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Arne Slot explains Trent Alexander-Arnold talks amid Real Madrid transfer interest

Clubs across the continent are in the market for January transfer deals as they look to strengthen their squads for the second half of the 2024/25 season with titles, European football and survival all on the line.

Arsenal are rumoured to be looking for new forwards after cup defeats to Manchester United and Newcastle, but have struck a deal to sign Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi in the summer. Mikel Arteta’s side have been linked with a goalscorer and have reportedly turned their sights on Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic and Martin Zubimendi.

The window could see some big exits confirmed with Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold open to negotiate a possible free transfer to Real Madrid and Manchester United looking to sell Marcus Rashford. Kyle Walker could be on his way out of Manchester City, though, after informing Pep Guardiola of a desire to explore options away from the club and Milan and Inter are battling for the right back.

Elsewhere, Chelsea have opened talks with Bayern Munich winger Mathys Tel, in a move that could see striker Christopher Nkunku head the other way and return to the Bundesliga after a difficult time at Stamford Bridge and Liverpool have ‘started talks’ with FC Nurnberg star Stefanos Tzimas after rejecting a £70m verbal offer for Darwin Nunez.

Arsenal’s hunt for a striker continues?

In his pre-match press conference for tonight’s match against Spurs, Mikel Arteta told the media that Arsenal “are actively looking into the market to improve the squad”.

While news has broken that the Gunners will likely sign Martin Zubimendi in the summer, much attention has been placed on the search for a striker, especially with the news of an ACL injury to Gabriel Jesus.

Alexander Isak continues to be linked, though his price tag likely means he won’t move in this window, and perhaps not even in the summer either.

Dusan Vlahovic is another name linked with the Emirates, and the Serbian sat out Juventus’ draw with Atalanta yesterday, though manger Thiago Motta blamed it on a separate issue. Some reports have claimed that Arsenal have sent Juve a loan offer for the striker, but these areas far unconfirmed.

Chris Wilson15 January 2025 09:55

United and Spurs miss out on Kolo Muani

One of the ‘mini-sagas’ of the winter window seems to be coming to an end, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that PSG’s Randal Kolo Muani is set to join Juventus on a six-month loan.

The Italian posted on X to say that the French forward will join the Turin club on a deal with no buy option, and he will have a medical at some point this week.

The 26-year-old had been linked with moves to Spurs and Manchester United earlier in the window.

Chris Wilson15 January 2025 09:45

Brighton could send young stars out on loan

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has not ruled out January loan moves for Evan Ferguson and Julio Enciso.

The two forwards have struggled for minutes this season having worked their way back from long-term injuries last term.

West Ham have been linked with Ferguson in this window and new Hammers boss Graham Potter gave the Republic of Ireland international his Brighton debut during his time on the south coast.

“We will negotiate what is important for him, what is important for his development, where he can improve the best and then we will make the decision together,” Hurzeler said on Ferguson’s future ahead of Brighton’s Premier League trip to Ipswich on Thursday.

“This decision should be what is best for the player and for the club. We sent (Facundo) Buonanotte, for example, to Leicester.

“We know that the Premier League is a very good league to improve, because it’s tough, it’s intense, especially for young players. It’s the perfect environment to adapt.

“In the end, they want to play for Brighton and we want them to play for Brighton. So, when they improve in the environment of the league where we are also playing, it’s always very helpful.

“So, that’s why I am not thinking about making the other teams better, it’s more about what is best for the player.”

Evan Ferguson could head out on loan for some game time (Getty Images)

Lawrence Ostlere15 January 2025 09:23

Arne Slot: Liverpool don’t need new recruits

Liverpool manager Arne Slot insisted the strength of the options he has in reserve means the club do not need to add to their squad in the January transfer window, after substitute Diogo Jota earned his side a draw at Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.

Jota netted just 22 seconds after coming off the bench - Liverpool’s fastest goal by a substitute on record in the Premier League - heading home a corner from fellow replacement Kostas Tsimikas.

The Portuguese forward was one of four Liverpool strikers on the pitch when he cancelled out Chris Wood’s opener at the City Ground, with Italy international Federico Chiesa an unused substitute.

“I think you saw today again, that I can still strengthen the team or impact the game with the substitutions I have from the bench,” Slot said when asked whether Liverpool will have a busy January transfer window.

“And it was not for the first time this season that these players have helped us. If you looked at today, I could not have asked for more. I said to them at halftime, don’t get frustrated.

“I knew we would get chances, with the options we had. We created chance after chance late on and could have won.”

Diogo Jota celebrates after scoring Liverpool’s equaliser (Action Images via Reuters)

Lawrence Ostlere15 January 2025 08:27

Antonio Conte confirms Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has asked to leave Napoli

Napoli forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has sparked a potential January transfer window scramble after telling manager Antonio Conte he wants to leave.

The 23-year-old Georgia winger, valued at around £70million, is regarded as one of Europe’s hottest properties and has been linked with Paris St Germain, Chelsea and Liverpool, with the French capital seemingly his most likely destination.

“Kvaratskhelia has asked to leave the club,” Conte told a press conference ahead of Napoli’s league match at home to Hellas Verona on Sunday.

“I spoke to him and he confirmed his plan to leave the club. I feel very disappointed because I spent six months trying to make him feel at the centre of the project, to make him see that something important could be done.”