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Welcome back to our LIVE coverage of all the latest transfer news, deals, gossip and rumors with the January window just days away from opening.
While Covid-19 has had a huge impact on club finances around the world, a lot of money was still spent in the summer window and it will undoubtedly change hands once more when we enter 2021.
There will also be a chance to land some great players with pre-contract deals for the summer, and Lionel Messi is unlikely to sign a new deal at Barcelona following his extraordinary fall with the club.
Manchester City seem to bet on the Argentine legend with Pep Guardiola in charge, but a reunion with Neymar at PSG is also a clear possibility.
It could be a case of an entry, an exit at the Etihad, according to reports, and The Mirror claims that Real Madrid want to sign Phil Foden this summer.
Furthermore, Arsenal is reported to be interested in Brighton’s Tariq Lamptey if Hector Bellerin leaves the club, while there are suggestions in the Italian press that Juventus has been offered the opportunity to sign Mesut Ozil on loan. .
Follow the latest news, deals, rumors and gossip from the January transfer window on our LIVE blog below.
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Arsenal’s interest in the loan of Isco
Arsenal are interested in signing Real Madrid midfielder Isco on loan for the rest of the season, according to PA.
The report claims that the move would depend on Real Madrid subsidizing his salary and would also require Arsenal to let a player go due to his local quota.
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Chelsea and Liverpool for Sancho?
That’s the latest, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.
“I think he will move next summer,” the Sky Italy reporter told Que Golazo Podcast. «Yes, as we said, it is so difficult in January, we have said it so many times about Jadon Sancho, because Borussia Dortmund is not huge to sell its players in the middle of a season, of a complicated season like the one they are having, for they need their stars to be back on a higher level, and they don’t want to sell out to Jadon Sancho in January.
“But next summer I hope that Jadon Sancho leaves the club. Yes, he really was one step away from leaving Borussia Dortmund this summer, Manchester United came very close to signing him for 100 million euros, but then Borussia Dortmund changed their plans, but Manchester United had the agreement with the player and his agents, so everything was ready, and then the deal collapsed in the later stages.
“That is why I say that next summer I hope that Jadon Sancho leaves the club and returns to the Premier League. We have to understand if Manchester United will arrive with 120 million euros (109 million pounds), if they will be ready this time to sign the player or if they will risk other clubs joining the race.
“I will say that Liverpool, Chelsea and many clubs are exploring the Jadon Sancho situation, so at this point the race is open.”
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Spurs interest confirmed
RB Leipzig have confirmed Tottenham’s interest in Marcel Sabitzer.
Standard Sport understands that the midfielder is among José Mourinho’s key targets for the January transfer window, although a move could hinge on Dele Alli’s future.
The 26-year-old has only 18 months left on his contract and Leipzig’s sporting director Markus Krosche says talks about an extension won’t start until after the transfer window.
“We wanted to finish the year first, both parties will be more intensely addressing the issue in the spring,” he told Bild (via Sport Witness).
When specifically asked about Tottenham’s interest, Krosche continued: ‘Like I said, it has had a great development. Needless to say, other clubs notice it too. ‘
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Suárez cancels contract with Atleti
Atlético de Madrid agreed to terminate striker Diego Costa’s contract, La Liga leaders said Tuesday.
A statement from Atlético said that the 32-year-old, whose contract expires in June 2021, had asked several days ago to leave the club immediately for personal reasons and on Tuesday signed his release from his current contract.
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Replacement for Tottenham Dele Alli?
Tottenham are looking at Weston McKennie as a replacement for Dele Alli, Calcio Mercato reports.
The American is currently trying to earn a permanent move to Juventus after joining on loan from Schalke. The old woman was able to pay 18.5 million euros after disbursing 4.5 million euros for the initial agreement.
But his performances have attracted players like Tottenham, with Chelsea and Manchester United also interested.
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Sancho And Grealish to United?
Louis Saha has tipped Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish to join Manchester United.
“It is unfortunate that Man United could not get deals for Jack Grealish and Jadon Sancho last summer because they are two incredible players,” Saha told Ladbrokes.
“I know less about Grealish but I think he would have been a perfect fit for this team. But for me, sorry, Sancho is an incredible player. He is unpredictable, he has great talent and if he played for United with Bruno Fernandes, as a forward you know that you are going to score goals for both of them.
“Manchester United missed both of them in the summer, but hopefully they will have another chance to sign them soon. My pick of the two would be Sancho over Grealish. They are both amazing players and would improve either side. They are very confident and would be really useful for the Man United forwards.
“Fernandes has done a great job helping United since he arrived earlier this year, so can you imagine what another player of his level would do to the team?”
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ICYMI: Tottenham watches Ramos
Tottenham correspondent Dan Kilpatrick reported this week that José Mourinho is keeping an eye on Sergio Ramos’s situation at Real Madrid, with the veteran without a contract in the summer, while they could renew their interest in Inter Milan’s Milan Skriniar.
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Chelsea paragraph Tuchel
Speaking of Thomas Tuchel, he is Chelsea’s first choice to replace Frank Lampard at Chelsea, according to Bild in Germany.
The Blues have lost three of their last five and were beaten again by Aston Villa last night, meaning Chelsea will find themselves in ninth place if the results go against them.
Bild claims that the shape of Timo Werner and Kai Havertz’s German imports, signed for a total of £ 120 million, is the biggest concern and Tuchel is eager to get the performances out of his compatriots.
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PSG confirms the dismissal of Tuchel
Is the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino imminent?
A statement read: “After an in-depth analysis of their sporting situation, Paris Saint-Germain decided to terminate Thomas Tuchel’s contract.”
“I would like to thank Thomas Tuchel and his staff for all they contributed to the Club,” said Club President Nasser Al-Khelaifi.
“Thomas has put a lot of energy and passion into his work and of course we will remember the good times we shared together. I wish him the best for his future.
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Jordan another target of Arteta
Arsenal are also eyeing Sevilla midfielder Joan Jordan, The Sun reports.
The 26-year-old is a combative midfielder and has been identified by Mikel Arteta as the answer to his team’s weak center.
Sevilla are looking for a club that will activate Jordan’s 55 million pound release clause, but the player is expected to be available for close to 32 million pounds.
And that’s a price Arsenal will be willing to pay to kick off their failed campaign and start giving Arteta and his team the “identity” they crave.
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