Aston Villa have signed Marcus Rashford on loan until the end of the season to end the forward’s unhappy exile at Manchester United under Ruben Amorim. Arsenal target Ollie Watkins is meanwhile “happy to stay” at Villa after Jhon Duran was sold to Saudi club Al-Nassr in a £64m deal before the transfer deadline.
Elsewhere, Mathys Tel is now expected to stay at Bayern Munich. Tottenham had agreed a £50m deal but Tel is reported to have rejected the move, but Arsenal and Manchester United have not given up on the teenager just yet. The Gunners have been hit with another blow as Matheus Cunha has committed to signing a new contract with Wolves. The forward, another Arsenal target, will not be moving in this window.
Finally, Spurs are now interested in Alejandro Garnacho despite United setting Chelsea a new price for the 20-year-old Argentina winger. This rumour comes after Tottenham completed the signing of Kevin Danso and United announced a deal for Patrick Dorgu.
Follow all the latest news, rumours and deals below.
January transfer window - live updates
- Marcus Rashford joins Aston Villa on loan until end of the season
- Man Utd 'struggle' to sign Mathys Tel after rejecting Tottenham transfer
- Tottenham hijack Wolves deal and sign centre-back Kevin Danso
- Spurs also turn attention to Alejandro Garnacho and Fikayo Tomori
- West Ham win race for Brighton's Evan Ferguson
Marcus Rashford joins Aston Villa on loan as Manchester United strike deal on wage demands
22:46 , Richard JollyMarcus Rashford has sealed his surprise loan move to Aston Villa, joining the Midlands club for the rest of the season.
Villa have an option to buy Rashford in the summer and will pay a minimum of 75 percent of his wages, which are over £300,000 a week, rising to a potential 90 percent, depending on bonuses. However, there is no loan fee.
The England international has not featured in United’s last 13 games, and has only been on the bench for one, with manager Ruben Amorim initially omitting him for the Manchester derby because of his performances in training.
Marcus Rashford joins Aston Villa on loan as Man Utd strike deal on wage demands
Why Aston Villa moved for Marcus Rashford
22:45 , Richard JollyMarcus Rashford said in December he was “ready for a new challenge” and had attracted interest from AC Milan, Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund and Juventus, among others.
But Villa made an approach for the 27-year-old after selling top scorer Jhon Duran to Al-Nassr for £64m and proved willing to cover the majority of the England international’s wages.
He could make his debut in Sunday’s FA Cup tie against Tottenham and is also eligible to play in the Champions League for Villa, who have qualified for the last 16.
He offers an option to Ollie Watkins at centre-forward but could also play on the left flank and becomes manager Unai Emery’s third signing of this window after winger Donyell Malen and right-back Andres Garcia. In a busy month for them, Villa have also sold centre-back Diego Carlos and winger Jaden Philogene.
Marcus Rashford joins Aston Villa on loan
22:12 , Jamie BraidwoodMarcus Rashford has joined Aston Villa on loan until the end of the season.
The 27-year-old had not played for Manchester United since early December and had been exiled by Ruben Amorim from the first team squad.
He joins an Aston Villa team who are through to the last-16 of the Champions League and sit five places above United in the Premier League.
The former England international will try to put his unhappy season at United behind him and focus on impressing Thomas Tuchel with a run of first-team football.
Neymar in tears as 'the prince' returns to Santos
22:00 , Mike JonesA tearful Neymar was welcomed back to his boyhood club on Friday by thousands of Santos fans and a concert in the home stadium beneath an electronic sign saying, "The prince is back."
The 32-year-old signed a six-month contract, which he said could be extended.
Neymar later admitted his return was also due to his feeling unhappy at Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal earlier this year as he struggled to get playing time. He said he would be ready to play for Santos at least 30 minutes in a match scheduled for Saturday if he was given the go-ahead by local soccer authorities.
About 20,000 raucous Santos fans filled their Vila Belmiro Stadium in the rain outside Sao Paulo to celebrate the Brazilian's return.
His evening arrival highlighted by fireworks capped a three-hour fiesta which also featured local singers.
"I am very happy. We lived great moments here. There's still a lot that could come," Neymar said on the pitch."
Tottenham sign Danso!
22:00 , Mike JonesTottenham have signed Lens defender Kevin Danso.
He joins on loan with an obligation to make the move permanent in the summer.
Fellow Premier League club Wolves had been in talks to sign Danso and arranged a medical for the 26-year-old on Sunday.
However, Danso choose to move to Spurs instead after they began talks with the player.
Spurs have been in the market for a defender and their need for a centre-back increased after Radu Dragusin picked up a knock in their Europa League clash versus Elfsborg during the week.
What’s happening with Garnacho?
21:30 , Mike JonesThose close to Alejandro Garnacho maintain that the winger is preparing to leave Old Trafford this weekend, but there may yet be a battle for his signing.
Napoli have had interest but would need to significantly raise their valuation of £38m, closer to United’s £70m.
Chelsea have long been interested, but sources close to the situation say there is still considerable negotiation.
It is understood that the possibility of one of Chelsea’s younger players - such as Joshua Acheampong - going in the other direction has also been raised.
Arsenal block Tierney’s return to Celtic
21:00 , Mike JonesArsenal have blocked Kieran Tierney from returning to Celtic, according to the Telegraph, with the left-back set to complete the season at the Gunners before rejoining his boyhood club.
Tierney will return to Celtic in the summer but there were talks about bringing that forward, with Myles Lewis-Skelly and Riccardo Calafiori first choice at left-back.
But the Telegraph report that Mikel Arteta will not allow Tierney to leave his squad without a replacement, given Arsenal’s position in the title race and Champions League.
Mikel Arteta on Arsenal’s search for a striker
20:30 , Mike JonesArsenal manager Mikel Arteta on the club’s bid for Ollie Watkins and their aim to bring in a striker before the end of the January transfer window.
“I’m not going to talk about any individuals,” Arteta said. “We are actively looking to find a solution in that position and we will see what the market brings.
“I’m very confident with the work the club is doing, exploring every single opportunity that can have an impact on the team. If we can agree something we will. If we can’t, we won’t.
“We are trying everything that we can, but I don’t want to give any reassurance or not. It doesn’t depend only on us. Our intentions are clear but the possibilities are affected by three parties.
We look at what we have in the squad, what we are lacking, what can make an impact and make us much better, regardless of age or background. It’s just a belief that player can be really good for us over time.”
Southampton target new striker
20:00 , Mike JonesSouthampton are after a new striker to hopefully end their scoring woes and Strasbourg forward Abakar Sylla is apparently their man.
Fabrizio Romano has reported that the Saints have made a formal bid to take Sylla on loan, with no buy option included.
Serie A side Lazio are also interested but Southampton are now right in the hunt to get a deal done.
Tariq Lamptey off to Ajax
19:30 , Mike JonesBrighton defender Tariq Lamptey is heading to Ajax, according to the Daily Mail.
The Dutch giants are apparently ready to pay a cut price £1.5m for 24-year-old Lamptey as the full-back is out of contract this summer.
