Live transfer news! Benzema confrontation between Chelsea and Arsenal; Man Utd finds out Vinicius Jr.’s cost; West Ham to Gnonto
Transfer news LIVE: The most recent rumors, speculation, and signings from the January window
The January transfer window is almost at its close, and teams in the Premier League and beyond are working hard to seal some significant late moves. Karim Benzema, a former striker for Real Madrid, is reportedly being courted by Arsenal, but it looks like they will have to compete with Chelsea for his services given that his future in Saudi Arabia is now doubtful.
In addition to being the front-runners to sign Xavi Simons, Arsenal is also vying with Tottenham for Ander Barrenetxea of Real Sociedad, while players like Joshua Zirkzee appear to have been priced out of a deal for Ivan Toney. Chelsea is rumored to have held conversations about Ousmane Diomande, is still linked to Victor Osimhen and Viktor Gyokeres, is keeping an eye on Marc Guehi, and is getting ready to let go of Trevoh Chalobah and Armando Broja.
Tottenham and Liverpool may compete for Japan’s Ko Itakura, and Manchester United’s purported interest in Vinicius Jr. has been questioned in light of their recent success with Goncalo Ramos. West Ham is pushing to recruit Leeds’ Wilfried Gnonto, while on Thursday, Jordan Henderson will sign a medical and join Ajax. See the live feed below for all the most recent rumors, gossip, and transfer news in January!
current rumors and news about transfers
Karim Benzema has Arsenal and Chelsea on tenterhooks.
Man United finds out Vinicius Jr.’s starting salary
Arsenal is the top choice to sign Xavi Simons
Liverpool and Tottenham are slated to battle in Ko Itakura.
Jordan Henderson is on the road with Ajax Medical.
West Ham is poised to welcome Wilfried Gnonto.
Fulham reintroduces a £30 million Andre converses, but Silva has other priorities.
Fulham want to sign Fluminense midfielder Andre in January; Jonas Wind of Wolfsburg is one possible forward option.
Now that Marco Silva has committed to a new deal through 2026, he should receive strong support in the transfer market.
Jamaal Lascelles: most recent transfer to Newcastle
Newcastle may have to sell players to make space for them to operate under FFP restrictions.
Despite the fact that players like Alexander Isak and Bruno Guimaraes have been connected to exits, it appears that another player may be leaving.
Besiktas has reportedly made an official bid to sign Magpies captain Jamaal Lascelles, according to reports in Turkey.
Jordan Henderson: most recent transfer to Ajax
Jordan Henderson to Ajax appears to be set to receive the ‘Here We Go’ treatment shortly.
Prior to joining the Amsterdam giants, the midfielder had to travel to the Netherlands for a medical examination.
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The verified Man United stay is a martial agent’s way of responding to training reports.
Erik ten Hag did not order Anthony Martial to practice alone, as his agency has reported; instead, the attacker requires surgery.
After Manchester United’s 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth on December 9, the 28-year-old striker became ill and hasn’t played since.
David De Gea: Most recent transfer
David De Gea, who is still without a club, has been connected to a return to the Premier League.
Newcastle has been mentioned as a potential suitor, but Fabrizio Romano says the seasoned player will need some time to think about his future. Done! Japhet Tanganga is a Tottenham loanee to Millwall.
After returning from a terrible stint at Augsburg, Tottenham defender Japhet Tanganga has signed a straight-season loan with Millwall, reports Dan Kilpatrick.
Tanganga, 24, will now play with the Lions for the remainder of the Championship season after failing to make an appearance while on loan at the German team.
The 24-year-old’s Spurs contract expires in the summer, but the team has the option to extend it by an additional year.
It was hoped that Millwall manager Joe Edwards might attract some of the top young talent in the nation to The Den because he was previously England Under-20s manager and Chelsea’s youth coach.
Attorney Karim Benzema makes a fresh transfer suggestion
Karim Benzema’s attorney has put an end to rumors over his future.
Following rumors of his claimed discontent in the Middle East and of a falling out with Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad, a number of clubs have been linked to the veteran striker, including Arsenal and Chelsea.
Hugues Vigier, Benzema’s attorney, has downplayed the player’s on-field difficulties, which have left his team trailing in the championship race, as a sign that he may go, but he did make a suggestion that Lyon, his previous team, might be a possibility should he decide to leave.
Update on Karim Benzema
It’s possible that Karim Benzema will not be leaving Saudi Arabia this month after all.
According to Standard Sport, Premier League teams are on high alert over the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner, with Chelsea and Arsenal searching for a replacement striker.
Benzema reportedly feels dissatisfied in Saudi Arabia and wants to leave Al-Ittihad after just six months, considering a January move to England as a realistic option.
The 36-year-old Real Madrid icon will, according to French daily L’Equipe, remain in place after the deadline.
Kalvin Phillips fight between West Ham and Crystal Palace
According to Nizaar Kinsella, Kalvin Phillips, a midfielder for Manchester City, is expected to make a decision about his future next week. A few teams are interested in acquiring him, including West Ham and Crystal Palace.
For the remainder of the season, Phillips is eager to play more consistently in order to increase his chances of being selected for the England team at Euro 2024.
The 28-year-old is reportedly being linked to moves in January with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, and Newcastle is also interested in him. Juventus has decided not to pursue Phillips.
Although City is reportedly unconcerned about Phillips’ status, they will insist that his £135,000 weekly salary be paid in full should he go on loan this month.
Jordan Henderson departs on an Ajax Medical flight
Dan Kilpatrick writes that Jordan Henderson has ended his unpleasant and harmful stint in Saudi Arabia and is heading to the Netherlands on Thursday to join with Ajax.
The former captain of Liverpool is scheduled to take a private aircraft from England to Amsterdam in order to complete a physical and sign a contract with Ajax that is anticipated to last until 2026.
After just six months, Henderson chose to abandon the three-year deal he had signed with Saudi club Al-Ettifaq in the summer. However, according to allegations that surfaced overnight, the 33-year-old may not receive a single euro from his disastrous stint in the Middle East.
Henderson may never get paid for his time at the club, according to sources close to the player, who claims that he has postponed payments of his claimed £350,000 weekly income in order to avoid UK tax.
