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Ornstein suggest Chalobah could leave Chelsea

2023-01-27T21:41:48.363Z

David Ornstein has suggested on the Football Daily podcast that in order to balance their books Chelsea could sell Trevoh Chalobah before the transfer window deadline.

Big outlays on Mykhailo Mudryk and Benoit Badiashile could be countered by the sale of a homegrown player in the coming days.

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Dalic rejects Ajax approach to be manager

2023-01-27T21:10:00.000Z

Croatian head coach Zlatko Dalic has turned down an approach from Ajax to fill their vacant managerial position. Dalic has achieved a second and third placed finish with Croatia in the last two World Cup.

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Atletico Madrid interested in South Korean attacking midfielder

2023-01-27T20:50:00.000Z

Trippier signs contract extension at Newcastle

2023-01-27T20:30:00.000Z

Kieran Trippier has signed a contract extension at Newcastle keeping him at the club until the 2024/25 season. He has lead Newcastle's march for Champions League football, and is part of a defensive unit that has kept 12 clean sheets in the Premier League this season.

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PSG prepping third bid for Cherki

2023-01-27T20:10:11.000Z

According to French outlet FootMercato, PSG are preparing a third bid for Lyon attacker Rayan Cherki. PSG are conscious that Lyon could definitively shut the door on a potential deal so they are treading carefully with the deal.

He has a goal and an assist to his name in Ligue 1 this season and would provide cover to their attacking department after the sale of Pablo Sarabia earlier this month.

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Smalling still negotiating with Roma

2023-01-27T19:50:00.000Z

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Chris Smalling is still in talks with Roma regarding a new contract, with his current deal expiring this summer.

He led them to their first ever continental success last season as Roma won the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League.

PSV want to sign Elanga

2023-01-27T19:30:00.000Z

PSV are looking to strengthen their forward line and Manchester United's 20-year-old Swedish winger Anthony Elanga is an option. He has two assists in 19 appearances for United this season and is seemingly out of favour with Erik ten Hag.

Leicester agree deal for Tete

2023-01-27T19:15:10.000Z

Leicester have agreed a deal for Brazilian winger Tete from Shakhtar Donetsk according to John Percy from The Telegraph. He is currently on loan at Lyon in the French top division, but is expected to be Brendan Rodgers second signing of the January window despite interest from Leeds.

Chelsea join Liverpool in race for Berge

2023-01-27T19:00:55.000Z

Chelsea and Liverpool look set to battle it out for the signature of Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge late on in the January transfer window, according to Football London.

The 24-year-old boasts four goals and three assists for the Blades this season, and is thought to have been scouted by the Blues since mid-December.

Chelsea agree deal for Malo Gusto

2023-01-27T19:00:03.497Z

Chelsea have agreed a deal for 19-year-old Malo Gusto from Lyon. The defender will provide cover for Reece James and also follows the Blues recent transfer strategy of signing young players for the future.

Inter interested in Firmino as Lukaku replacement

2023-01-27T18:40:46.000Z

Inter are looking at Liverpool's Roberto Firmino as a potential replacement for the struggling Romelu Lukaku, Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

The Belgian has failed to recreate his form since returning to Italy on loan from Chelsea in the summer, while Firmino sees his contract expire at the end of the season.

Despite both player and manager Jurgen Klopp stating their desire for him to stay, no deal has been reached, meaning Inter are available to open talks with the Brazilian over a pre-contract.

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Nico Jackson fails Bournemouth medical

2023-01-27T18:20:09.000Z

Martinelli set to extend Arsenal stay

2023-01-27T18:00:02.578Z

Gabriel Martinelli is set to sign a new four-and-a-half year deal with Arsenal, David Ornstein has revealed, taking his stay in North London up to the summer of 2027.

Leeds-linked Ounahi set to join Marseilles

2023-01-27T17:40:54.000Z

Morocco international Azzedine Ounahi looks set to join Olympique Marseille from Angers, despite being linked with a move to Leeds United.

