Transfer news live - Chelsea agree Felix deal, Besiktas issue Weghorst statement

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Ryan seals Eredivisie move

Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar have confirmed the signing of former Arsenal and Brighton goalkeeper Mat Ryan.

The 31-year-old has left FC Copenhagen and signed a contract until the end of the season.

PSF owners eye Man Utd and Liverpool

Paris Saint-Germain owner Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) has held talks with Tottenhamand are is reportedly interested in taking over Manchester United and Liverpool.

United and Liverpool were put up for sale by their respective American owners in November. The Glazers started the process of seeking outside investment in the Red Devils, either as a partial sale or a full-scale takeover, while Liverpool owner Fenway Sports Group are looking for a similar deal.

The decisions followed the sale of Chelsea by Roman Abramovich to a consortium fronted by Todd Boehly in May. The Blues were sold for £2.5billion and the deal encouraged the Glazers and FSG that it was the time to offload their respective assets, partially or fully.

Read the full story HERE.

Nasser Al-Khelaifi is leading QSI's interest in Premier League clubs (BERTRAND GUAY/Getty Images)

Arsenal and Shakhtar in Mudryk standoff

Arsenal and Shakhtar Donetsk are locked in negotiations over the finer details of Mykhaylo Mudryk's transfer fee, Ukranian outlet Sport Arena claim.

Man Utd deadline day live updates as Sabitzer completes loan move

While Shakhtar want bonuses to make up a maximum 20 per cent of the deal, Arsenal hope that they'll pay 30 per cent and lessen the initial fee.

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Forest launch move for Brazilian starlet

Nottingham Forest have launched an £18million bid for Palmeiras midfielder Danilo, the Telegraph report.

Danilo, 21, is highly rated in Brazil and Steve Cooper is keen to recruit a defensive-minded midfielder this month.

Weghorst 'prepared to pay' for Man Utd move himself

If Manchester United are unable to agree a deal with Besiktas to end Wout Weghorst's loan from Burnley six months early, the Dutch striker will reportedly pay the termination fee himself.

According to Turkish outlet Spor Gecesi, Weghorst is indeed that desperate to secure a move to Old Trafford, while Besiktas want to keep him.

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Tottenham eye £92m double deal

Tottenham are reportedly interested in signing Pedro Porro and Marcus Edwards from Sporting Lisbon in the January transfer window.

It's believed Spurs boss Antonio Conte is keen to sign a new wing-back this month to replace Emerson Royal, Matt Doherty and Djed Spence. All three right-footed players have failed to impress during their respective spells at the Premier League club.

Yet Sporting boss Ruben Amorim is determined to keep hold of both Porro and Edwards. He has told reporters they will only be allowed to leave the Portuguese capital if their respective release clauses are met. That would cost Tottenham nearly £92million.

More HERE.

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No Al-Nassr contact for Reus

Al-Nassr haven't made contact over a move for Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus, Sky Germany report.

The 33-year-old German forward - who has offers from elsewhere - has been linked with a move to Cristiano Ronaldo's new side, as Dortmund are yet to open 'concrete' talks over a new contract.

Reus is currently set to be a free agent in June, having spent more than a decade at the club.

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Bayern stand firm on Sommer

Bayern Munich reportedly aren't willing to meet Borussia Monchengladbach's demands for rumoured Manchester United target Yann Sommer.

Sky Germany add that Gladbach are demanding around £8million for the 34-year-old Swiss goalkeeper, whose contract expires in the summer.

Montpellier are also interested in a move.

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Lloris announces France retirement

Hugo Lloris has announced his retirement from international football with France.

At 36, the Totteham Hotspur goalkeper, who was capped a record 145 times and won the 2018 World Cup, told L'Equipe: "There comes a time when you have to know how to pass the hand. I don't want to appropriate it, I have always said and repeated that the French team did not belong to anyone, and we must all make sure that this is the case, me the first."

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Southampton officially strike deal for Argentine starlet

Southampton have officially agreed a deal with Racing Club to sign 20-year-old Argentine midfielder Carlos Alcaraz for £12million.

Racing retain a 15 per cent sell-on fee in any future sale.

