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Friday’s transfer round-up: Maurizio Sarri hints at Gonzalo Higuain signing as Marko Arnautovic left out West Ham squad

Relive all of Friday's transfer news, gossip, rumours and done deals

Friday 18 January 2019 12:18 EST
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It was a quieter Friday in the January transfer window as deals edged towards the line but not quite over.

Chelsea remain in hot pursuit of Gonzalo Higuain with a loan deal which would see the Argentinian join the Blues until the edge of the season still being negotiated, while Eddie Howe confirmed that no bids had been received for Callum Wilson.

Marko Arnautovic was dropped from Manuel Pellegrini's West Ham squad with the striker not in the right frame of mind to play after it was reported that his move to Shanghai SIPG had broken down. However, Chinese Super League rivals Guangzhou Evergrande are now also considering a move for the Austrian.

Relive all of Friday's transfer stories below.

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According to Sky Sports, Guangzhou Evergrande are in talks to sign Marko Arnautovic, rivalling the interest of Shanghai SIPG.

The striker has been left out of West Ham's squad to face Bournemouth on the weekend.

Tom Kershaw18 January 2019 17:11

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