Bournemouth holding talks with Zaniolo

2023-01-27T17:20:11.000Z

Bournemouth are in talks with Roma midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo over a potential move to the South Coast, 90min reports.

The 23-year-old has also been approached by AC Milan and Tottenham, but thus far these deals have stalled.

The talks come after the Cherries launched a €35 million (£30.7m/$38m) bid on Monday after the Italy international made himself available for a January transfer.

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Marcos Alonso signs new Barca contract

2023-01-27T17:00:21.000Z

Former Chelsea full-back Marcos Alonso has committed his future at Barcelona until June 2024, the club have confirmed.

Dortmund announce signing of Duranville

2023-01-27T16:40:34.000Z

Borussia Dortmund have announced the signing of Belgian starlet Julien Duranville from Anderlecht. The 16-year-old pens a long term contract with the club, meaning Dortmund have tied down yet another promising star.

"We are very pleased that Julien and his family have placed great trust in us and that he is now wearing our colours," BVB sporting director Sebastian Kehl said. "Julien is a fast, technically strong and creative winger in whom we see great potential. Our main focus is now on integrating Julien into our professional squad and the new environment as quickly as possible and gradually bringing him up to the level of the Bundesliga.”

Newcastle agree fee with Everton for Gordon

2023-01-27T16:20:00.000Z

Caicedo could hand in transfer request to force move

2023-01-27T16:00:34.000Z

With Chelsea and Arsenal showing a keen interest in securing his signature, the Daily Mail reports that Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo is considering handing in a transfer request to force a move this January.

Read the full story on GOAL here.

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Sunderland land Leeds starlet Gelhardt

2023-01-27T15:40:16.000Z

Sunderland have completed the loan signing of Leeds United starlet Joe Gelhardt, who boasts 15 Premier League appearances for Jesse Marsch's side this campaign.

Gelhardt said on the switch: “I know how big the club is and I’m really looking forward to meeting the lads and trying to help. I spoke with the Head Coach and the playing style seemed a perfect fit for me. I’ve watched Sunderland on the TV this season and seen some positive, attacking football and I can’t wait to get involved.”

Union Berlin complete Laidouni signing

2023-01-27T15:20:14.000Z

Union Berlin have announced the signing of Tunisian midfielder Aissa Laidouni from Hungarian side Ferencvaros Budapest.

"It is the dream of every professional footballer to play in one of the best leagues in the world," Laidouni said on the move. "So I'm very happy to be able to prove myself in the Bundesliga. From everything I have seen and heard so far, Union are a friendly, but also a passionate and ambitious club. I'm convinced I'll fit in well here and will give everything to be successful with Union."

Gusto and Cherki are going nowhere, insisted Blanc

2023-01-27T15:00:47.000Z

Chelsea-linked Malo Gusto and PSG-target Rayan Cherki will continue with Lyon, insisted Laurent Blanc.

“The board has guaranteed to me that the players will stay until the end of the season”, said the manager.

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Salzburg announce Gloukh signing from Tel Aviv

2023-01-27T14:40:03.000Z

Stoke rope in Hoever on loan from Wolves

2023-01-27T14:20:00.000Z

Pellistri might continue at United

2023-01-27T14:00:57.000Z

Erik ten Hag has hinted that Facundo Pellistri might continue his development at Old Trafford as the manager counts on him.

"We have our ideas, for some players we are open for loans but with some players they are not, they have to develop first in our environment, second, we have many games to cover, and we need players to cover that, when you play 30 games in 10 days you need a lot of players. The way we put on the Wednesday, Pellistri, is already a signal," he stated.

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Arsenal remain keen on Rice despite Caicedo interest

2023-01-27T13:30:02.000Z

Valencia set to sign Saul on loan from Atletico

2023-01-27T13:00:51.000Z

Brighton will not let Caicedo leave

2023-01-27T12:30:48.000Z

Despite Arsenal's massive £60 million ($74m) bid for midfielder Moises Caicedo, Brighton remains firm that the Ecuadorian is not for sale.

