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Welcome along to Thursday’s transfer news live with the latest rumours, gossip and done deals from the Premier League and around Europe. There are a number of top players primed for a move and ready to contribute immediately, but as Manchester United have proven with the signing of Amad Diallo, the best young talents in the world are always on the radar of the top clubs, including Palmeiras wonder kid Gabriel Veron. One of the priorities in the final week of the window will be to shed any dead weight, to streamline the squad and ensure the atmosphere in the group remains as good as possible.
Today’s rumour mill involves Tottenham, Liverpool, Manchester United and Southampton in particular, while Danny Ings, who has transformed his career at Southampton, and Nico Barella, Inter Milan’s midfield phenomenon, are the most valuable names doing the rounds over the last 24 hours.
Dele Alli remains out of favour at Spurs under Jose Mourinho and Paris Saint-Germain could offer him a lifeline this month under former boss Mauricio Pochettino, having fallen out of form and therefore out of the picture for England ahead of Euro 2020. PSG of course must be conscious of securing the long-term futures of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, with Real Madrid lurking after the Frenchman resisted signing a new contract.
Manchester United meanwhile could reward Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for positioning the club in the thick of the title picture, though there could be many outgoings at Old Trafford, too, with Juan Mata linked to his former club Valencia.
Mesut Ozil’s move to Fenerbahce, United’s deal to bring in Amad Diallo from Atalanta and Sebastian Haller’s big-money deal to leave West Ham for Ajax rank among the most significant deals of January so far. Follow all the latest developments below.
PALACE SIGN MATETA ON LOAN
Mainz striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has joined Crystal Palace on an 18-month loan.
The deal includes an option to sign the 23-year-old permanently.
Mateta, who has scored 10 goals in 17 appearances for Mainz so far this season, told Palace's official website: “I’m very happy to come to Crystal Palace and I look forward to training. Playing in the Premier League was my dream when I was a child. Now I can play, I will show the fans of Crystal Palace what I can do.”
REAL MADRID TO SACK ZIDANE AT END OF SEASON
Real Madrid will sack Zinedine Zidane at the end of this season, according to Marca.
There has been a "total loss of confidence" in the coach's ability to get the best from his team following last night's humiliating Copa del Rey defeat against third-tier side Alcoyano.
Real Madrid's players are also said to be under scrutiny ahead of a potential overhaul of the squad, with Marcelo and Isco singled out.
PSG PLAN SURPRISE MOVE FOR GARCIA
Paris Saint-Germain have emerged as surprise contenders to sign Manchester City defender Eric Garcia, report Mundo Deportivo.
The 20-year-old, out of contract in the summer, is expected to join Barcelona.
But PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino reportedly wants to rival the Catalan giants for the signature of Garcia.
SPURS JOIN RACE TO SIGN LINGARD
Tottenham are considering a loan move for Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard, according to talkSPORT.
The 28-year-old has also been linked with West Ham and Sheffield United, as well as French club Nice and Portuguese giants Porto.
ARSENAL ‘MAKE APPROACH’ FOR ODEGAARD
Arsenal want to sign Real Madrid midfielder Martin Odegaard, according to Sky Sports.
The Gunners are said to have made an approach for the 22-year-old, who hopes to leave the club on loan this month.
Real Madrid are reportedly "considering the latest proposal" from Arsenal.
UNITED AND CITY EYE BRAZILIAN TEENAGER
Manchester United and Manchester City will battle it out for Palmeiras teenager Gabriel Veron.
That’s according to Sport, who claim the Premier League clubs have “already moved behind the scenes”, with Barcelona also in the frame.
The 18-year-old winger is “responding to all the internal expectations created” and has eight goals and three assists in 33 games so far in his young career.
CLARK SIGNS TWO-YEAR EXTENSION AT NEWCASTLE
Newcastle defender Ciaran Clark has signed a new two-year deal at the club, keeping him at St James' Park until 2023.
The 31-year-old defender said:
It's a brilliant feeling and I'm delighted that I've managed to get it signed. My contract was ending in the summer; for me, I was trying to stay more focused on the games, getting back involved this season and trying to play games, and I've managed to do that over the last few weeks."
ARSENAL TERMINATE SOKRATIS’ CONTRACT
Earlier today Sokratis Papastathopoulos ended his time at the Emirates after his contract was terminated by mutual consent:
Arsenal terminate Sokratis’ contract with immediate effect
The Greek international defender joined from Borussia Dortmund in July 2018
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