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After having a €10 million offer rejected by Portimonense, Wolfsburg are set to make another attempt to sign Filipe Relvas.

A Bola claims the German side are eager to land the 23-year-old ahead of other clubs from England, Spain and Italy.

Memphis Depay could still be on his way out of Barcelona in the January transfer window.

According to Sport, Manchester United, Newcastle, Arsenal and Chelsea have spoken to his agent to discuss a possible move and one of those teams could opt to sign him before the end of the month.

Ruslan Malinovskyi is set to leave Atalanta to join Marseille, Calciomercato reports.

The Ukrainian attacking midfielder will join the French side on loan for the rest of the season before completing a permanent transfer for €10 million.

Newcastle are readying a summer raid for Bayer Leverkusen forward Moussa Diaby, claims Bild.

The 23-year-old France international has long been linked with a move to the Premier League, and the big-spending Magpies believe they can put a deal in place that allows them to acquire exciting potential.

Vincent Aboubakar has, according to the Daily Mail, emerged as a target for Besiktas following his release by Al-Nassr.

The Cameroon international forward has been cut by Saudi employers following their signing of Cristiano Ronaldo, but he could now head to Turkey as a replacement for supposed Manchester United target Wout Weghorst.

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Arsenal are said to be in talks with Jorge Mendes regarding Joao Felix, with O Jogo reporting that Atletico Madrid are now waiting on an official offer from the Gunners.

The Portuguese forward has also been linked with Manchester United as Premier League heavyweights consider bringing him in on an initial loan agreement that includes an option to buy.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery wants to be reunited with Mohamed Elneny at Aston Villa, reports The Mirror.

The Spanish tactician previously worked with the Egyptian midfielder at Arsenal and is lining up a move for the combative 30-year-old – who has a 12-month extension option in his deal at Emirates Stadium that is due to expire in the summer.

Chelsea are, according to CaughtOffside, prepared to consider a January move elsewhere for Christian Pulisic.

The United States international forward will be allowed to leave Stamford Bridge, potentially on loan, if the Blues are able to add another winger to their ranks – with Shakhtar Donetsk star Mykhailo Mudryk said to be a target in west London.

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Sky Sports reports that Southampton are mulling over a move for Celtic forward Daizen Maeda.

The Saints need to find a spark from somewhere in their Premier League relegation scrap and believe a Japan international with 14 goals through 49 appearances in Scotland could be the man to provide it.

A move for Yann Sommer was discussed inside the corridors of power at Manchester United, claims CaughtOffside, but he is no longer a target for the Red Devils.

That is because Jack Butland has been snapped up on loan from Crystal Palace, while Switzerland international goalkeeper Sommer is being heavily linked with Bayern Munich.

Djed Spence has seem limited game time since joining Tottenham in the summer of 2022, and football.london reports that he could see a loan move sanctioned during the winter window.

Three Premier League clubs, along with Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen, are said to have expressed interest in the flying wing-back – who helped Nottingham Forest to promotion last season.

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Atletico Madrid want to re-sign their former academy graduate and Manchester United forward Alejandro Garnacho according to Fichajes.

With Joao Felix wanting to leave the club in January, Diego Simeone's side are in search of a quality player upfront but it is unlikely that the Red Devils would let the promising talent leave the club.

Racing Club have rejected Southampton's €10million bid for their Argentine midfielder Carlos Alcaraz according to The Athletic.

The 20-year-old Argentine reportedly has a €25m release clause in his contract which the Premier League side have to match if they want to sign the player.

Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing Brentford goalkeeper David Raya as a long-term replacement of Hugo Lloris according to The Telegraph.

While Antonio Conte's side won't sign a goalkeeper in the ongoing January window, they are eyeing a move for Raya next summer.

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Manchester City will complete Máximo Perrone deal in the next days — as all parties are working to get documents sealed. It’s almost done, as already called in December. 🔵🇦🇷 #MCFC

Understand Pep Guardiola spoke to Argentina U20 coach Mascherano about Perrone and his potential. pic.twitter.com/gciE5lD18S

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 8, 2023

Tottenham Hotspur are considering making a move for England international and Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford according to The Mirror.

Pickford, whose contract expires in 2024, has reportedly snubbed multiple contract offers from the Toffees.

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Liverpool have shown interest in signing Valencia midfielder Yunus Musah according to Fichajes.

The Reds are in the lookout for a midfielder and could make a concrete offer soon for the player who is also being chased by Chelsea.

Leeds United have entered the race to sign Napoli target Azzedine Ounahi according to Telefoot.

Napoli had reportedly placed a bid of €19m for the Moroccan and were planning to send him back on loan to Angers until the end of the season but the Premier League outfit have now reportedly placed an offer of €25m.