Lamptey has scored five times in 114 appearances for Brighton since joining from Chelsea in 2020 and he has previously been linked with the likes of Leicester, Everton, West Ham, Fulham, Wolves and Sporting Lisbon.
Man Utd sign teenager Ayden Heaven from Arsenal
19:10 , Mike JonesManchester United have signed England Under-19s defender Ayden Heaven from Arsenal.
The 18-year-old, who cost an undisclosed compensation fee, has inked a four-and-a-half-year contract and will link up with the first-team squad.
Heaven joined Arsenal as a 13-year-old in 2019 and made his senior debut against Preston in the Carabao Cup in October.
“I am incredibly proud to join Manchester United. I’m grateful to everyone who helped make this dream a reality,” he said.
“There is so much that I want to achieve in the game, I’ll be giving everything to continue my development and become the best player that I can be.”
Latest: Man Utd struggling to sign Mathys Tel before deadline
18:59 , Miguel DelaneyThe Independent understands Manchester United are struggling to do a deal with Bayern for Mathys Tel before Monday night’s deadline.
One of the main issues is over terms on an obligation or option to buy if United sign the 19-year-old on loan for the rest of the season.
United have been Tel’s first choice after the winger turned down the chance to move to Tottenham Hotspur.
Manchester United want Geovany Quenda - reports
18:50 , Mike JonesManchester United are interested in Sporting winger Geovany Quenda, according to David Ornstein of the Athletic.
Quanda is just 17 but the Portugal youth international is a player Ruben Amorim knows well from his time at Sporting.
The report says that Quenda has been identified as a player who can fit into Amorim’s system - but he may not be available until the summer.
Quenda has received interest from other clubs and is valued at around £35m.
Brentford target ex-Premier League star to bolster defensive options
18:30 , Mike JonesBrentford are considering a move for Barcelona's Andreas Christensen, as manager Thomas Frank looks at whether he can improve his defensive options this January. The Camp Nou hierarchy want to make outgoings to meet financial restrictions but it is understood the former Chelsea centre-half wants to fight for his place.
Christensen has been injured for much of the season, meaning he has only made one league appearance. While the 28-year-old is intent on reclaiming his place, Barca's financial situation has meant clubs are willing to test whether a deal is possible.
Brentford target ex-Premier League star to bolster defensive options
Borussia Dortmund make loan move for Carney Chukwuemeka
18:09 , Mike JonesBorussia Dortmund have made a loan move for Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, according to the BBC.
The 21-year-old midfielder isn’t wanted by Enzo Maresca and a loan deal to the Bundesliga side could include an option to buy.
Chukwuemeka joined Chelsea from Aston Villa in 2022 and signed a six-year contract but has made just four appearances this season, none in the Premier League.
The Blues have also left open the option of sending Chukwuemeka on loan to their partner club Strasbourg, who are also owned by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital.
Sverre Nypan latest
17:52 , Mike JonesArsenal are still leading the race for Rosenborg's Sverre Nypan, but the 18-year-old will not be on the move this month.
According the Athletic’s David Ornstein, no agreement has been made over a January transfer, despite interest from Arsenal and Girona.
A move looks likely, but not before the deadline. Ornstein says Nypan will remain at Rosenborg and consider his future.
Aston Villa in for Joao Felix?
17:30 , Mike JonesApparently so, according to Villa’s transfer guru Monchi. He was on Spanish TV station Cope last night and has confirmed there is interest in the Chelsea player, as well as PSG’s Marco Asensio.
“They are similar players, who Unai Emery likes. Asensio was tried by Aston Villa before I arrived. Last summer we were close to Joao. Neither of them are easy because in terms of salary and cost they are not simple.
"If there is a coach in world football who recovers players, it is Unai Emery. He has been able to recover talents. Joao Felix has talent, and it is only a matter of finding the right environment to bring out the best version of himself. And Unai works very, very well on that."
Chelsea to battle Man United for Dortmund goalkeeper Kobel
17:10 , Mike JonesChelsea are interested in Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, although any move is likelier in the summer.
There may also be competition at that point from Manchester United, who have a long-standing interest in the Swiss international.
Chelsea have started to consider their goalkeeping situation after some high-profile errors from current No. 1 Robert Sanchez.
Despite Enzo Maresca publicly backing the Spanish shot-stopper, the Blues have identified Kobel as a candidate who fits a lot of the criteria they prefer in a goalkeeper.
Dortmund are nevertheless resistant to even considering anything for the 27-year-old right now, especially in the midst of a run to the Champions League play-off round, with Wednesday’s 3-1 win over Shakhtar Donetsk securing 10th place in the table.
Van Dijk wants Salah to stay
16:50 , Mike JonesVirgil van Dijk has made it clear how much he values Mohamed Salah and wants him to remain at Liverpool.
The Premier League's leading scorer is out of contract in the summer and negotiations are being held over a new deal.
"Let's make it more, let's keep going," Van Dijk said after Salah's brace at Bournemouth. "He has obviously been amazing for the football club over all those years.
"I see the hard work he puts in, but the numbers speak for itself. It's an outstanding performance, but he is a phenomenal player."
City baulk at Gonzalez price
16:30 , Mike JonesManchester City are in negotiations with Nico Gonzalez of Porto, but don’t want to pay his release clause.
That’s according to The Telegraph, which says City want the midfielder before deadline day but only if they can find a way to knock Porto down from the 23-year-old’s contracted price of £50m.
Henderson to stay at Ajax
16:09 , Mike JonesThere were reports that Jordan Henderson would be heading to Monaco but now it seems the former England and Liverpool midfielder will remain at Ajax.
🚨 Jordan Henderson stays at Ajax - potential Monaco move off. 34yo midfielder held talks with #Ajax hierarchy last night after Europa League win over Galatasaray; agreement reached to remain in Amsterdam + battle for trophies. Contract 2026 @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/KozSiOmZYT
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) January 31, 2025
Wolves sporting director on Cunha's new deal
16:04 , Mike JonesWolves sporting director Matt Hobbs said: “The new contract is a reward for what Matheus has done, and symbolises his importance to us on the pitch. It is something that he's earned because of everything he’s given us and will continue to give us.
“Matheus loves the club, loves the fans and really appreciates the opportunity the club has given him. The fans have taken him under their wing, and he’s loved being here, so it's been a really positive experience for both sides.
“His talent is undeniable and he’s a real winner. He wants us to achieve our goals now, and when a player of his quality shows he's with you and up for the fight, it’s a big lift for everyone. Now he has to do what he’s been doing, and even more. I expect him to knuckle down through the second half of season, because we need everyone at it.”
Emery on last days of transfer window
15:49 , Mike Jones"We are working to try and get some players to join us on Sunday or Monday because we have to replace Diego Carlos, we have to replace (Emi) Buendia, we have to replace Jhon Duran," Unai Emery said after Villa’s defeat to Wolves on Saturday.
"It is not easy because we don't want to replace with players that will not help us like I want. We are being very demanding in it, we have to be intelligent.
"To sign a striker is not easy. We have versatile players and usually Watkins has been consistent, playing matches. He is strong at recovering and playing matches in a row during a week, two or three matches.
"Today he was injured, hopefully it is small. The idea is if we can replace Jhon Duran with another striker. In case we can find a player to help us in the level we want, we will do, but we have versatile players.
