Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea 'prepared to pay' £105m for Enzo Fernandez, Cancelo to Bayern loan, Porro to Spurs OFF
CHELSEA are willing to pay Benfica £105million for Enzo Fernandez, according to reports.
Blues owner Todd Boehly has splashed out nearly £500m on 16 new players since last summer, with the most recent being Malo Gusto from Lyon.
Meanwhile, Pedro Porro's move to Tottenham is now reportedly OFF after Sporting Lisbon reneged on certain stipulations of the deal.
In a shock move, Joao Cancelo is reportedly on the brink of joining Bayern Munich on loan from Manchester City.
Elsewhere, Jonjo Shelvey is close to agreeing a move to Nottingham Forest from Newcastle.
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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.
Tielemans tug-of-war pending?
Manchester United have been linked with a move for long-term Arsenal target Youri Tielemans.
The Leicester midfielder, 25, will be a free agent this summer and the Gunners have wanted him for a while.
Now the Red Devils might try and beat them to the punch for the Belgium star it seems.
CBS journalist Ben Jacobs, speaking to The Football Terrace, via The Boot Room, said: “We shouldn’t only be referring to a late Manchester United movement in terms of strikers.
“From what I hear it’s more creative-minded players that can either get box to box from attacking midfield, or in central areas, or are a little more versatile across the front areas.
“Therefore keep an eye on a player like Youri Tielemans, who will be available on a free transfer in the summer.”
Inter Milan make Maguire enquiry
Inter Milan have enquired about the possibility of signing out-of-favour Manchester United captain Harry Maguire, according to the Daily Mail.
You would have to live in a cave by yourself to not know the England centre-half has been under pressure at Old Trafford for a while.
Now it seems Simone Inzaghi’s Serie A heavyweights might give him an escape route.
Tierney heading for Italy?
So is Kieran Tierney now surplus to requirements at title-chasing Arsenal?
There is little doubt the 35-cap Scotland star is a very decent defender but he has been hit by injuries since joining the Gunners from Celtic in 2019.
And with versatile duo Oleksandr Zinchenko and Takehiro Tomiyasu now solid options on that side of Arsenal’s in-form defence it may be time for the 25-year-old to move on.
One possible destination is Serie A with Juventus and Inter Milan both keen, according to TMW.
Morcambe reject Burton's Cole bid
The Brewers are after a new forward in this window after selling top scorer Victor Adeboyejo to Bolton this month.
But the Shrimps have turned down a £100,000 offer for Stockton as they plan to keep hold of the ex-Tranmere star, 28.
Elanga to fill Gordon void?
Everton want to sign Manchester United’s Anthony Elanga as a replacement for Anthony Gordon, according to The Athletic.
After winger Gordon sealed a £45million switch to Newcastle, the Toffees think Sweden flyer Elanga, 20, can spear-head their Prem survival bid.
Rennes’ starlet Kamaldeen Sulemana, 20, is another said to be on the Goodison Park radar.
Onana no-no for now?
Arsenal and Chelsea are keen to cherry-pick Everton’s shiny new defensive midfielder Amadou Onana – but he is reportedly in no rush to leave Goodison Park.
The Belgium star’s performances have been one of the few causes for optimism at relegation-battling Toffees this season.
And after his £33million arrival from Lille six months ago, Onana has ‘so far rejected the idea of a move this month’, according to The Athletic.
Cardiff's Biancheri joining Manchester United
Cardiff hot prospect Gabriele Biancheri is set to join Manchester United, according The Athletic.
The Wales Under-17 striker, 16, came through a medical over the weekend and the Red Devils are set to beat a number of other admirers to secure his signature.
New Prem suitor for Becao
Everton are set to move for reported Arsenal target Rodrigo Becao, according to the Daily Mail.
The Gunners and Spurs are among the clubs previously linked with the Udinese defender, 27.
The Brazilian is valued at about £17million and relegation-battling Toffees are reportedly about to make a late swoop in this window.
Shelvey heading into Forest
Newcastle playmaker Jonjo Shelvey is heading to Nottingham Forest today for a medical ahead of a move.
The 30-year-old has been struggling for game-time at the surprise Champions League-qualification contenders and is set to sign an two-and-a-half-year deal at the City Ground.
Fleetwood close on Stockley loan
Fleetwood are in advanced talks to sign Charlton striker Jayden Stockley, reports Justin Allen.
The 29-year-old, who only has 18 months left on his deal, has dropped down the pecking order at the Addicks and was not in the squad for Saturday’s home defeat to Bolton.
The Cod Army have lined up a deal to take the former Preston man on loan.
United dark horses for Caicedo?
While Arsenal appear to be in the box seat to sign Moises Caicedo, the Manchester Evening News point out it would be no surprise if he ends up at Manchester United.
The Gunners have just seen a £70million bid rejected for the 21-year-old Brighton star.
But the Red Devils also need a midfielder after Christian Eriksen joined Donny van de Beek on the treatment table.
And the MEN have highlighted quotes from Caicedo in The Athletic last year in which he said he wanted to follow in fellow Ecuadorian Antonio Valencia's footsteps in playing for United.
Caicedo said: "My dream is to play for Manchester United.
Antonio Valencia is an example to follow. With his strength and dedication, he was able to get to that level.
"That motivates me to keep working hard and do the right things."
Brighton reject £70m Caicedo bid
Brighton have knocked back a new £70million bid for midfielder Moises Caicedo from Arsenal, according to Sky Sports.
