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The January transfer window is upon us with clubs set to splash the cash again. Premier League sides will undoubtedly spend big again this month, with the battle for a top four finish meaning the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United, Wolverhampton Wanderers and even Arsenal will be assessing the options available to add to their squad.
United look set to be busy with injuries in midfield sending Ole Gunnar Solskjaer scrambling to the January sales. Sporting star Bruno Fernandes is a target with Dinamo Zagreb’s Dani Olmo emerging as another possible option. Arsenal will be active too with new manager Mikel Arteta desperate to add to his squad and put his stamp on it as soon as possible. A defender or two are high on his shopping list with Bayern Munich’s Jerome Boateng the latest name in the frame. RB Leipzig’s Dayot Upamecano is a long-term target and could be available this month too.
Chelsea, having been banned from signing anyone in the summer, are back in business in this window with Frank Lampard shopping for a striker and a new left-back. Lyon’s Moussa Dembele could be the former with England international Ben Chilwell the No 1 choice for the latter. We'll have the latest rumours, done deals and updates throughout the day here:
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United to revive Fernandes interest
Manchester United could go back to Sporting for Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes.
Goal report that United have reconsidered Fernandes due to Christian Eriksen and James Maddison proving more difficult targets.
A new deal signed in November ties Fernandes to the club until 2023, but there is a release clause of around £85m.
Bayern want Achraf
Bayern Munich do not take long to circle the best talent elsewhere in the Bundesliga.
So it is no surprise they have enquired about Achraf Hakimi, according to Marca.
The report suggests Bayern are more keen on the player than his parent club Real Madrid, with his two-year loan to Borussia Dortmund set to expire this summer.
Real eye £68m move for Werner
Real Madrid are keen on Timo Werner and will make a £68m move for the Germany striker this summer.
El Desmarque report the La Liga giants are keen on the RB Leipzig star, with Zinedine Zidane not keen on Luka Jovic, who signed from Eintracht Frankfurt last summer.
Chelsea have previously been linked with Werner.
Flamengo dismiss Reinier rumours
Flamengo boss Jorge Jesus insists the club will not sell super talent Reinier for €30m.
Jesus is adamant the Brazilians cannot sell the 17-year-old so cheaply, and pointed to Benfica knowing the value of their players.
Real Madrid are keen to add Reinier to their Castilla squad.
Jesus said: "Reinier cannot be sold for 30 million euros! At Benfica that is spectacular because they sell players even above their value. Flamengo still doesn't know how to value its players."
Alena activated clause to leave Barcelona
Carles Alena activated a clause in his Barcelona contract that allowed him to seize control of his future and force a loan move if he did not play a certain amount of games.
Alena is the only player with this clause, claim Sport, which stated that he could leave on loan if he did not play a stated amount of games.
The talented midfielder made his debut for Real Betis on Sunday.
Lampard on Giroud future
There’s no update on Oli. I have spoken with him.
If the conditions are it’s something Oli really wants to do, and it works for the club, and it works for me and the squad, then it’s something that could happen, but only when all 3 of those bases are covered.
United and Chelsea enter Cavani race
Edinson Cavani is a free agent this summer, with Paris Saint-Germain set to move on.
L'Equipe report Chelsea and Manchester United are keen to sign the Uruguayan on a free transfer.
Atletico Madrid are also keen and willing to offer a two-year contract.
Everton lead United in race for Fernandes
Gedson Fernandes is closer to Everton than Manchester United as the race for the Benfica star hots up.
The 20-year-old midfielder is also on the radar of West Ham and AC Milan, according to The Athletic.
An 18-month loan deal has been proposed with the option to sign the player permanently for £34m.
Everton and West Ham make contact for N'Zonzi
Everton and West Ham are interested in signing Steven N'Zonzi, according to Telefoot.
The 31-year-old is on loan at Galatasaray from Roma, but could cut his loan short to move elsewhere.
Lyon is another option for the French midfielder.
Onyekuru signs for Galatasaray on loan
Former Everton striker Henry Onyekuru has signed for Galatasaray on loan for the rest of the season.
The Monaco star struggled to earn game time under Leonardo Jardim, but new manager Robert Moreno has opted against giving him more opportunities.
The Turkish side do not have an option to buy.
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