"We have to compete and try to get the level we want with the players we have and I think tomorrow or Monday we will be adding two or three more players."
Spurs loan Lankshear to West Brom
15:41 , Mike JonesWill Lankshear has joined West Brom on loan from Tottenham until the end of the season.
The 19-year-old striker has made six first-team appearances for Spurs this term, scoring against Galatasaray in their Europa League meeting in November.
Lankshear will join up with West Brom on Monday, ahead of next Saturday’s Championship meeting with Sheffield Wednesday.
He told wba.co.uk: “I am delighted to join this great club. I’m looking forward to meeting my new team-mates and I can’t wait to play in front of all the fans.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for me to compete for game time and, hopefully, score goals that can help the club push on to get promoted during my time here.
“Tony Mowbray is a manager who everyone says only good things about and I’m keen to learn as much from him as I can over the next few months.”
Malacia deal breaks down
15:08 , Mike JonesBenfica are no longer pursuing a deal for Tyrell Malacia after talks with Manchester United broke down.
United held firm on the terms of the deal they wanted in order to sanction the left-back's departure and Benfica have not met the Old Trafford club's valuations.
Alcaraz having Everton medical
15:05 , Mike JonesFlamengo midfielder Carlos Alcaraz is undergoing a medical at Everton.
The 22-year-old is expected to join David Moyes' side on loan with an option to buy.
Alcaraz spent two seasons at Southampton before joining Juventus on loan last term.
Ollie Watkins 'happy to stay' at Villa Park
14:48 , Mike JonesUnai Emery insists Ollie Watkins is happy to stay at Aston Villa, who are reportedly considering a loan move for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford.
Villa turned down a bid from Arsenal for England striker Watkins earlier this week, reported to be in the region of £60million.
And according to reports, Villa are interested in bringing in out-of-favour Rashford on loan before Monday’s transfer deadline.
Rashford has been frozen out of Ruben Amorim’s squad, with the United boss saying after Sunday’s win over Fulham he would rather select 63-year-old goalkeeping coach Jorge Vital.
United declined to comment on Villa’s reported interest in Rashford when contacted by the PA news agency, while Villa have been approached for comment.
Striker Jhon Duran has left Villa to join Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr in a deal understood to be worth up to £71million, but Emery says Watkins will be staying at Villa Park.
Tel wants to stay at Bayern Munich
14:29 , Mike JonesDespite some reports that Mathys Tel wanted to leave Bayern for Man United – having rejected Spurs – The Athletic says that Tel is keen to stay at Bayern and reassess his options in the summer.
Spurs had a reached agreement thought to be around £50m for his transfer, but the 19-year-old, who has fallen out of favour under Vincent Kompany at Bayern, turned down that option.
United and Arsenal were both keeping tabs on the situation, but David Ornstein suggests the chase could be over.
Marcus Rashford undergoing medical ahead of Aston Villa loan move
14:25 , Mike JonesMarcus Rashford is having a medical at Aston Villa as he prepares to leave Manchester United on loan with a view to a potential permanent exit, the PA news agency understands.
The 27-year-old forward’s future has dominated headlines throughout the transfer window having admitted he was “ready for a new challenge” after being dropped for the Manchester derby.
Rashford has not played since the Europa League trip to Viktoria Plzen on December 12 and head coach Ruben Amorim this week said he “has to change” to have a future at Old Trafford.
Marcus Rashford undergoing medical ahead of Aston Villa loan move
Newcastle agree to Kelly loan
14:10 , Mike JonesNewcastle have agreed a loan move for Lloyd Kelly to Juventus.
The deal sends Kelly to Serie A and includes an obligation to make the transfer permanent for £20m in the summer.
Defender Kelly, who joined Newcastle as a free agent in the summer, has been given permission to travel to Turin after making four appearances for the club.
Chelsea join battle for Brighton striker Ferguson
14:09 , Mike JonesChelsea want to sign Brighton striker Evan Ferguson, reports the Guardian.
Ferguson has been the subject of interest from around Europe with Arsenal, Leverkusen, Bournemouth, and Tottenham all keeping tabs on the Irish 20-year-old.
Brighton are apparently willing to sell the youngster despite his potential, with a reported asking price of around £40m.
Postecoglou on Danso
14:05 , Mike JonesHere’s Ange Postecoglou sepaking about Kevin Danso signing for Spurs.
The Tottenham boss said: "I think Kevin will be a great fit for us.
“Obviously we're a bit short at the back and have been for a while.
“He's experienced, a good one-on-one defender and new players give us energy.
“We're looking forward to him being part of the group."
Spurs still attractive despite Tel snub
13:49 , Mike JonesTottenham remain an attractive proposition for new players ahead of Monday's transfer deadline, according to Ange Postecoglou.
Spurs are in desperate need of reinforcements with nine first-teamers unavailable for the trip to Brentford on Sunday.
It has been a similar story across the last two months and while Postecoglou has repeatedly called for his depleted squad to be given help, the club are yet to sign an outfield player going into the final days of the transfer window.
Talks have taken place with Bayern Munich over the potential signing of Mathys Tel, but the 19-year-old forward has reportedly rejected the move.
Tottenham can still end a 17-year trophy drought this term with key Carabao Cup, FA Cup and Europa League fixtures to come during the next six weeks, but have dropped to 15th in the Premier League to raise relegation fears.
Spurs switch to Garnacho after Tel rejects move
13:32 , Mike JonesSpurs are also reported to on the hunt for Alejandro Garnacho, after losing out on the chase for Mathys Tel of Bayern Munich.
Tel rejected a move to Tottenham after a transfer fee had been agreed between the two clubs.
But the Mail reports that Spurs have quickly shifted their attention to Old Trafford, where Garnacho is available and being courted by Napoli and Chelsea among other clubs in Europe.
Man Utd want £60m for the young winger, according to the Mail.
Ferguson to join West Ham on loan
13:17 , Chris WilsonAnother report from Fabrizio Romano, who claims that Brighton’s Evan Ferguson will be joining West Ham on loan before the end of the window.
The move is a “straight loan deal until June, [with the] salary covered by West Ham”, he adds.
Totteham in advanced talks with Tomori
13:11 , Mike JonesSpurs are closing in on the signing of AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori.
That’s according to Sky Sports, which claims the former Chelsea centre-half is a key target at Tottenham.
Spurs want to add a defender before the deadline on Monday, with Christian Romero and Radu Dragusin both injured and Micky Van de Ven only just recovered from a hamstring strain.
But Sky Sports says that although Spurs and Milan are in ‘advanced talks’, no agreement has yet been made with the player.
One to watch over the weekend.
Villa still in the market for Felix and Disasi?
13:00 , Chris WilsonFabrizio Romano is reporting that Aston Villa are currently in discussions over signing both Axel Disasi and Joao Felix.
However, the Italian reports that negotiations over Felix “are currently complicated” due to “Chelsea asking for [an] important financial package”.
In addition, the deal for Disasi is “not easy one” either.
