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The transfer window has officially opened, and here are the latest updates from Simon Jones of Daily Mail Sport.
No approach for out-of-favour Chiesa
Liverpool has yet to receive any formal interest from Juventus regarding Federico Chiesa. The Italian winger has faced challenges securing a consistent role in Arne Slot’s lineup but has been seeing more playtime recently, especially with Mo Salah away for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Currently, Liverpool expects a relatively quiet transfer window. The club continues to monitor Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi but is primarily eyeing a potential move in the summer. Meanwhile, negotiations are still underway with Ibrahima Konate, who has yet to finalize terms on a new contract.
Liverpool, as it stands, anticipate a quiet window.
They retain an interest in Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi but are looking at the summer. Ibrahima Konate has still to agree terms on a new contract also but talks are ongoing.
Manchester City are primed to make an offer for Guehi this month but the England defender has not intimated he is ready to leave Palace this month, as yet.
Federico Chiesa has struggled to establish himself in Arne Slot’s team
Meanwhile, Liverpool defender Conor Bradley is already focused on his rehabilitation after undergoing surgery on his season-ending knee injury.
The Northern Ireland international, 22, was carried off in the closing stages of the 0-0 draw at Arsenal last Thursday.
He posted on Instagram: ‘A big blow but surgery is done so the comeback starts now.
‘It won’t be for a little while but I already can’t wait to get back playing for Liverpool and Northern Ireland. Thanks for all the support.’
Villa accept Roma proposal for Malen
Aston Villa have accepted a proposal from Roma for Donyell Malen of a £2m loan fee and obligation to buy of £25m.
The Dutch international is expected in the Italian capital later today.
He wanted to play a more central attacking role and believes he will get that opportunity at Roma.
The Italians have received enquiries from Nottingham Forest for Evan Ferguson, as revealed by Daily Mail Sport, but are yet to agree whether to cut short his loan from Brighton.
Forest are juggling a number of forward targets, including Jorgen Strand Larsen at Wolves and Mehdi Taremi at Olympiacos.
Roma, meanwhile, are also discussing the future of Leon Bailey, who is on loan from Villa and are aware of Unai Emery’s interest in Tammy Abraham who is their player but on loan at Besiktas.
Villa also admire Newcastle’s Will Osula.
Donyell Malen only joined Villa last January but has struggled to nail down a regular spot in Unai Emery’s starting XI
Chelsea striker has admirers
Chelsea striker David Datro Fofana is attracting interest from a number of clubs including Celtic and Derby County.
If he leaves on a permanent deal it would free up an international loan spot for the likes of Raheem Sterling or Axel Disasi.
The 23-year-old is on loan at Fatih Karagumruk in Turkey.
Moyes turns to Turkey for goals
Everton have made enquiries for Fenerbahce striker Youssef En-Nesyri.
Manager David Moyes has a long-held interest in the 28-year-old as he tried to sign him twice for West Ham.
Everton have discussed a loan with option and there is rival interest from Nottingham Forest and clubs in Saudi Arabia.
En Nesyri is currently at AFCON where he is preparing for Morocco’s semi-final against Nigeria tonight.
Everton goalkeeper Harry Tyrer, meanwhile, is poised to join Cardiff City once their transfer embargo is lifted.
Everton have asked about Fenerbahce and Morocco striker Youssef En-Nesyri
Championship high-flyers eye Sarmiento deal
Brighton winger Jeremy Sarmiento is in talks to join Middlesbrough.
The 23-year-old Ecuador international is on loan at Jamie Vardy’s Italian side Cremonese at the moment so all three clubs have to agree on a new deal.
‘You’re making a mistake, Villa!’ warns Holloway as young gun heads for Boro
Aston Villa left-back Finley Munroe is expected to undergo a medical at Middlesbrough today after they agreed a £350,000 fee plus sell-on clause.
Munroe had been on loan at Swindon where manager Ian Holloway described him as arguably the best full-back he had worked with.
Holloway told media: ‘First off, I think Aston Villa are wrong, because they’re not taking him. That’s why this has all happened. They’re not giving him a new deal.
