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21 mins ago07:49 Aaron Morris (https://www.express.co.uk/journalist/123623/Aaron-Morris)
Ruben Neves closes in on Premier League return
Ruben Neves has been linked with the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United and Newcastle as the rumour mill churns regarding a potential Premier League return. The 28-year-old joined Al-Hilal in 2023 after impressing with Wolves, but could soon find his footing on English soil once more.
Ruben Neves has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs
54 mins ago07:16 Aaron Morris (https://www.express.co.uk/journalist/123623/Aaron-Morris)
Marc Guehi price tag revealed
Florian Plettenberg reports that Crystal Palace will want between £35m and £40m to part ways with Marc Guehi this month - despite the centre-back's contract at Selhurst Park expiring this summer. Liverpool, Manchester City, Bayern Munich and a number of other teams are reportedly interested in snapping up the defender.
Marc Guehi has been linked with a number of clubs
1 hour ago06:56 Aaron Morris (https://www.express.co.uk/journalist/123623/Aaron-Morris)
Arda Guler Arsenal update
Defensa Central report that Arda Guler is considering his future with Real Madrid after Xabi Alonso parted ways with the club earlier this week. It is said that the Turkish star is waiting to see what his role at the club entails for the second-half of the La Liga season before committing his future.
Arsenal are also linked with the winger, who can also operate as an attacking-midfielder.
Arda Guler is linked with Arsenal
2 hours ago06:23 Aaron Morris (https://www.express.co.uk/journalist/123623/Aaron-Morris)
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10 hours ago22:39 Connor O'Neill (https://www.express.co.uk/journalist/124110/Connor-O-Neill)
Liverpool 'want €20m for Chiesa'
Liverpool want €20m for Federico Chiesa as negotiations with Juventus continue. That’s according to Italian publication Calciomercato.com, who are reporting that the Reds have set Chiesa’s price tag at €20m and are only going to discuss a permanent transfer for the Italian winger.
The report goes on to claim that Juventus are pushing for a loan deal with an option to buy that will become mandatory if certain conditions are met. The Reds signed Chiesa from the Old Lady in August 2024 in an initial £10m deal after he was deemed surplus to requirements by former manager Thiago Motta.
But the Italy international has only made 34 appearances for the Reds to date, returning four goals and four assists. Juve manager Luciano Spalletti, who previously coached Chiesa with Italy, played down such speculation about a move for the Liverpool forward earlier this month.
“I am pleased you are giving me this news, seeing as we haven’t even had a meeting yet on the transfer market,” he said, per Football Italia. “But it’s the first I’ve heard of it. For the moment, it’s just thrown out there, but absolutely nothing concrete behind it.”
Federico Chiesa is being linked with a move away from Liverpool
11 hours ago21:16 Connor O'Neill (https://www.express.co.uk/journalist/124110/Connor-O-Neill)
Liverpool 'make Ramsay decision'
Liverpool do not intend to allow right-back Calvin Ramsay to leave on loan this month. That’s according to the Daily Mail, who are reporting that Arne Slot wants to keep the full-back so that he can provide another option following Conor Bradley’s knee injury.
Bradley underwent surgery on a season-ending knee injury earlier this week. The Northern Ireland international was carried off in the closing stages of the Reds’ goalless draw at Premier League leaders Arsenal last Thursday.
He faces a race to recover in time for this summer’s World Cup, should his country qualify through the play-offs. Ramsay, meanwhile, is yet to feature in the Premier League for the Reds so far this season.
Calvin Ramsay
12 hours ago20:05 Connor O'Neill (https://www.express.co.uk/journalist/124110/Connor-O-Neill)
Murillo 'being considered' by United
Murillo is among the players being considered by Manchester United as they seek a new central defender for next season.
That is according to the Daily Mail, who are reporting that Murillo is open to leaving Nottingham Forest next summer despite signing a new, improved four-and-a-half-year deal in January 2025.
The report then goes on to claim that the defender is prominent on United’s radar as they prepare for the departure of Harry Maguire.