Wolves sporting director on Cunha's new deal
12:50 , Mike JonesWolves sporting director Matt Hobbs said: “The new contract is a reward for what Matheus has done, and symbolises his importance to us on the pitch. It is something that he's earned because of everything he’s given us and will continue to give us.
“Matheus loves the club, loves the fans and really appreciates the opportunity the club has given him. The fans have taken him under their wing, and he’s loved being here, so it's been a really positive experience for both sides.
“His talent is undeniable and he’s a real winner. He wants us to achieve our goals now, and when a player of his quality shows he's with you and up for the fight, it’s a big lift for everyone. Now he has to do what he’s been doing, and even more. I expect him to knuckle down through the second half of season, because we need everyone at it.”
Villa close to landing Rashford
12:32 , Mike JonesAston Villa are putting the final touches on a loan move for Marcus Rashford.
The Man Utd forward is due to undergo a medical today and complete the paperwork to make the switch formal.
Details of the deal are unknown with some reports claiming that Villa are paying the majority of Rashford’s £315,000 per week wages though the club themselves have rejected those claims.
Man Utd interested in Bailey?
12:15 , Mike JonesManchester United’s sporadic search for a striker has seemingly landed on Leon Bailey.
Reports say that the Aston Villa forward is on the list of potential targets for the Old Trafford hierarchy though it may be too late to secure a deal.
Any move for Bailey would be separate to the ongoing talks over a loan move for Marcus Rashford.
Villa meanwhile are hope to bring Marco Asensio in from Paris Saint-Germain.
Manchester United and Arsenal battle for Mathys Tel’s signature
11:53 , Mike JonesMathys Tel's future may come down to a straight choice between Manchester United and Arsenal as both clubs push for his signature in what promises to be a frantic final two days of the window. Arsenal have also been mulling over to return with another move for Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins. Tel last week announced his desire to leave Bayern Munich for first-team football, sparking a flurry of interest.
The 19-year-old has already turned down Tottenham Hotspur, despite the agreement of a fee with Bayern. Any deal may now hinge on the type of loan move the German club are willing to strike, as interested clubs would prefer an option to buy. Bayern naturally want to keep their own option on a young player who is highly rated for the future, and is only leaving as he wants more minutes. That is something both United and Arsenal can offer, including the possibility of Tel being an immediate starter.
Manchester United and Arsenal battle for Mathys Tel’s signature
Neymar in tears as 'the prince' returns to Santos
11:50 , Mike JonesA tearful Neymar was welcomed back to his boyhood club on Friday by thousands of Santos fans and a concert in the home stadium beneath an electronic sign saying, "The prince is back."
The 32-year-old signed a six-month contract, which he said could be extended.
Neymar later admitted his return was also due to his feeling unhappy at Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal earlier this year as he struggled to get playing time. He said he would be ready to play for Santos at least 30 minutes in a match scheduled for Saturday if he was given the go-ahead by local soccer authorities.
About 20,000 raucous Santos fans filled their Vila Belmiro Stadium in the rain outside Sao Paulo to celebrate the Brazilian's return.
His evening arrival highlighted by fireworks capped a three-hour fiesta which also featured local singers.
"I am very happy. We lived great moments here. There's still a lot that could come," Neymar said on the pitch."
Manchester United announce signing of Patrick Dorgu
11:35 , Mike JonesManchester United have clinched the signing of Patrick Dorgu from Lecce for an initial £25m.
The Denmark international, who is their second signing of the weekend after bringing in teenage defender Ayden Heaven from Arsenal, has been bought as a wing-back to suit new head coach Ruben Amorim’s system.
The 20-year-old has signed a five-and-a-half year contract, which the club have the option to extend for a further season until 2031. United believe he has the potential to prove world class and add-ons could take his eventual fee to £29m.
Mikel Arteta on Arsenal's search for a striker
11:31 , Mike JonesArsenal manager Mikel Arteta on the club’s bid for Ollie Watkins and their aim to bring in a striker before the end of the January transfer window.
"I’m not going to talk about any individuals," Arteta said. "We are actively looking to find a solution in that position and we will see what the market brings.
"I’m very confident with the work the club is doing, exploring every single opportunity that can have an impact on the team. If we can agree something we will. If we can’t, we won’t.
"We are trying everything that we can, but I don’t want to give any reassurance or not. It doesn’t depend only on us. Our intentions are clear but the possibilities are affected by three parties.
We look at what we have in the squad, what we are lacking, what can make an impact and make us much better, regardless of age or background. It’s just a belief that player can be really good for us over time."
Arsenal block Tierney's return to Celtic
11:11 , Mike JonesArsenal have blocked Kieran Tierney from returning to Celtic, according to the Telegraph, with the left-back set to complete the season at the Gunners before rejoining his boyhood club.
Tierney will return to Celtic in the summer but there were talks about bringing that forward, with Myles Lewis-Skelly and Riccardo Calafiori first choice at left-back.
But the Telegraph report that Mikel Arteta will not allow Tierney to leave his squad without a replacement, given Arsenal’s position in the title race and Champions League.
What's happening with Garnacho?
10:52 , Mike JonesThose close to Alejandro Garnacho maintain that the winger is preparing to leave Old Trafford this weekend, but there may yet be a battle for his signing.
Napoli have had interest but would need to significantly raise their valuation of £38m, closer to United's £70m.
Chelsea have long been interested, but sources close to the situation say there is still considerable negotiation.
It is understood that the possibility of one of Chelsea's younger players - such as Joshua Acheampong - going in the other direction has also been raised.
Why Man Utd hold Mathys Tel advantage in transfer race with Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham
10:30 , Mike JonesManchester United are aiming to sell Alejandro Garnacho and bring in Bayern Munich's Mathys Tel on loan in what could end up a frantic final weekend of the transfer window.
While Garnacho's destination is still to be determined, amid interest from Chelsea and Napoli, Tel is understood to favour Old Trafford out of a range of potential options that includes Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham.
The news that the 19-year-old wanted to the German club, which has now been confirmed by Bayern’s sporting director Max Eberl, has sparked a frenzy among some of the wealthiest Premier League teams.
Why Man Utd hold Mathys Tel advantage in transfer race with Arsenal, Chelsea, Spurs
Lloyd Kelly set to leave Newcastle for Juventus
10:10 , Luke BakerNewcastle centre-back Lloyd Kelly has agreed a deal with Juventus and is set to depart for the Serie A giants.
A verbal agreement is in place for Kelly to join initially on loan with and obligation to buy.
The package is around £15m with add-ons and a sell-on clause, and a contract has been agreed with the player.
A medical is expected imminently for the ex-Bournemouth man
Torino sign Chelsea midfielder
10:07 , Mike JonesTorino have signed Chelsea midfielder Cesare Casadei.
The deal is thought to be worth £12.5m with Torino paying an initial fee of £10.8m, plus £1.7m in add-ons.
Lazio had agreed a deal during the week but Torino’s payment terms were more favourable.
Chelsea also have a 25 per cent sell-on clause included in the deal.
Tottenham hijack Wolves deal to sign Kevin Danso
10:00 , Mike JonesTottenham have announced the signing of defender Kevin Danso from Ligue 1 side RC Lens.
