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Moises Caicedo Brighton 2022-23
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Newcastle want Sunderland starlet

2023-01-07T22:58:20.000Z

Newcastle United are said to be 'hopeful' that they will be able to sign Sunderland teenager Chris Rigg.

As reported by 90min, the 15-year-old is actually a fan of the Magpies and so this will likely be a key factor in his decision.

Incidentally, he became the Black Cat's youngest-ever player this weekend in the FA Cup, coming off the bench at 15 years and 203 days old in the 2-1 win over Shrewsbury Town.

Borussia Dortmund to loan youngster

2023-01-07T22:30:49.048Z

Sommer latest amid Bayern links

2023-01-07T22:03:28.000Z

Gvardiol drops hint on Leipzig future

2023-01-07T21:30:02.000Z

RB Leipzig and Croatia World Cup star Josko Gvardiol has claimed suggested he won't be leaving this January

In an interview with Croatian outlet Danas, he said: "I am also happy for the club to achieve something big. I'm not in a hurry, I'm in Leipzig, we still have six months to finish the season properly and to win something. And then we will look further to the future."

This may come as a blow to Chelsea and Tottenham who have been linked with the defender in recent times.

Bennacer contract sorted for Milan

2023-01-07T21:01:42.000Z

Aboubakar released to make way for Ronaldo?

2023-01-07T20:33:17.000Z

Of course, we all know Cristiano Ronaldo is now officially an Al-Nassr player having left Manchester United before the World Cup.

However, while some may have expected him to be linking up with Vincent Aboubakar who impressed Cameroon in Qatar, it seems that won't be the case.

According to reports, Ronaldo has been registered by Al-Nassr in place of the 30-year-old striker who has now been released amid recent links to Manchester United.

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Leeds want French striker

2023-01-07T20:00:13.000Z

Weghorst close to Man United loan?

2023-01-07T19:30:58.000Z

By the looks of it, Bestikas striker Wout Weghorst could soon be heading back to England but not back to parent club Burnley.

Instead, it seems he could be leaving Turkey to spend the second half of the campaign with Manchester United.

Only helping spur on the rumours, he appeared to be waving goodbye to Bestikas fans on Saturday after scoring in a 2-1 win over Kasimpasa.

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Chelsea open talks with Thuram

2023-01-07T19:00:27.000Z

Malinovskyi close to Marseille deal

2023-01-07T18:30:52.000Z

Liverpool interested in Koopmeiners

2023-01-07T17:59:19.709Z

Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Atalanta and Netherlands midfielder Teun Koopmeiner, according to Dutch outlet Voetbal Primeur.

The 24-year-old is contracted with the Italian side until 2025, meaning he could cost the Reds around €40m. Koopmeiners has eight goals and six assists in 59 appearances for Atalanta, but would be Liverpool's second Dutch signing of the window after the arrival of Cody Gakpo from PSV.

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Houston Dynamo sign Ivan Franco on loan

2023-01-07T17:26:02.164Z

Houston Dynamo FC have announced the signing of Paraguayan forward Ivan Franco, who joins on loan from Club Libertad.

“Ivan is an exciting young attacking talent who we hope can flourish in our environment in Houston,” declared Pat Onstad, Dynamo's general manager. “At 22-years old, he has already won three trophies for Libertad and gained valuable experience in Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana. At his best, Ivan is a difference maker who can play across the front three attacking positions, and we can’t wait to work with him in Houston.”

Watford announce signing of Joao Ferreira

2023-01-07T16:51:06.602Z

Watford have announced the signing of Portuguese defender Joao Ferreira from Benfica. The player signs a four-and-a-half year deal with the club.

Liverpool change stance on Nunes

2023-01-07T16:06:40.087Z

The Athletic have reported that Liverpool turned down the opportunity to sign Matheus Nunes from Sporting last summer, who eventually joined Wolves instead.

However, it is now thought that the Reds' stance on the 24-year-old has changed given their frailties in midfielde. Wolves are reportedly aware of Liverpool's interest, but won't give them any favours despite the good relationship between the two clubs.

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Chelsea announce Santos signing

2023-01-07T15:30:47.000Z

Chelsea have announced the signing of Brazilian starlet Andrey Santos from Vasco da Gama.

Liverpool want Galatasaray full-back

2023-01-07T15:00:13.000Z

Liverpool have shown interest in signing Galatasaray right-back Sacha Boey according to A Spor.

The Reds will face competition from fellow Premier League side Crystal Palace who are keen on signing the Frenchman. The Turkish club are expected to demand a transfer fee of around €20m for the player whose contract is valid until 2025.

Atalanta's Ruslan Malinovskyi set to join Marseille

2023-01-07T14:30:55.000Z

Roberto Martinez set to be the next Portugal coach

2023-01-07T14:00:52.000Z

Former Everton and Belgium manager Roberto Martinez has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to become the next Portugal head coach according to The Athletic.

The Spaniard is set to sign a contract with the Portuguese FA by the end of this week.

