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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Dominic Solanke, Mauricio Pochettino, Conor Gallagher, Jack Clarke
By Sporting Life
10:02 · THU January 11, 2024
Newcastle United have made an enquiry about Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke but have been told that the Cherries will not sell him this month. (Daily Telegraph)

Arsenal have made a £22m bid for Getafe's Spanish striker Borja Mayoral in a bid to solve their goalscoring problems. (Sun)

Across London, Mauricio Pochettino's position as head coach of Chelsea is not expected to be put in any jeopardy while the club retain a realistic chance of qualifying for Europe.

Staying in the capital, Tottenham Hotspur are pressing ahead with plans to try and buy a number eight with Chelsea's Conor Gallagher still top of the list. (Independent)

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West Ham are desperately looking to sign a forward this month after injuries and the African Cup of Nations decimated their forward line - while they could also move for Chelsea utility man Trevoh Chalobah. (Sun)

The Hammers are targeting Sunderland winger Jack Clarke and Ajax forward Steven Bergwijn further forward. (Daily Telegraph)

But West Ham will have capital competition for Clarke's signature in the form of London rivals Crystal Palace and Brentford. (Evening Standard)

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Manchester United could recall left-back Alvaro Fernadez from his loan spell at Granada as they try to cope with their latest injury crisis. (Sun)

The Red Devils have failed with an attempted swap deal involving Facundo Pellistri for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Morten Hjulmand. (Daily Express)

Eagle Football Holdings is exploring selling its 45 per cent stake in Crystal Palace. (Independent)

Wolves are under no financial pressure to sell captain Max Kilman this month amid growing interest in the centre-back from West Ham. (Daily Mail)

Wolves' Max Kilman
Into the EFL for a minute and Watford are considering a loan deal for Udinese's Antonio Tikvic to add cover in central defence while Burton Albion have agreed a loan deal for Manchester United striker Joe Hugill. (Athletic)

On the continent, Gio Reyna could leave German giants Borussia Dortmund by the end of the January transfer window, as Marseille and Sevilla are the reported frontrunners to land the American midfielder. (Daily Mail)

Rangers are expecting for a battle for the signing of Ridvan Yılmaz with Galatasaray now showing an interest in the left-back, while the Gers face competition from Bournemouth and Norwich for Motherwell youngster Max Willoughby. (Daily Record)

Brondby chief Carsten V. Jensen has declared that Mathias Kvistgaarden will not be sold this month amid interest from Celtic (Daily Record) - but the Bhoys are closing in on a move for Rapid Vienna winger Nicolas Kuhn (Scottish Sun).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Karim Benzema, Roberto Firmino, Caoimhin Kelleher, Bruno Guimaraes
By Sporting Life
10:31 · TUE January 16, 2024
Chelsea are reportedly lining up a sensational transfer swoop on the Saudi Pro League for Karim Benzema or Roberto Firmino to solve their striker problems. (Sun)

The Blues' Premier League rivals Manchester United, however, have ruled out a move for former Real Madrid forward Benzema to help solve their own goalscoring crisis. (Daily Mirror)

Celtic are one of many clubs interested in a summer move for Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, according to sources in Scotland. (Daily Mail)

Newcastle United have been rocked by news Joelinton is expected to miss the rest of the season with injury but the club's move for Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips is still off as it stands. (Daily Telegraph)

Paris Saint-Germain are monitoring developments with Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes amid the north-east club's Financial Fair Play concerns. (Daily Mail)

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Aston Villa are in talks to sign right back Kosta Nedeljkovic from Red Star Belgrade. (Daily Mail)

Arsenal reportedly do not have the transfer funds to meet Getafe striker Borja Mayoral's release clause this month. (Daily Express)

Crystal Palace are chasing Colombia international right-back Daniel Munoz and are trying to pull off a shock deal. (Sun)

Inter Milan have joined city rivals AC by expressing interest in Fulham centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo. (Daily Mail)

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers and his recruitment team have put another striker in their January sights to take the strain off Kyogo Furuhashi. (Daily Record)

