Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal FC want new Pedri; Chelsea in talks for Jeremy Jacquet, Dro Fernandez; Man Utd, Liverpool latest
Transfer rumours: Dro Fernandez, Vasilije Kostov, Jeremy Jacquet, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Omar Marmoush
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The January transfer window is heating up with Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, and Liverpool all seeking impactful new signings. Arsenal is reportedly interested in Serbian prodigy Vasilije Kostov, likened to Barcelona's Pedri, alongside other targets like Arda Guler, Anthony Gordon, Kenan Yildiz, Breno Bidon, Igor Tyjon, and Tino Livramento.
Chelsea might secure a deal for Jeremy Jacquet before Arsenal, as they accelerate plans for a new defender for Liam Rosenior, with Jacobo Ramon also on their radar. They're also linked with Dro Fernandez, the 'next Lamine Yamal'. Manchester United has reportedly been offered Ruben Loftus-Cheek amid 'secret talks' with a mystery midfield target, while they also want Carlos Baleba and Murillo, having rejected offers for Harry Maguire.
Tottenham is rumored to have a shock interest in Omar Marmoush, as Manchester City aims to complete Marc Guehi's move. Crystal Palace is battling to keep Jean-Philippe Mateta from leaving, while bidding for Sidiki Cherif. Liverpool continues to pursue Yan Diomande, while West Ham tries to retain Lucas Paqueta.
Live updates:
16 minutes ago: Tottenham has a shock interest in Omar Marmoush
Could Tottenham make a surprise move for Omar Marmoush in January?
Spurs are known to seek attacking reinforcements, having already signed Conor Gallagher and being close to confirming teenage Brazilian left-back Souza from Santos.
Haber Sarikirmizi in Turkey claims Tottenham has interest in Marmoush, who might leave Manchester City this month, likely on loan, after Antoine Semenyo's signing.
Aston Villa is also rumored to be keen on the Egyptian forward, who has been offered to Galatasaray.
20 minutes ago: Man Utd offered Ruben Loftus-Cheek amid 'secret talks'
Manchester United is believed to have been offered the chance to sign Ruben Loftus-Cheek this month.
The former Chelsea and England midfielder is a regular in Serie A with AC Milan, but they might be willing to let him leave on loan in January.
TEAMtalk claims United is one of seven Premier League clubs alerted to Loftus-Cheek's potential availability, alongside Aston Villa, Newcastle, Brentford, Everton, Sunderland, and Fulham, plus other teams in Italy and Spain.
Many United fans believe Loftus-Cheek could be the unnamed mystery midfield target that GiveMeSport's Ben Jacobs recently said had been subject to 'secret' talks over a possible loan switch to Old Trafford until the end of the season.
Jacobs said the player in question had Premier League experience but was currently playing outside of England.
28 minutes ago: Chelsea could beat Arsenal to Jeremy Jacquet
Chelsea is reportedly eyeing Jeremy Jacquet as they look to make the first signing of the Liam Rosenior era at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues are believed to have brought forward initial summer plans to find a new center-back and have a shortlist of potential options for January.
One contender now being widely mooted, included by Sky Sports, is Jeremy Jacquet, the highly-rated Rennes defender who has also been heavily linked with Arsenal in recent weeks.
It seems that the French Under-21 international could become their top target as the window progresses.
30 minutes ago: Chelsea leading race for 'next Yamal' Dro Fernandez
We've heard that the new Pedri could be heading to Arsenal, but what about a player tipped as the 'next Lamine Yamal' ending up at Chelsea?
It seems that highly-rated teenage Barcelona winger Dro Fernandez will be leaving the Camp Nou soon in a transfer twist that is said to have shocked the LaLiga giants and head coach Hansi Flick.
talkSPORT claims Chelsea and Manchester City are leading the race for his signature, with Borussia Dortmund mentioned as another potential suitor alongside clubs in France.
Other reports suggest that Barcelona's players expect Fernandez, who has a release clause valued at just £5.1m, to end up at Paris Saint-Germain, whom Fabrizio Romano says have already made their move.
36 minutes ago: Arsenal want 'new Pedri' Vasilije Kostov
Arsenal is among the clubs watching Red Star Belgrade starlet Vasilije Kostov, according to reports.
Despite being just 17, the attacking midfielder has made a significant impression with his club and has already represented Serbia at senior international level.
The Sun claims that Arsenal is now keeping tabs on a player apparently nicknamed the 'Serbian Pedri', in a nod to the similarities to a certain Barcelona and Spain star.
However, Barca and Bayern Munich are also said to be interested in Kostov, who could be available for close to the £17m mark.
9 hours ago: Bayern to battle Chelsea for Jacquet
Bayern Munich will go toe-to-toe with Chelsea for Jeremy Jacquet's signature.
Max Eberl is known to be keen on the 20-year-old, but is less impressed by his price tag.
Sky Germany reports it could take at least £43.3m to pry him away from Rennes.
9 hours ago: Why Paratici left Spurs?
Fabio Paratici's departure from Spurs may have been due, in part, to a difference of opinion regarding Thomas Frank.
The club wanted to be patient with Frank, which Paratici reportedly found frustrating.
The Italian is reported by the Times to be an admirer of Marseille’s Roberto De Zerbi.
Spurs maintain his departure was due to 'personal circumstances.'
10 hours ago: Mateta in Juventus talks
Jean-Philippe Mateta has held talks with Juventus over a potential loan with an obligation to buy.
So reports Fabrizio Romano, who adds Premier League sides also admire the player.
Crystal Palace holds the cards, though. The Frenchman will not move unless they approve the deal.
10 hours ago: Heskey gets loan move
Jaden Heskey, son of England legend Emile, has been sent on loan from Man City to Sheffield Wednesday.
The 20-year-old midfielder has made one first-team appearance for City this season, playing 15 minutes in a 2-0 defeat of Huddersfield Town in September.
He will spend the remainder of the campaign on loan with the Championship strugglers, who are still on negative points and 32 points adrift of safety with 21 matches remaining.
10 hours ago: Casemiro to trigger contract extension?
There is a clause in Casemiro’s Man Utd contract which could see his stay at Old Trafford extended by a year.
According to a report from The Athletic, he would need to start 35 matches this season for the extension to be triggered.
That would mean, with United not playing in Europe and already out of both domestic cups, he would need to start every match from now until the end of the season to activate the clause.
