The January transfer window is now alive and kicking as the likes of Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea plot moves to strengthen their squads. The Gunners in particular are being linked with all manner of big strikers amid their recent lack of goals, with the likes of Ivan Toney and Victor Osimhen frequently touted.
However, a new name has recently emerged. Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface has take the Bundesliga by storm and fresh reports suggest the Nigerian international is now top of Arsenal’s wish list. Over at Spurs, a new defender is of big interest, with Borussia Monchengladbach’s Ko Itakura believed to be a target.
Chelsea, as ever, are being linked with big names and new reports clam Nice’s in-demand defender Jean-Clair Todibo is a target. It wouldn’t be a transfer window without fresh drama surrounding Kylian Mbappe either and Liverpool are reportedly ready to battle Real Madrid for the Frenchman. Follow all the latest news, rumours and gossip in Standard Sport’s dedicated transfer blog below!
Kylian Mbappe: Liverpool transfer latest
Liverpool might have a lot of attacking options but, aside from Mohamed Salah, none have looked overly convincing this season.
With that in mind, they could be about to go out to try and sign one of Europe’s most feared forwards.
According to Le Parisian, the Reds are ready to battle Real Madrid for the signing of one Kylian Mbappe.
Arsenal transfer news: Victor Boniface a big January target
A new striker could well be on the cards for Arsenal this month amid their recent lack of goals.
While Ivan Toney and Victor Osimhen have been linked, a new name has emerged.
According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface could be the man the Gunners turn too.
Carragher: Liverpool must sign defender
Jamie Carragher has urged Liverpool to be active in the transfer window and strengthen at the back, as they look to go the distance in the title race.
The Reds sit three points at the top of the Premier League, and Carragher wants his former club to push on.
“I do still feel that Man City are the favourites for the title right now and they have the edge,” Carragher told Sky Sports.
“There are still little weaknesses in Liverpool where they could be found out.
“On the back of injuries to the two left-backs and Matip being out of the season, this is an opportunity that Liverpool can’t waste and l do think Liverpool have to bring a defender in during January.”
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Crystal Palace not giving up on Nketiah
Crystal Palace continue to push to sign Eddie Nketiah.
The Eagles are believed to have had an initial enquiry for the striker turned down by Arsenal.
But journalist Rudy Galetti reports that Palace are not giving up, even though the Gunners have made it clear they will only sell in January if a huge offer comes in.
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Tomiyasu set to sign new Arsenal deal
Arsenal are close to agreeing a contract extension with Takehiro Tomiyasu.
There have been some reports in recent days that the Gunners could be open to letting the versatile defender leave in January, with a number of Italian clubs interested.
That always felt unlikely, and Fabrizio Romano reports that Tomiyasu will not be leaving Arsenal and is instead in the final stages of talks with the club over a new long-term deal.
Man United lead Todibo race
Manchester United are in pole position to sign Jean-Clair Todibo this month.
That’s according to journalist Rudy Galetti, who claims that Nice are willing to sell the centre-back for a fee in the region of £50m.
Chelsea have enquired about Todibo, but it’s United who are most likely to sign the 24-year-old.
Arsenal open to letting Nelson leave
Reiss Nelson could leave Arsenal on loan this month.
Football Insider claim that the Gunners will not sanction a permanent sale but will let the winger go out on loan for the rest of the season.
A number of Premier League clubs are interested in Nelson, who has not started a League match this season.
Cairney contract extended by Fulham
Fulham have triggered the optional further year in Tom Cairney’s contract, extending the captain’s stay at Craven Cottage until June 2025.
Cairney joined Fulham from Blackburn Rovers in June 2015. After four years at the club, he signed a contract extension which ran to the summer of 2024, and Standard Sport understands the club have now taken up their option to extend it by a further year.
The midfielder, who turns 33 this month, has scored 45 goals and registered 36 assists in 305 matches since he first signed for the Cottagers.
He would have become a free agent in July but will now stay at Fulham until he is at least 34.
Extending Cairney’s contract caps off an excellent week for Fulham, during which time they have also tied vice-captain Tim Ream down to a similar one-year contract extension also until June 2025.
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