Across, Glasgow, Rangers recently made an approach for a highly-rated Argentinian winger Luca Langoni of Boca Juniors, it has been claimed. (Scottish Sun)

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Everton and Nottingham Forest face minimum six-point deductions this season after being accused of breaching Premier League financial rules. (Sun)

Ian Maatsen has a £35m release clause in his Chelsea contract, which the club are expected to demand is met for him to leave permanently in the summer. (Daily Telegraph)

West Ham would want a fee for defender Ben Johnson as the full-back attracts enquiries from rival clubs. (Daily Mail)

Tottenham winger Bryan Gil has reportedly requested that the club arrange a permanent buy option if he leaves on another loan deal this month. (Daily Express)

Hapoel Tel Aviv want to end Or Dadia's frustrating stint at Aberdeen while the Dons could face a real fight to keep Duk amid interest from two top leagues. (Daily Record)

Hearts have offered Lawrence Shankland a lucrative new contract which would make him the highest-paid player at Tynecastle in more than a decade. (Edinburgh Evening News)

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Matthijs de Ligt, Kalvin Phillips, Goncelo Ramos, Kieffer Moore
By Sporting Life
13:23 · THU January 18, 2024
A breakdown in the relationship between Matthijs de Ligt and Thomas Tuchel due to lack of playing time could force the centre-back out this summer. Bayern Munich may look to cash in as Manchester United keep a close eye on the situation (Daily Mirror).

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have joined a host of Premier League clubs monitoring Kalvin Phillips' situation at Manchester City (Daily Telegraph).

Clubs are waiting for City to drop the £7m loan fee they have put on the England International (The Guardian).

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According to reports in France Paris Saint-Germain are looking to cash in on Goncelo Ramos. The frontman has only started eight league games since signing from Benfica in the summer for £55.8m (The Sun).

Chelsea have put a £50m price tag on Armenia striker Armando Broja. The Blues are willing to hear offers from potential suitors, which include Fulham, West Ham and Wolves (Daily Telegraph).

Napoli registered their interest in Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg should the club make him available before the end of the month (Daily Telegraph). Hojbjerg has only made five Premier League appearances this term.

Real Sociedad winger Andrer Barrentxea is attracting interest from North London with both Arsenal and Tottenham interested in the Spanish U21 international (The Sun).

Fulham have registered an interest in Chelsea centre back Trevoh Chalobah (Daily Mail).

Jose Mourinho’s agent has touted the manager to become Xavi’s replacement at Barcelona (Daily Mail).

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Manchester United winger Amad Diallo appears to have quashed rumours of a loan move to Championship side Middlesbrough (Daily Mirror).

Granada are confident of securing Manchester United winger Facundo Pellistri on a loan deal for the remainder of the campaign (The Athletic).

Despite registering an interest in former Coventry City striker Viktor Gyokeres, Chelsea are unlikely to make an offer to current club Sporting Lisbon (Daily Mirror).

Jordan Henderson is set to become Ajax’s highest earner following his switch from Al Ettifaq. According to reports, the midfielder won’t earn a cent from his six-month spell in Saudi Arabia (Daily Mirror).

Kieffer Moore is attracting loan interest from the Championship. Bournemouth have received offers from Ipswich Town and Sunderland but are yet to reach an agreement (The Athletic).

Sheffield Wednesday are going to have to move some current players on if they are going to be able to bring in striker Mika Biereth, who is currently on loan at Motherwell (Daily Record).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Erling Haaland, Michael Olise, Manchester United
By Sporting Life
17:04 · FRI January 19, 2024
There is growing noise in Spain that Real Madrid want to use Erling Haaland's friendship with Jude Bellingham to tempt the Manchester City striker to eventually move to the Bernabeu (The Sun).

Joelinton may have played his last game for Newcastle United amid reports he will need season-ending surgery on a thigh injury and remains in a stand-off with the club over a new contract beyond the summer of 2025 (Daily Mail).

Manchester United have been placed on red alert amid reports that Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt could leave this summer because of a tense relationship with boss Thomas Tuchel and a lack of playing time (The Times).

