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George Flood and Marc Mayo

Transfer news LIVE! Kessie blow for Tottenham; Newcastle want Dele Alli; Arsenal, Chelsea latest

Transfer news LIVE!

The January transfer deadline is only a week away and clubs are making movements with the clock ticking in the background.

Tottenham have been told that Franck Kessie will not be joining the club, according to reports in Italy. The AC Milan midfielder has been a key target ahead of his contract expiring and it has been claimed that only a summer switch is on the player’s agenda.

Elsewhere at Tottenham, Adama Traore could soon arrive as Antonio Conte’s first signing since he took charge of the club. Meanwhile, Newcastle are chasing Dele Alli, as an alternative signing to Jesse Lingard.

Manchester United want to sign as many as four players this year with West Ham’s Declan Rice among their top targets.

A huge offer would be needed to convince the Hammers to give up their best player, whereas Rice himself will have to decide where his future lies come the end of the season.

Ousmane Dembele is a target for Chelsea and Thomas Tuchel is a long-term fan of the Frenchman, who he worked with at Borussia Dortmund. On Monday, the Blues completed their first signing of the month with Dylan Williams arriving from Derby.

Arsenal’s need for a new striker was evident on the weekend and Dusan Vlahovic remains a key man on their radar. Should a deal with Fiorentina collapse, Real Sociedad’s Alexander Isak leads their shortlist.

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