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The January transfer window can be a strange beast on occasions, slow to start but frenzied at the end of the month as teams try to fix flaws or add depth in a compressed timeframe – and often with clubs who don’t want to deal. That can result in inflated fees or extremely late deals being done, but the rumours themselves start early and simply keep going.
This month, Arsenal and Chelsea are expected to be two of the teams trying to bring in at least one player each, with Ivan Toney a name on both clubs’ wishlists. That might depend on sales though, while Tottenham and Liverpool could look to bring in reinforcements to deal with the likes of Son Heung-min and Mohamed Salah being absent at mid-season international tournaments. Spurs are chasing Genoa’s Radu Dragusin to improve their defence, while Chelsea eye Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.
Manchester United are in the business of offloading players with outcast Jadon Sancho on the brink of a return to Borussia Dortmund. There is also interest in Hannibal Mejbri and Facundo Pellistri who could leave on loan this month.
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1704988820Newcastle to reject moves for GuimaraesNewcastle United will reject any January offers from Paris St-Germain for 26-year-old Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes.
The 26-year-old joined from Lyon in January 2022 and has gone on to make 68 Premier League appearances, scoring 10 goals, and becoming a crucial cog in midfield.
The Brazil international signed a new five-year contract in October 2023.
Mike Jones11 January 2024 16:00
1704987920Kirby gives Chelsea contract updateChelsea Women superstar Fran Kirby is into the last six months of her contract with the WSL champions and has the desire to continue playing for the club though no negotiations have taken place over an extension.
“At the moment there has been no conversations between myself and the club. I want to continue playing football and continue playing football at a high level,” she said.
“I still feel I have a lot to give wherever I am, whether that’s at Chelsea or that has to be somewhere else. But I love the club. I’ve been here a long time and have some great friendships with players and staff.
“I still want to be competing and playing consistently so obviously that’s a decision that has to be made.”
Mike Jones11 January 2024 15:45
1704987020Paqueta out of actionWest Ham’s Lucas Paqueta is facing an extended period on the sidelines after suffering a recurrence of a calf problem in Sunday’s FA Cup match against Bristol City.
Paqueta hase been a key figure in West Ham’s resurgence during 2023 but lasted just 14 minutes on Sunday after initially injuring his calf against Arsenal in December.
Speculation is that the midfielder will be out for at least eight weeks.
Mike Jones11 January 2024 15:30
1704986120Jude Bellingham keen for Erling Haaland to join him at Real Madrid?Real Madrid continue to pursue Manchester City star Erling Haaland with a view to a move in the future.
Even beyond this summer, where Real Madrid could target Kylian Mbappe, with the French star’s future appearing to be away from PSG, the City striker remains a target.
Cadena SER claim that Jude Bellingham is among the starts at the Bernabeu, alongside Vinicius Jr, attempting to convince the Norwegian to join Los Blancos.
Mike Jones11 January 2024 15:15
1704985220Marc Overmars handed worldwide football ban for inappropriate behaviour towards womenFormer Netherlands international Marc Overmars will not be allowed to hold any position in professional football for at least a year due to his inappropriate behaviour towards women at Ajax, the Dutch Football Association (KNVB) have said.
The KNVB confirmed earlier reports in Dutch newspaper NRC, which quoted world football’s governing body Fifa as saying it had taken over the suspension handed to Overmars in the Netherlands late last year.
An independent sports tribunal last year banned Overmars from any position in Dutch football for two years over the incidents, with one year suspended.
Mike Jones11 January 2024 15:00
1704984320Gemma Grainger leaves Wales for Norway roleWales manager Gemma Grainger has left her role with immediate effect to become head coach of Norway.
The 41-year-old spent nearly three years in charge of Wales and guided them to the brink of qualification for the 2023 Women’s World Cup when they lost out to a last-minute goal in the play-off final against Switzerland.
Grainger told the Football Association of Wales’ official website: “Over the last three years I have given my heart and soul to our journey, and I will be forever grateful to have had the opportunity to work with this team and proud nation.
Mike Jones11 January 2024 14:45
1704983420Barcelona suffer setback in pursuit of Girona midfielder Aleix GarciaBarcelona have suffered a blow in their pursuit of a new midfielder this month and their pursuit of Girona captain Aleix Garcia.
Mundo Deportivo report the midfielder’s release clause is €20m, and not €12m, as had been reported previously.
With Barcelona’s spending limited currently, Garcia is likely to stay this month, with Barcelona instead targeting a loan with an option to buy.
Such a deal is unlikely to prove enticing for Girona, which could see Barcelona look elsewhere.
Mike Jones11 January 2024 14:30
1704982520Ugbo joins WednesdaySheffield Wednesday have signed Ike Ugbo on loan for the rest of the season. The 25-year-old joins from French Ligue 2 side Troyes though he has spent the first half of the campaign on loan at Cardiff.
Ugbo started his career at Chelsea and was part of Canada’s World Cup squad. He becomes the Owls’ second January signing, with goalkeeper James Beadle arriving at Hillsborough from Brighton.
Mike Jones11 January 2024 14:15
1704981620Victor Osimhen calls teammate’s agent ‘a piece of filth’ in furious Instagram postNapoli striker Victor Osimhen has described the agent of teammate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as a “piece of filth” after the Nigerian was linked with a move to Saudi Arabia.
Mike Jones11 January 2024 14:00
1704980720Is Danny Ings nearing a West Ham departure?Crystal Palace and Wolves are both interested in signing Danny Ings from West Ham with Southampton also looking into a potential return for the forward in this window.
The Saints have an uphill battle as it is understood Ings wants to remain playing in the Premier League.
Wolves are in desperate need for a striker so could be in the best position to make a deal but it seems unlikely that the Hammers would let Ings go given the injuries to Michail Antonio and Jarrod Bowen.
Ings has started one Premier League game this season and has 18 months to run on his West Ham contract.
Mike Jones11 January 2024 13:45