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Jan Molby says Liverpool should prioritise a move for Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise as they look to add further goal power to their attacking options as well as avoid him joining rivals Manchester United (Daily Mirror).

Sources behind the Qatar-based bid for Manchester United have rubbished claims they did not meet the Glazer family's asking price for the club and failed to produce proof of funds and may seek a corrective statement from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (Daily Mail).

Fulham have offered £30 million for the Fluminense defensive midfielder André as they prepare for the possibility of losing João Palhinha this summer (The Times).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Kalvin Phillips, Callum Wilson, Morgan Rodgers, Emmanuel Dennis
By Sporting Life
09:57 · TUE January 23, 2024
West Ham lead the race to sign Kalvin Phillips on loan (Daily Mail).

AC Milan want to sign Newcastle striker Callum Wilson on a permanent deal this month (Daily Mail).

Real Madrid are keen on Manchester City youngster Yan Couto, who has impressed in his two seasons on loan in Spain at Girona where the Brazilian had a hand in 10 goals (The Sun).

Genoa has put a £21m price tag on their striker Albert Gudmundsson following West Ham’s reportedly interest (Daily Mirror).

Manchester United target Brian Brobbey has played down reports of a move to Old Trafford and confirmed he wants to stay at Ajax in the January transfer window (Daily Mail).

The Red Devils have fended off interest from Inter Milan for Aaron Wan-Bissaka (The Sun).


Liverpool are set to enter competition with Atletico Madrid for the signature of Genk midfielder Bilal El Khannouss (Daily Mirror).

Brighton have completed their deal to sign Adrian Mazilu and immediately loaned out the Romania winger to Vitesse Arnhem for the remainder of the season (The Sun).

Wolves defender Jonny Otto is in talks to join Greek side PAOK Salonika (Daily Mirror).

Aston Villa are persisting in their efforts to sign Morgan Rogers from Middlesbrough (Daily Mirror).

Done Deals
Real Madrid are keen on Manchester City youngster Yan Couto, who has impressed in his two seasons on loan in Spain at Girona where the Brazilian had a hand in 10 goals (The Sun).

Despite signing centre back Radu Dragusin earlier this month, Tottenham continue to monitor Jarrad Branthwaite at Everton (Daily Mail).

Marseille are interested in signing Arsenal full-back Nuno Tavares on loan but the deal is complicated as it requires assistance from his current loan club Nottingham Forest (Daily Mirror).

Emmanuel Dennis could be moving back to Watford on loan after the Hornets made a surprise move to try and re-sign the striker on loan from Nottingham Forest (Daily Mail).

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Forest have also been approached by Sheffield United for defender Joe Worrall but snubbed the Blades initial offer (Daily Mail).

Burnley have opened talks with French club Montpellier over a deal to sign left-sided defender Maxime Esteve (Daily Mail).

Krasnodar striker Jhon Cordoba has attracted interest from Premier League club Fulham, Cordoba has netted 24 times over the last two seasons (Daily Mail).

Premier League and Saudi Pro League clubs are monitoring the situation of Alex McCarthy. According to reports, the Saints stopper could be made available this month (The Sun).

Birmingham City have moved from Liverpool midfielder Mateusz Musalowski on loan (Daily Mail).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Ange Postecoglou, Kylian Mbappe, Callum Wilson
By Sporting Life
09:37 · FRI January 26, 2024
Ange Postecoglou is already rated as a dark horse to top Manchester City's list of potential successors to Pep Guardiola should the Spaniard decide to leave his post at the end of his current contract in the summer of 2025 (Daily Telegraph).

Kylian Mbappe reportedly faces a huge pay cut should he decide to finally leave Paris Saint-Germain for Real Madrid (Daily Mail).

Netherlands striker Brian Brobbey is the latest Ajax old boy Erik ten Hag wants to be reunited with at Manchester United (Daily Mirror).

Newcastle are ready to sell Callum Wilson for a cut-price £18m - putting Premier League rivals on red alert (The Sun).

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Question marks have been raised over South Korea's draw with Malaysia as they avoided a showdown with Japan at the Asian Cup (Daily Star).

