Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United are among those to watch in the finals days of the January transfer window as clubs in the Premier League and across the world look to wrap up deals before the deadline, while Chelsea’s late interest in Alejandro Garnacho could unlock a series of moves.
The Gunners are desperate to sign a striker but a move for RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko looks unlikely this month, with Mikel Arteta’s side chasing Matheus Cunha as an alternative.
Elsewhere, Manchester City announced the signing of Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush, while the Blues are in talks with Juventus for striker Dusan Vlahovic.
Manchester United have opened talks with Lecce for defender Patrick Dorgu as Ruben Amorim prioritises signing a left back. But the club need to sell to buy, with Garnacho and Antony set to leave.
Marcus Rashford is also looking for a move away from Old Trafford, with his representative having met Barcelona executives, though a move away is not currently looking likely.
Follow all the latest news, rumours and deals below, plus analysis on the done deals and where new signings will fit into the starting line-ups:
Arsenal avoid the pitfalls of European rivals with cruise through Champions League
If Arsenal fail to get a point in Girona, all of Bayer Leverkusen, Aston Villa, AS Monaco, Lille, Brest and Feyenoord would have to win by massive margins to have any chance of forcing them into the play-offs.
In short, they’re there, as was always expected before this 3-0 victory over a dogged Dinamo Zagreb. The game really became about correcting a few ongoing issues in the team, and the only thing Mikel Arteta could really have had any quibble with was that they could have taken more chances given recent goal-shyness. The manner of the goals – by Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and a first in months for Martin Odegaard – was nevertheless encouraging.
Chris Wilson23 January 2025 22:30
Rashford’s Barcelona hopes dwindle
Sky Sports’ Melissa Reddy is reporting that Marcus Rashford’s hopes of joining Barcelona this month are “receding by the day”.
The Catalan clubs need to “create salary space” in order to sign Rashford, but they are “having issues trimming the squad”, with Eric Garcia having decided to stay and Ansu Fati not wanting to leave.
Reddy does not rule out a move though, saying it would be “opportunistic” and late in the window if it were to happen.
Mike Jones24 January 2025 14:14
Zinchenko ‘expected to leave’ this month
The Daily Telegraph is reporting that Oleksandr Zinchenko is set to leave Arsenal this month.
Borussia Dortmund are the club being linked with the Ukrainian, having missed out on Chelsea’s Renato Veiga, and the report states that Zinchenko “is currently rated as Dortmund’s top target”.
Mike Jones24 January 2025 14:03
Antony heading to Real Betis
Manchester United’s Antony will travel to Sevilla tonight ahead of joining Real Betis on loan until the end of the season.
Mike Jones24 January 2025 13:52
Manchester United admit club at risk of failing financial fair play rules if losses continue
United lost £113m in the last financial year and £305m over three years while new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has come under fire for putting some tickets at Old Trafford up to £66.
Mike Jones24 January 2025 13:41
Eddie Howe on Lloyd Kelly rumours
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe addressed rumours linking Lloyd Kelly with a move to Juventus.
He said: “I think it’s a slightly different situation with Lloyd. I’ve seen a little bit of the speculation on Lloyd. We’ve certainly not had any bid anywhere close to making the club make a decision on that.
“Lloyd’s an integral part of what we’re doing from my perspective. His challenge is to try and work his way into the team. He’s only just arrived, so I think he’s got a lot to achieve here. So, it’s a very different situation.
Mike Jones24 January 2025 13:27
Chilwell heading to Germany?
Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell is reportedly a target for Borussia Dortmund.
The Bundesliga club are interested in signing the left-back after missing out on a deal for Renato Veiga.
Chilwell is expected to leave Chelsea after having been frozen out by Enzo Maresca this season.
Whether that happens before the transfer window closes remains to be seen, though.
Mike Jones24 January 2025 13:14
Walker set for Milan unveiling
Kyle Walker completed his medical with AC Milan on Thursday and is set to be announced by the club today.
The deal is a loan until the end of the season with an option to buy him for just over £4m from Manchester City.
Mike Jones24 January 2025 13:03
Man City captain Kyle Walker in Italy for AC Milan loan move
The two clubs have reached agreement over a deal which will give the Italian side the option to buy the 34-year-old in the summer. Walker will now travel to Italy to complete the formalities of the move.
The England right-back informed City of his wish to leave the club and seek opportunities abroad earlier this month.
Mike Jones24 January 2025 12:53
West Ham in talks for Andre Silva
Sky Sports Germany claim that West Ham are in advanced talks over a move to sign RB Leipzig forward Andre Silva.
Silva has one goal and two assists in eight matches for Leipzig this term and could become the first signing of Graham Potter’s tenure.
Mike Jones24 January 2025 12:41
