The January transfer window will open in a few days’ time and all of Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are expected to be busy. Mykhaylo Mudryk is a man in demand, with the Gunners chasing the Ukraine winger as a priority following Gabriel Jesus’ injury. Manchester United are now believed to have opened talks with PSV Eindhoven over Cody Gakpo.
Elsewhere, Chelsea have now all but completed the double signing of David Datro Fofana and Andrey Santos as the first new players arrive under Graham Potter. Both youngsters for the future, Chelsea are also expected to be busy on the first-team front too, with plenty of names linked as ever including Enzo Fernandez, Youssoufa Moukoko and Joao Felix.
Spurs, meanwhile, are thought to be tracking Sporting Lisbon’s Pedro Porro and Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot. Elsewhere, free agent Cristiano Ronaldo is now close to a big-money move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr, likely to sign a huge contract spanning seven years. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
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ICYMI: Klopp addresses £130m midfielder rumour with big hint at January plans
Jurgen Klopp has suggested Liverpool will spend in the January transfer market amid rumours they are keen on a deal for Jude Bellingham.
Borussia Dortmund will reportedly demand upwards of £130million for Bellingham, while Liverpool have been touted to spend a whopping £250m to improve their team after a middling first half of the campaign.
“I don’t know about the amount of money,” Klopp told reporters.
ICYMI: Arteta confirms Arsenal transfer plan as Mudryk talks continue
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal cannot afford to rest on their laurels and must take full advantage of the January transfer window.
The Gunners are currently sat top of the Premier League and five points clear of Manchester City ahead of their Boxing Day clash with West Ham.
Manager Arteta, however, has urged Arsenal to kick on and says they will be “active” in January to bolster their squad.
Chelsea ready to offer Milan Skriniar a pre-contract
Calciomercato claim Chelsea are prepared to wait to sign Milan Skriniar.
The defender is approaching the end of his contract with Inter Milan and has been strongly linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea were keen on him during the summer but could now sit back and watch Skriniar’s contract expire before offering him a lucrative free transfer.
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Manchester United keen on Cody Gakpo
Cody Gakpo is one of the major names heading into the January transfer window.
The PSV forward scored three goals at the World Cup, raising his further profile even further. Already one of the most talked about players in Europe, the striker looks set for a big move.
Indeed, the Daily Mirror claim Manchester United are looking to take advantage of PSV’s financial problems and make a move for the 23-year-old for less than £50m.
Chelsea close to Andrey Santos deal after David Datro Fofana medical and both players could be loaned out
Chelsea are close to signing Brazilian starlet Andrey Santos from Vasco da Gama.
The teenage midfielder has yet to complete a medical or sign a contract but broad agreements over the transfer fee – an initial £13million plus a further £7m in add-ons – and a five-year deal are now in place.
Chelsea are poised to beat Premier League rivals Newcastle in the race to sign Santos, one of the most highly-rated young players in Brazil.
Manchester United plot contract talks with Marcus Rashford
While Marcus Rashford has seen an option to extend his contract by a futher 12 months, his long-term future is up for debate.
Back in form, PSG have made it clear they would be keen on a move for the England international, who could talk to foreign clubs next January as things stand.
According to Fabrizio Romano, however, United want him to stay.
The transfer insider claims Erik ten Hag is heading for a meeting with Rashford in an effort to get him to stay.
Arsenal and Man United keen on Joao Felix
Joao Felix is a man in demand,
Offered to Chelsea, Atletico Madrid could look to sell their forward this month, despite his obvious potential.
According to the Daily Record, Atletico would even be willing to loan him out in January amid interest from Arsenal and Manchester United.
Antonio Conte confirms Tottenham’s January transfer stance amid links with Pedro Porro
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte has confirmed the club will be active in the January transfer window.
Spurs, who resume their Premier League campaign against Brentford on Monday, went into the World Cup break fourth in the standings but Conte has earlier said there is still a gap between them and their rivals when it comes to squad depth.
Sporting right-back Pedro Porro has been linked with a move to north London, as well as Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, who was close to a switch earlier this year.
Potter offers hope to Ziyech over Chelsea future after World Cup heroics
Graham Potter insists Chelsea are “delighted” with Hakim Ziyech and urged patience for the Blues’ extended senior squad.
Ziyech starred in Morocco’s fourth-place World Cup finish, showcasing his full creative repertoire on the global stage in Qatar.
The 29-year-old has struggled to impose himself similarly at Stamford Bridge, leaving AC Milan monitoring his situation closely with a view to enticing the former Ajax playmaker to Serie A.
Ziyech has featured just nine times for Chelsea this term, but boss Potter still sees a crucial role for the talented forward.