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Corinthians president Duilio Monteiro Alves revealed that the club made an offer to Cristiano Ronaldo to join them but it was substantially less than what Saudi Arabian out Al-Nassr offered who eventually landed the Portuguese.

Speaking to Bandeirantes’ Donos da Bola, Alves said, "We made an offer to Cristiano Ronaldo. A salary equal to what he earned at United, a two-year deal with the help of sponsors. I know he also had proposals from Europe. But the proposal from Saudi Arabia was 20 times higher. I spoke six, seven times with Jorge Mendes and, in the end, we sent a proposal through another person."

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Aston Villa are very close to signing Real Betis defender Alex Moreno according to Football Insider.

After almost sealing the signature of the Spanish full-back, Unai Emery now has his eyes on Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze.

Besiktas director Kazanci: “If Man Utd want Weghorst, they’ve to discuss first with Burnley who will then contact us” 🚨🔴 #MUFC

“If we accept, loan will be terminated. Otherwise, it will continue until June. He cannot leave like this. There will have to be compensation for us”. pic.twitter.com/2SAQPmSt02

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 8, 2023

Ismael Bennacer will sign new contract with AC Milan next week. Deal valid until June 2027, salary close to €4m net per year. Bennacer only wanted to stay. 🔴⚫️ #ACMilan

Release clause will remain the same: €50m. pic.twitter.com/EGSkNw9wm9

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 8, 2023

West Ham United have decided not to match Blackburn Rovers' asking price of £15 million for forward Ben Brereton Diaz in January according to The Sun.

The Hammers will now wait for the Chilean's contract to expire in the summer when they can sign him for free.

Liverpool are eyeing a move for Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes as per journalist Ben Jacobs via GiveMeSport.

The journalist claimed, "So that [moving for Nunes] might be an example of Liverpool waiting until the summer and then moving. Again, that would influence their January too, but Nunes is definitely a player on Liverpool’s radar. They just can’t get it done in January, with him having played for the football club this season. So that’s one to watch."

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Chelsea are interested in signing Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia and are reportedly in touch with the player's agent over a possible move according to journalist Simon Phillips via GiveMeSport.

The journalist said, "There’s contact with Lavia that’s still going on. There’s regular contact with his agent. So, Chelsea are sensing an opportunity to try and get him this window. If not, it will be in the summer because Manchester City have that buyback clause on him. I think that comes in possibly in the summer, so Chelsea again trying to get ahead of the competition with him."

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Negotiations between Leeds United and Hoffenheim for Georginio Rutter are now very advanced. Fee discussed around €30m, personal terms already agreed. ⚪️ #LUFC

Talks will continue in the next hours/days to make him Leeds' second signing after Wober. pic.twitter.com/4a4TLpGT0E

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 8, 2023

Arsenal are confident of signing Mykhaylo Mudryk from  Shakhtar Donetsk in January according to Fabrizio Romano via Caughtoffside.

The journalist in his column wrote, "Of course Arsenal are confident, and Arteta too. But reaching an agreement with Shakhtar is crucial, they were so strong in negotiations also in August when they turned down €30m from Everton when it sounded like a great bid. No deadlines have been mentioned in the negotiations, as of now; talks continue."

90min reports that Napoli have now made an opening bid for Azzedine Ounahi worth €15m (£13.2m) plus add-ons, and the offer includes an initial loan-back agreement.

The Moroccan midfielder impressed in Qatar this winter and has subsequently been linked with a move to the likes of Leicester City who have also reportedly put in an offer.

It seems as though Ounahi could well be leaving Angers in the very near future.

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Leeds United are "firmly involved" in the chase to sign Coventry City forward Viktor Gyokeres this January, as per TEAMtalk.

However, the likes of Everton and Brentford are also said to be planning on making their own moves for the striker this winter.

Gyokeres has 12 goals and delivered one assist in 25 Championship games so far this season.

Chelsea consider Marcus Thuram as big opportunity on the market — with further talks to take place in the next days to discuss conditions and price tag for January. 🔵 #CFC

Thuram will consider all his options as he won’t extend contract with Borussia and he’d be free in June. pic.twitter.com/U7d3dAOK45

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 7, 2023

MLS outfit Orlando City have officially announced the signing of Martin Ojeda from Argentina Primera Division side Godoy Cruz.

The midfielder will join the Lions as a Designated Player on a three-year contract with an option for a further two.

As per La Repubblica (via Vocegiallo Rossa), Premier League leaders Arsenal are keeping tabs on Roma forward Tammy Abraham.

The English striker has struggled for form in Italy this season, scoring just three Serie A goals in 16 outings. Even so, alongside the Gunners, Manchester United are also said to potentially be interested in signing the former Chelsea man.

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