After a slow start due to Covid-19 and financial uncertainties across the Premier League and beyond, transfer activity is starting to ramp up a notch as we enter the latter part of the window.
Mesut Ozil has said his farewell to Arsenal and is set to seal a move to Fenerbahce, while the Gunners are set to part ways with £ 50million to sign yet another playmaker Emi Buendia from Norwich.
Erling Haaland is once again the name on everyone’s lips as Chelsea and Manchester United both pursue the prolific Borussia Dortmund striker, the former considering a record-breaking offer.
Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori is set to join AC Milan after being hailed by Rossoneri icon Paolo Maldini, while Paris Saint-Germain are likely to make a decision this week on a potential transfer for Dele Alli from Tottenham.
Spurs are also linked with Manchester United’s Jesse Lingard, West Ham are trying to sign Sevilla striker Youssef En-Nesyri and are said to have requested a deal for Barcelona full-back Junior Firpo as Crystal Palace watched the Mainz striker Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Longtime Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s No.1 transfer target Jadon Sancho looks unlikely to be on the move this month, although sporting director Leonardo insists PSG are still interested in taking Lionel Messi in Ligue 1 with his contract in Barcelona which expires this summer. .
Meanwhile, Liverpool appear to have been beaten by Real Madrid over a deal with Bayern Munich mainstay David Alaba.
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PSG await Tottenham’s Dele decision
Paris Saint-Germain expect an imminent decision from Tottenham on Dele Alli’s future, according to the latest reports.
The England midfielder has been linked with a meeting with former boss Mauricio Pochettino amid a lack of opportunities under Jose Mourinho at Spurs.
According to The Mirror, PSG are awaiting a decision on their loan offer for Dele this week.
According to The Sun, the 24-year-old – who didn’t even bench Tottenham for Sunday’s Premier League win over Sheffield United – is confident he will seal a move to the French capital before the deadline.
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Ozil set to complete Fenerbahce move
Just a little note on Mesut Ozil – we generally expect this move to Fenerbahçe to be sealed today.
The German landed in Istanbul earlier this week after saying goodbye to his Arsenal teammates.
Mikel Arteta confirmed after last night’s win over Newcastle that Ozil is currently undergoing medical procedures and there are still paperwork to be worked out before the deal is officially finalized.
However, there shouldn’t be any issues on that front and the ex-Real Madrid player is expected to sign a three-and-a-half-year contract in Turkey.
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Arsenal learn the Buendia price tag
As Mesut Ozil prepares to seal a move to Fenerbahce today, Arsenal are expected to step up their search for a new playmaker before the transfer window closes again at 11pm GMT on February 1.
Throughout the month, the Gunners have been linked with a move for Emi Buendia, although Championship leaders Norwich have so far been unwilling to sell their precious asset as they look to seal an instant Premier comeback. League.
Sky Sports are now reporting that it would take an offer worth between £ 40million and £ 50million for Arsenal to be successful in their pursuit of the Argentine.
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Chelsea Eye Record Haaland offers
Although manager Frank Lampard has once again reiterated his continued support for Timo Werner, Chelsea appear keen to sign another important striker in the not too distant future.
According to the Blues – along with Manchester United – are big admirers of Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland goal machine.
Chelsea are said to be set to break their transfer records this summer in order to sign the prolific Norway international, whose £ 66.6million release clause at Dortmund will not become active until 2022.
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Arteta provides an Ozil update
Mesut Ozil hasn’t exactly hidden his impending move to Fenerbahce, and Mikel Arteta has confirmed the deal is almost done.
Speaking to reporters after Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Newcastle tonight, Arteta said: “He’s undergoing a medical examination.
“There are still some paperwork to do and when the deal is finalized we will make the announcement.”
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Sancho probably speaks in the spring
Manchester United’s long-term pursuit of Jadon Sancho has so far been unsuccessful – but will the Red Devils return for the Borussia Dortmund star?
German football journalist Raphael Honigstein suggests that while a January move is extremely unlikely, talks could resume this spring before a possible summer move – and other clubs could get involved as well.
“Everyone at Dortmund knows that nothing will happen in January, the player is not making a move for a move, there is a very clear agreement that transfers of this magnitude to Dortmund will only take place there ‘summer,’ he told Sky’s Transfer Talk podcast.
“So nobody is stopping United, if they come out and feel really confident, to say, ‘Let’s make this deal now, let’s make sure we get in now.’ And maybe then announce it at the end of January. .
“We simply haven’t seen or heard anything to suggest that they are indeed ready and willing to return to this negotiation yet. I think everyone in Dortmund has no illusions that the player wants to leave.
“But they think the deals and the real negotiations will start closer to spring, when clubs may be in a better position to understand how much money they have for their transfer window this summer.”
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Tomori will be “perfect”
According to technical director and club legend Paolo Maldini, Fikayo Tomori will be “perfect” at AC Milan.
The Chelsea defender is expected to join the Serie A side on loan with an option to buy £ 26million after falling down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge this season.
“We also wanted Fikayo Tomori last summer,” Maldini told Sky Italia. “He has always been one of our targets. It is perfect for our team, we are working on the last details ”.
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Salah: My future is in Liverpool’s hands
Mo Salah says he wants to stay at Liverpool as long as he can, but ultimately it is the club that will decide his future.
The Egyptian sparked pre-Christmas transfer speculation when he spoke of his admiration for Clasico giants Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Asked about his future by Norwegian channel TV2, Salah said: “I don’t know. If you ask, I’m saying I want to stay here as long as possible, but, like I said before, it’s in the hands of the club.
“I will always give 100% at the last minute of my time at this club and I want to win as many trophies as possible.
“And I want to give 100% to people, who show me love all the time.”
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Deal done! Neville confirmed as Inter Miami boss
Phil Neville has been confirmed as the new boss of the MLS Inter Miami franchise, a move that was expected following her resignation as England women’s head coach earlier today.
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Jack Wilshere is back in Bournemouth!
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