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Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd dealt Tel blow with forward set for Deadline Day SWITCH, Arsenal ‘STILL in for Watkins’
DEADLINE DAY is HERE as the January transfer window rapidly heads towards a frantic finale at 11pm TONIGHT!
Manchester United have received a major blow in their pursuit of Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel, with the 19-year-old set to join Tottenham on loan for the rest of the season.
Elsewhere, Arsenal are reportedly STILL eyeing up a blockbuster move for Aston Villa superstar Ollie Watkins after having their opening bid rejected earlier in the window.
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Spurs bid for Burnley star
Tottenham have launched a £20million bid for Burnley defender Maxime Esteve.
The Frenchman has been a key player under Scott Parker, playing 27 times in the Championship.
Spurs are hoping to lure him to London tonight, according to L’Equipe.
But their £20m offer may not be enough with Burnley holding out for £30m.
Newcastle keep tabs on Kluivert
Newcastle are looking at a move for Bournemouth’s Justin Kluivert.
Dad Patrick spent one season at Toon in 2004.
And Justin could become the latest Kluivert to move to St James’ Park after a barnstorming season.
He netted a hat-trick in the Cherries’ 4-1 win against Newcastle earlier this month and is highly rated by Eddie Howe.
Done Deal - Asensio to Villa
Aston Villa have completed the stunning signing of Marco Asensio from Paris Saint-Germain.
The Spanish winger joins on a loan deal until the summer.
Asensio won three Champions Leagues during his time at Real Madrid.
And he could make his debut alongside fellow new loanee Marcus Rashford in Sunday's FA Cup tie against Tottenham.
Fofana back at Chelsea
Chelsea have recalled striker David Datro Fofana from his loan at Goztepe.
The 22-year-old has suffered a major knee injury that will keep him out for the season.
And Fofana will undergo his rehab at Stamford Bridge.
The Ivorian joined Chelsea in 2023 for £10million from Molde but has played just four times for the Blues amid loans at Union Berlin and Burnley.
Exclusive – no further United signings
Man United are not expecting to make any further signings - but there could be more outgoings, SunSport can exclusively reveal.
Red Devils chiefs are pleased with the three deals they have completed for Patrick Dorgu, Ayden Heaven and Diego Leon.
A source told SunSport that United were not prepared to pay over-the-odds for other targets, including loanees with no buy option.
But the club is braced to lose at least one more first-team star tonight following Marcus Rashford and Antony's exits.
Holding set for Palace exit
Rob Holding is set to end his Crystal Palace nightmare with a loan move to Sheffield United.
The defender has barely featured since joining the Eagles from Arsenal.
And he is now set to drop to the Championship as the Blades battle for promotion.
Coventry were also keen on Holding but he wanted to work with Chris Wilder, who has just signed a new long-term deal.
Garnacho staying at United
Man United have decided NOT to sell Alejandro Garnacho amid links with Chelsea and Napoli.
The Argentinian winger was thought to be up for sale this month.
Chelsea and Napoli were both in talks over a deal that could reach over £60million.
But following Marcus Rashford's Aston Villa loan, Garnacho will remain at Old Trafford tonight.
Exclusive by SunSport’s Jack Rosser
Sunderland have launched a bid for Southampton striker Adam Armstrong.
The Championship promotion chasers have lodged a loan bid with Saints for the boyhood Newcastle fan.
There is a lot of Championship interest in the striker, who has struggled for minutes under Ivan Juric and has just two Premier League goals this season.
Southampton do not want to lose the forward on the cheap and he is thought to be reluctant to join Sunderland.
Napoli beat Spurs to striker
Napoli have reportedly won the race for AC Milan striker Noah Okafor.
The Swiss star was a target for Tottenham, who are now set to sign Bayern Munich’s Mathys Tel instead.
It means Napoli are unlikely to follow up interest in Man Utd’s Alejandro Garnacho, who remains in Chelsea’s sights.
While their move for ex-Newcastle winger Allan Saint-Maximin may also be in doubt, leaving the Frenchman stranded at Fenerbahce.
Luiz to stay in Italy
Douglas Luiz is unlikely to return to England today.
The former Aston Villa man was being lined up by both Man City and Chelsea after struggling at new club Juventus.
But City are set to sign Nico Gonzalez from Porto, while Chelsea are set to have a quiet end to the window.
And it means Luiz is set to stay in Serie A until at least the summer.
United suffer fresh blow
Man United could be in the market for late defensive reinforcements.
That’s after Lisandro Martinez was potentially ruled out for the rest of the season with a cruciate ligament injury.
The ace was stretchered off clutching his knee during yesterday’s 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace.
And it could force United into moving for a short-term centre-back before tonight’s deadline.
Chelsea ‘blocked’ Felix’s Villa move
Chelsea reportedly refused to allow Joao Felix to join Aston Villa.
