A round-up of the latest transfer gossip from across Europe as Everton ace Amadou Onana studies a switch to Arsenal and Manchester United react to interest in a star.
The Gunners have explored a swoop for Onana in January with boss Mikel Arteta interested in adding to his engine room. But Arsenal could face a tricky pursuit of the Everton ace with financial fair play looming large. They, like many clubs, are having to work to a tight budget.
Everton are also working on a shoestring budget having fallen foul of the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules twice. The top-flight has charged the Toffees and Nottingham Forest with breaching the £105m limit for losses over a three-season period up to 2022/23.
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Al-Shabab have landed a boost to their interest in Miguel Almiron as the forward is the most likely player to leave Newcastle United before the transfer deadline, reports Sky Sports. The Saudi Pro League side are in talks about a move for Almiron, who is happy at St James’ Park.
Manchester United will block all approaches for the transfer of Aaron Wan-Bissaka ahead of deadline day, according to talkSPORT. The Red Devils have no interest in letting the 26-year-old leave Old Trafford, amidst interest from Crystal Palace and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr.
Arsenal have held talks with Everton over the transfer of Amadou Onana but cannot afford a move in January. Het Nieuwsblad notes that the Gunners would have to sell a big-ticket star to advance their interest. Onana is also studying the merits of a switch to Emirates Stadium.
The loan transfer of Manchester City ace Kalvin Phillips to West Ham United is moving closer after the two clubs reached an agreement on Tuesday. Sky Sports also reports that the Irons will get an option to buy the England midfielder, who will undergo a medical later this week.
West Ham have also held talks with Stade Brest over signing Bradley Locko in the January transfer window. But Foot Mercato adds that the Irons plan to leave the 21-year-old on loan at the Stade Francis-Le Ble for the remainder of the Ligue 1 season to enjoy regular minutes.
FC Nordsjaelland have accepted a 40m Danish Krone (£4.5m) bid by Rangers regarding the transfer of Mohamed Diomande, claims BT. The Gers have also agreed to pay future add-ons to beat several rival suitors to the 22-year-old’s move. Diomande will now undergo a medical.
Ivo Grbic is flying to England on Tuesday to undergo a medical for Sheffield United ahead of a transfer from Atletico Madrid, per Sky Sports. The Colchoneros have given the goalkeeper their permission to sign for the Blades now with his contract up at the end of the campaign.
Sheffield United are also interested in signing Mason Holgate on loan from Everton, reports The Telegraph. The Blades are in talks with the Toffees but will need Southampton to agree to end his spell early. Holgate joined the Saints on loan last August but has played six times.
The Telegraph also adds that Sheffield United are interested in the transfer of VfL Wolfsburg centre-back Sebastiaan Bornauw. While Luton Town have identified West Bromwich Albion defender Kyle Bartley as a player who can improve coach Rob Edwards’ backline this month.
Chelsea could now accept £35m to sell Armando Broja during the final days of the January transfer window, talkSPORT claims. The Blues are also likely to accept offers of £45-50m for the transfer of Conor Gallagher as Stamford Bridge chiefs consider selling homegrown stars.
Southampton are still interested in the transfer of David Brooks, despite AFC Bournemouth turning down an approach this month. Sky Sports also cites Manuel Benson of Burnley as a target for the Saints. The St Mary’s squad are striving to sign a winger before the sales shut.
Villarreal are primed to sign Yerson Mosquera on loan from Wolves for the rest of the term, reports talkSPORT. The 22-year-old was an unused substitute as Nuno Espirito Santo’s team drew 0-0 draw with Brighton. He has only played once for Wolves since joining in July 2021.
Sunderland have approached Barnsley about a transfer for Callum Styles, claims Sky Sports. The Black Cats are keen to agree an initial loan deal that carries an obligation to buy the 23-year-old. The midfielder has three goals and two assists in 20 League One outings this term.
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