Danso is a 26-year-old central defender and will join the north Londond club on an initial loan until the end of the season with Tottenham having an obligation to make the move permanent in the summer.
The total deal is believed to have cost around €25m (£21m) and Danso has agreed a deal to keep him at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium until 2030.
Southampton target new striker
09:45 , Luke BakerSouthampton are after a new striker to hopefully end their scoring woes and Strasbourg forward Abakar Sylla is apparently their man.
Fabrizio Romano has reported that the Saints have made a formal bid to take Sylla on loan, with no buy option included.
Serie A side Lazio are also interested but Southampton are now right in the hunt to get a deal done.
Tottenham statement on Danso signing
09:45 , Mike JonesTottenham announced the signing of Kevin Danso and released this statement:
“We are delighted to announce the signing of Kevin Danso on loan from Ligue 1 side RC Lens, subject to international clearance and work permit.
“The Austria international defender will join the Club on loan until the end of the season, with an obligation to make the deal permanent in the summer. He will wear the number four shirt.
“A commanding centre-back, he joined RC Lens in August, 2021, and an impressive second season saw him named in the Ligue 1 team of the year after helping the French side to a second place finish, which saw them claim a spot in the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League group stage.
“During his time with RC Lens, Kevin made 128 appearances for the club in all competitions, finding the net on four occasions.
“On the international stage, he has featured for Austria across numerous age categories and earned his senior debut in September, 2017. He has 24 caps for his country to date and represented Austria at Euro 2024.”
Tottenham sign Danso!
09:42 , Mike JonesTottenham have signed Lens defender Kevin Danso.
He joins on loan with an obligation to make the move permanent in the summer.
Fellow Premier League club Wolves had been in talks to sign Danso and arranged a medical for the 26-year-old on Sunday.
However, Danso choose to move to Spurs instead after they began talks with the player.
Spurs have been in the market for a defender and their need for a centre-back increased after Radu Dragusin picked up a knock in their Europa League clash versus Elfsborg during the week.
We are delighted to announce the signing of Kevin Danso on loan from Ligue 1 side RC Lens, subject to international clearance and work permit ✍️
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) February 2, 2025
West Ham agree loan move for Ferguson
09:35 , Mike JonesWest Ham have agreed a deal with Brighton to sign striker Evan Ferguson on loan until the end of the season.
The 20-year-old will head to London today to complete a medical having made his first appearance for the Seagulls in their 7-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
Ben Chilwell to Crystal Palace?
09:20 , Luke BakerCrystal Palace are set to offer Ben Chilwell a way out of his Chelsea hell.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Palace are close to getting agreement done with the Blues to sign the left-back on loan until June.
The decision is said to be up to the player now but any prospect of game-time at Stamford Bridge is remote, with Enzo Maresca having frozen him out and not included the England international in his Premier League squad
Wolves edge closer to new centre-back
09:02 , Luke BakerWolves are very close to signing Lens centre-back Kevin Danso, according to John Percy of the Daily Telegraph.
The deal is now a straight loan for rest of the season after bids of up to just under £21m were turned down.
Danso, who is an Austria international, is expected to undergo a medical on Sunday.
Chilwell close to Chelsea exit
08:36 , Mike JonesBen Chilwell is closing in on a move to Crystal Palace as he looks to end his exile with Chelsea.
A series of injuries and inconsistent time on the pitch have derailed his career with Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca saying that the left-back is not in his plans.
Tariq Lamptey off to Ajax
08:34 , Luke BakerBrighton defender Tariq Lamptey is heading to Ajax, according to the Daily Mail.
The Dutch giants are apparently ready to pay a cut price £1.5m for 24-year-old Lamptey as the full-back is out of contract this summer.
Lamptey has scored five times in 114 appearances for Brighton since joining from Chelsea in 2020 and he has previously been linked with the likes of Leicester, Everton, West Ham, Fulham, Wolves and Sporting Lisbon.
Wolves announce new Cunha contract
08:26 , Mike JonesWolves have confirmed that Matheus Cunha has signed a new contract until 2029.
The new deal includes a release clause of £60m, which will be active from the summer.
Cunha signed the deal following Wolves’ victory over Aston Villa on Saturday evening.
Putting pen-to-paper after full time ✍️ pic.twitter.com/vgKiAZrveJ
— Wolves (@Wolves) February 1, 2025
David Datro Fofana back at Chelsea
08:02 , Luke BakerChelsea have recalled David Datro Fofana from his loan spell at Turkish club Goztepe due to a major knee injury that will rule him out until next season.
The Ivory Coast international will now do his rehabilitation at Cobham, which also frees up an international loan spot for Chelsea to send another player overseas on a temporary basis.
Fofana scored two goals in nine matches in the Turkish Super Lig this season and has previously had spells on loan at Burnley and Union Berlin since his £10m move from Molde in 2023.
Man Utd sign teenager Ayden Heaven from Arsenal
07:35 , Luke BakerManchester United have signed England Under-19s defender Ayden Heaven from Arsenal.
The 18-year-old, who cost an undisclosed compensation fee, has inked a four-and-a-half-year contract and will link up with the first-team squad.
Heaven joined Arsenal as a 13-year-old in 2019 and made his senior debut against Preston in the Carabao Cup in October.
"I am incredibly proud to join Manchester United. I'm grateful to everyone who helped make this dream a reality," he said.
"There is so much that I want to achieve in the game, I'll be giving everything to continue my development and become the best player that I can be."
Chelsea to battle Manchester United for Dortmund goalkeeper Kobel
06:58 , Luke BakerChelsea are interested in Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, although any move is likelier in the summer.
There may also be competition at that point from Manchester United, who have a long-standing interest in the Swiss international.
Chelsea have started to consider their goalkeeping situation after some high-profile errors from current No. 1 Robert Sanchez.
Despite Enzo Maresca publicly backing the Spanish shot-stopper, the Blues have identified Kobel as a candidate who fits a lot of the criteria they prefer in a goalkeeper.
Dortmund are nevertheless resistant to even considering anything for the 27-year-old right now, especially in the midst of a run to the Champions League play-off round, with Wednesday’s 3-1 win over Shakhtar Donetsk securing 10th place in the table.
Why Arsenal v Man City is the Premier League’s most bitter rivalry
06:22 , Lawrence OstlereIf the Arsenal and Manchester City squads are readying themselves for “war” on Sunday, the mood isn’t that different off the pitch. There are few polite niceties there. This is probably the club relationship with the deepest animosity in the Premier League, and even worse than some notorious rivalries from the past.
September’s 2-2 draw had more fallout than any other match this season so far, and that’s despite this campaign’s many refereeing controversies. One official at a rival club even marvelled at how the fallout had gone into “day six”. That 2-2 had opprobrium about referees and much more, including a farrago over footage of Arsenal executive vice-chairman Tim Lewis leaving his seat without shaking hands with City counterparts. There was some irritation about that in north London, especially since they feel City’s senior figures don’t always welcome them.
Arsenal, Man City and the Premier League’s most bitter rivalry
Borussia Dortmund make loan move for Carney Chukwuemeka
Saturday 1 February 2025 23:58 , Luke BakerBorussia Dortmund have made a loan move for Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, according to the BBC.
