Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham will likely all be busy during this month’s transfer window. The two big names, of course are Mykhaylo Mudryk and Joao Felix, with the forwards linked to pretty much every top club going at the moment. There, however, have been some fresh developments it seems.
Mudryk is now said to be open to the idea of a move to Stamford Bridge despite Arsenal’s attempts to sign him, as well as his frequent social media activity to suggest he was keen on the Gunners. Not to be left empty-handed, Mikel Arteta is believed to be preparing a fresh plan to sign Felix in order to strengthen his attack.
Elsewhere, Tottenham are keen on Pedro Porro but a deal for the Sporting defender looks difficult to do without meeting his release clause. Harry Kane, meanwhile, is said to be stalling on talks over a new deal at Spurs. Over at Manchester United, the club are said to have agreed a sensational loan move to sign Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr teammate Vincent Aboubakar on loan. Follow all of the latest news, gossip and rumours below!
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Josko Gvardiol dreams of Liverpool
Who saw this coming?!
Manchester City, Real Madrid and Chelsea are all keen on Croatia World Cup star Josko Gvardiol, who has been tipped to become one of Europe’s leading defenders in the next few years.
The player, however, seems keen on the idea of joining Liverpool.
“My dream club? That would definitely be Liverpool,” he told RTLDanas.
“Since I was little, I watched a lot of their matches with my dad.
“We covered every season in detail. It is a club that has remained in my heart”.
Tottenham and Arsenal offered Evan Ndicka
Arsenal have watched Eintracht Frankfurt defender Evan Ndicka, who will be out of contract in the summer.
Mikel Arteta is keen on signing a new left-sided central defender and the Frenchman has impressed.
Still, Tottenham are being increasingly linked with a move.
According to reports in Germany, the player’s agent has offered his services to both north London clubs and a battle to convince him could lie ahead.
Graham Potter fires back as Chelsea manager shrugs off pressure in defiant message
Graham Potter has insisted he does not fear for his job at Chelsea.
The Blues have won just two of their last 10 Premier League encounters, most recently falling 1-0 to Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.
Speculation about Potter’s longevity at the club has run more rampant in recent days, but the Blues boss insisted he did not need validation from anyone outside the confines of his club.
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Tottenham likely to keep Bryan Gil despite loan interest
Tottenham assistant manager Cristian Stellini has appeared to rule out an exit for Bryan Gil this month.
The 21-year-old has attracted loan interest from Spain after failing to convince in north London following a move from Sevilla in 2021.
Gil spent six months on loan at Valencia last year and the LaLiga giants were understood to have been keen on bringing him back for another temporary stint.
Still, the winger has been called upon in recent weeks due to injuries to both Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison.
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Man United agree to sign Vincent Aboubakar
Wow.
Manchester United could effectively swap Cristiano Ronaldo for Vincent Aboubakar, if reports are to be believed.
OKAZ claim United have agreed to sign the Al Nassr forward on loan this month in an effort to strengthen their attack for the short-term.
Harry Kane future at Tottenham still uncertain
While much of the talk at Tottenham at the moment has naturally surrounded the future of Antonio Conte, Harry Kane can not be forgotten.
The England captain is now into the final 18 months of his contract in north London and surely won’t be rushing into another extension before seeing how things play out.
According to Football Insider, there is little chance Kane will quit Spurs this month but is stalling talks over a new deal.
Arsenal launch fresh Joao Felix plan
Not to fear, Arsenal fans.
With the club not keen to be drawn into a bidding war with Chelsea over Mudryk, Mikel Arteta is now said to be lining up transfer alternatives.
And what a replacement this would be.
According to the Daily Telegraph, the Gunners boss is ready to launch a fresh move for Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix if Chelsea land Mudryk.
Mykhaylo Mudryk makes Chelsea U-turn
While Mykhaylo Mudryk was widely thought to have been keen on a move to Arsenal, Chelsea’s interest in the Shakhtar Donetsk star could change things.
Indeed, according to the Mirror, there are now reports the Stamford Bridge giants have moved ahead in the race to sign the winger in what would be a huge blow to their London rivals.
This one is going to drag on…
Mudryk told to show patience
Mykhaylo Mudryk has been told to be patient by former Shakhtar Donetsk star Oleksandr Sopko in his bid to join Arsenal.
Sopko told Ukrainian site footboom: “In any transfer, the interests of three parties, the club, the player and the coach, must be taken into account, and if they coincide, then such a transfer is the best option.
“Shakhtar have considerable experience in this matter, know how to sell players and know it’s turning point, the moment when you can agree on a certain amount.
“I think that Mudryk needs to trust the club and not make any statements.”
Ancelotti talks up Fernandez
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti namechecked Enzo Fernandez and Jude Bellingham when discussing youngsters who have caught his eye.
On the topic of January transfers, he said: “If someone asks me for advice, I will give it, but no one has yet entered my office.
“Everyone is focused, we still have many games ahead and the entire squad will be used. No one is complaining that they haven’t been playing much, everyone is focused.”