‘I would strongly shout to everybody that I don’t think I’ve had as good a full-back potentially in my lifetime, wherever I’ve been, maybe Seamus Coleman borrowing him on loan.
‘Maybe he was potentially and I think Fin’s in the same bracket, in my opinion. So there you go.’
Unwanted Leeds star to head to Italy
Leeds United winger Jack Harrison is closing on a loan move to Fiorentina. The 29-year-old has started only once in the Premier League this term.
European giants eye Bernardo Silva
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva is a summer target for Juventus as he is out of contract.
Man City midfielder Bernardo Silva, out of contract in the summer, is a target for Juventus
Cherries hold firm on Tavernier and target Hungary star
Nottingham Forest have been rebuffed in an approach for Bournemouth winger Marcus Tavernier.
The Cherries are continuing discussions with Robbie Keane’s Ferencvaros over a possible deal for 20-year-old midfielder Alex Toth after seeing their initial £8.6m offer rejected. The offer was £7m plus add-ons.
Wilson attracting interest from Saudi sides
West Ham striker Callum Wilson is attracting interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia as he finalises the termination of his contract over the next few days.
Wilson will become a free agent and has interest from England also.
West Ham are expecting to have further talks with Flamengo in the coming days as the Brazilians continue to push for the signing of Lucas Paqueta. The 28-year-old reported for training today though has been struggling with his recovery from a back issue. He still wants to join Flamengo but is in contention to face Spurs on Saturday, as it stands.
Burnley’s Ekdal attracting attention from French giants
Burnley centre back Hjalmar Ekdal is a target for French side Nice.
The 27-year-old Sweden international has made 14 Premier League appearances this season and set up one of Burnley’s goals in the 5-1 thrashing of Millwall in the FA Cup last weekend.
Nice are willing to offer around £3.5million for Ekdal who spent last season on loan at Groningen in the Netherlands.
Eagles swoop for teenage star Cherif
Crystal Palace have accelerated negotiations for Angers forward Sidiki Cherif.
Angers have been asking £21.6million for the 19-year-old who has also attracted interest from Eintracht Frankfurt and Paris FC who have also asked about Tottenham’s Mathys Tel. It would be a record sale for Angers.
He has represented France at youth level and can play across the front line.
Brentford keep tabs on Italy winger as West Ham target Cresswell attracts attention from Germany
Brentford are showing interest in Lazio Italy international winger Matteo Cancellieri.
The Bees rebuffed Wolfsburg’s approach for Kristoffer Ajer and now Toulouse defender Charlie Cresswell has emerged as a target for the Bundesliga side.
Former Leeds centre back and England Under 21 international Cresswell has been on West Ham’s radar in recent months.
Man United starlet closes in on move
Manchester United forward Ethan Wheatley is to join Bradford City on loan.
Man United youngster Ethan Wheatley is set to join Bradford City after being recalled from his loan spell at fellow League One side Northampton (pictured above in action for the Cobblers)
Norwich sign Irish youngster
Norwich City have completed the signing of 18-year-old Irish youth international winger Luke Chukwu from St Patrick’s Athletic. He has signed until 2028.
Sunderland look for January boost
Sunderland are looking at Maccabi Netanya winger Jocelin Ta Bi after his move to Celtic stalled.
Faes heads to Monaco
Leicester City defender Wout Faes has joined AS Monaco on loan for the remainder of the season.
Dier makes stance clear on West Ham
West Ham had asked about Monaco’s Eric Dier but it’s understood the ex-England centre back is reluctant to leave the Principality.
West Ham had enquired for Eric Dier but it is understood he’s reluctant to leave AS Monaco
Palmeiras eye Hammers loanee
Palmeiras are exploring a deal for Brighton defender Igor Julio, who is on loan at West Ham.
Stoke close in on Hull defender
Stoke are advancing in talks with Hull to sign Cody Drameh on loan.
The Potters have also confirmed the loan signing of keeper Gavin Bazunu from Southampton.
Reading receive Keane boost
Preston forward Will Keane, twin brother of Everton defender Michael, is joining Reading on loan.
