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January window is ramping up as rumours swirl

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The January window is heating up as Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool all target headline deals. Arsenal could hijack Manchester City’s move for Marc Guehi this month in a shock twist, while the Gunners are also said to have reignited their interest in Jeremy Jacquet as they continue to pursue the likes of Igor Tyjon and Bournemouth eye a swoop for Ethan Nwaneri.

Spurs are said to have agreed personal terms with Souza as they now target attacking additions, while Manchester City have officially announced the signing of Antoine Semenyo and West Ham are rumoured to be in talks with Leo Pereira. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!

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37 minutes ago

Tottenham close to Souza deal

Tottenham are reportedly close to agreeing the signing of Santos left-back Souza.

Spurs were rumoured to have submitted two bids for the highly-rated Brazilian teenager over recent days after agreeing personal terms.

Fabrizio Romano now says that the structure of a deal worth €15m (£13m) has been agreed between Tottenham and Santos, with only the specific payment terms left to be ironed out.

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59 minutes ago

Antoine Semenyo's Man City squad number confirmed

Antoine Semenyo will wear the No42 shirt at Manchester City, the reverse of the No24 he had at Bournemouth.

“Antoine is a really exciting signing for the football club,” said City’s director of football Hugo Viana.

“He made it clear to us immediately that it was City he wanted to join.

“His enthusiasm for this football club has been clear throughout the process.

“He has huge quality. Two great feet, pace, power, a habit of influencing games and, importantly, real room for growth and development.

“I am excited to see the player Antoine can become in the weeks, months and years ahead.

“We are constantly watching players all over the world. Antoine was the one we most wanted. He has shown he can perform in the Premier League.

“He is humble, hard-working, professional and totally focused on being a better footballer. He is ideal for us.”

1 hour ago

Antoine Semenyo 'proud' to join Man City

Antoine Semenyo could make his Manchester City debut as soon as tomorrow afternoon in their FA Cup third-round tie at home to League One side Exeter.

But Pep Guardiola could equally wait to throw him in for Tuesday night’s high-profile Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg tie away at Newcastle, for which he is eligible.

“I am so proud to have joined Manchester City,” said Semenyo.

“I have watched City over the last decade under Pep Guardiola, and they have been the dominant team in the Premier League as well as achieving amazing things in the Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup.

“They have set the highest of standards and it’s a club with world-class players, world-class facilities and one of the greatest managers ever in Pep.

“I have so much scope for improvement, so to be at this club, at this stage of my career, is perfect for me. It’s a real privilege to be here.

“My best football is yet to come, I am sure of that. And City are in a great position – still involved in four competitions. I really feel I can help them have a strong second half of the season.

“The Etihad is my new home. I can’t wait to play in front of the fans here and I hope to show everyone what I can do.”

1 hour ago

Man City confirm Antoine Semenyo signing

Manchester City have now confirmed the signing of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth.

The Ghana forward has signed a five-and-a-half year deal at the Etihad Stadium after seeing a £65m release clause on the south coast activated before it expired on January 10.

City saw off stiff competition to land Semenyo, who had also been linked with the likes of Liverpool and Tottenham after scoring 10 goals in 21 appearances for Bournemouth this term.

He signed off in style on Wednesday night, scoring a last-gasp winner for the Cherries against Tottenham at the Vitality Stadium.

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Man Utd and Liverpool in Bradley Barcola battle

Liverpool and Manchester United could fight it out to sign Bradley Barcola, with Arsenal also now rumoured to be in the race.

Recent reports have suggested that the French forward is considering a potential exit from the Parc des Princes, possibly in the summer.

According to TEAMtalk, Liverpool and Manchester United have shown an interest in Barcola.

They also now report that Arsenal have enquired about the 23-year-old, who is also wanted by Chelsea, Manchester City and Bayern Munich.

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2 hours ago

Chelsea target Fermin Lopez and Rafael Leao deals

Chelsea look determined to make a huge early splash under Liam Rosenior in January.

There could yet be not one but two major early signings in the offing as the Blues look to quickly establish themselves under Enzo Maresca’s successor.

According to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Chelsea could lavish in excess of €150m on Barcelona winger Fermin Lopez - a long-term transfer target at Stamford Bridge - and AC Milan forward Rafael Leao.

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2 hours ago

Chelsea lead Arsenal in 'next Messi' race

Chelsea could be first in line to sign Greek wonderkid Konstantinos Karetsas.

The 18-year-old midfielder has sparked interest from all over Europe following his breakout displays for Greece and Belgian club Genk, with Arsenal among the clubs heavily linked with his signature.

However, talkSPORT claim that the arrival of Liam Rosenior as head coach may now give Chelsea a key edge in the battle for a talented player already compared to Lionel Messi.

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2 hours ago

Arsenal hold Marc Guehi talks

Arsenal are in touch with Marc Guehi’s camp as they discuss a shock move for the Crystal Palace captain, according to new reports.

Surprise rumours first emerged yesterday that the Gunners were ready to swoop for Guehi having dealt with a number of defensive injuries during their Premier League title charge this season.

That news came as rivals Manchester City weighed up their own January bid for the England centre-back after losing both Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias to injury.

According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Arsenal have a long-term interest in Guehi and are in touch with his camp as they discuss a potential deal - most likely to come in the summer.

He adds that Liverpool also want to go for Guehi again when his Palace contract expires in the summer, having seen a £35m deal collapse at the 11th hour in dramatic fashion on summer deadline day, though City want the move now.

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16 hours ago

Karl dreams of Real move

Lennart Karl is open to signing a new deal at Bayern Munich, despite saying he dreams of a move to Real Madrid.

The 17-year-old has burst onto the scene this term, and has since apologised for his comments, as confirmed by sporting director Max Eberl.

The youngster’s deal at Bayern runs till 2029, with talks ongoing to resolve his future, according to Sky Germany.

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16 hours ago

Andrews: No pressure for Brentford to sell Thiago

Brentford boss Keith Andrews has said that there is no pressure for the club to sell in-form striker Igor Thiago in January.

The Brazilian has hit a purple patch in the Premier League, netting 16 goals in 21 games in the top flight.

“We’re in a good place,” said Andrews. “With the business we did in the summer, financially, we’re certainly not in a rush to let Thiago go.”

Thiago’s goals have fired Brentford up to fifth and into an unlikely bid for the Champions League spots.

“Very pleasing, yes,” added the Bees boss. “We’ve earned the right to be there.

“I think we’ve played consistently well and we’ve consistently taken steps in the right direction.

“We’ve created a really hungry group that play with an edge and I like that about us.”

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