Liverpool and Manchester United are just some of the Premier League clubs who are expected to be active in the January transfer window with incomings and outgoings expected in the coming weeks
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 4: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Liverpool FC at St James' Park on December 4, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images)
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 4: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Liverpool FC at St James' Park on December 4, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images)
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Ashworth offered Arsenal lifeline08:00
Mac Allister drops Alexander-Arnold hint17:15
Reds ace opens door to transfer12:37
Arsenal receive offer10:44
Man City rip up transfer plan07:26
Premier League clubs are ramping up their preparations ahead of the January transfer window ahead of the festive period.
The winter window is expected to be a busy one for several clubs, although some, including Manchester United, will have to wheel and deal if they are to reshape their squad under new head coach, Ruben Amorim. A new sporting director could also be on their agenda in the coming weeks after they parted company with Dan Ashworth.
Arsenal could make a splash in January after deciding against signing an extra forward in the summer. Links to Euro 2024 winner Nico Williams have resurfaced in recent weeks and Barcelona are now seemingly out of the picture.
Liverpool could further boost their title hopes with some astute business to kick off the New Year, but their focus could yet be on retaining the likes of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold, all of whom will be free to talk to overseas clubs in January if new contracts are not agreed this month.
Scroll down as Mirror Football brings you the latest transfer news throughout the month...
08:00KEY EVENT
Ashworth offered Arsenal lifeline
Dan Ashworth's sudden availability is said to have caught the attention of Arsenal in their search for a new sporting director.
A new report from The Sun claims that Ashworth is already attracting interest from elsewhere in the Premier League, namely from Arsenal, who themselves are searching for a new sporting director after Edu decided to resign from said post last month.
The report claims that Ashworth's availability has 'caught the eye' of Richard Garlick, who is leading the recruitment process. Intriguingly, he has worked with Ashworth previously at West Brom and the pair are said to have a good relationship.
Interest from Everton is also outlined as part of the Friedkin Group's attempt to take over the troubled Toffees. They are expected to overhaul the club's structure should they be successful in acquiring the club and Ashworth would seemingly be of interest.
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07:31Jacob Leeks
Liverpool eye Robertson replacement
Andy Robertson has seen his game-time increasingly split with Kostas Tsimikas this season. And with the 30-year-old's contract expiring in 18 months time, it appears the Reds are creating a succession plan.
According to Relevo, Liverpool target Milos Kerkez is increasingly likely to leave Bournemouth. The Cherries are already lining up replacements for the Hungary international themselves, such is the confidence that he will move on.
It is said that Kerkez's exit is 'very likely' as long as nothing goes wrong between now and the end of the season. Liverpool will be battling Manchester United for his signature, with the Red Devils also in the market for a left-back.
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07:10Oli Gamp
Arsenal want Joao Pedro
Another attacker Arteta's side are reportedly looking at is Brighton's Joao Pedro and the Gunners are willing to put their money where their mouth is, according to reports.
Spanish website Fichajes has claimed that Arsenal are happy to stump up as much as £54m to prize Pedro away from the Amex to bolster their attacking options.
It adds that Arsenal will be rivalled by Arne Slot's Liverpool - who have a "strong interest" in the Brazilian international, despite already boasting a number of top forwards such as Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez, Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo.
Pedro had a very strong season with the Seagulls last year - netting 20 times from 40 appearances in all competitions but this season he has only managed four strikes from eight games.
One of those goals he scored came against Arsenal this season at the Emirates Stadium, netting the equaliser to frustrate Arteta in a 1-1 draw.
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07:00Matthew Cooper
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20:45Felix Keith
Ferdinand wants "s***" United players gone
Rio Ferdinand has urged INEOS to rid Manchester United of the “s*** players” at the club after they axed sporting director Dan Ashworth.
“Confusion is the first thing that springs to mind,” Ferdinand said on his Rio Presents podcast about the Ashworth sacking. “I just hope they’re this brutal – as they have been with the staff that have been there for years and they’re culling – with the s*** players that are there.
“If there’s any s*** players that are there, and the ones that have either been there too long and the ones that just ain’t good enough, be as brutal as they’ve been. Get them out quick. And I hope they’re like that.”
