🚨 SHOCK Chelsea moves, 'green light' for Liverpool deal, Robertson to Spurs latest, Bayern make final contract offer, & more
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Arsenal
Arsenal have made initial enquiries over the potential transfer of Julian Alvarez, with Andrea Berta having useful links to his former signing for Atletico Madrid. (ESPN)
Meanwhile, Alvarez’s agent has responded to the speculation - full story here!
Mikel Arteta has fired a warning to some of his Arsenal players about improving their standards - full story here!
Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly exploring a potential move for talented young Cameroon international attacker Karl Etta Eyong. (Ben Jacobs)
Could Riccardo Calafiori make it back from injury for Arsenal’s big game against Manchester United tomorrow? Find out here!
Aston Villa
Tammy Abraham to Aston Villa is edging closer, with a medical booked for the striker to complete a move from Besiktas. (Ben Jacobs)
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Barcelona
Fermin Lopez could be set to sign a new Barcelona contract, with important talks already taking place between the club and his representatives. (Sport)
There is no truth to reports linking Barcelona with a move for Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Marc Casado could be on his way out of Barcelona, with Galatasaray emerging as the latest suitors for the midfielder’s signature. (Sport)
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich have made their final offer to Dayot Upamecano as they look to tie the French centre-back down to a new contract. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
One of Bayern’s defensive targets looks too expensive for them, with Jeremy Jacquet now perhaps more likely to join either Chelsea or Manchester City. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Chelsea
Harry Maguire is a surprise Chelsea target as he looks increasingly likely to leave Manchester United on a free transfer this summer, while other Premier League clubs are also monitoring his situation. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Chelsea are exploring a move to sign Douglas Luiz on loan from Juventus as cover for the second half of the season, with no obligation or option to buy. (Fabrizio Romano)
Chelsea could miss out on Fermin Lopez as his representatives have already held important talks over a potential new contract with Barcelona. (Sport)
Chelsea are one of the clubs showing an interest in Kim Min-jae amid some doubts over his future at Bayern Munich. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace are tipped to try to block Jean-Philippe Mateta from leaving Selhurst Park this January, despite the player handing in a transfer request. (Football Insider)
Alternatively, Palace are also looking at PSG striker Goncalo Ramos as a transfer target in case they have to replace Mateta. (Duncan Castles)
Everton
James Garner has officially signed a new contract with Everton as he’d been coming towards the end of his previous deal and attracted interest from his former club Manchester United - full story here!
Everton have an interest in a transfer move for Bayern Munich right-back Sacha Boey, but they’re not the only ones. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Liverpool
Tottenham are advancing in talks to sign Andrew Robertson from Liverpool this January, with the Scotland international no longer first choice at Anfield. (David Ornstein, the Athletic)
Liverpool are now working on bringing Kostas Tsimikas back from his loan spell with Roma to give them cover at left-back, and the Greece international is keen to return. (Ben Jacobs)
Liverpool are plotting a move to sign FC Koln winger Said El Mala as they continue to look for someone who can fill the void left by Luis Diaz. (Daily Mail)
Micky van de Ven to Liverpool could be one to watch again - full details here!
Manchester City
Manchester City look set to sell this big-name first-team player to a Premier League rival before the end of the month - full story here!
John Stones has been linked with Bayern Munich amid doubts over his Manchester City future, but there is apparently no truth to these rumours. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Manchester United
Harry Maguire is a surprise Chelsea target as he looks increasingly likely to leave Manchester United on a free transfer this summer, while other Premier League clubs are also monitoring his situation. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
James Garner has officially signed a new contract with Everton as he’d been coming towards the end of his previous deal and attracted interest from his former club Manchester United - full story here!
Manchester United are being strongly tipped to try again for the signing of Aston Villa and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. (Football Insider)
Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly exploring a potential move for talented young Cameroon international attacker Karl Etta Eyong. (Ben Jacobs)
Wilfred Ndidi has offered himself to Manchester United in a surprise transfer development this January. (Fichajes)
Manchester United are determined to root out the ‘mole’ in their squad who keeps leaking line ups to the press before they’re officially announced. (the Sun)
Real Madrid
Real Madrid’s caretaker manager Alvaro Arbeloa has spoken out on Vinicius Junior’s future amid ongoing speculation about a move away - full quotes here!
Tottenham
Tottenham are advancing in talks to sign Andrew Robertson from Liverpool this January, with the Scotland international no longer first choice at Anfield. (David Ornstein, the Athletic)
Tottenham are also exploring the market for a new goalkeeper, either to provide competition for Guglielmo Vicario or possibly even to replace him altogether. (TEAMtalk)
West Ham United
TWO West Ham players are set to have their contracts terminated - full story here!