Transfer news: Man Utd make Bruno Fernandes breakthrough but Arsenal and Liverpool suffer blows
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Manchester United and Arsenal were both in the headlines this afternoon as they considered moves for Paris Saint-Germain’s soon-to-be departed striker Edinson Cavani. The Uruguayan is out of contract at the end of the season and available on a free transfer, and reports in his homeland suggest that offers have already been made from the two Premier League clubs along with Atletico Madrid. Chelsea meanwhile are on the hunt for a defender, with eyes on Issa Diop of West Ham and their former centre-back Nathan Ake at Bournemouth, with £40m bis prepared for both depending on who the club decide to focus on.
Tottenham Hotspur meanwhile are looking at Barcelona centre-back Samuel Umtiti despite long-term interest from Arsenal and United, with the France international facing a somewhat uncertain future as Barca are keen to move him on this season, while another star defender who appears to be on the market is Juventus’s Matthijs de Ligt, who despite only arriving in Italy at the start of the season is already being linked with a loan move back to Ajax after failing to settle in Turin. Follow all of the latest below.
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United and Chelsea have both been linked with Dinamo and Spain star Dani Olmo. There could also be some big moves across Europe. Real Madrid have been linked with a £68m move for Timo Werner, as well as Flamengo wonder kid Reinier, while Arsenal have turned their eyes to RB Leipzig’s Dayot Upamecano as a long-term target.
Former Manchester United and West Ham striker Javier Hernandez is reportedly in talks over a move to LA Galaxy.
The Mexico international only joined Sevilla in the summer but has scored just one goal in 9 La Liga appearances.
The Sun newspaper are today reporting that Joe Hart is no longer a transfer target for AC Milan.
The former England international, who has fallen out of favour at Burnley, was a target for the Italian side to replace Pepe Reina.
But instead they are poised to sign Bournemouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic on loan for the rest of the season.
Chelsea are poised to make their first signing of the January transfer window.
That's according to The Mirror, who are reporting that the Blues are on the verge of completing a deal for Norwegian talent Bryan Fiabema.
The 16-year-old rising star had a trial with Chelsea at the end of 2019 and is now on the verge of making his stay in London permanent.
Some breaking news from Sky: Former Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina is expected to complete a loan move from AC Milan to Aston Villa later today.
Leicester's George Thomas is reportedly close to joining ADO Den Haag on loan for the rest of the season.
New ADO boss Alan Pardew is keen to bolster his squad with his new club also close to snapping up Leeds defender Laurens de Bock.
Poland striker Patryk Klimala has arrived at Glasgow Airport.
The 21-year-old Jagiellonia Białystok striker will today seal a move to Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic.
Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes is close to joining Tottenham Hotspur on a loan deal, according to Sky.
The 21-year-old Portugal international had reportedly been close to joining West Ham only for Spurs to make a late move.
Terms are now being agreed between the two clubs, with Fernandes poised to move to north London on an 18-month loan deal.
Fernandes is expected to fly to London today to complete the deal.
Breaking: Arsenal defender Konstantinos Mavropanos is having a medical with German second-tier side FC Nurnberg today.
The 22-year-old, who has played in 8 Premier League matches for Arsenal, is poised to leave The Emirates on loan.
Wolves have emerged as shock contenders to sign Thomas Lemar from Atletico Madrid, according to The Sun.
The France international has endured a miserable season in Madrid, scoring just once in 21 appearances.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham have all been linked with him at various points this month – but now Wolves are thought to be front of the queue.
Lemar’s agent, Jorge Mendes, has a strong relationship with Wolves having orchestrated the transfers Raúl Jimenez, Jonny Otto and Diogo Jota. And he is now reportedly keen on taking Lemar to the Midlands.
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