Wolves boss Gary O'Neil admits Wolves' transfer approach has become even more "careful" over the last week as the club shape their plans around finances (The Athletic).

Karim Benzema has been linked with a move to Chelsea, with recent reports suggesting he is ready to call time on his career in Saudi Arabia after just six months at Al Ittihad (Daily Express).

Brendan Rodgers has hammered home the message Matt O'Riley is not for sale during the January transfer window (Daily Record).


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Barcelona are reportedly 'not considering sacking Xavi' despite their torrid start to the 2023-24 campaign (Daily Mail).

Tottenham might have the perfect opportunity to strike a deal for Brighton's Evan Ferguson after the Seagulls reportedly expressed an interest in signing Bryan Gil (Daily Express).

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is reportedly being monitored by Newcastle as they look to bolster their midfield before the transfer window closes (Daily Mail).

Liverpool will turn to neuroscientists to help in their quest for four trophies this season, with German firm Neuro11 booked in for sessions with the squad before their Carabao Cup final against Chelsea next month (Daily Mail).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Conor Gallagher, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Kieran Trippier, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
By Sporting Life
16:15 · TUE January 30, 2024
Chelsea’s attempts to tout England international and academy product Conor Gallagher are proving unsuccessful (Daily Mail).

Tottenham are admirers of Gallagher but would have to offload Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg if they sign the 23-year-old. This was made tricky as Hojbjerg’s lawyer said the Dane has no intention of leaving North London (The Times).

Should Chelsea cash in on Conor?
After Bayern Munich’s failed attempt to sign Kieran Trippier, the full back insists he is committed to remaining at St James’ Park (The Independent).


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Manchester United are keen to offload embattled winger Jadon Sancho in a permanent deal this summer (The Independent).

Financial fair play restrictions will prevent Man Utd from making any moves in the January transfer window says Erik ten Hag (The Independent).

Leicester City have fended off interest from Brighton for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall as the midfielder wants to stay at the club (Daily Mail).

Tosin Adarabioyo impressed for Fulham against Liverpool in the League Cup semi final. The Reds are in the market for centre backs ahead of the summer (Daily Mail).

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West Ham target Ibrahim Osman remains on the radar of rival Premier League sides as the window draws to a close (Daily Mail).

Portsmouth on the verge of signing Reading defender Tom McIntyre for £75,000 (Daily Mirror).

Rangers are locked in talks with Lens over a loan move for Colombian ace Oscar Cortes (Daily Record).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Marcus Rashford, Dominic Solanke, Armando Broja and Jose Mourinho
By Sporting Life
12:33 · WED January 31, 2024
PSG are reportedly considering renewing their interest in Marcus Rashford this summer (Daily Mail).

Rashford’s days at Old Trafford could be numbered as "his team-mates have grown tired of his selfish behaviour” (The Sun).

Rashford's absence 'an internal matter'
According to reports, Tottenham are considering a late swoop for Dominic Solanke (The Sun).

Bournemouth’s frontman has netted 12 times in the Premier League this season but Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou says it's "unlikely" his side will make any more signings before the transfer window closes (The Athletic).

Tottenham are said to be monitoring Conor Gallagher’s situation though. The midfielder has 17 months left on his contract and Chelsea are willing to listen to offers. (The Guardian).


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Wolves and Fulham are in competition to sign Armando Broja from Chelsea. Wolves were in pole position to secure the services of the striker but the Cottagers are planning to hijack the deal (The Sun).

Broja is Fulham boss Marco Silva’s number one target this window, so he is hoping a deal can be struck (Daily Telegraph).

Wolverhampton Wanderers have reached an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain to sign Noha Lemina on loan (The Athletic).

Despite interest from a number of top clubs, Aston Villa look likely to keep hold of Jacob Ramsey this month (Daily Mail).

Liverpool may move to sign Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo in the summer after an impressive couple of performances in the League Cup semi final (Daily Mirror).

Nottingham Forest’s bid for Jack Butland has been rebuffed by Rangers (Daily Record).

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Mourinho early favourite for the Barca job
Jose Mourinho could make a surprise move to Barcelona as the club's new manager (The Sun).

