Every Friday throughout January we’ll be bringing you the latest updates and insights on the biggest transfer news.
are Liverpool Closer to their star trio’s contracts? And will Real Madrid The land Trent Alexander Arnold This month?
No concrete progress has been made on any of the three deals at this stage, but sources told ESPN that the reality of modern-day contracts is that they take months due to the many elements that need to be addressed. is, including length basics and salary, but also agent fees, image rights and bonuses. There’s no sense of panic in Liverpool’s end, and that applies Real Madrid approach for Alexander-Arnold.
There will be no transfer to the Bernabeu for the right-back this month. — Mark Ogden
There is a perception in Liverpool that it is only a matter of time before Salah and Van Dijk commit to their futures at the club. Aged over 30, both players are approaching the twilight of their careers and have recently spoken about their emotional attachment to life at Anfield.
Alexander-Arnold’s situation is a more complicated matter, as he is 26 years old, with Real Madrid’s approach surprising many. is given The Spanish club were expected to wait until the summer to make their move, but while Alexander-Arnold is set to join them on a free transfer Could make a choice, it looks like the deal is a non-starter this month as Liverpool continue their pursuit. 20th league title. — Beth Lindop
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Lawrence believes Trent Alexander-Arnold has agreed to a move to Real Madrid.
Julien Laurens and Nedum Onuoha discuss Real Madrid’s interest in Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold.
could do Barcelona Actually sign players this month if they can’t register Dani Olmo And Pow Victor?
Barcelona are nevertheless looking to sign and register Olmo and Victor in the summer. La Liga is missing the December 31 deadline for compliance. With the league’s Financial Fair Play rules, however, there is a scenario where Olmo and Victor remain unregistered for the second half of the season and the club signs another player.
The problem is that according to the rules of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, state players cannot be re-registered with the same team for a second time in the same season, so if Barca falls within the spending limits imposed by their league. could make — VIP boxes or player exits at Spotify’s Camp Nou — they can still try to sign new players in January. A player watching Barcelona. Bayer Leverkusen The protector Jonathan Tahathough that would be a deal for the summer when he’s a free agent.
Club sources told ESPN that the focus for January is on Olmo and Viktor — with an update expected on January 3 — but that they are not doing anything this month, with Hansi Flick’s flagging squad. Needs more depth in certain areas. — Sam Marsden
Manchester United Something needs to change, but will they sign anyone?
Man United don’t have the money to make deals due this month. Premier Leagueof Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) restrictions, but if they can offload to unfavoured players e.g. Antony, Casemiro And Marcus Rashfordthis will open up the possibility of bringing new faces.
Rashford could generate a significant fee if he leaves permanently, so it would be a financial bonus for United, but sources said the key factor in today’s PSR-dominated scenario is the wage bill. Shifting Casemiro and Rashford would free up more than £500,000 a week from salary commitments, enabling the club to target loans or players who are in the final six months of their contracts elsewhere. Will enter. — Ogden
New manager Ruben Amorim has been told there isn’t much of a budget to sign players in January, but that hasn’t stopped him from asking. If the money can be raised, he is likely to target a left-back to help implement his 3-4-3 system.
United are open to offers for virtually every member of their first-team squad and will consider loan bids for Rashford and Casemiro, but interested clubs will have to pay the bulk of their wages. –Dawson
Midfielder in the women’s team Hailey Ladd is attracting a considerable amount of interest from a large number of Women’s Super League (WSL) clubs, incl Liverpool, Crystal Palace and Tottenham. Ladd, 31, has found himself in the side under Mark Skinner and is desperate to secure regular game time to secure his place. WellsSquad for Euro 2025 — their first major tournament. — Emily Keogh
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Dawson: No big European teams want Rashford
Rob Dawson believes Marcus Rashford will have to stay at Manchester United after it was revealed none of the European clubs are interested in signing him.
What’s the latest on Rashford’s future?
Quite simply: no one is willing to pay the fees and £325,000-a-week wages to take him away. Sources said he works professionally around the club and the door is not closed at Old Trafford, but the reality appears to be the opposite due to his continued absence from Amorim’s team. — Ogden
Word from inside United is that Amorim has “made up his mind” about Rashford and that a January parting would be best for everyone, but as Mark says, that’s easier said than done. His contract at Old Trafford is a major hurdle, even for Premier League clubs. Rashford does not want to go to Saudi Arabia this month and interest from the Saudi side is decreasing, while PSG have also played down interest..
United will consider offers from other English clubs, but will not accept a deal as seen. Raheem Sterling Moved from Chelsea To weapons. Chelsea are still paying 90% of Sterling’s wages, and United would need to transfer a huge chunk of Rashford’s wages. –Dawson
What are Real Madrid going to do in January?