Bolton announce loan for Southampton youngster

Carlisle seal deal for Leeds starlet

Kane on Man Utd's three-man striker shortlist

Manchester United have reportedly drawn-up a three-player shortlist of strikers who they will evaluate signing this summer, including Tottenham talisman Harry Kane.

United are working on a deal to sign striker Wout Weghorst until the end of the season after the striker emerged as a surprise transfer target for Erik ten Hag.

A report from ESPN has outlined how three names stand out on the United wish list as they make the signing of a striker a priority for the summer window. Napoli frontman Victor Osimhen and Benjamin Sesko – who joined RB Leipzig from Red Bull Salzburg, having been eyed by United – are on the list.

Read the full story HERE.

Harry Kane in action for Tottenham (Getty Images)

Chelsea's Fernandez pursuit "closed"

Benfica manager Roger Schmidt has declared that Chelsea's pursuit of Enzo Fernandez is "closed" after negotiations turned sour.

The Blues had been in talks over a mega £112million deal to sign the Argentine World Cup winner, but Graham Potter's side will now be forced to turn their attention to other targets in the January transfer window. After slamming Chelsea's attempts to unsettle Fernandez last week, Schmidt has all but confirmed that the 21-year-old midfielder will be staying in Lisbon until at least the summer.

"The issue with Enzo is closed, there is no issue anymore," the Benfica boss told a press conference on Monday. "He's our player, he's in a very good condition, he's training well, he's happy, so he's part of the squad and a key player. I think I've already said everything about him."

More HERE.

Roger Schmidt is desperate to keep Enzo Fernandez at Benfica (ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Dalot confirms Man Utd stance

Diogo Dalot has confirmed that he wants to stay at Manchester United amid talks over a new deal.

Barcelona have been linked with signing the 23-year-old Portuguese right-back, who told the United Stand: "We are taking, we are negotiating and we are seeing how much parties would benefit. It's no secret that I'm happy to be here, I love this club and I love to play for this club."

Diogo Dalot has been linked with a move away from Man Utd (Getty Images)

Boehly stands down from Chelsea role

Todd Boehly has stepped down from his role as Chelsea's interim sporting director, according to the Telegraph.

The Blues chief will now hand over power to newly-appointed duo Christopher Vivell and Paul Winstanley.

It's added that Boehly remains fully behind manager Graham Potter.

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Bale announces retirement

Gareth Bale has announced his retirement from club and international football with immediate effect.

At the age of 33, the ex- Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid star - who most recently played for MLS side LAFC - wrote in a statement on Monday: "After careful and thoughtful consideration, I announce my immediate retirement from club and international football. I feel incredibly fortunate to have realised my dream of playing the sport I love. It has truly given me some of the best moments of my life."

Read the full story HERE.

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Chelsea reach Felix loan agreement

Chelsea have reached an agreement with Atletico Madrid to sign Joao Felix on loan, the Athletic report.

It's believed that the Blues will pay €11million (£9.68m) to have the 23-year-old Portuguese forward until June.

Manchester United and Arsenal were also interested but Chelsea's project appealed to Felix.

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Alli to remain at Besiktas

Dele Alli will have to continue his Turkish nightmare as Besiktas can’t offload the struggling midfielder.

Everton agreed a season-long loan deal for Alli in the summer and there is no break clause. The Toffees are due the full loan fee and the significant contribution to his wages. Besiktas have considered offloading the 26-year-old midfielder in this window.

But there is no break clause and he will have to remain in Turkey for the remainder of the season. Alli has been booed by Besiktas fans and scored just one goal in seven appearances. He’s been an unused substitute in their four games since the World Cup.

There is no interest at Goodison Park to bring him back earlier even if it was possible as he was deemed surplus to requirements in the summer.

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Spurs eye Trossard

Sticking in the Premier League now with Tottenham reportedly eyeing a move for Brighton frontman Leandro Trossard.

The Belgian has been one of his side's standout performers this season but is out of contract at the end of the campaign. According to the Daily Mail, Spurs have 'accelerated' their interest in him although nothing is imminent at this stage.

