Today’s Transfer News: Liverpool Near Deal, Gyokeres Approved for Arsenal Move
The latest transfer updates for January 20, 2025, include a series of potential moves as clubs rush to complete deals before the window closes on February 3.
- Arsenal, Manchester United, and Manchester City are all set for busy transfer windows, with Arsenal needing a new striker and United addressing squad weaknesses. City, meanwhile, is finalizing a couple of key signings.
- Neymar is reportedly close to returning to Santos on loan from Al Hilal after a difficult spell in Saudi Arabia. Santos have made an offer, awaiting Al Hilal’s decision.
- Matheus Cunha’s future at Wolves is still uncertain. Arsenal are monitoring the situation, though Cunha’s contract talks with Wolves are ongoing.
- Omar Marmoush is set to move to Manchester City from Eintracht Frankfurt for £63 million, with a medical expected soon.
- Liverpool are eyeing Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, currently a target for Bayern Munich and others, with scouts monitoring the winger’s performances.
- Tom Bischof of Hoffenheim has reportedly turned down approaches from Arsenal, Newcastle, and Brighton, preferring to join Bayern Munich.
- Marcus Rashford’s future at Manchester United remains unclear, with Ruben Amorim suggesting that players not performing well won’t feature in his plans.
- Ange Postecoglou admits that January transfers for Tottenham are proving difficult, despite the team’s struggles.
- Harvey Elliott confirmed he is committed to fighting for his place at Liverpool, ruling out a January exit.
- Juventus are eyeing Lloyd Kelly of Newcastle for a potential move this month.
- Newcastle United have opened talks for a new contract with goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, reversing earlier plans to sell him.
- West Ham and Bournemouth are both interested in Evan Ferguson from Brighton, though the club has yet to decide on his future.
- Erik ten Hag is reportedly a potential candidate to replace Nuri Sahin at Borussia Dortmund if they fail to advance in the Champions League.
- Manchester City are pushing to sign Douglas Luiz from Juventus, though the clubs differ on the terms of the deal.
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Besiktas is reportedly targeting Tom Lawrence from Rangers as his first signing.
- Napoli are prepared to increase their bid for Alejandro Garnacho, with the winger inclined to accept the move.
- Antony is reportedly set to join Real Betis on loan from Manchester United for the rest of the season.
- Liverpool has been criticized for mishandling contract negotiations with key players like Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, and Mohamed Salah, with some suggesting the club should have addressed renewals earlier.
- Manchester City could make up to six signings this month, including Abdukodir Khusanov, Vitor Reis, Omar Marmoush, and potentially Andrea Cambiaso.
- Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for Victor Osimhen, though his current loan deal with Galatasaray could complicate things.
- Tyrell Malacia is set to leave Manchester United on loan, with Ruben Amorim looking for a new left wing-back.
Here are some of the latest transfer updates across the Premier League and beyond:
- Tyrell Malacia – Manchester United are considering loaning Malacia out, either abroad or to another Premier League club.
- Rayan Ait-Nouri – Manchester United are reportedly eyeing Wolves’ left-back, Ait-Nouri, as a potential reinforcement, with Nuno Mendes being their top target.
- Dele Alli – The former England international is set to join Serie A newcomers Como on an 18-month contract after training with the club since December.
- Antony – Real Betis have intensified talks to take Antony on loan from Manchester United.
- Bayern Munich & Christopher Nkunku – Bayern Munich are closing in on Chelsea’s Nkunku, with personal terms already agreed but no fee settled yet.
- Mo Salah & Virgil van Dijk – Al Hilal’s representatives are reportedly in London to negotiate moves for Salah and Van Dijk, with Salah’s deal said to be nearly complete.
- Chelsea’s Joao Felix – AC Milan have reportedly inquired about Chelsea’s Joao Felix as an alternative to Marcus Rashford.
- Omar Marmoush – The forward is set to join Manchester City from Eintracht Frankfurt for a deal potentially worth £67.6 million with add-ons.
- Arsenal’s striker search – Jermaine Pennant criticized Arsenal for not signing a clinical striker, with targets like Viktor Gyokeres, Sesko, and Vlahovic mentioned.
- Marcus Rashford’s future – Rashford is reportedly leaning towards a move to Barcelona, despite strong interest from AC Milan.
- Bryan Mbeumo – Brentford’s Thomas Frank has ruled out Mbeumo leaving in January, despite interest from top clubs including Manchester United.
- Viktor Gyokeres to Arsenal – Arsenal are pursuing Gyokeres as a potential signing following injuries to key players like Saka and Jesus.
- Neymar & Al Hilal – Neymar is nearing a loan return to Santos, while Al Hilal is also targeting Vinícius Jr. from Real Madrid.
These are just a few of the many developments happening during the busy January transfer window!
