January is just around the corner and attention is turning towards what the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham can do when the transfer window opens in just a few short days.
Mykhaylo Mudryk remains Arsenal’s top target with talks ongoing over the winger’s future – and the Gunners have been tipped to agree a fee below his £86million price tag. Arsenal have also been warned off a deal for free agent Cristiano Ronaldo.
Over at Chelsea, Youri Tielemans has emerged as a potential candidate for a January transfer while Brighton’s Moises Caicedo is being eyed up to replace N’Golo Kante, who Barcelona are closing in on. Josko Gvardiol is another target after virtually tying up deals for Christopher Nkunku and David Fofana. Spurs, meanwhile, want Weston McKennie and Sofyan Amrabat. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip LIVE below!
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Mac Allister on Spurs radar?
Jamie O’Hara has joked that Spurs should have signed Alexis Mac Allister instead of Yves Bissouma from Brighton.
He told talkSPORT: “I can’t believe he’s at Brighton, big clubs are going to be coming and looking for him. Spurs signed Bissouma – why did we sign Bissouma when we could’ve got Mac Allister?”
Brighton signed up the World Cup winner to a new contract before he headed to Qatar – and interest in his signature will now surely rise.
Gunners out to tie down Saka
Arsenal are looking to ward off Manchester City by ramping up talks with Bukayo Saka over a new contract.
Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano reports on the Gunners also opening discussions with William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli over new deals.
All three are currently out of contract in 2024.
Martinez agent open to Italy switch
Emi Martinez’s agent has opened the door to a transfer away from Aston Villa.
The Argentina goalkeeper starred at the World Cup and, having impressed since leaving Arsenal, is aiming high.
Gustavo Goni told TMW: “Today there are few teams that can afford a goalkeeper like him.
“But Serie A, well, why not? Clearly he’s aiming high, for the Champions League.”
Emi Martinez poses with his award alongside Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe
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Spurs contact Man City over defender
Tottenham have asked Manchester City for the lowdown on Pedro Porro.
A target to reinforce Antonio Conte’s side at right wing-back, the Spaniard is said to have an injury record that causes Spurs concern.
O Jogo say the Premier League champions have been contacted for further information.
Arsenal not out of Tielemans running
Arsenal will return to the table for Youri Tielemans next month.
A possible move for Palmeiras midfielder Danilo has been sidelined in order to pursue the Belgian, according to 90min.
Tielemans is out of contract at Leicester in the summer, so could be a cheap option in the upcoming transfer window.
All quiet at Old Trafford
Manchester United will not make a big splash in the January transfer market.
Teamtalk claim the Red Devils will aim for a loan signing to replace Cristiano Ronaldo.
Christian Pulisic is named as one such target with Cody Gakpo also on their radar, although that would be a permanent deal.
Chelsea lead Gvardiol race
Chelsea are confident of winning the battle to sign Josko Gvardiol.
Real Madrid and Manchester City have both contacted RB Leipzig over the Croatian defender, as reported by 90min.
Chelsea are said to be in more advanced discussions and even want a deal done in January – even if a summer switch has greater chance of happening.
Liverpool and Manchester United are monitoring the situation.
Arsenal enter Cunha race
Matheus Cunha will be available for just £26m in January.
Standard Sport recently revealed that Atletico Madrid had offered the forward to Chelsea.
Spanish outlet Sport now add Arsenal to the list, as well as Leeds, Aston Villa and Wolves.
The Gunners are said to be keen having lost Gabriel Jesus to injury.
Nkunku deal could ease Chelsea’s Rafael Leao interest
Chelsea’s pursuit of Christopher Nkunku has calmed AC Milan’s fears over Rafael Leao.
Italian network SportMediaset report on the £62m outlay on Nkunku making it unlikely they will splash up to £100m in a further deal for Leao.
The Portuguese winger may be available for cheaper than that though, given his contract expires in 2024 and talks are still ongoing over an extension.
Arsenal tipped for cut-price Mudryk deal
Shakhtar Donetsk have so far held strong in their desire to recoup a huge £86million fee for Mykhaylo Mudryk.
Arsenal are in talks with the Ukrainians over the 21-year-old winger following the injury to Gabriel Jesus.
The Athletic journalist David Ornstein has said that no club will pay that fee and he expects Arsenal to be successful in acheiving a cut-price deal, with the Kroenkes backing Mikel Arteta financially so he can win the Premier League title.
