Transfer news live: January window latest from Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and others

Follow up-to-the-minute updates on the latest rumours and done deals

Defoe was the subject of a £6m bid from West Ham (Getty)

Welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of the January transfer window.

The transfer roundabout is in full swing and we will provide you with all the latest speculation, gossip and rumours, as well as the latest updates on all the done deals of the day in our up-to-the-minute blog.

Chelsea’s winning run came to a firm halt at Tottenham last night, will Antonio Conte be forced into the market to strengthen? How about Arsenal after their 3-3 draw with Bournemouth? And who will be looking to replace their Africa Cup of Nations stars for the month?

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Monday's Premier League results

Middlesbrough 0 Leicester City 0

Everton 3 Southampton 0

Manchester City 2 Burnley 1

Sunderland 2 Liverpool 2

West Bromwich Albion 3 Hull City 1

West Ham United 0 Manchester United 2

Tuesday's Premier League results

Bournemouth 3 Arsenal 3

Crystal Palace 1 Swansea City 2

Stoke City 2 Watford 0

Wednesday's Premier League results

Tottenham Hotspur 2 Chelsea 0

[5 January 2017 09:31 · Jack Austin]

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[5 January 2017 09:35 · Jack Austin]

Manchester United news:

Jose Mourinho is looking at Lassana Diarra as possible midfield cover, according to French sports news website Foot Mercato.  

The 31-year-old played for Mourinho at both Chelsea and Real Madrid. Clubs in China are also reportedly considering a deal. Read more here.

[5 January 2017 09:40 · Jack Austin]

Emil Forsberg 'not for sale'

Amid interest from Liverpool, RB Leipzig boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has said Swedish international Emil Forsberg is not for sale "under any circumstances".

"I do not think the player would leave the club at the moment," the coach told the Mitteldeutsche Zeitung. "I assume that all who are here at the moment are still here at the end of the season." Read more here.

[5 January 2017 10:47 · Jack Austin]

Ravel Morrison coming back to England

Remember him? The former Manchester United starlet has been given leave by Lazio to return to England and train with Wigan Athletic. The 23-year-old will link up with former United mentor Warren Joyce, who is manager at the DW, as he looks to rebuild what was once thought to be a promising career. 

[5 January 2017 10:50 · Jack Austin]

New Ashley Cole?

Arsene Wenger thinks so. The Arsenal boss has backed new signing, 20-year-old Cohen Bramall, to follow in the footsteps of Cole - perhaps without the move to Chelsea, however. 

He said: “He’s an exceptional physical talent. I don’t think he’s ready, today, to play in Premier League but he has similarities to a young Ashley Cole.”

[5 January 2017 10:51 · Jack Austin]

More forward woes for West Ham

The Hammers have had a £10m offer for striker Scott Hogan rejected.

The 24-year-old has scored 14 times in the Championship so far this season and The Mirror reports Brentford are holding out for at least £15m, with interest also coming from German side RB Leipzig.

Meanwhile, the east London club's pursuit of old boy Jermain Defoe continues. Read more here.

[5 January 2017 11:22 · Samuel Lovett]

The one we've all been waiting for...

Derby sign Middlesbrough midfielder Julien de Sart on loan to the end of the season.

Speaking about the signing, manager Steve McClaren said: “We’re pleased to welcome Julien to Derby County. 

“He is a talented player with plenty of potential and, having made the move from Belgium, he has been in English football for almost a year now. I’m looking forward to working with him.”

De Sart came through the youth ranks in his homeland at Standard Liege and made 75 appearances for the Belgian side between August 2013 and February 2016, during which time he also gained Europa League experience. 

[5 January 2017 12:14 · Samuel Lovett]

Another done deal! 

Aston Villa sign goalkeeper Sam Johnstone on loan from Manchester United until the end of the season.

The youngster has been behind David de Gea in the pecking order all season at Old Trafford and will be looking to pick up some valuable experience down at Villa Park.

[5 January 2017 12:17 · Jack Austin]

More on the 'new Ashley Cole'

He may have been plucked from non-league obscurity, but Arsene Wenger thinks Arsenal's new boy can be one of the very best. 

Cohen Bramall completed his switch to the Emirates from Hednesford Town on Thursday morning for a fee of £40,000 and Wenger has backed the left-back to establish himself in the Premier League, comparing him to former Arsenal star Ashley Cole.

"He's an exceptional physical talent," the Frenchman told beIN Sports. "I don't think he's ready, today, to play in the Premier League but he has similarities to a young Ashley Cole." Read more here.

[5 January 2017 13:03 · Jack Austin]

Ilori to leave Reds

Liverpool have agreed a deal to sell Tiago Ilori to Championship side Reading for a fee of £3.75m, according to the Liverpool Echo. Ilori has spent the last three seasons on loan and hasn't made a first-team appearance for Liverpool.