Bayern set to hold talks with Pavard over new deal

2023-01-07T13:30:10.000Z

David Datro Fofana completes Chelsea move

2023-01-07T13:01:41.264Z

Arsenal remain in direct talks over Mudryk transfer

2023-01-07T12:32:37.921Z

France boss Deschamps extends stay

2023-01-07T11:22:52.000Z

Two Premier League clubs were interested in new Chelsea midfielder

2023-01-07T10:30:19.000Z

Premier League duo Manchester City and Newcastle United were chasing Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos before the 18-year-old signed for Chelsea according to Fabrizio Romano via Caughtoffside.

The journalist in his column wrote, "Newcastle and the City Group were both interested in signing Santos before Chelsea secured the young talent. The player was tempted by Chelsea for the future with many young talents involved. After many conversations in Brazil, he chose Chelsea."

Man City set to offer Rico Lewis new deal

2023-01-07T10:03:35.128Z

Manchester City are all set to offer their academy graduate Rico Lewis a new long-term contract according to Football Insider.

The 18-year-old full-back was praised by Pep Guardiola recently and the club wants to add him in their first-team roster.

Man City eyeing move for Rice

2023-01-07T09:30:24.000Z

Manchester City are interested to sign West Ham midfielder Declan Rice and are willing to offer Kalvin Phillips in a swap deal according to Football Insider.

The Cityzens signed Phillips in the summer for £45million from Leeds United but the England international has remained out of action for the majority of the season so far due to injuries and now the club are considering him sending to West Ham in exchange of Rice whose contract with the Hammers expires in 2024.

Declan Rice West Ham 2022-23
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Man Utd show interest in signing Inter star

2023-01-07T09:00:53.000Z

Manchester United are the latest club to show interest in signing Inter defender Milan Skriniar according to Media Foot.

The 27-year-old defender's contract expires at the end of the current season. Tottenham Hotspur are also chasing the player.

Aston Villa in talks with Real Betis for Alex Moreno

2023-01-07T08:30:20.000Z

Arsenal want to sign Atletico star on loan

2023-01-07T08:00:39.000Z

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is keen on signing Atletico Madrid's star forward Joao Felix on loan in the ongoing window according to The Mirror.

The Gunners will have to pay a £13 million loan fee to the Spanish club and the player will demand a salary of £3 million.

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Former Man Utd star keen to re-join club in January

2023-01-07T07:30:21.000Z

Manchester United have been linked with a move for FC Barcelona forward Memphis Depay in the ongoing January window according to Sport.

After Rober Lewandowski's arrival at Camp Nou, Depay's game time has reduced and thus the Dutchman is reportedly interested in rejoining his former club Manchester United.

Man Utd set to hand new contracts to duo

2023-01-07T07:05:23.698Z

Arsenal and Spurs eye January move for Ndicka

2023-01-06T22:40:27.852Z

North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham look set to battle it out for Eintracht Frankfurt defender Evan Ndicka this January, reports German outlet FR.

The Premier League clubs will have to act fast, though, as it is thought that Frankfurt are looking to hand the 23-year-old a new three-year contract. Ndicka has been a stalwart in the German side this season, with 23 appearances across all competitions.

Evan Ndicka Eintracht Frankfurt 2022-23
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Arsenal enter race for PAOK wonderkid

2023-01-06T22:35:40.612Z

Arsenal have joined Manchester City and Chelsea in the race to sign PAOK wonderkid Giannis Konstantelias, according to the Standard.

The Gunners are said to be sending scouts to watch the 19-year-old this month, after a number of eye-catching displays. Konstantelias has two assists in 13 appearances for PAOK in 2022-23 and is expected to make his full international debut for Greece in March.

Brighton CEO reveals lack of Caicedo offers

2023-01-06T22:30:48.965Z

Brighton CEO Paul Barber has told CBS Sports that the club have received no offers for sought-after midfielder Moises Caicedo, singling out Liverpool in particular as they have been heavily linked with the player.

"I'm pleased to say we haven't had any. Maybe they [Liverpool] haven't got my email because I haven't seen any," Barber joked.

Jacobs also revealed that the Ecuadorian is actually more on Chelsea's radar in recent weeks, after a mega-money move for Benfica's Enzo Fernandez stalled earlier this week.

NY Red Bulls make Manoel move permanent

2023-01-06T22:28:15.089Z

New York Red Bulls have announced the permanent signing of Brazilian Elias Manoel, who signs for the MLS club on a deal until 2025 having spent the last two months of 2022 on loan.

“Elias [Manoel] proved to have a great potential in MLS in the short time he was with us last season,” said Head of Sport Jochen Schneider. “We are very happy to have him with us permanently and excited to see him continue to help accomplish the goals we have as a club.”

Arsenal unconcerned with Chelsea's interest in Mudryk

2023-01-06T22:24:57.488Z

Arsenal are not threatened by Chelsea's recent interest in signing long-term target Mykhaylo Mudryk, according to Ben Jacobs.

The CBS Sports reporter writes that the Gunners have the advantage in terms of negotiations and that Blues owner Todd Boehly is unlikely to match Shakhtar's asking price.