andres Garcia from Levante.
The deal is reportedly worth £5.9m and gives Villa vital depth at full-back for the Premier League run-in.
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Nottingham Forest have submitted an offer to sign Yoane Wissa from Brentford.
The Premier League's surprise package of the season bid £22million for the Bees forward.
According to The Athletic, the deal is "significantly below" Brentford's valuation and "will not be accepted."
Wissa joined Brentford in 2021 and has scored 11 goals in 19 games this season.
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Chelsea outcast Ben Chilwell has been lined up for a stunning transfer to Juventus.
The left-back hasn’t made a single Premier League or Europa League appearance under Enzo Maresca this season.
Chilwell is now hoping to secure a move away from Stamford Bridge before deadline day.
And Alfredo Pedulla claims Italian giants Juventus have emerged as leading contenders.
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Man City have confirmed the signing of 20-year-old defender Abdukodir Khusanov.
The rising star joins in a deal understood to be worth £34million - and he will become the first Uzbek to play in the Premier League.
Khusanov, 20, has enjoyed a stellar season in Ligue 1 and arrives on a four-year deal to bolster Pep Guardiola's back line.
The new No45 said: "I’m absolutely delighted to be joining Manchester City, a club that I have enjoyed watching for a long time."
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Garna leave
Napoli are close to signing Alejandro Garnacho, reports claim.
The Serie A side are in the market for a winger after selling Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to PSG for £70million.
Napoli have been in talks with Garnacho for several weeks and have tabled an offer worth £42m.
Man Utd are holding out for £50m and outlet Corriere dello Sport suggest the Italians are now willing to match their demands.
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Marcus Rashford has made it known he bears no grudge towards Ruben Amorim, SunSport can exclusively reveal.
Sources close to the dumped striker insist he is ready, willing and able to face Rangers in Thursday night’s Europa League clash if selected, write Ken Lawrence and Martin Blackburn.
It is understood Rashford has been putting in extra training sessions to keep fit during his absence and is available to play in the Battle of Britain clash.
And the England forward has no issues with Amorim and is ready to give 100 per cent for the shirt.
Left field
Manchester United have entered talks to sign 20-year-old left wing-back Patrick Dorgu.
Ruben Amorim has struggled for selection on the left side of his defence, with Diogo Dalot being forced to play there as a stop-gap solution.
Lecce star Dorgu is among the names discussed for an incoming deal.
Nothing has been agreed with the Serie A club over the Dane with United yet to make an official bid, but talks are progressing.
Tomori eyed
Tottenham are considering a shock move for AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori, according to reports.
Aston Villa, Newcastle and Brighton are also monitoring his situation.
But according to TBR Football, they could miss out to Juventus, who have reportedly tabled a loan bid which would include a £5million fee, and a £20m obligation to buy.
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Barcelona reportedly face a race against time to complete a deal for Marcus Rashford - with Monaco waiting in the wings.
The Man Utd forward, 27, is likely to leave Old Trafford before the end of the January transfer window.
Rashford has attracted interest from the likes of AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund and Tottenham.
But according to Spanish outlet Sport, Barcelona head the queue.
They claim that Rashford is Barcelona's "priority" target - but they must first move players on to accommodate his £325,000-a-week salary.
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Jack Grealish is being tracked by two of Europe’s biggest clubs, SunSport can exclusively reveal.
The £100m England ace has hardly featured for the champions this season, and Pep Guardiola has raised concerns over his fitness.
SunSport can reveal Inter Milan and Borussia Dortmund are now closely monitoring developments, writes Henry Tomlinson.
Grealish could well be interested in a move to Europe as he eyes a fresh start.
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