Chelsea is set to support Liam Rosenior with a new center back this January, while Atlético Madrid may look to replace Conor Gallagher with Wolves’ João Gomes.
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– Chelsea is looking to secure a center back this January to assist new head coach Liam Rosenior, as reported by the Telegraph’s Matt Law. The former coach Enzo Maresca had sought new talent for this position last summer, but his suggestion was declined. also, the Blues aim to enhance their midfield and attacking options in the summer but remain open to prospects this month. Players like Rennes’ Jérémy Jacquet and Como’s Jacobo Ramón have emerged as potential center-back targets.
– Atlético Madrid is poised to compete with Manchester United and Napoli for João Gomes, according to ESPN Brasil sources. With Wolves struggling at the bottom of the Premier League, Gomes is anticipated to transfer in the summer. Following the departure of Conor Gallagher to Tottenham for approximately £35 million, Atlético seeks a new central midfielder and has the financial capacity to pursue Gomes this month.
– Chelsea’s midfielder Enzo Fernández has captured the attention of Paris Saint-Germain, according to L’Equipe. Following the managerial changes at Chelsea, PSG is rumored to view it as an opportune moment to make a move. Fernández has amassed 145 appearances for Chelsea since his high-profile €121 million transfer. but, PSG will not pursue a deal within this window.
– Bournemouth has funds available following Antoine Semenyo‘s move to Manchester City, and sources suggest they are in the running to sign teenage striker Rayan from Vasco da Gama. Reports indicate that the Brazilian club is asking for €50 million for Rayan, while Bournemouth is prepared to offer €35 million.
– Manchester United and Manchester City are closely monitoring Bournemouth star Alex Scott, per TeamTalk. With just over two years remaining on his contract, the 22-year-old might be available at a reduced rate in the summer. Aston Villa and Tottenham are also tracking his progress, although Tottenham’s recent acquisition of Gallagher could alter their strategies. Bournemouth is aware of interest from other clubs and plans to propose a new deal to Scott.
– Everton has made a €20 million offer for Fenerbahçe’s forward Youssef En-Nesyri, as revealed by Fabrizio Romano. Discussions are already in progress as the Toffees aim to strengthen their attacking options before the transfer window closes. En-Nesyri, 28, has also drawn attention from Nottingham Forest this month, though Olympiacos’ Mehdi Taremi has recently become their focused striker target, according to The Athletic.
DONE DEALS
– West Ham Women have acquired Amber Tysiak from Union Berlin for an undisclosed fee.
EXPERT TAKE
ESPN’s expert scout Tor-Kristian Karlsen highlights seven players who would make excellent signings for any team this month. Here’s his evaluation of 19-year-old RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande:
Diomande’s inaugural season at Leipzig has positioned him as one of the most promising young attackers in Europe, making him a prime target for big-spending clubs. He has the potential to create significant impact from both flanks.
His effectiveness shines especially when cutting inside; Diomande’s rapid directional shifts, strong balance, impressive determination, exceptional first step, and precise close control make him tough for defenders to manage.
While his defensive skills still need refinement, his breakout has captured the attention of top clubs, with Bayern Munich reportedly among those interested. His transfer fee is likely to be around €80 million.
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– Santos full back Souza is anticipated to undergo a medical at Tottenham on Thursday as part of his £13m transfer to the club. (Sky Sports)
– FootballLondon reports that Arsenal views Ethan Nwaneri as unavailable for loan this month. Both West Ham and Bournemouth have shown interest in the promising young midfielder.
– Brentford is nearing an agreement to acquire Lazio’s Matteo Cancellieri, with a fee around €18 million expected to be finalized on Thursday. (La Gazzetta Dello Sport)
– Crystal Palace is in discussions with Angers regarding a permanent transfer for attacker Sidiki Cherif. (Sky Sports)
– Wolves midfielder Marshall Munetsi is poised to move to Paris FC on loan until the season concludes. The Zimbabwean is no longer part of Wolves manager Rob Edwards’ plans. (L’Equipe)
– Everton, Werder Bremen, and Ajax are all closely observing Shakhtar Donetsk full-back Yukhym Konoplya, who is likely to become a free agent this summer. Bremen has already engaged in talks with the 26-year-old. (Sky Germany)
– Andreas Skov Olsen‘s loan to Rangers is confirmed after a complete agreement with Wolfsburg. A medical is scheduled for Thursday in Glasgow. (Sky Germany)
– Discussions are ongoing between PSG and Ousmane Dembélé regarding a new contract, although no formal proposal has been made yet. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Celtic, Royal Antwerp, and Derby County have all shown interest in acquiring David Datro Fofana, who is anticipated to permanently leave Chelsea this month. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Inter Milan is close to finalizing a deal to sign Hajduk Split defender Branimir Mlačić for roughly €5 million. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Recent reports claiming a break clause in Oleksandr Zinchenko‘s Nottingham Forest loan are inaccurate; he remains tied to Arsenal. (The Sun)
– Galatasaray plans to offer Youssouf Fofana a €5 million per year contract in an attempt to lure him away from AC Milan. (Nicolo Schira)
– The Portland Timbers are negotiating to sign winger Javairǒ Dilrosun, who had a loan stint at LAFC last season. (Tom Bogert)
– The Houston Dynamo are nearing a deal to sign Polish international Mateusz Bogusz from Cruz Azul. (Tom Bogert)
– FC Köln is interested in signing Sunderland midfielder Dan Neil on a free transfer come the end of the season. (Sky Sports)
