Arsenal are desperate to resolve their issues with the striker and could consider a move Viktor Gyökeres or Benjamin Sesko before the window closes, with Real Madrid poised to make another bid for Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold this month. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the world.
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Benjamin Sesko temporarily ended rumors surrounding his future by signing a contract extension with RB Leipzig last summer. (Photo by RONNY HARTMANN/AFP via Getty Images)
TRENDING RUMORS
– Arsenal have appointed RB Leipzig as a striker Benjamin Sesko their main target following Gabriel Jesus' cruciate ligament injury, both The Sun and The Times report. The 21-year-old has been regularly linked with the Gunners over the last 12 months but decided to sign a new contract with the Bundesliga club last summer. Arsenal are considering whether to make a £70m offer now or opt for a short-term loan deal. As with Gyökeres, a large transfer fee would be required to complete a deal before that window closes, but Mikel Arteta is in desperate need of reinforcements. The Slovenian international has scored 18 goals in all competitions and has scored once in his last seven league games.
– Arsenal is also interested Viktor Gyökeresaccording to the Independent, but Manchester United remains his most likely destination. Gyökeres enjoyed a successful 18-month spell under current United manager Rubem Amorim at Sporting CP and the former Coventry City player is seen as a key addition to the rebuilding job at Old Trafford. Arsenal had raised the possibility of making a move this month to address their own problems in attack. Gyökeres has a release clause below £100m, making him an attractive option. United cannot afford to sign the 26-year-old this month, while Sporting would prefer him to stay until the summer. Arteta's best chance of getting Gyökeres appears to be to land in this window.
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– After days of 'meetings and discussions' at Real Madrid's Valdebebas training ground, the club has decided to take another step towards signing Trent Alexander Arnold this month, according to Marca. Liverpool rejected a request from Madrid ahead of the January transfer window, but the LaLiga giants' performances in recent weeks – including a 5-2 win over Barcelona in the Supercopa – have convinced them to try again instead waiting for a free transfer this summer. It would be up to Alexander-Arnold to convince the Premier League leaders to let him leave early.
– Napoli have made an offer of 40 million euros to Borussia Dortmund Karim Adeyemireports Sky Sport Germany. The Italian club looking for a replacement Khvicha Kvaratskhelia After moving to Paris Saint-Germain, he tested the waters with a “verbal approach” to the striker, which was immediately rejected by BVB. Furthermore, Adeyemi has no desire to make a move this month, although the situation could become “interesting” again in the summer. Napoli will now look for alternative destinations with Manchester United Alejandro Garnacho and Lilles Edon Zhegrova are at the top of her wish list.
– Alphonso Davies is about to extend his contract with FC Bayern Munich, reports Florian Plettenberg. Significant progress was made in talks between Bayern sporting director Max Eberl and Davies agent Nick Househ on Friday. While some details still need to be clarified, the 24-year-old is expected to soon sign a new contract that will keep him at Bayern until at least 2029 – with the option of an extension for another year. However, Marca say that Real Madrid – who are looking to sign the player on a free transfer in the summer – are “happy” with the situation surrounding Davies and believe he has rejected an improved contract offer from Bayern.
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– Crystal Palace have signed a 19-year-old attacking midfielder Romain Esse from Millwall in a reported £12m deal. To read
-Aemu Oyama has joined Manchester City's women's team on a two-and-a-half year contract from Waseda University.
– Southampton Women have signed an 18-year-old winger Vivienne Lia on loan from Arsenal.
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OTHER RUMORS
– Northern Ireland international Isaac Price is close to joining Championship side West Bromwich Albion from Standard Liege, a source has told ESPN's Tom Hamilton. The transfer will take place as a fee-only deal in the region of £2m or as a six-month loan with commitment.
