A round-up of the latest Premier League transfer rumours from Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City, while Manchester United target the signing of a Crystal Palace star.
HITC Football transfer gossip
River Plate midfielder Claudio Echeverri is on the verge of agreeing a transfer to Manchester City for January 2025, HITC Football understands. The 17-year-old had also merited interest from Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid. But he has agreed to join City for €25m (£21.5m).
Burnley and Sheffield United are fighting it out over the transfer of Sunderland winger Jack Clarke this month, HITC Football understands. The two teams hope to secure a £15m move but face a £20m valuation with Tottenham Hotspur owed 30% of any fee the Black Cats get.
Hull City, Sunderland and West Bromwich Albion are interested in signing Andrey Santos on loan from Chelsea, HITC Football understands. The Blues are willing to send the 19-year-old to a Championship club this month after returning from a tough spell at Nottingham Forest.
Facundo Pellistri can leave Manchester United in a permanent transfer amidst interest from Spain, Italy and France, HITC Football understands. The Red Devils have informed the winger of their decision having emerged as a mid-season loan target for clubs across the continent.
Arsenal transfer gossip
A new left-back has now emerged as Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta’s top priority for the January transfer window, per the Mirror. But the Gunners can only secure a loan deal. So, dreams of signing the likes of Ivan Toney, Martin Zubimendi and Pedro Neto will wait until the summer.
Chelsea transfer gossip
Borussia Dortmund are confident of agreeing a transfer for Chelsea defender Ian Maatsen in January, per The Telegraph. Optimism is growing at the Westfalenstadion for the left-back joining as talks continue on the structure as Chelsea continue to push for a permanent deal.
Manchester City transfer gossip
USMNT goalkeeper Zack Steffen is on the verge of leaving Manchester City to join Colorado Rapids, per The Athletic. He has agreed to an initial three-year contract with the MLS outfit, plus the option for a fourth. The 28-year-old will also not take up a designated player slot.
Manchester United transfer gossip
Borussia Dortmund may be just hours away from sealing a return for Jadon Sancho on loan from Manchester United, per The Sun. A £3m deal is nearly in place for the winger to head back to the Bundesliga until the summer. It may also include a clause for a permanent deal.
Manchester United have identified Crystal Palace forward Michael Olise among their dream early transfers of Jim Ratcliffe’s era. That is according to the Evening Standard, which adds that the Red Devils will target a swoop this summer when his release clause becomes active.
Chelsea flop Timo Werner could consider his return to the Premier League with Manchester United, the Mirror reports. The 27-year-old has emerged as an option for the Red Devils this month. RB Leipzig are also open to loaning him out with a promise of Werner starting often.
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