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Ruben Amorim responds to Marcus Rashford comments over Manchester United future

The winter transfer window begins on 1 January, with clubs across the continent eyeing deals as they look to strengthen in the hunt for titles, European football and survival.

As always, there’ll be plenty of eyes on the Premier League as the country’s top sides try and find value in an often difficult market, with Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City all tipped to make signings.

There could be high-profile departures too, with Marcus Rashford reportedly looking for a way out of Manchester United while Trent Alexander-Arnold is free to negotiate with other clubs with just six months remaining on his current Liverpool deal.

And across the rest of the league, teams will juggle PSR regulations and tight budgets as they look to find cut-price deals to help their bids for a successful end to the 2024/25 season.

Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and deals below:

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West Ham ‘discuss January transfer targets’ with under-pressure boss Julen Lopetegui

West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui will be given more time to turn the club’s fortunes around.

The Telegraph reports the Hammers will persist with the Spanish coach, despite the club’s poor form this season and that could mean new signings at the London Stadium in January.

The club needs to sell to buy, but talks have already taken place with co-owner David Sullivan about possible targets.

Mike Jones

Cristiano Ronaldo open to leaving Al-Nassr but one factor points to Saudi stay

Cristiano Ronaldo is open to leaving Al-Nassr this summer and the 39-year-old Portugal forward is now free to negotiate with other clubs from 1 January.

Marca report the former Real Madrid, Juventus and Manchester United superstar, stating: “Nobody knows what can happen in the future.”

One factor which could see Ronaldo stay is the report stating that he does not want to leave Saudi Arabia without winning the league, something he has achieved in every country since departing Sporting for Old Trafford in 2003.

(REUTERS)

Mike Jones1 January 2025 09:45

What’s going on with Marcus Rashford?

With Marcus Rashford repeatedly being omitted from Manchester United’s matchday squads and given the fact he has admitted he is ‘ready for a new challenge’ it seems highly likely that the forward will exit Old Trafford soon.

Rashford has scored 138 goals in 426 appearances for the club since making his debut in 2016, having come through the United youth ranks. The 2022-23 campaign was his most prolific when he scored 30 in all competitions.

However, should the club want to move him on in January Rashford is one of United’s highest earners and it will be difficult to find a club that can afford his fee plus match the wages he is currently on at Old Trafford.

He also has another three years left to run on his contract which could mean a prolonged stand-off with the United hierarchy if a move is not forthcoming.

There has previously been interest from Paris Saint-Germain and some clubs in the Saudi Pro League but any move will come down to Rashford’s willingness to depart United.

(REUTERS)

Mike Jones1 January 2025 09:30

Lazio intersted in Empoli star Fazzini

Sky Sports say that Lazio are interested in signing Empoli midfielder Jacopa Fazzini.

Lazio sporting director Angelo Fabiani admitted the club holds an interest in Fazzini but there is still some way to go before a transfer is forthcoming.

“Fazzini is an excellent player, our scouts have monitored him but we have also met him,” Fabiani said to Lazio’s website about the 21 year-old.

“I want to say one thing, the market is not made by social media and not even Fabiani does it alone. A series of convergences are needed.”

Mike Jones1 January 2025 09:15

Chelsea receive offer for midfielder

Cesare Casadei is one of the players who could leave Chelsea in January and the 21-year-old midfielder is the subject of plenty of interest from Serie A clubs.

According to transfer expect Gianluca Di Marzio, Torino have made an opening offer to sign Casadei on a permanent basis. The deal is said to include a buyback clause for Chelsea, who are not actively looking to sell the Italy Under-21 international.

Mike Jones1 January 2025 09:14

When does the January transfer window close?

The 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.

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.

Mike Jones1 January 2025 09:00

Man Utd and Man City to battle for Dani Olmo after Barcelona lose appeal

Barcelona could lose Spain international Dani Olmo for free after failing to register the player once more for the second half of the La Liga campaign.

That has opened the door to a possible move to Man Utd or Man City, according to Mundo Deportivo.

The 26-year-old joined Barca from RB Leipzig in August for a reported 60m euros (£51m), but the Catalan club could only register him for the first half of the season as they struggled to meet LaLiga’s wage restrictions.

With a number of players hit by long-term injuries in the summer, Barcelona were eventually able to reallocate some of their wages in order to get Olmo into the squad, but that registration expires next week.

On Friday, a Spanish court rejected an appeal to extend the arrangement for the rest of the campaign.

Barcelona’s Dani Olmo set to miss rest of season after court rejects appeal to play

The 26-year-old joined Barca from RB Leipzig in August but is only registered for the first half of the season

Mike Jones1 January 2025 08:45

Enzo Maresca on rumoured Chelsea target Liam Delap

Enzo Maresca got a closer look at the quality of Liam Delap after Ipswich stunned Chelsea on Monday night.

The Town forward was a nuisance throughout the contest at Portman Road, earning and scoring a penalty before setting up Omari Hutchinson in the 2-0 win, with the Italian coach praising the former Man City starlet beforehand after speculation linking the Blues with a move to bolster their options in attack behind Nicolas Jackson.

“Liam is a fantastic player, and also for his age,” said Maresca. “I think we spent one year together and he scored [about] 22 to 24 goals. He is a very good striker.

“England have many good players, many good strikers [but] he’s working hard off the ball and on the ball, understands the game and can score goals. I think he can be an important player for England.”

Mike Jones1 January 2025 08:30

Arsenal lead Liverpool in race for Frankfurt’s Omar Marmoush?

Arsenal and Liverpool could go head-to-head in the race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt’s Omar Marmoush.

The Gunners may boost their attacking options next month with Bukayo Saka sidelined until March months.

The Egypt international has thrived in the Bundesliga this season, scoring 18 goals and providing 12 assists in just 24 appearances.

The Reds could add to their attacking options by pairing Marmoush with his compatriot Mohamed Salah, but Caught Offside report Mikel Arteta’s side currently lead the race.

Mike Jones1 January 2025 08:15

Man Utd pushing for PSG star Nuno Mendes?

Man Utd could move for Paris Saint-Germain defender Nuno Mendes in the winter transfer window.

Amorim has so far been unable to inspire an uptick in form from the Red Devils, but one position could be immediately upgraded to boost the Portuguese’s system. Left-back appears to be a priority for United, with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia often injured and Diogo Dalot often utilised at right-back.

Speculation has already begun with one report claiming the club has ‘made an offer’ for PSG left-back after ongoing contract talks between the Ligue 1 club and Mendes, with transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano detailing a deal is in the works.

“PSG had a verbal agreement to extend the contract of Mendes and they are insisting on keeping him at the Ligue 1 club, so it’s not going to be an easy deal for them to do,” Fabrizio Romano shared via his Give Me Sport column. “Mendes is one of the most exciting young full-backs in world football, and he could be ideal for Amorim’s system.

“Mendes is a more than capable defender, but he also offers a threat in the final third, making him a perfect fit for the wing-back role under Amorim. Securing his signature certainly won’t be easy, but with his contract expiring in 2026, PSG could be forced into a sale if they are unable to tie him down to a new contract.”

1 January 2025 08:00