Murillo during a Nottingham Forest training session
13 hours ago19:14 Luke Thrower (https://www.express.co.uk/journalist/124151/Luke-Thrower)
Ruben Neves transfer interest
Chelsea have been offered a chance to sign Ruben Neves, reports TEAMtalk. The midfielder is into the final six months under contract at Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, which could open up a possible exit.
The Portuguese star is available on a pre-contract this month, but it remains to be seen if an agreement will be struck.
14 hours ago18:40 Luke Thrower (https://www.express.co.uk/journalist/124151/Luke-Thrower)
Weston McKennie interest
Clubs are registering their interest in Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie, according to Ben Jacobs. The USMNT international is believed to be of interest to two Premier League clubs, while Atletico Madrid are also in the race for his signature.
McKennie is a free agent in the summer, with a valuation set at roughly £10m. He previously had a spell in England on loan with Leeds United.
McKennie
14 hours ago17:51 Luke Thrower (https://www.express.co.uk/journalist/124151/Luke-Thrower)
Lucas Paqueta transfer arrangement
Lucas Paqueta has been heavily linked with a move away from West Ham this month, as the Hammers battle against the growing possibility of relegation from the Premier League.
According to the Daily Mail, the London club would be willing to agree a sale to Brazilian club Flamengo, for a deal worth £40m, if it includes a return on loan for the remainder of the season.
15 hours ago17:12 Luke Thrower (https://www.express.co.uk/journalist/124151/Luke-Thrower)
Sandro Tonali update
Fabrizio Romano has claimed that it is impossible for Sandro Tonali to leave Newcastle this month, but claims a deal may be possible in the summer, depending on Italian club Juventus.
Speaking on YouTube, he said: "Tonali will not leave Newcastle in January. Forget about it, impossible. In Italy, the possibility for Tonali to return at this point is linked to Juventus. Juventus consider Sandro Tonali their dream signing for summer 2026."
Tonali
16 hours ago16:36 Luke Thrower (https://www.express.co.uk/journalist/124151/Luke-Thrower)
Leeds deal confirmed
Leeds United have confirmed the loan signing of Facundo Buonanotte from Brighton.
The playmaker spent the first half of the campaign on loan at Chelsea, but he has since been recalled to join 'The Whites' for the remainder of the season.
16 hours ago16:18 Luke Thrower (https://www.express.co.uk/journalist/124151/Luke-Thrower)
Ruben Loftus-Cheek's England return
Former Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek could be set for a return to England from AC Milan.
According to TEAMtalk, clubs such as Manchester United, Aston Villa, Newcastle, Brentford, Everton, Sunderland, and Fulham have all been offered the chance to land the 29-year-old.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek
16 hours ago15:53 Archie Griggs (https://www.express.co.uk/journalist/122912/Archie-Griggs)
Liverpool set Chiesa asking price
Liverpool are demanding around £17.3m to sell Federico Chiesa to Juventus this summer.
That's according to Calciomercato, who say the Reds are only interested in negotiating a permanent exit. Juventus, meanwhile, are pushing for a loan deal with an option to buy that will become mandatory if certain conditions are met.
17 hours ago14:49 Archie Griggs (https://www.express.co.uk/journalist/122912/Archie-Griggs)
United keen on Hackney
Manchester United are interested in a potential move for Middlesbrough star Hayden Hackney, according to TEAMtalk. The midfielder previously worked under Michael Carrick and has been among the Championship's best players in recent seasons.
However, other reports have claimed that United will wait until the summer to add to their midfield ranks.
Hayden Hackney has reportedly emerged as a potential United target
18 hours ago13:53 Charlie Malam (https://www.express.co.uk/journalist/122680/Charlie-Malam)
Liverpool want big Chiesa fee
Reports in Italy claim Liverpool want £17.3million (€20m) to sell Federico Chiesa back to Juventus this month.
The Serie A giants are showing interest in their former winger given his lack of game time at Anfield. But the Reds will only sell for a huge price - more than the £12.5m they paid to sign him in the summer of 2024.
Juve have been pushing for a loan deal with an option to buy, or an obligation dependent on certain conditions.
19 hours ago13:20 Charlie Malam (https://www.express.co.uk/journalist/122680/Charlie-Malam)
Leeds strike agreement
Facundo Buonanotte's failed Chelsea loan spell has been brought to an end, but he won't be returning to Brighton.