– Man United won't allow it Alejandro Garnacho Leave Old Trafford at a reduced price but Napoli and Chelsea want to make sure of the winger's temperament before committing to a £50m transfer. (Daily Telegraph)
– Mathy's phoneThe 19-year-old has turned down the chance to leave Bayern Munich for Chelsea. (Florian Plettenberg)
– Christopher Nkunku has agreed on personal terms with FC Bayern Munich, but the Bundesliga club is still well below Chelsea's asking price of 70 million euros. (Florian Plettenberg)
– Nuno Mendes will not leave Paris Saint-Germain this month, dashing Manchester United's transfer hopes for the left-back. (L'Equipe)
– Arsenal will find out if they have won the race to sign a Norwegian teenager Swear to Nypan. The 18-year-old midfielder, who plays for Rosenberg, has “carefully considered” his next move after talks with some of Europe's biggest clubs. (Tagesspiegel)
– AC Milan's approach Joao Felix The on-loan player was rejected by Chelsea but the Serie A club could make another attempt before the window closes. (Gianluca di Marzio)
– AC Milan will pay a loan fee of €1 million Kyle Walker to join them from Manchester City by the end of the season, with a permanent option for €5 million. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
– Chelsea have made an improved offer of €12 million for the Deportivo La Coruña winger Yeremay Hernandez. The 22-year-old, a Spain U21 international, will immediately join on loan for the remainder of the season. (relevo)
– Ronald Araujo Just a few days ago it seemed certain that he would move to Juventus, but a new contract with Barcelona with a significant salary increase now seems likely. (World Sports)
– Wolverhampton Wanderers are in talks to sign defensive midfielder Guimaraes Manu. A €12 million offer has been made to the Portuguese club for the 23-year-old, which also includes a future transfer clause. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Erling Haaland may have signed a long-term mega-deal with Manchester City until 2034, but there “could be a twist in the future” for the striker. “There is a formula to be able to leave before 2034,” which is not an exit clause, the report says. (Marca)
– Real Madrid have signed a young central defender Joel Pleguezuelos18, comes from Espanyol and will initially play for the Madrid U19 team, which is coached by Álvaro Arbeloa. (Diario AS)
– New contacts expected as Manchester City look to sign Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso. It would take €80 million for the Bianconeri to let the 24-year-old leave immediately, while further talks would be needed if the offer is around €60 million. (Calciomercato)
– Juventus faces competition from Chelsea, Manchester United and Napoli for Lecce Patrick Dorgu with a transfer fee of around 40 million euros required. Ajax's Jorrel HatoRB Salzburg Amar DedicChelsea's Ben ChillwellFiorentina Cristiano Biraghi and Gironas Miguel Gutierrez are considered alternatives for Juve. (Tuttosport)
– Aston Villa will intensify negotiations with Sevilla over the signing of the 24-year-old central defender Loic Bade. (foot market)
– Representatives of AC Milan and Juventus will meet for discussion Fikayo Tomori. The 27-year-old is an important figure in the Rossoneri's defense but a move could get the green light if an offer reaches €30 million including bonuses. (Calciomercato)
– Juventus is ready to trigger the option Rabbit stoneis on permanent loan from AC Milan, worth €14 million and €3 million in bonuses. (Nicolo Schira)
– Mario Balotelli is considering leaving Genoa after playing just 56 minutes in three months. (Nicolo Schira)
– Richarlison wants to leave Tottenham and move to the Saudi Pro League with big money. (Football Insider)
– Paris Saint-Germain could bring back midfielder Dear Ndour to part ways with his Besiktas loan and sign him permanently, with Bologna interested. That would make it possible Randal Cole Muani officially move to Juventus on loan. (Le Parisien)
– Tottenham Hotspur could move to Paris Saint-Germain centre-back Milan Skriniarwho is also the focus of interest at Aston Villa and Galatasaray. (Football Insider)
– Genoa has signed a contract with West Ham United Maxwell cornet on loan and have a verbal agreement with the winger. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Brighton midfielder Jakub mother is expected to turn down a new contract and complete a £1.2m move to Feyenoord. (Daily Mail)
