Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham are all on the trail of huge deals with the January transfer window now open for business. The Blues and Gunners are locked in a fierce battle for the signing of Ukraine star Mykhaylo Mudryk, with Chelsea hopeful of sealing an agreement despite the player’s preference for Arsenal, also linked with a shock bid for Declan Rice and a Greek wonderkid.
Chelsea have been blasted by angry Benfica in their pursuit of Enzo Fernandez, though Benoit Badiashile has now completed his £33million switch. Former Monaco team-mate Axel Disasi is on the radar of both Tottenham and Manchester United, who have confirmed the loan signing of Jack Butland as they also eye Mohammed Kudus and Randal Kolo Muani after bidding for Joao Felix.
Spurs are also reportedly after Sporting Lisbon pair Pedro Porro and Marcus Edwards, with Real Madrid confident of beating Liverpool to Jude Bellingham and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr debut delayed. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip with Standard Sport’s LIVE blog below!
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Coutinho anniversary
Today marks the five-year anniversary of Barcelona spending €145million on Phillipe Coutinho.
You know, Phillipe Coutinho? Last seen warming a bench at Aston Villa?
A doubt there will be cakes and a candle at the Coutinho household tonight.
Chelsea close in on new Kante contract
Chelsea are close to agreeing a new contract with N’Golo Kante on reduced terms, report Revelo.
Barcelona were hoping to agree terms for the midfielder ahead of a free transfer at the end of the season, but the feeling at the club now is that the player will remain in London.
The terms on offer a Barca were even less than Chelsea’s pay cut.
Butland ‘proud’ of move
Jack Butland is one very happy man. Here he is talking to Manchester United’s official website.
“This is an amazing club and one that I am now proud to represent. I’m really looking forward to working with an unbelievable goalkeeping group, supporting each other every day to create the best training and playing environment for the team.
“I’ve played against David de Gea and represented England alongside Tom Heaton; they are top-class ‘keepers, and I am relishing the opportunity to compete alongside and support them as team-mates.
“There is a lot that this group can achieve this season and I’m excited to play my part in helping everyone to reach these ambitions.”
Done deal! Butland joins Man United
Crystal Palace goalkeeper Jack Butland has joined Manchester United on loan for the rest of the season.
ICYMI: Arsenal linked with shock Rice move
Arsenal want to do a summer deal for Declan Rice.
Having been interrupted in their Mykhaylo Mudryk pursuit by Chelsea, the Gunners reportedly want one of the Blues’ top targets.
Spanish outlet Fichajes claim Mikel Arteta will prepare the audacious swoop ahead of next season.
Spurs have Kane plan for Gvardiol
Tottenham could sell Harry Kane to fund a move for Josko Gvardiol, claim Bild.
The 20-year-old defender is expected to be at the centre of a big transfer tug of war this summer, having impressed at the World Cup amid regular standout displays for RB Leipzig.
Chelsea are also tracking the player, with a fee of around £100m expected to be enough to sign one of Europe’s most sought-after centre-backs.
Whether Spurs are prepared to sell Kane for him, though, is another matter.
Man United ready first Felix offer
Manchester United have stepped up their pursuit of Joao Felix.
Relevo claim United have instructed super-agent Jorge Mendes to get the ball rolling on a loan move until the end of the season, though with no option to buy outright.
United would pay the young forward’s wages in full and a £3m loan fee, though Atletico would want a fee of closer to £10m.
Arsenal step up wonderkid interest
Arsenal have joined the race to sign PAOK forward Giannis Konstantelias.
The Gunners are expected to send scouts to watch the 19-year-old this month, joining a host of European clubs taking an interest Konstantelias following a string of eye-catching displays.
Manchester City, Crystal Palace, Leeds United, Wolves, PSV and Valencia are already tracking the Greek teenager, who has been earmarked to make his senior national team debut at the next international break in March.
Read more: Arsenal join race for wonderkid Konstantelias as scouting trip planned
West Ham recall Okoflex
West Ham have recalled young striker Armstrong Okoflex from his loan spell with Championship side Swansea City.
The 20-year-old has made 17 appearances for the Swans, though just one start in the league.
Soonsup-Bell to leave Chelsea
Highly rated Chelsea striker Jude Soonsup-Bell has decided to leave the club and is expected to find pastures new this month.
As reported by Standard Sport in November, Manchester City had opened talks with the 19-year-old who has made just one senior appearance.
Many English and European clubs have looked at the forward, who joined Chelsea as an Under-13 from Swindon Town and made his senior debut against Brentford in the Carabao Cup last season.