Fabrizio Romano claims the Blues did not want to strengthen a direct rival in the league.
It means Felix is now set to join AC Milan on loan.
Chelsea also took the same stance when Villa bid for Axel Disasi, with the Frenchman still a target for Tottenham.
Malacia set for Dutch return
Tyrell Malacia is heading back to Holland with PSV Eindhoven.
The Dutch champs are close to wrapping up a loan deal for Man United’s misfit left-back.
Malacia came close to joining Benfica last week before a move collapsed.
But PSV have come to his rescue after United signed a replacement in Lecce’s Patrick Dorgu.
Everton line up forward
Everton are reportedly hopeful of landing a new striker today.
And it’s reckoned they are targeting Nottingham Forest ace Taiwo Awoniyi.
The ace has played second-fiddle to Chris Wood this season.
But Forest may be reluctant to let him go in case their Kiwi star suffers an injury.
Kelly's Juventus move 'in doubt'
Lloyd Kelly's Juventus move from Newcastle in doubt.
The centre-back has agreed a loan move to Italy, with the option to make his deal permanent in the summer.
However, Kelly is regarded as a non-EU player and needs a work permit.
And Di Marzio claims Juve are in a race against time to sort his paperwork, which could potentially see the move collapse later tonight.
Disasi to Spurs back on?
A deal to bring Axel Disasi to Tottenham on loan from Chelsea could well be back on!
Earlier in the day, that ship appeared to have sailed given the French defender was holding out for a move to Aston Villa.
But a temporary move from the west of the capital to the North is now a possibility before 11pm.
Tel to Spurs latest
Tottenham are still in discussions over the terms of Mathys Tel's loan switch from Bayern Munich.
German sources seem clear that it will be just a straight loan.
But sources close to Spurs have told SunSport that talks are ongoing over the structure of the deal.
Tel, 19, is in London looking to tie up his shock late switch.
Wolves skipper set to depart
Wolves have agreed an escape-route for former skipper Mario Lemina who is on his way to Turkish giants Galatasaray.
The Molineux club have agreed a fee of just under £3million for the 31-year-old Gabon international.
Lemina has not played since telling Wolves head coach Vitor Pereira he wanted to quit the club at the start of January.
The midfielder, whose contract was set to expire this summer, has since apologised and made himself available for selection until his future was resolved.
Now, both parties appear to have settled their differences, paving the way for Lemina to join Galatasaray
Blues land new midfielder
Chelsea have reportedly agreed to sign St-Étienne midfielder Mathis Amougou.
However, the Telegraph claim he will go straight out on loan.
When his move to Chelsea is completes, the teenager is expected to be loaned back out immediately to RC Strasbourg, according to L'Equipe.
Strasbourg is also under Todd Boehly's BlueCo ownership so the club has a close relationship with Chelsea.
Breaking - Coady/Dawson swap collapses
Talks over a potential swap deal between Wolves' Craig Dawson and Leicester City's Conor Coady have collapsed, reports our man Graeme Bryce.
The double-deal was always regarded as a long shot and have not progressed to the satisfaction of all four parties.
It means there will be no fairytale return to Molineux for former Wolves skipper Conor Coady.
While Dawson is likely to remain sidelined by Vitor Pereira at Molineux.
Arsenal still keen on Watkins
Arsenal have not given up hope of signing Ollie Watkins today.
The Independent claims Aston Villa’s star striker remains on Arsenal’s list.
That’s despite the Gunners having a bid rejected for Watkins last week.
Villa have no intention of selling after parting ways with Jhon Duran and want Watkins to stay at Villa Park.
From SunSport’s Gary Stonehouse
Middlesbrough have confirmed Samuel Iling-Junior has signed on loan from Aston Villa until the end of the season.
The winger, 21, spent the first half of the campaign with Serie A side Bologna and featured in the Champions league for the Italians.
The England youth international signed for Villa from Juventus last summer after four years at the Italian giants.
Boro also hope to add former Man City and Leicester star Kelechi Iheanacho to their ranks.
City strike Gonzalez deal
Man City have agreed a £50million deal to sign Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
The Barcelona academy product will become City's fourth major signing of the window.
Gonzalez had already agreed personal terms with the champs before Porto accepted a £50m bid.
He plays in the No6 role currently vacated by the injured Rodri, but is also capable of featuring in a more advanced role.
Arsenal urged to sign Vlahovic
Philippe Senderos has told former club Arsenal to pull out all the stops for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic.
He told CasinoHawks: "Dusan Vlahovic could take Arsenal closer to the title, but Mikel Arteta has a clear idea of how he wants to play and who he wants in that nine position.
"We’ve seen Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz there, but Vlahovic is a fantastic player who has performed in the Italian league and been a success.
"It’s difficult to judge him this season, but he could certainly have a big impact in the Premier League, why not."