The 21-year-old midfielder isn’t wanted by Enzo Maresca and a loan deal to the Bundesliga side could include an option to buy.
Chukwuemeka joined Chelsea from Aston Villa in 2022 and signed a six-year contract but has made just four appearances this season, none in the Premier League.
The Blues have also left open the option of sending Chukwuemeka on loan to their partner club Strasbourg, who are also owned by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital.
Pep Guardiola on Man City's transfer plans
Saturday 1 February 2025 22:29 , Lawrence OstlerePep Guardiola insisted his relationship with Mikel Arteta is “exceptional” as he shrugged off suggestions Manchester City’s clash with Arsenal on Sunday is a grudge match.
The Catalan also said City may carry on spending, despite paying out £122m in the January transfer window to bring three players to the Etihad Stadium.
“Financially we were stable for the last seasons, still right now even with the investment we have done we have a big net profit for the last five seasons.
“So that is why we have done it and maybe in the future we will continue to do it because the club have moved financially really well over the last five years incredibly well in terms of sales but also players who make an incredible performance for the club and who have helped us to win what we want.”
Manchester United want Geovany Quenda - reports
Saturday 1 February 2025 21:22 , Lawrence OstlereManchester United are interested in Sporting winger Geovany Quenda, according to David Ornstein of the Athletic.
Quanda is just 17 but the Portugal youth international is a player Ruben Amorim knows well from his time at Sporting.
The report says that Quenda has been identified as a player who can fit into Amorim’s system - but he may not be available until the summer.
Quenda has received interest from other clubs and is valued at around £35m.
Sverre Nypan latest
Saturday 1 February 2025 20:18 , Lawrence OstlereArsenal are still leading the race for Rosenborg's Sverre Nypan, but the 18-year-old will not be on the move this month.
According the Athletic’s David Ornstein, no agreement has been made over a January transfer, despite interest from Arsenal and Girona.
A move looks likely, but not before the deadline. Ornstein says Nypan will remain at Rosenborg and consider his future.
Aston Villa in for Joao Felix?
Saturday 1 February 2025 19:39 , Lawrence OstlereApparently so, according to Villa’s transfer guru Monchi. He was on Spanish TV station Cope last night and has confirmed there is interest in the Chelsea player, as well as PSG’s Marco Asensio.
“They are similar players, who Unai Emery likes. Asensio was tried by Aston Villa before I arrived. Last summer we were close to Joao. Neither of them are easy because in terms of salary and cost they are not simple.
"If there is a coach in world football who recovers players, it is Unai Emery. He has been able to recover talents. Joao Felix has talent, and it is only a matter of finding the right environment to bring out the best version of himself. And Unai works very, very well on that."
Arsenal block Tierney's return to Celtic
Saturday 1 February 2025 18:52 , Lawrence OstlereArsenal have blocked Kieran Tierney from returning to Celtic, according to the Telegraph, with the left-back set to complete the season at the Gunners before rejoining his boyhood club.
Tierney will return to Celtic in the summer but there were talks about bringing that forward, with Myles Lewis-Skelly and Riccardo Calafiori first choice at left-back.
But the Telegraph report that Mikel Arteta will not allow Tierney to leave his squad without a replacement, given Arsenal’s position in the title race and Champions League.
Ollie Watkins 'happy to stay' at Aston Villa
Saturday 1 February 2025 17:22 , Lawrence OstlereAston Villa manager Unai Emery says Ollie Watkins is “happy to stay” at the club after Arsenal saw an opening bid rejected this week.
“He is happy to stay,” Emery said. “We asked him how he is feeling every day and year he is being here with Villa and he is happy here.
"The commitment of Ollie Watkins with us is a huge commitment. He appreciates a lot how Villa was always supporting him and helping him, when we joined here two years ago how we were working with him and getting the best of him.
"Now we need him, like he needed Aston Villa in the last years. I am speaking with him a lot, he is always adapting with every circumstances we have and of course when some teams calling us being interested in the players it’s very good for us and the players.
"Some players prefer to leave and some accept to stay here and commit with our challenges. One of them is Ollie Watkins."
Chelsea to battle Man United for Dortmund goalkeeper Kobel
Saturday 1 February 2025 16:59 , Lawrence OstlereChelsea are interested in Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, although any move is likelier in the summer.
There may also be competition at that point from Manchester United, who have a long-standing interest in the Swiss international.
Chelsea have started to consider their goalkeeping situation after some high-profile errors from current No. 1 Robert Sanchez.
Despite Enzo Maresca publicly backing the Spanish shot-stopper, the Blues have identified Kobel as a candidate who fits a lot of the criteria they prefer in a goalkeeper.
Dortmund are nevertheless resistant to even considering anything for the 27-year-old right now, especially in the midst of a run to the Champions League play-off round, with Wednesday’s 3-1 win over Shakhtar Donetsk securing 10th place in the table.
Mikel Arteta on Arsenal's search for a striker
Saturday 1 February 2025 16:26 , Jamie BraidwoodArsenal manager Mikel Arteta on the club’s bid for Ollie Watkins and their aim to bring in a striker before the end of the January transfer window.
"I’m not going to talk about any individuals," Arteta said. "We are actively looking to find a solution in that position and we will see what the market brings.
"I’m very confident with the work the club is doing, exploring every single opportunity that can have an impact on the team. If we can agree something we will. If we can’t, we won’t.
"We are trying everything that we can, but I don’t want to give any reassurance or not. It doesn’t depend only on us. Our intentions are clear but the possibilities are affected by three parties.
We look at what we have in the squad, what we are lacking, what can make an impact and make us much better, regardless of age or background. It’s just a belief that player can be really good for us over time."
Wolves determined to keep Matheus Cunha at the club amid transfer interest
Saturday 1 February 2025 15:57 , Jamie BraidwoodWolves are not expected to sell star player Matheus Cunha during the January transfer window, despite reported interest from a host of Premier League clubs.
The 25-year-old has been a standout performer for Wolves in a miserable season, scoring 10 goals and assisting four more in 21 Premier League appearances.
That has seen him attract interest from a number of Premier League clubs during the current transfer window, with Nottingham Forest and Arsenal said to be considering bids.
When is the winter transfer deadline?
Saturday 1 February 2025 15:11 , Lawrence OstlereThe January transfer window opened on Wednesday 1 January, 2025 for English clubs and will run for just over a month with Deadline Day being Monday 3 February, 2025.
The window officially closes at 11pm GMT for English clubs.
When does the transfer window close around Europe?
Throughout Europe the timings for the January transfer window are similar but different to the English clubs. Most major European leagues also close on February 3 with Germany, Scotland and Spain all having the same time slot as England though France’s window closes at 1pm GMT.
Italian clubs, meanwhile, only have until 7pm on Saturday 1 February 1 to do their business and the transfer window in Turkey closes a full week later on Tuesday 11 February, 2025.
Another window to be aware of due to its potentially high spending is the Saudi Arabian one which has until January 30 to get deals over the line.
When does the WSL window close?
The January transfer window is also open for the Women’s Super League and Women’s Championship. It lasts the full length of January and closes at 11pm on Thursday 30 January, 2025.