Lorient close in on Dieng

2023-01-27T12:00:45.000Z

Nat Phillips might leave Liverpool in January

2023-01-27T11:30:50.000Z

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has informed that Nat Phillips might leave the club in January if they get offers from him.

"Depends if there are offers. We have to be prepared for pretty much everything, the 31st is Deadline Day and we will see," he stated when asked about the future of the defender.

The arrival of Rhys Williams this week from a loan spell at Blackpool has further put him down the pecking order.

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Arsenal submit £60m bid for Caicedo

2023-01-27T11:00:06.000Z

Arsenal have reportedly tabled a £60 million ($74m) bid for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo as they join another transfer battle with Chelsea.

Check out GOAL's full version of this transfer story.

Klopp happy with Bajcetic extension

2023-01-27T10:30:04.000Z

Manager Jurgen Klopp lauded Stefan Bajcetic and expressed his happiness after he was handed a new long-term contract at Liverpool.

"We had to be pretty careful with him because of his age. He has shown us he is ready. His skills are something we haven't shown in recent games. He has good aggression and he has good football on top of that. We're really happy and really pleased he signed a new contract. He deserves it," he stated.

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Dyche might take charge of Everton after Bielsa's rejection

2023-01-27T09:30:37.000Z

PSG hold the key in Navas' move to Premier League

2023-01-27T09:00:30.000Z

Semenyo on the verge of signing for Bournemouth

2023-01-27T08:33:45.801Z

Bristol City striker Antoine Semenyo is just hours away from signing with Bournemouth after completing his medical, according to Sky Sports.

The Premier League outfit has agreed to pay £9m plus add-ons for the striker who boasts of scoring eight goals this campaign.

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Leeds continue to push for McKennie

2023-01-27T08:05:02.000Z

Bamba's agent distances himself from Arsenal rumours

2023-01-27T07:35:35.000Z

Filipe Macedo Alves, agent of Vitoria Guimaraes midfielder Ibrahima Bamba, was potted in London which led to speculations that the player might join the Emirates in January.

However, Alves has cooled down such rumours and told O Jogo, "It’s true that I was in London, but I am just arriving from Germany, where I was watching Edmond Tapsoba’s game. Bamba is not the only player I work with. He [Bamba] has a player profile that is clearly of interest to many clubs, but today he is a Vitória player and is only focused on Monday’s game in Chaves. The market is open, but I’m not going to feed rumours."

Gordon insists on leaving Everton

2023-01-27T07:05:01.000Z

Darmian agrees new Inter contract

2023-01-26T22:54:09.258Z

Matteo Darmian has agreed to new terms that will keep him at Inter until June 2024, reports Gianluca Di Marzio (via Football Italia).

The 33-year-old's new contract also contains the option to extend for a further year, with him expected to sign imminently.

Inter will now focus on tying down midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu to new terms.

Ajax confirm sacking of Alfred Schreuder

2023-01-26T22:51:06.092Z

Ajax have confirmed they have parted ways with head coach Alfred Schreuder after a 1-1 draw with FC Volendam.

The stalemate is the latest in a string of poor results and equalled a club-record seven league games without a win.

Schreuder joined last summer from Club Brugge as Erik ten Hag's replacement.

Torino to hijack Ilic deal from Marseille

2023-01-26T22:50:36.348Z

Maldini & Massara working on shoestring Milan budget

2023-01-26T22:46:11.032Z

Milan sporting directors Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara are having to try and bolster Stefano Pioli's squad on an extremely tight, essentially nominal budget.

That is according to Nicolo Schira, who adds that RedBird, Milan's new owners, will not sanction anything more than loan deals and there are to be no buy obligation clauses. The only money they have to work with is the €2.8m they received for the termination of Tiemoue Bakayoko's loan deal.

Arsenal preparing £75m bid for Caicedo (Fichajes)

2023-01-26T22:30:48.963Z

Fichajes, via Ekrem Konur, reports that Arsenal are ready to go big with an offer of around £75 million to try and steal Moises Caicedo away from Brighton before the end of the January transfer window.

With concern over Mikel Arteta's squad depth, the report states they are willing to do anything for him to end up signing with them.

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