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All the latest rumours, gossip and done deals from the Premier League and around Europe as the transfer deadline looms
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Welcome along to live coverage of all Friday’s transfer news, rumours, gossip and done deals from around Europe as the deadline approaches. There have been some notable done deals so far, including Arsenal wrapping up a loan deal with Real Madrid for Norway midfielder Martin Odegaard. While the injury problems are piling up for Jurgen Klopp, who continues to discuss his club’s lack of business this month, with Joel Matip’s injury perhaps finally forcing a change of heart over whether to sign a short-term solution to their defensive crisis.
Tottenham, too, could look for options late in the window with the news Harry Kane is injured again with an ankle problem. While Manchester United could dip into the market to steady their title challenge, which took a hit with defeat to Sheffield United on Wednesday - Christoph Baumgartner is among the names linked to Old Trafford this month.
There will be exits at United too with fringe players likely to be pushed out the door, including Jesse Lingard, who will likely stay in the Premier League and has been linked to West Ham.
Elsewhere Tottenham have made contact with Angel di Maria about a possible move to the north London club, according to L’Equipe, as the 32-year-old’s contract runs out this summer. First, PSG want to bring Spurs midfielder Dele Alli the other way on loan until the rest of the season.
Reports in Germany say the new Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel already has already identified the RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano as his top target as he seeks to make an impact at Stamford Bridge. Frank Lampard’s sacking has meanwhile had the knock-on effect of leaving West Ham more confident than ever of keeping hold of Declan Rice. Follow all the latest news below.
SOLSKJAER TALKS TRANSFERS
Manchester United aren’t set to bring in any more players during this window but there are a number of exits planned.
Jesse Lingard, Marcus Rojo and Sergio Romero have all been rumoured to be leaving the club and United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has given an update.
Speaking at a press conference ahead of United’s clash with Arsenal tomorrow Solskjaer said:
Likely that Jesse [Lingard] loan deal is going through, likely that Marcos [Rojo] goes back to Argentina - a little bit of paperwork left to be done. Sergio [Romero], not heard anything from there.
"We want Jesse to come back here revitalised having proven himself at West Ham.
"He has been unfortunate with us. I just want him to go there and enjoy himself."
SUNDERLAND AFTER VOKINS
Sunderland are set to add Southampton’s Jake Vokins to their squad on loan until the end of the season.
According to the Sunderland Echo, Southampton are willing to let Vokins go in order for him to gain more game time.
Speaking about possible transfers Sunderland boss Lee Johnson revealed he hopes to bring in two or three more players. He said:
I am confident we will get at least one in, hopefully two and ideally three.
“I think the more we move towards the twos and threes there will have to be movement.
“But we are on it and the boys are doing a great job behind the scenes, we have all been looking extensively into the type of personality and players we want to bring in.
"We have had to do it this window generally with our own knowledge and contacts without the in-depth recruitment department currently in the club.
“There has been some excellent names on the list, some fall away, some are still there and those are the ones we are trying to attack now.”
‘ARSENAL GOING NOWHERE’
Arsenal ‘going nowhere’ with ‘poor’ signings, says Tony Adams
The Brazilian has failed to impress since switching from Chelsea in the summer
ROJO TO UNDERGO MEDICAL FOR BOCA JUNIORS
Reports from Argentina say Marcos Rojo is nearing completion on a move to Boca Juniors.
TyC Sports says Rojo is due to have a medical before 3pm on Saturday before he then signs his contract.
The 30-year-old is expected to sign a two-year deal with the option for a further year.
Rojo’s current contract with United expires in the summer but the Red Devil’s are willing to cut it short and let Rojo leave for free if the move can get over the line.
DIAGNE SET TO JOIN BAGGIES
Sticking with West Brom, Sam Allardyce expects to complete the signing of Senegal striker Mbaye Diagne from Galatasaray soon. He said:
Hopefully, if everything's OK, he will be arriving today. Until he walks through the door, I always speak with caution. Hopefully can give us more on the front line.
"For every player from a foreign country in January, the opportunity to play in the Premier League is attractive. It is a big ask for him. Players can easily be put off in this window by where we are.
"There's no guarantee he is going to switch it on straight away and hit the ground running. It's always a major worry. Catching up with the Premier League in January is one of the biggest tasks a player faces.
"If we get one in today - and two more - that would make us better."
BIG SAM WANTS MAITLAND-NILES
West Brom are hoping to bring Arsenal’s Ainsley Maitland-Niles in on loan before Monday’s deadline.
The Baggies have done some decent business this January with Robert Snodgrass and Andy Lonergan join the club but Maitland-Niles would be a steal for manager Sam Allardyce.
The 23-year-old has played just 11 times in the Premier League for Arsenal this season but Mikel Arteta is yet to make a decision over a move.
ARSENAL INTERESTED IN MERTENS
Arsenal are reportedly interested in making a late move for Dries Mertens from Napoli according to Calciomercato.
Mertens is expected to leave the Italian side this month even though his contract doesn’t expire until the end of next season. The Gunners were said to have enquiered about Mertens a year ago before he extended his contract with Napoli.
The 33-year-old has struggled with injury this season but has still managed eight goal involvements in just 13 appearances which may just be enough for Arsenal to make a late move to bring him to the Emirates.
INJURIES CONCERNS FOR LIVERPOOL
Liverpool could be forced into transfer market by Joel Matip injury
The injury to Matip, with Fabinho absent too, only emphasises the club's need to find a solution to a staggering issue that could harm their campaign
LINGARD IN LONDON
Jesse Lingard has arrived in London in order to complete a medical ahead of his potential loan move to West Ham United.
KING ON HAMMER’S RADAR
West Ham are seemingly being linked with every striker under the sun and now talkSPORT are saying that Bournemouth’s Josh King is their top target.
The Hammers are in the market for a striker after letting Sebastien Haller join Ajax earlier in January.
King’s contract at Bournemouth expires this summer and West Ham are looking at a cut-price fee if they are to bring him in before Monday’s deadline.
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