Albion boss said yesterday the Ecuador star, 21, could leave in this window but it remains to be seen whether a deal can be done to take him to the Emirates.
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Sevilla are in advanced talks to sign Bryan Gill from Spurs on loan, according to reports.
Fabrizio Romano tweets: “Understand Sevilla are in advanced talks to sign Bryan Gil from Tottenham on straight loan until the end of the season, no buy option.
“Negotiations are progressing, Sevilla are pushing to get it done in the final 48h — they are confident.”
Jurgen Klopp has revealed Liverpool will not be active in the final days of the transfer window.
When asked if the Reds will add to their squad, Klopp said: “Nothing will happen in this transfer window, not at all.”
The German added: “It’s all good with this squad.”
Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey is reportedly on the verge of joining Nottingham Forest.
Shelvey, 30, has fallen out of favour at St James’ Park this season having made just three Premier League appearances.
But according to The Telegraph, he could leave the north east before the transfer window slams shut on Tuesday.
Nottingham Forest are reportedly on the verge of signing him on a two-and-a-half year deal.
The proposed transfer fee is understood to be small, but Shelvey is expected to earn around £70,000-a-week at the City Ground.
The midfielder, who is currently out of action with a calf injury, recently informed Eddie Howe that he wanted a new challenge.
Chelsea are back in for Argentina ace Enzo Fernandez, according to reports.
Fabrizio Romano has revealed the Blues are desperate to land the Benfica midfielder before Tuesday’s deadline.
Romano took to Twitter and wrote: “Chelsea are back in direct talks with Benfica for Enzo Fernández. They want the player at all costs — Chelsea would be prepared to pay €120m fee.”
He added: “Benfica president Rui Costa has still no intention to accept — but Chelsea will insist to get the deal done now.”
Hector Bellerin is on the verge of sealing a move to Sporting Lisbon, according to reports.
The ex-Arsenal defender is likely to be the replacement for Pedro Porro, who is heading for Tottenham.
The move is a loan one, with no reports of an obligation to buy.
Gill move
Sevilla are in advanced talks to sign Bryan Gill from Spurs on loan, according to reports.
Fabrizio Romano tweets: "Understand Sevilla are in advanced talks to sign Bryan Gil from Tottenham on straight loan until the end of the season, no buy option.
"Negotiations are progressing, Sevilla are pushing to get it done in the final 48h — they are confident."
Klopp reveals transfer stance
Jurgen Klopp has revealed Liverpool will not be active in the final days of the transfer window.
When asked if the Reds will add to their squad, Klopp said: "Nothing will happen in this transfer window, not at all."
The German added: "It's all good with this squad."
Hilarious transfer unveil
Burnley have pulled it out the bag again as their social media team left fans in stitches with another brilliant transfer announcement.
The runaway Championship leaders completed the signing of striker Michael Obafemi on-loan from Swansea until the end of the season on Sunday.
And the 22-year-old’s arrival was announced with yet another epic social media video.
Burnley opted for a Gavin and Stacey inspired clip for the Republic of Ireland star.
In the video, Obafemi receives a call from Smithy, the character played by James Corden in the hit BBC comedy series.
The hotshot answers the phone and Smithy his sister, Rudy, then produce a rendition of Estelle and Kanye West's 'American Boy' song.
Obafemi starts to chuckle before telling them it’s “very good” and then asks how long it took to put it together - to which the response is “two or three weeks”.
Fans absolutely loved it, and many are claiming it is the media team’s best one yet.
Shelvey set for Forest
Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey is reportedly on the verge of joining Nottingham Forest.
Shelvey, 30, has fallen out of favour at St James' Park this season having made just three Premier League appearances.
But according to The Telegraph, he could leave the north east before the transfer window slams shut on Tuesday.
Nottingham Forest are reportedly on the verge of signing him on a two-and-a-half year deal.
The proposed transfer fee is understood to be small, but Shelvey is expected to earn around £70,000-a-week at the City Ground.
The midfielder, who is currently out of action with a calf injury, recently informed Eddie Howe that he wanted a new challenge.
Gordon trolled by new team-mates
Newcastle stars Callum Wilson and Kieran Trippier have hilariously trolled new team-mate Anthony Gordon on social media.
The 21-year-old joined high-flying Newcastle despite an on-field bust up with a number of Toon stars earlier this season.
Posting pictures to his Instagram story of Gordon's bust up, Wilson wrote: "If you can't beat em, join em."
The striker then added: "Welcome to the Toon brother. Looking forward to get started."
Trippier meanwhile posted a video to his Insta account of his coming together with Gordon.
England ace Trippier wrote: "Here we go. Welcome bro @anthonygordon."
Chelsea reopen Fernandez talks
Chelsea are back in for Argentina ace Enzo Fernandez, according to reports.
Fabrizio Romano has revealed the Blues are desperate to land the Benfica midfielder before Tuesday's deadline.
Romano took to Twitter and wrote: "Chelsea are back in direct talks with Benfica for Enzo Fernández. They want the player at all costs — Chelsea would be prepared to pay €120m fee."
He added: "Benfica president Rui Costa has still no intention to accept — but Chelsea will insist to get the deal done now."
Bellerin move
Hector Bellerin is on the verge of sealing a move to Sporting Lisbon, according to reports.
The ex-Arsenal defender is likely to be the replacement for Pedro Porro, who is heading for Tottenham.
The move is a loan one, with no reports of an obligation to buy.