The Argentine is headed straight back out on loan again, to Leeds United.
EXCLUSIVE: Leeds United reach verbal agreement to sign Facundo Buonanotte!
Chelsea to interrupt loan move from Brighton, leaving #CFC to return to #BHAFC and then join Leeds.
Move to #LUFC will be on loan until the end of the season. Here we go, soon.
20 hours ago12:40 Charlie Malam (https://www.express.co.uk/journalist/122680/Charlie-Malam)
Andy Robertson in contract talks
Liverpool vice-captain and veteran left-back Andy Robertson says he's in talks with the club about extending his contract.
The 31-year-old Scot's current deal expires at the end of this season but he could yet enjoy a 10th season at Anfield.
He said: "We've had chats now which will remain private. I've spoken to them and we'll see what happens. Would I like to stay? Yes, but it's a difficult question to ask.
"I've got five months left and we need to see the option to stay or if there's options to go and things like that. I'll sit down with my family and decide."
Andy Robertson is into the last six months of his current contract
21 hours ago11:27 Charlie Malam (https://www.express.co.uk/journalist/122680/Charlie-Malam)
Mo Salah's stance on January move
Mohamed Salah will not be leaving Liverpool this month, say The Athletic. David Ornstein reports for the outlet that the Egyptian wishes to see out the season on Merseyside.
However, should his decrease in minutes continue under Arne Slot, a summer exit is possible. Salah will return from AFCON next week after Egypt lost in the semi-finals to Senegal.
22 hours ago10:01 Charlie Malam (https://www.express.co.uk/journalist/122680/Charlie-Malam)
Fulham captain rules out move
Fulham captain Tom Cairney has ruled out leaving the club this month despite interest from Championship high-flyers Ipswich Town.
"I can’t really see myself wearing any other kit," said Cairney. "I know that sounds weird to say, but it just does. But, listen, football is chopping and changing all the time, anything can happen.
"I want to play up to the season, I want to keep on playing, my contract does end at the season, so we’ll have to see what follows."
23 hours ago09:08 Charlie Malam (https://www.express.co.uk/journalist/122680/Charlie-Malam)
Arsenal loan could be cut short
Nottingham Forest are considering cutting short their loan of Oleksandr Zinchenko from Arsenal. The Ukrainian has made just five Premier League appearances and Sky Sports say Forest are ready to send him back to north London.
But there is no break clause in the contract and so Forest and Zinchenko's representatives will have to find him a new club if he is to depart the city of Nottingham this month.
24 hours ago08:27 Charlie Malam (https://www.express.co.uk/journalist/122680/Charlie-Malam)
Man Utd unlikely to make January signing
Manchester United have no plans to sign a new player this month despite appointing Michael Carrick as their interim head coach until the end of the season. That's per Sky Sports who say United are focused on signing two top-level midfielders in the summer instead.
United saw Antoine Semenyo as a market opportunity but after missing out to Man City, they are unlikely to move for another winger, such as Yan Diomande. That could only change if another club acts on their interest in the RB Leipzig forward.
25 hours ago08:10 Charlie Malam (https://www.express.co.uk/journalist/122680/Charlie-Malam)
Wolves could lose key man
Atletico Madrid sold Conor Gallagher to Tottenham and are now eyeing Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes to replace him. The Daily Mail say Atletico believe Gomes, 24, to be gettable this month due to Wolves' current predicament.
Several Premier League clubs are also interested but are willing to wait until the summer in the likely case Wolves are relegated and his fee drops. Atletico may have to pay over £40m to strike a January deal.
26 hours ago08:03 Charlie Malam (https://www.express.co.uk/journalist/122680/Charlie-Malam)
Man Utd make Sancho decision
Manchester United have no ambitions to extend Jadon Sancho's contract in hope of selling him for a fee this summer. The i Paper says United chiefs are ready to cut ties with the England winger currently on loan at Aston Villa. That means the 25-year-old will become a free agent in July.
27 hours ago07:44 Charlie Malam (https://www.express.co.uk/journalist/122680/Charlie-Malam)
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