It sounds like Tyrell Malacia could be on his way to Benfica on loan.
The Man Utd full-back has been unlucky to have spent such a long time injured at Old Trafford, and needs minutes to rebuild his game.
The Athletic reports that talks are ongoing between the two clubs, but that Malacia is keen on the switch.
Could Tel still move?
Saturday 1 February 2025 14:29 , Lawrence OstlereA report earlier by David Ornstein in The Athletic suggesting Mathys Tel was staying at Bayern Munich after telling the club he wanted to fight for his place until the summer and then reassess his options.
But Sky Sports are now reporting that Man Utd could still come in for a loan deal at the 11th hour...
Tel not in Bayern matchday squad for game against Holstein Kiel #FCBayern #MUFC https://t.co/1PnGeovWDn
— Dharmesh Sheth (@skysports_sheth) February 1, 2025
ICYMI: Manchester United want Geovany Quenda - reports
Saturday 1 February 2025 14:08 , Jamie BraidwoodManchester United are interested in Sporting winger Geovany Quenda, according to David Ornstein of the Athletic.
Quanda is just 17 but the Portugal youth international is a player Ruben Amorim knows well from his time at Sporting.
The report says that Quenda has been identified as a player who can fit into Amorim’s system - but he may not be available until the summer.
Quenda has received interest from other clubs and is valued at around £35m.
Dorgu in Manchester to seal transfer
Saturday 1 February 2025 13:42 , Lawrence OstlerePatrick Dorgu’s move to Manchester United is almost a done deal.
“It’s an opportunity for me,” he told a reporter as he boarded his flight from Italy this morning.
City baulk at Gonzalez price
Saturday 1 February 2025 13:27 , Lawrence OstlereManchester City are in negotiations with Nico Gonzalez of Porto, but don’t want to pay his release clause.
That’s according to The Telegraph, which says City want the midfielder before deadline day but only if they can find a way to knock Porto down from the 23-year-old’s contracted price of £50m.
Chuba Akpom heading to Lille
Saturday 1 February 2025 13:18 , Lawrence OstlereChuba Akpom is joining Lille, according to L’Equipe, after spening one and a half seasons at Ajax.
The Londoner has 22 goals in all competitions for Ajax.
Jordan Henderson set to stay at Ajax
Saturday 1 February 2025 13:02 , Lawrence OstlereJordan Henderson won’t be leaving Ajax this winter, it seems:
🚨 Jordan Henderson stays at Ajax - potential Monaco move off. 34yo midfielder held talks with #Ajax hierarchy last night after Europa League win over Galatasaray; agreement reached to remain in Amsterdam + battle for trophies. Contract 2026 @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/KozSiOmZYT
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) January 31, 2025
Villa close in on Rashford loan deal
Saturday 1 February 2025 12:51 , Lawrence OstlereAston Villa are closing in on a loan move for Marcus Rashford and The Independent understands talks are “progressing” with Manchester United to secure a deal.
It is seven weeks since Rashford was surprisingly omitted from the United squad that went on to secure a late comeback win at City.
His continued exile is dominating the headlines, with Amorim saying on the eve of the Europa League match against FCSB that he "has to change" and meet his standards to have a future at Old Trafford.
Ollie Watkins 'happy to stay' at Villa Park
Saturday 1 February 2025 12:22 , Lawrence OstlereUnai Emery insists Ollie Watkins is happy to stay at Aston Villa, who are reportedly considering a loan move for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford.
Villa turned down a bid from Arsenal for England striker Watkins earlier this week, reported to be in the region of £60million.
And according to reports, Villa are interested in bringing in out-of-favour Rashford on loan before Monday’s transfer deadline.
Rashford has been frozen out of Ruben Amorim’s squad, with the United boss saying after Sunday’s win over Fulham he would rather select 63-year-old goalkeeping coach Jorge Vital.
United declined to comment on Villa’s reported interest in Rashford when contacted by the PA news agency, while Villa have been approached for comment.
Striker Jhon Duran has left Villa to join Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr in a deal understood to be worth up to £71million, but Emery says Watkins will be staying at Villa Park.
Tel wants to stay at Bayern Munich
Saturday 1 February 2025 12:16 , Lawrence OstlereDespite some reports that Mathys Tel wanted to leave Bayern for Man United – having rejected Spurs – The Atheletic says that Tel is keen to stay at Bayern and reassess his options in the summer.
Spurs had a reached agreement thought to be around £50m for his transfer, but the 19-year-old, who has fallen out of favour under Vincent Kompany at Bayern, turned down that option.
United and Arsenal were both keeping tabs on the situation, but David Ornstein suggests the chase could be over.
Rodri’s injury highlights Man City and Arsenal’s key difference in pursuit of glory
Saturday 1 February 2025 11:39 , Lawrence OstlereIt isn’t often Pep Guardiola wishes he had suffered defeat. But as he looks back four months, to what now looks the moment Manchester City’s era of dominance came to an abrupt end, he said: “I would have preferred to lose that game and have Rodri all season, absolutely.”
Guardiola didn’t lose the game in question. John Stones’ 98th-minute equaliser against Arsenal in September seemed colossal in the context of the title race. Not now: or only in the way points have tended to escape Arsenal’s grasp. It was the second of seven games this season they have drawn after leading, despite a heroic defensive display in the second half.
For City, however, the seismic setback had nothing to do with the scoreline. Penalty shootouts aside, they lost a lone game in which Rodri appeared last season: the FA Cup final. They have lost 10 this season: none in the first month after the Spaniard was sidelined, then in a flurry.
Rodri’s injury highlights Man City and Arsenal’s key difference in pursuit of glory
Chelsea join battle for Brighton striker Ferguson
Saturday 1 February 2025 11:22 , Lawrence OstlereChelsea want to sign Brighton striker Evan Ferguson, reports the Guardian.
Ferguson has been the subject of interest from around Europe with Arsenal, Leverkusen, Bournemouth, and Tottenham all keeping tabs on the Irish 20-year-old.
Brighton are apparently willing to sell the youngster despite his potential, with a reported asking price of around £40m.
Tel wants Man Utd loan move
Saturday 1 February 2025 11:06 , Lawrence OstlereMathys Tel wants to join Manchester United on loan, according to the i.
The 19-year-old Bayern Munich forward is a wanted man this winter, but he has rejected a £50m transfer to Tottenham and reports say he is keen on Old Trafford as a short-term destination.
Bayern would like to keep Tel, but he wants to depart for more playing time after a fading role under Vincent Kompany this season.
"Mathys can imagine a move away. We need to come to terms with the facts," said Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl this week.
"Whether it's a loan or a sale, we'll see. It needs to be right for all parties. Will we do it? Our squad is very well set up."
Spurs loan Lankshear to West Brom
Saturday 1 February 2025 10:51 , Lawrence OstlereWill Lankshear has joined West Brom on loan from Tottenham until the end of the season.
The 19-year-old striker has made six first-team appearances for Spurs this term, scoring against Galatasaray in their Europa League meeting in November.
Lankshear will join up with West Brom on Monday, ahead of next Saturday's Championship meeting with Sheffield Wednesday.