Madrid’s transfer window is always about being strong on the left and right: this is an obvious weakness of the team Dani Carvajal Injuries are long-term, and the club are keen to act now rather than wait until the summer. Tuesday’s first look at Alexander-Arnold shows that.
Don’t be surprised if Madrid go back to Liverpool this month with a more solid offer of around €25m, but is there a figure that (A) Madrid are willing to pay, and (B) Liverpool are willing to accept? ? If they can’t get Alexander-Arnold, it’s hard to make a case for a replacement who isn’t desirable in the summer.
The most likely scenario is that there will be no increase in January. At least David Alaba.A return to training this week after a long-term injury layoff means they have an extra option at the back. — Alex Kirkland
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Why Man City will struggle to sign Rodri’s replacement in January
Rob Dawson explains Manchester City’s interest in Rodri’s potential replacements, and the challenges they face in signing each of them.
Manchester City Something needs to change…
They want, but it will be difficult. Bruno Guimarães Considered very expensive in Newcastle, while Martin Zobemendi But Real Sociedad Very similar to Rhodri. I am interested. Brazil Midfielder Edersonbut there are doubts about it. Atlanta Will consider offers in January when they are at their peak. Serie A And in a good place in the Champions League.
Meanwhile, onward Claudio Etchiuriwho signed from River Plate last January and stayed on loan for a year, has left the club to become a new City player. But he will not be immediately available for Pep Guardiola. Reports says he has been cleared to play for Argentina in the South American Under-20 Championship, which will be played from January 23 to February 16. –Dawson
There could be a big exit in the women’s team. Come on Kelly Left on the bench for City for most of the season so far, has started just one WSL match. gave England The international is understandably exploring his options and may move on from last season’s runners-up.
With his contract expiring in the summer, a loan move could be on the cards. However, City are already dealing with a series of injuries, particularly to key forwards Lauren Hamp And Khadija “Bunny” Shawwhich could make manager Gareth Taylor reluctant to let a senior player go. Kelly is in urgent need of regular minutes to bolster his chances of making England’s squad for Euro 2025 this summer, and head coach Serena Wegman has already admitted concerns over a lack of game time. — Keogh
Who could leave Chelsea in January?
There are several members of Chelsea’s notorious “bomb squad” — a group of players deemed surplus to requirements — who will be given another chance to find a new club. Ben Chilwell, Corny Chukwuemeka And Caesar Cassady are among them. David Washington And Lucas Bergstrom Can leave on loan or permanently. — James Ollie
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Could Bryan Mbeumo be in need of offensive weapons?
Ryan O’Hanlon and Bill Connelly join “The Football Reporters” podcast to discuss potential signings for Arsenal in the January transfer window.
Weapons have to do without casualties. Bukayo Saka For “months”, are they looking at any possible alternatives?
There has been a view internally at Arsenal for some time that they need another attacking option and Saka’s absence therefore plays into the pre-existing thinking. Whether those players will be available midseason, however, is another matter. Mikel Arteta has insisted Arsenal are “ready” in the market, which is essentially code for suggesting they know who their targets are and, if they become available, deals. will be explored. — Oli
weaponsThe Women’s are also looking to strengthen their squad and are set to sign a winger during January. One potential target is rumored to be ready to move on. NWSLbut as a midfielder, the transfer is likely to be a “one in, one out” situation for the Gunners. Catherine Kohl Expected to depart for Everton After a lack of playing time. — Keogh
Tottenham need defenders before they can sign attackers, right?
Tottenham’s problem is that their long-term transfer plans differ from their short-term needs. Ange Postecoglou is on record as saying the club want to sign at least one or two attacking players in the next two windows, amid Richarlison’s inability to stay fit for long and a general desire to improve their overall quality.
But Spurs are woefully short at the back, with injuries elsewhere forcing full-back Archie Gray to play as an emergency centre-back and the recall of David Spence – a long-term surplus. – Was considered — to play out of position on the left, while veteran Fraser Forster takes part in goal. So the left-back is essential this month with the recognition that squad depth — rather than improving the first XI when everyone is fit — is the most realistic goal this month. — Oli
Is Calvert-Lewin on Juve’s radar?
Dominic Calvert LyonHis contract situation could see him leave Everton in January.
The 27-year-old forward became a free agent in June, but interest from Italy, in particular Juventus And Atlanta, a move this month could be the result. Much will depend on whether Everton value the player’s fee over his potential value on the pitch, with Sean Dyche’s side still deep in a relegation battle and Calvert to help keep the club in the Premier League. Lyon’s goal threat is needed.
Dye addressed questions about his striker at Thursday’s news conference, insisting there was no update. “There has been no contact,” Dyche said. “There must be rumours. There must be conjecture: that is the nature of it.” — Ogden