The January transfer window opens in a few days Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are expected to be busy. Mykhaylo Mudryk is a man in demand, with the Gunners pursuing the Ukrainian winger as a priority after Gabriel Jesus’ injury. Manchester United would now have opened talks with PSV Eindhoven about Cody Gakpo.
Elsewhere, Chelsea are now close to completing the double signing of David Datro Fofana and Andrey Santos when the first new players arrive under Graham Potter. Both young players for the future, Chelsea are also expected to be busy on the first-team front, with plenty of names linked as always, including Enzo Fernandez, Youssoufa Moukoko and Joao Felix.
Spurs, meanwhile, would follow Sporting Lisbon’s Pedro Porro and Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot. Elsewhere, free agent Cristiano Ronaldo is now on the verge of a big-money move to Saudi Al-Nassr, likely to sign a huge seven-year contract. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip live below!
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ICYMI: Klopp addresses £130m midfielder rumor with big hint at January plans
Jurgen Klopp has suggested Liverpool will spend in the January transfer window amid rumors they are keen on a deal for Jude Bellingham.
Borussia Dortmund will reportedly demand more than £130 million for Bellingham, while Liverpool are touted to spend a whopping £250 million to improve their squad after a mediocre first half of the campaign.
“I don’t know how much money it is,” Klopp told reporters.
ICYMI: Arteta confirms Arsenal transfer plan as talks with Mudryk continue
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal cannot afford to rest on their laurels and must take full advantage of the January transfer window.
The Gunners are currently top of the Premier League and are five points clear of Manchester City ahead of their Boxing Day clash with West Ham.
Manager Arteta, however, has urged Arsenal to continue, saying they will be “active” in January to strengthen their squad.
Chelsea ready to offer Milan Skriniar a provisional contract
Calciomercato claims Chelsea are willing to wait to sign Milan Skriniar.
The defender is nearing the end of his contract with Inter Milan and has been strongly linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea loved him this summer but could now sit back and watch Skriniar’s contract expire before offering him a lucrative free transfer.
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Manchester United love Cody Gakpo
Cody Gakpo is one of the big names heading into the January transfer window.
The PSV attacker scored three goals at the World Cup, with which he profiled himself even more. The striker is already one of the most talked about players in Europe and looks poised for a big step.
According to the Daily Mirror, Manchester United want to take advantage of PSV’s financial problems and make the 23-year-old transfer for less than £50 million.
Chelsea close to Andrey Santos deal after David Datro Fofana had medical and both players could go on loan
Chelsea are about to sign Brazilian star Andrey Santos from Vasco da Gama.
The teenage midfielder has yet to undergo a medical or sign a contract, but there are now broad agreements on the transfer fee – £13 million initially plus a further £7 million in add-ons – and a five-year deal.
Chelsea are poised to beat Premier League rivals Newcastle in the race to sign Santos, one of Brazil’s highest-rated young players.
Manchester United plotting contract talks with Marcus Rashford
While Marcus Rashford has seen an option to extend his contract for a further 12 months, his long-term future is in question.
Back in form, PSG have made it clear they would be happy to move for the England international, who could talk to foreign clubs in January, as things stand.
However, according to Fabrizio Romano, United want him to stay.
The transfer insider claims that Erik ten Hag is on his way to meet Rashford in an attempt to get him to stay.
Arsenal and Man United love Joao Felix
Joao Felix is a man in demand,
Offered to Chelsea, Atletico Madrid could try to sell their striker this month despite his obvious potential.
According to the Daily Record, Atlético would even like to loan him in January due to interest from Arsenal and Manchester United.
Antonio Conte confirms Tottenham Hotspur transfer policy in January amid ties to Pedro Porro
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte has confirmed the club will be active in the January transfer window.
Spurs, who resume their Premier League campaign against Brentford on Monday, entered the World Cup break fourth in the standings, but Conte has previously said there is still a gap between them and their rivals when it comes to team depth.
Sporting right-back Pedro Porro has been linked with a move to north London, as has Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, who was close to a move earlier this year.
Potter offers hope to Ziyech about Chelsea’s future after World Cup heroics
Graham Potter insists Chelsea are “over the moon” with Hakim Ziyech and urged patience for The Blues’ expanded senior squad.
Ziyech starred in Morocco’s fourth-place finish at the World Cup and showcased his full creative repertoire on the world stage in Qatar.
The 29-year-old has struggled to impose himself similarly at Stamford Bridge, leading AC Milan to keep a close eye on his situation to lure the former Ajax playmaker into Serie A.
Ziyech has made just nine appearances for Chelsea this season, but boss Potter still sees a crucial role for the talented attacker.