Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea 'launch' £105m bid for Fernandez, Inter make Maguire enquiry, Bayern AGREE Cancelo deal
CHELSEA have launched a record-breaking bid of £105million for Enzo Fernandez according to reports.
Blues owner Todd Boehly has already spent almost £500m on 16 new players but he is looking to break the bank once again for the Argentinian star.
Meanwhile, Inter Milan have made an enquiry to sign Manchester United defender Harry Maguire.
And Joao Cancelo is reportedly on the brink of joining Bayern Munich in a shock loan move from Manchester City.
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Arsenal make shock Jorginho move
Arsenal are interested in signing Chelsea midfielder Jorginho before the window closes.
According to The Athletic, the Gunners are exploring a shock move for the Italy international to provide cover for the likes of Thomas Partey and Co.
Reading confirm Casadei loan
Reading have signed Chelsea youngster Cesare Casade on loan for the rest of the season.
The midfielder arrived at Stamford Bridge from Inter Milan last summer, but is still waiting to make his first-team debut for the Blues.
And he'll now spend the second half of the campaign on loan at Select Car Leasing Stadium.
McKennie confirms Leeds move
USA international Weston McKennie has confirmed his switch to Leeds on Instagram.
The midfielder completed his medical at the club's Thorpe Arch training ground earlier today and becomes Jesse March's third signing of the window.
Berge urge
Newcastle are looking to hijack Fulham's bid for Sheffield United star Sander Berge.
The Norwegian was all set to join the Cottagers in a £20million deal.
But the Magpies want to sign him on loan until the end of the season with a view to a permanent deal.
Jonjo Shelvey is Nottingham Forest-bound and Eddie Howe sees Berge as his replacement.
Gil set for Sevilla medical
Tottenham winger Bryan Gil will undergo ahead of a return to Sevilla later tonight.
Gil joined the Premier League club from Sevilla 18 months ago, but he's started just twice in the league.
And Fabrizio Romano has claimed he's now on the verge of moving back to La Liga.
Chelsea make record bid for Fernandez
Chelsea have bid a British-record £105m for Benfica star Enzo Fernandez.
The Blues' pursuit of the World Cup winning Argentinian midfielder appeared dead in the water after the Portuguese side stood firm on the mammoth release clause.
But SunSport reported last week that one final push was being planned to land their man.
And after several rejected bids, Chelsea look set to finally get a deal over the line for the 22-year-old just hours before Tuesday's January transfer deadline.
Following meetings between the two clubs on Monday, the plan is to pay the sum in six instalments in order to stay within Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations.
Should it go through – surpassing the £100m paid by Manchester City for Jack Grealish – American owner Todd Boehly will have splashed over half a BILLION on new players.
It would also be club-record signing, beating the £97.5m paid to Inter Milan for Romelu Lukaku in August 2021.
Tottenham stopping Tanganga from leaving
Tottenham aren't prepared to let defender Japhet Tanganga leave before tomorrow's deadline.
The 23-year-old has made just four appearances this season having slipped down the pecking order under Antonio Conte, the latest of which coming against Preston on Saturday.
But the Express claim that despite eight teams pushing for his services, the Spurs boss isn't willing to let him leave unless a replacement can be signed.
Everton launch bid for Gallagher
Everton have submitted a £45m bid for Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher.
The England man has started just nine Premier League games this season is yet to discover his best form for his boyhood club.
And the Guardian claim that the Toffees, who've just appointed Sean Dyche as their new manager, have offered £40m plus add-ons for Gallagher's services.
Porro misses training
Pedro Porro missed Sporting training today as he pushes for a move to Tottenham.
And according to Fabrizio Romano, a meeting taking place between the two clubs as they hope to find a solution after the Portuguese reneged on terms of the proposed deal earlier today.
Coventry in talks with Dasilva
Coventry are in talks to sign Bristol City defender Jay Dasilva before Tuesday's transfer deadline.
Dasilva, 24, is in the final six months of his contract at Bristol City and Coventry are hoping to lure the former Chelsea youngster away from Ashton Gate.
Coventry are keen to bring in a new left-back and they have Dasilva their top target to bring in.
Dasilva, who joined Bristol City in the summer of 2019 after initially impressing on loan, has made 25 appearances in all competitions for the Robins this season.
Louie Barry joins Salford on loan
Aston Villa youngster Louie Barry has signed Salford United on loan for the rest of the season.
The 19-year-old spent the first half of the campaign on loan at MK Dons, while he's also enjoyed spells with Ipswich and Swindon in recent years.
Colchester reject bid for Tchamadeu
Colchester have rejected a substantial bid for defender Junior Tchamadeu from an unnamed Championship club.
Tchamadeu, 19, is regarded as one of the best young prospects in the EFL with a number of clubs higher up the pyramid keen on the right-back.
