Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are all still hunting huge signings with just two days to go now before the January transfer deadline. Arsenal are not giving up on Moises Caicedo and are believed to have seen a second bid for the Ecuador midfielder worth around £70million rejected by Brighton, who may have got a replacement in already.
Chelsea have re-opened talks over Enzo Fernandez as they also look to make a huge splash in midfield. While a deal is considered difficult after previous bad blood with Benfica, the Blues believe they can still sign Argentina’s World Cup winner before the market shuts for business at 11pm GMT on Tuesday night by offering more than his £105m release clause. Chelsea have also been interested in Everton’s Amadou Onana and Caicedo team-mate Alexis Mac Allister.
Tottenham’s swoop for Pedro Porro is in major doubt but they remain in talks to salvage a deal. Meanwhile, they have reportedly tabled a bid for Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie and Jude Bellingham’s younger brother Jobe. Spurs have also agreed a fee for young Chelsea striker Jude Soonsup-Bell. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours, gossip and deals as they happen live below!
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Arsenal still target Caicedo deal
Arsenal are considering an improved bid for Moises Caicedo as they try to sign a midfielder before Tuesday’s transfer deadline, writes Simon Collings.
The Gunners had a second offer worth £70million for Caicedo rejected by Brighton, who continue to insist that the Ecuador international is not for sale.
But Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi said yesterday that his team was “ready to go forward” without Caicedo and as of Monday morning Arsenal had not walked away from talks.
A fresh offer for Caicedo would likely exceed the club-record £72m they paid to sign winger Nicolas Pepe in 2019.
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Chelsea not giving up on Fernandez
Chelsea are ready to send a delegation to Portugal in a bid to finalise a deal for Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez, writes Nizaar Kinsella.
The Blues have reopened talks with Benfica over Fernandez and are prepared to take their spending under new owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake beyond £500million.
Chelsea have stepped up efforts to sign Fernandez before Tuesday’s transfer deadline after cooling interest in Arsenal target Moises Caicedo and Everton midfielder Amadou Onana.
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Arsenal target Youri Tielemans could still leave Leicester
It just wouldn’t be the closing stages of a transfer window without Youri Tielemans being linked with a move away from Leicester.
The Foxes have only two days to sell the Belgian for a fee, yet there he remains.
Arsenal hold a long-standing interest in Tielemans and perhaps he could emerge as an alternative to Moises Caicedo, who Brighton want to keep.
According to the Daily Mail, Tielemans could still leave the King Power Stadium between now and Tuesday’s deadline.
Manchester United transfer news: Victor Lindelof staying despite Inter Milan interest
Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire have fallen down the pecking order at Manchester United, though it appears Erik ten Hag is eager to keep both.
Indeed, United are fighting on four fronts, so the Dutchman wants as big a squad as possible.
Inter Milan are keen on Lindelof but, according to Fabrizio Romano, the Swede will be staying at Old Trafford.
Enzo Fernandez pushing to join Chelsea
The pressure could really be ramping up on Benfica now.
Chelsea are now set for a meeting with the Lisbon giants as they push to sign Enzo Fernandez, who could still become one of the most expensive players of all time.
The Argentina star himself is said to be eager to move to Stamford Bridge.
According to Record, the 21-year-old has told Benfica to let him move to England imminently.
Tottenham agree Bryan Gil return to Sevilla on loan after Arnaut Danjuma signing
Tottenham winger Bryan Gil is poised to return to former club Sevilla on a straight loan deal for the rest of the season, writes Dan Kilpatrick.
Gil joined Spurs from Sevilla in the summer of 2021 but has struggled to win over manager Antonio Conte, and spent the second half of last season on loan back in LaLiga at Valencia.
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Enzo Fernandez: Chelsea set for transfer meeting
Chelsea were never going to let the madness of transfer deadline day pass them by without action, were they?
The highest spending club around at the moment, the Blues remain keen on a major move for Enzo Fernandez.
Chelsea have already failed in a bid to sign the Benfica star, with the Lisbon club keen on a £106m fee up front.
Still, according to the Daily Telegraph, Chelsea are ready to send representatives to the Portuguese capital to seal a deal.
Naouirou Ahamada set to join Crystal Palace
It’s taken pretty much all month but Crystal Palace are closing in on their first signing.
While Conor Gallagher and Aaron Wan-Bissaka were targets, it is Naouirou Ahamada of Stuttgart who is set to move to Selhurst Park.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the midfielder is flying to England to undergo a medical with the Eagles.
Tottenham STILL working on Pedro Porro deal
Tottenham are now said to be actively working on the Pedro Porro deal.
Only a few hours ago, widespread reports suggested the move was off after Sporting moved the goalposts, handing Spurs a huge blow over Antonio Conte’s top target.
Still, there may be some life in the move yet.
Fabrizio Romano claims Spurs are working to salvage the transfer as talks between the two clubs continue.
Arsenal given Thomas Partey boost
There is some good news for Arsenal fans, however,
While the pursuit of Moises Caicedo now looks to be over, perhaps Mikel Arteta’s need for a midfielder will not be quite as pressing.
According to injury expert, Ben Dinnery, Thomas Partey’s injury is not thought to be serious.
The Ghana international came off during Friday’s loss to Manchester City, sparking fears, although there appears to have been some good news.
