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Brennan Johnson has completed his move to Crystal Palace from Tottenham (PA)

The January transfer window is open and with the new year comes a chance for clubs to monitor the market after assessing their options to strengthen or trim their numbers to boost spending this month.

While the acquisition of elite players or long-term targets is less common in the mid-season window, it is not completely out of the question, with the saga surrounding Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo expected to reach its climax in the coming weeks or possibly days.

The 25-year-old has been linked with moves to every Premier League big hitter but Manchester City are now leading the race for the player, whose £65m release clause becomes active in January, although he will remain with the Cherries long enough to face Arsenal today.

Elsewhere, Tottenham’s Europa League winner Brennan Johnson has completed a £35m move to Crystal Palace, while Eagles skipper Marc Guehi remains of interest to Arne Slot after his deadline day move to Liverpool collapsed. The England international is about to enter the final six months of his contract at Selhurst Park, giving Palace one last chance to cash in if they choose to.

And Chelsea have parted ways with manager Enzo Maresca after 18 months in charge of the club, with Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior tipped as the frontrunner to replace him at Stamford Bridge.

West Ham sign £20m Brazilian striker

West Ham have signed 22-year-old striker Pablo for £20m from Portuguese side Gil Vicente.

His first appearance could come as soon as today’s game against Wolves.

The Brazilian has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal with the option to extend for a further year.

He said: "I am very happy. I will give my all for this club, leaving everything on the pitch, all my effort, all my dedication.

“The fans really like players who fight for the badge and I can promise that I will leave every last drop of sweat on the pitch for this club."