A mystery Championship club have tabled an offer for Tchamadeu as they look to tie up a deal before Tuesday's transfer deadline, but League Two strugglers Colchester have turned down the bid as they want to keep hold of Tchamadeu.
Millwall to seal Watmore deal
Millwall are set to sign Middlesbrough forward Duncan Watmore.
The winger, 28, is set for a medical in London this afternoon before completing a permanent switch to the Lions.
Marquinhos set for Norwich loan
Arsenal are sending Brazilian winger Marquinhos to Norwich on loan for the rest of the season, writes Mark Irwin.
The 19-year-old has struggled for game time since signing for the Gunners in a £3million move from Sao Paulo last summer.
Mourinho labels Osimhen a ‘diver’
Jose Mourinho has labelled Manchester United target Victor Osimhen a ‘diver’.
The Red Devils have been linked with an eye-watering £150million move for the powerful Napoli striker.
The Nigerian scored a brilliant goal in a 2-1 Serie A win against Mourinho’s Roma yesterday.
Afterwards, ex-United boss Mourinho said: “If Victor changes then, OK, I’d buy him if I was at a club with a lot of money.
“However, if he does go to England one day, he needs to change, because in Italy they put up with this sort of behaviour.
“But in the Premier League, they’d come down hard on him.”
Willian’s stock on up again
It did not work out for him at Arsenal – but winger Willian has breathed new life into his career at Fulham this season.
The Brazilian left England to go home and play for Corinthians in 2021 after a nightmare 12 months with the Gunners.
Now his agent Kia Joorabchian has revealed the mercurial 34-year-old is not short of offers from lots of clubs.
He told talkSPORT: “I think 99 percent of people would’ve said he was finished when he left Arsenal and his career is over.
“Yesterday, we got a call from two top clubs. One said, ‘This guy never ages’, and the other said, ‘He’s like Peter Pan – how much would it cost to pull him out?’
“We said, ‘It’s not happening – he is staying at Fulham’.”
Gomes to complete Wolves move
Brazilian midfielder Joao Gomes has landed in England to complete his move to Wolves from Flamengo.
The 21-year-old star will be Wanderers' seventh signing of the January transfer window after they saw off competition from Lyon to secure his signature.
Chelsea's staggering £105m Enzo bid
Chelsea have made a £105million offer for Benfica's Argentine playmaker Enzo Fernandez, according to The Telegraph.
It would be a British record transfer if it goes through - and the Blues are confident it will.
Dyche confirmed as Everton boss
Everton have confirmed the appointment of Sean Dyche as their new manager.
The former Burnley boss takes over a Toffees side second-from-bottom in the Prem and two points off safety.
His first game in charge will be against league leaders Arsenal at Goodison Park in a lunchtime kick-off on Saturday.
Balogun impressing in France
Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun is catching the eye on loan with French side Reims.
The 21-year-old has 11 Ligue 1 goals this season and the latest was a brilliant 96th-minute equaliser ay Lionel Messi’s Paris Saint-Germain yesterday.
Luton and Barnsley keepers deal
Luton keeper Harry Isted is set to join Barnsley on loan with Jack Walton moving in the opposite way on a permanent deal, writes Justin Allen.
The Hatters have agreed a deal to sign Walton, 24, as cover and competition for first-choice Ethan Hovath, 27.
The Tykes will get Isted, 25, for the remainder of the season.
Arsenal’s new third Caicedo bid
Arsenal look determined to get their man and are set to return with a new third bid for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo.
Sports journalist Pete O’Rouke has tweeted an update revealing the Gunners will go back to Albion with a £70million plus £5m in add-ons offer.
The Seagulls are said to be holding out for £80m for the 21-year-old Ecuador star.
Bookies back Caicedo Brighton stay
The bookies reckon Moises Caicedo will still be a Brighton player at the end of the Janaury transfer window.
Arsenal have already had a new £70million bid rejected for the midfielder and are 6-4 with Betfair to seal a deal before the close of play tomorrow.
But Betfair’s Sam Rosbottom said: “He is odds-on at 4-7 to remain with Brighton, who have rejected two bids from the Gunners for their star man.”
Caicedo development with Brighton signing
Brighton have signed 19-year-old AIK and Sweden midfielder Yasin Ayari for £5.2million, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
That has fueled speculation Albion might now be prepared to sell their in-demand midfielder Moises Caicedo to Arsenal.
The Gunners have already had a £70million bid reportedly rejected.
Manchester United have also been linked with the Ecuador star, 21, who said last year it was his “dream” to play for the Red Devils.
Bayern to loan City's Cancelo
Bayern Munich are set to sign Joao Cancelo on loan from Manchester City, according to The Athletic.
The respected David Ornstein has tweeted to say the German giants want to take the Portugal full-back on a temporary deal now with an option to buy later.