Besiktas issue Weghorst update

Besiktas have hit out at 'fictitious claims' over the future of Wout Weghorst as the Dutchman continues to be linked with a move to Man Utd.

A club statement read: "After the match of our Football A Team against Kasımpaşa in the Super League, there was a need to make a statement due to speculative news in the media about our football player Wout Weghorst.

"The claim that there is an exit clause in our football player's contract, stating that his contract can be terminated with a compensation of 2.5 million Euros in case of an offer from the Premier League, is fictitious. However, the news that the player in question will leave the team on Tuesday is completely untrue. The initiative regarding Wout Weghorst belongs entirely to Beşiktaş Gymnastics Club.

"We also state that if there is a development on this issue, our esteemed community and the public will be informed."

Zaha 'committed' to Palace

Wilfried Zaha is reportedly 'committed' to Crystal Palace until the end of the season with his contract set to expire.

The Ivorian is out of contract until the end of the campaign and is reportedly being eyed by Barcelona and Juventus. Despite that, the Evening Standard suggest that he have no plans to leave between now and the end of the campaign when a decision will be made over his future.

Arsenal make Hazard 'contact'

Arsenal have reportedly made contact with Real Madrid regarding the signing of former Chelsea star Eden Hazard.

That is according to Media Foot Mercato who suggest the Gunners are interested in the Belgian as an alternative to Mykhaylo Mudryk. They have been in touch with the Spanish giants to find out the terms of any deal.

DONE DEAL: Martinez named Portugal boss

Portugal have appointed Roberto Martinez as their new manager.

Martinez, who only left his post with Belgium after the World Cup, has made a swift return to management with Portugal, who parted ways with Fernando Santos after the tournament.

Martinez was unveiled during a press conference on Monday after putting pen to paper on a three-and-a-half-year contract. He said: "I'm very happy to be here, I'm delighted to be able to represent one of the most talented teams in the world. It is the project I wanted. I understand that there are high expectations and goals, but I also understand that there is a large group of people working to fulfil our goals."

READ THE FULL STORY HERE!

Besiktas want to end Alli loan

Besiktas would reportedly like to terminate Dele Alli's season-long loan early.

The former Tottenham star, who joined Everton last January in a bid to salvage his career, has struggled to make an impression with the Turkish giants.

But Besiktas are unable to curtail the agreement - as there was no early release clause included in the deal that they struck with Everton back in the summer.

Hearts to sign Kuol

Hearts are set to sign Newcastle hotshot Garang Kuol on loan for the remainder of the season.

Kuol, 18, only signed for the Toon Army at the start of the month but was always likely to be loaned out to continue his development.

And Hearts have pipped a host of Championships clubs to the winger's signature.

Besiktas outline Weghorst demands

Besiktas will allow Wout Weghorst to sign for Manchester United if they can source a replacement striker and receive compensation, it has been revealed.

Weghorst, 30, has emerged as a surprise transfer target for Erik ten Hag, who is desperate to sign a new forward this month after losing the services of Cristiano Ronaldo. Despite his underwhelming stint at Burnley last year, Weghorst caught the eye at the World Cup for the Netherlands and fits the bill for United, who are unable to splash the cash in January after spending in excess of £200m back in the summer.

However, any deal is far from straightforward: Weghorst is in the middle of a season-long loan at Besiktas and the Turkish giants are reluctant to lose him.

READ THE FULL STORY HERE!

Aston Villa close to Moreno deal

Aston Villa are closing in on a deal for Alex Moreno, who has been left out of Real Betis squad that will participate in the Spanish Super Cup.

Villa have been linked with Moreno, 29, for weeks and are now set to wrap up a deal for the full-back.

Man Utd and Spurs plot Pickford swoop

The Sun claim that Manchester United and Tottenham are both keeping tabs on Jordan Pickford, who has yet to agree to terms on a deal with Everton.

The report claims that Pickford wants to stay at Goodison Park - but the Toffees are reluctant to meet the England No.1's wage demands.

Both United and Spurs would be more than willing to double Pickford's current £100,000-a-week salary in order to sign the shot-stopper.