He told wba.co.uk: "I am delighted to join this great club. I'm looking forward to meeting my new team-mates and I can't wait to play in front of all the fans.
"This is a fantastic opportunity for me to compete for game time and, hopefully, score goals that can help the club push on to get promoted during my time here.
"Tony Mowbray is a manager who everyone says only good things about and I'm keen to learn as much from him as I can over the next few months."
Spurs still attractive despite Tel snub
Saturday 1 February 2025 10:25 , Lawrence Ostlere"It depends what the players are looking for," Postecoglou said on potential new signings.
"You can look at it two ways, OK the league form is not great but there's some pretty big possibilities to have success here in the last three or four months.
"It's still a big club, it's still a club that can challenge for honours and it's whether the player sees the potential that we see right now, or certainly that I see. If it's too much of a hard sell, it's probably not the right one for us.
"You need a bit of discipline. The one thing I don't want to do is bring somebody in who is just going to be another body.
"I don't think that serves any purpose knowing what we've got coming. That aside, there is definitely a need for us and has been a need. That's why we've been looking for a player or two to help us with what's ahead, but they have to be the right types and fit in with what we're doing.
"I guess that's the tricky bit. There are plenty of players available but are they going to be the right ones? That's the question for us."
Spurs still attractive despite Tel snub
Saturday 1 February 2025 10:20 , Lawrence OstlereTottenham remain an attractive proposition for new players ahead of Monday's transfer deadline, according to Ange Postecoglou.
Spurs are in desperate need of reinforcements with nine first-teamers unavailable for the trip to Brentford on Sunday.
It has been a similar story across the last two months and while Postecoglou has repeatedly called for his depleted squad to be given help, the club are yet to sign an outfield player going into the final days of the transfer window.
Talks have taken place with Bayern Munich over the potential signing of Mathys Tel, but the 19-year-old forward has reportedly rejected the move.
Tottenham can still end a 17-year trophy drought this term with key Carabao Cup, FA Cup and Europa League fixtures to come during the next six weeks, but have dropped to 15th in the Premier League to raise relegation fears.
Spurs switch to Garnacho after Tel rejects move
Saturday 1 February 2025 10:10 , Lawrence OstlereSpurs are also reported to on the hunt for Alejandro Garnacho, after losing out on the chase for Mathys Tel of Bayern Munich.
Tel rejected a move to Tottenham after a transfer fee had been agreed between the two clubs.
But the Mail reports that Spurs have quickly shifted their attention to Old Trafford, where Garnacho is available and being courted by Napoli and Chelsea among other clubs in Europe.
Man Utd want £60m for the young winger, according to the Mail.
Totteham in advanced talks with Tomori
Saturday 1 February 2025 10:01 , Lawrence OstlereSpurs are closing in on the signing of AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori.
That’s according to Sky Sports, which claims the former Chelsea centre-half is a key target at Tottenham.
Spurs want to add a defender before the deadline on Monday, with Christian Romero and Radu Dragusin both injured and Micky Van de Ven only just recovered from a hamstring strain.
But Sky Sports says that although Spurs and Milan are in ‘advanced talks’, no agreement has yet been made with the player.
One to watch over the weekend.
Neymar in tears as 'the prince' returns to Santos
Saturday 1 February 2025 09:57 , Lawrence OstlereA tearful Neymar was welcomed back to his boyhood club on Friday by thousands of Santos fans and a concert in the home stadium beneath an electronic sign saying, "The prince is back."
The 32-year-old signed a six-month contract, which he said could be extended.
Neymar later admitted his return was also due to his feeling unhappy at Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal earlier this year as he struggled to get playing time. He said he would be ready to play for Santos at least 30 minutes in a match scheduled for Saturday if he was given the go-ahead by local soccer authorities.
About 20,000 raucous Santos fans filled their Vila Belmiro Stadium in the rain outside Sao Paulo to celebrate the Brazilian's return.
His evening arrival highlighted by fireworks capped a three-hour fiesta which also featured local singers.
"I am very happy. We lived great moments here. There's still a lot that could come," Neymar said on the pitch."
Villa enter race to sign Rashford from Man Utd
Saturday 1 February 2025 09:39 , Lawrence OstlereAston Villa have joined the race to sign Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United before the transfer window closes on Monday.
A move to Villa Park is thought to be a long shot but the Midlands club are looking at the England international as they search for a replacement for Jhon Duran, who has been sold to Al-Nassr.
Rashford has also attracted interest from Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus and AC Milan, among others, after revealing he was considering leaving Old Trafford.
Read more:
Aston Villa enter race to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United
Mikel Arteta on Arsenal's search for a striker
Saturday 1 February 2025 08:52 , Jamie BraidwoodArsenal manager Mikel Arteta on the club’s bid for Ollie Watkins and their aim to bring in a striker before the end of the January transfer window.
"I’m not going to talk about any individuals," Arteta said. "We are actively looking to find a solution in that position and we will see what the market brings.
"I’m very confident with the work the club is doing, exploring every single opportunity that can have an impact on the team. If we can agree something we will. If we can’t, we won’t.
"We are trying everything that we can, but I don’t want to give any reassurance or not. It doesn’t depend only on us. Our intentions are clear but the possibilities are affected by three parties.
We look at what we have in the squad, what we are lacking, what can make an impact and make us much better, regardless of age or background. It’s just a belief that player can be really good for us over time."
Arsenal block Tierney's return to Celtic
Saturday 1 February 2025 08:33 , Jamie BraidwoodArsenal have blocked Kieran Tierney from returning to Celtic, according to the Telegraph, with the left-back set to complete the season at the Gunners before rejoining his boyhood club.
Tierney will return to Celtic in the summer but there were talks about bringing that forward, with Myles Lewis-Skelly and Riccardo Calafiori first choice at left-back.
But the Telegraph report that Mikel Arteta will not allow Tierney to leave his squad without a replacement, given Arsenal’s position in the title race and Champions League.
Latest on Alejandro Garnacho
Saturday 1 February 2025 08:05 , Miguel DelaneyThose close to Alejandro Garnacho maintain that the winger is preparing to leave Old Trafford this weekend, but there may yet be a battle for his signing.
Napoli have had interest but would need to significantly raise their valuation of £38m, closer to United's £70m.
Chelsea have long been interested, but sources close to the situation say there is still considerable negotiation.
It is understood that the possibility of one of Chelsea's younger players - such as Joshua Acheampong - going in the other direction has also been raised.
Why Man Utd hold Mathys Tel advantage in transfer race with Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham
Friday 31 January 2025 14:49 , Miguel DelaneyManchester United are aiming to sell Alejandro Garnacho and bring in Bayern Munich's Mathys Tel on loan in what could end up a frantic final weekend of the transfer window.
While Garnacho's destination is still to be determined, amid interest from Chelsea and Napoli, Tel is understood to favour Old Trafford out of a range of potential options that includes Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham.
The news that the 19-year-old wanted to the German club, which has now been confirmed by Bayern’s sporting director Max Eberl, has sparked a frenzy among some of the wealthiest Premier League teams.
Why Man Utd hold Mathys Tel advantage in transfer race with Arsenal, Chelsea, Spurs
