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CloseAmorim suggests he'd rather pick 63-year-old coach over Rashford

Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United are among those to watch in the finals days of the January transfer window as clubs in the Premier League and across the world look to wrap up deals before the deadline, while Chelsea’s late interest in Alejandro Garnacho could unlock a series of moves.

The Gunners are desperate to sign a striker and though a move for RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko looks unlikely this month Mikel Arteta’s side are still pursuing the forward.

Marcus Rashford is also searching for a move away from Old Trafford, with his representative having met Barcelona executives, though a move away is not currently looking likely.

Follow all the latest news, rumours and deals below, plus analysis on the done deals and where new signings will fit into the starting line-ups:

Arsenal line up Benjamin Sesko alternatives with Nypan decision expected this weekArsenal defender set for Man Utd medicalMan Utd consider Christopher Nkunku and reportedly reach agreement for Patrick DorguChelsea bid for Spanish talent amid Alejandro Garnacho interestLiverpool interested in wing-backAl-Nassr prepare Jhon Duran offer

The Telegraph claim that Jhon Duran has been identified’ by the Saudi Pro League side to bolster their attacking options.

Al-Nassr are aware a deal would cost around £80m to complete, as they look to sign Duran to add to their attacking options which already include Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane.

Mike Jones28 January 2025 15:38

Napoli remain in talks over Garnacho

Representatives from Manchester United and Napoli are meeting again to discuss a deal for Alejandro Garnacho.

Sky Sports report the clubs will discuss the 20-year-old's future with Ruben Amorim admitting he was unsure of Garnacho's future.

Amorim said: "That, nobody knows.

Anything can happen."

Mike Jones28 January 2025 15:12

Ruben Amorim claims he will put 63-year-old goalkeeping coach in Man Utd squad before Marcus Rashford

Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim revealed that the reason for Marcus Rashford’s continued absence from the matchday squad is the lack of effort he is seeing in training and said he will put 63-year-old goalkeeping coach Jorge Vital on the bench before the England international.

Rashford, who has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford during the January transfer window, has not featured for United since a 2-1 victory over Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League back in December.

Mike Jones28 January 2025 15:00

Brighton close to deal for Cashin

Brighton are edging closer towards a £10m deal for Derby County defender Eiran Cashin, according to The Telegraph.

The 23-year-old has started 21 games in the Championship this season.

Mike Jones28 January 2025 14:45

Dorgu deal close

A deal over Patrick Dorgu is close to happening for Manchester United says Fabrizio Romano.

Negotiations over price are ongoing though it is believed to be in the range of €37m for the complete package.

Dorgu has already agreed terms with United and would join on a five-year deal should the move go ahead.

Mike Jones28 January 2025 14:41

Arsenal to learn Nypan decision

The Evening Standard report that Arsenal are expected to learn whether they have secured the services of Norwegian teenager Sverre Nypan this week.

The teenager’s father, Arne Nypan, has confirmed after talks were held with interested clubs that a decision is expected on his son’s future before the transfer window closes on Monday.

“It is an advantage to put it behind us and make a decision before the window closes,” he told Nettavisen in Norway.

“They are big and professional clubs [interested in Nypan], but what impresses me is how thoroughly nice people are who have good values.

“They are really concerned about Sverre, which we were careful about.

Mike Jones28 January 2025 14:38

Wolves have two bids for Danso rejected

Wolves have seen two bids for defender Kevin Danso knocked back by French club Lens.

An initial offer of £16m was turned down on Sunday night before an increased bid of £18m plus bonuses got rejected on Monday.

Danso is a long-time target at Molineux and the Premier League strugglers are desperate to get him.

Lens do not want to sell in January.

Mike Jones28 January 2025 14:31

Rashford's Barcelona hopes 'dwindle'

Sky Sports’ Melissa Reddy is reporting that Marcus Rashford’s hopes of joining Barcelona this month are “receding by the day”.

The Catalan clubs need to “create salary space” in order to sign Rashford, but they are “having issues trimming the squad”, with Eric Garcia having decided to stay and Ansu Fati not wanting to leave.

Reddy does not rule out a move though, saying it would be “opportunistic” and late in the window if it were to happen.

Mike Jones28 January 2025 14:17

City lead January spending

According to Sky Sports, Premier League clubs have already doubled their spending compared to the January window of last year.

Top-flight sides spent £116.2m in January 2024, while the current total for 2025 is up to over £234m.

Manchester City alone have spent £126.1m so far this month, having signed Omar Marmoush (£63.2m), Vitor Reis (£29.4m) and Abdukodir Khusanov (£33.5m).

The Citizens are also reportedly looking at a deal for Andrea Cambiaso – who could cost around £67m – as well as midfield targets.

Several other clubs are looking to do business this month before the window closes on 3 February, so expect the current total to climb considerably.

Mike Jones28 January 2025 14:06

Chelsea break women’s world transfer record to sign US star Naomi Girma

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of United States defender Naomi Girma for a reported world-record fee.

The 24-year-old was unveiled on the pitch by the Women’s Super League champions ahead of Sunday’s game against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.

She arrives from San Diego Wave for a reported £900,000, eclipsing the current record - paid by Bay FC in February 2024 for Racheal Kundananji - by £215,000.

Mike Jones28 January 2025 13:54

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