Manchester City prodigy Micah Hamilton is attacking interest in the loan market (The Sun).

Championship club Watford failed in their attempt to sign Hamilton on loan.

West Ham are moving to sign Etienne Kinkoue from Le Havre before Thursday's January transfer deadline day (The Sun).

The Hammers have also snubbed Crystal Palace’s interest in Ben Johnson (The Athletic).

Are West Ham about to unravel?
Granada will try to sign Facundo Pellistri in a permanent transfer this summer if his loan to the Spanish club finally goes through (Daily Mail).

Sunderland are hopeful of signing Amad Diallo on loan, the winger is keen to return to the Stadium of Light after a successful spell there last season where he scored 13 goals (Daily Mirror).

Galatasaray are in talks to sign Arsenal right-back Cedric on a permanent deal (Daily Mirror).

Karim Benzema will be staying at Al Ittihad for the rest of the season (The Athletic).

Southampton are currently reluctant to allow Sekou Mara to leave on loan, despite interest from a number of clubs (The Athletic).

Hearts will have to wait in their attempt to tie down top scorer Lawrence Shankland on a new contract - despite going back in with a better offer (Daily Record).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Erling Haaland, Caoimhin Kelleher, Ivan Toney
By Sporting Life
12:26 · FRI February 02, 2024
Erling Haaland's representatives are reportedly convinced he must join Real Madrid (The Sun).

Liverpool dismissed a bold attempt from Nottingham Forest to sign goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher. Forest offered a deal worth £15m for the 25-year-old but Liverpool do not want to sell (Daily Mail).

Brentford boss Thomas Frank believes the club's refusal to sell star striker Ivan Toney in the January transfer window is a sign of how far they have come, despite admitting the Bees remain a "selling" club (Daily Mirror).


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Premier League clubs are on course to spend one of the lowest amounts in a January transfer window, with owners and financial experts blaming the league's increased scrutiny over its profit and sustainability regulations (PSR) for the significant downturn (The Guardian).

Pierre Emile Hojbjerg says he is happy to remain a Tottenham player for now, despite his role on the periphery of Ange Postecoglou's team sparking interest for the second transfer window in a row (Daily Mail).

Liverpool and Arsenal are battling to sign Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Larsson, who has been dubbed the 'next Rodri' (Daily Mirror).

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Mauricio Pochettino wanted three players in the January transfer window but failed to bring in any of them (Daily Mail).

Pep Lijnders believes he's ready to become a manager when he leaves Liverpool at the end of the season (The Athletic).

Ridvan Yilmaz is staying at Ibrox after Rangers chiefs rebuffed Galatasaray's deadline day swoop for the left-back (Daily Record).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Roy Hodgson, Michael Olise, Joshua Kimmich, Erling Haaland
By Sporting Life
09:50 · MON February 05, 2024
Man City boss Pep Guardiola has issued a challenge to Real Madrid to make a concrete offer for star man Erling Haaland if they really want him. (Daily Mail)

Meanwhile, the Spaniard is also prepared to battle Manchester United for Michael Olise's services. (The Sun)

Also on the Cityzens' radar is Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich, with Guardiola keen on a reunion with the German midfielder. (The Athletic)

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has reportedly strongly contemplated sacking Roy Hodgson after defeat to Brighton, however, he's struggling to find a candidate willing to take over at this stage. (The Guardian)

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PSG have reportedly lined up Milan's Rafael Leao to replace Kylian Mbappe, who appears to have agreed a deal with Real Madrid. (The Sun)

Arsenal's Thomas Partey is expected to depart the Emirates at the end of his existing contract. Currently sidelined with a hamstring issue from October, he has made just five appearances since the start of the season. (Daily Mirror)

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Preparing for Mbappe's eventual exit to Real Madrid, Ligue 1 giants PSG have turned their attention to Napoli's Victor Osimhen. (Daily Telegraph)

Aberdeen are reportedly set to name Neil Warnock as their interim boss within the next 48 hours. (Scottish Sun)

Exiled winger Ryan Kent is planning to escalate his feud with Fenerbahce over unpaid wages to FIFA. (Daily Record)