19:23Felix Keith
Inter Miami keep Alba
Inter Miami have announced their roster decisions for 2025.
Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets are among the group of players who were already under contract for thr 2025 campaign, but the MLS franchise had a decision over Jordi Alba.
They have decided to exercise the option in his deal to keep the veteran Spanish left-back.
18:11Felix Keith
Arsenal could move for Williams in January
Arsenal are pondering an offer for Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams in the January transfer window, according to Caught Offside.
Williams was a transfer target in the summer but ended up staying put, with Barcelona also showing lots of interest.
But in the wake of the 1-1 draw with Fulham on Sunday, Mikel Arteta reportedly believes that he needs reinforcements in wide areas.
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17:15KEY EVENT
Mac Allister drops Alexander-Arnold hint
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has revealed that Trent Alexander-Arnold is in negotiations with the club over a new contract.
"Hopefully Trent and Virgil can continue with us along with Salah," Mac Allister told AS. "Alexander-Arnold is crucial as we saw against Manchester City when he came back from injury.
"Like Salah, he is in negotiations and hopefully he can continue in the team."
16:23Tom Victor
American wonderkid to sign Barcelona deal
Diego Kochen is due to sign a new deal with Barcelona, according to reports in Spain.
The 18-year-old goalkeeper was part of Barca's squad for their pre-season tour of the United States, and has mostly been involved for reserve team Barca Atletic.
Kochen earned his first senior United States call-up in September and was also an unused sub for November's CONCACAF Nations League matches against Jamaica, though he's yet to make his debut.
15:52Tom Victor
Mbappe claims he nearly stayed at PSG
Kylian Mbappe came close to staying at Paris Saint-Germain out of a fear for his younger brother Ethan's career, the France forward has admitted.
Kylian moved to Real Madrid over the summer, with Ethan leaving PSG for Lille.
"His 'Real Madrid' was PSG. And indirectly, I took it away from him," the Madrid star told Canal+ (via 90min)
"He told me that he didn't want to stay, that it wasn't normal for them to do that to me. I told him, 'If you want to stay, I'll renew and we'll stay for a while'.
"I would have given up my dream of Madrid for him. Ethan is my brother, you can't touch him. What's the point of signing for the best club in the world if you end your brother's career?"
15:32Tom Victor
Mourinho 'at risk of sack'
Premier League-winning manager Jose Mourinho is under pressure at Fenerbahce and could even be just one game from the sack, according to Diario AS (via Football Italia).
Former Roma boss Mourinho took over at Fenerbahce over the summer, overseeing a busy period of spending, but defeat at Besiktas on Saturday left the team six points adrift of league leaders Galatasaray.
While we'll take the reports with a pinch of salt, the Portuguese is said to be in trouble going into Thursday's Europa League game against Athletic Club.
A win in midweek could ease the pressure, though, while keeping alive Fener's chances of marching straight into the Europa League round of 16 with a top-eight finish in the league phase.
15:12Tom Victor
Saha wants United return for 'special' Pogba
Staying with Pogba, former Manchester United star Louis Saha thinks the club should move for the midfielder on a free transfer, calling him a 'very special' player.
"When you think about midfielders, Pogba has unique qualities," Saha told Casino Utan Spelpaus.
"I think the United squad lacks power in the midfield, and we’re missing a skilful player that can play box-to-box, so he would be a good addition (to the United squad) because he’s a different profile of player to what United have."
14:52Tom Victor
Rabiot 'invites' Pogba to Marseille
France midfielder Adrien Rabiot has encouraged his former international team-mate Paul Pogba to join him at Marseille.
Pogba is a free agent after leaving Juventus, with clubs from Europe and beyond linked with a swoop.
“I would like to play with Paul," former Juventus star Rabiot told L'Equipe (via Get French Football News). "We didn’t get the chance to play too much together because he had quite a few small injuries. I was very disappointed.
“We’re inviting him to come and play for OM […] if he wants to come, it would be a pleasure.”
14:32Tom Victor
Bayern still hopefull on Davies
Bayern Munich haven't given up on securing a contract extention for Alphonso Davies, according to Sky Deutschland.
The Canadian is out of contract in the summer, with Manchester United and Real Madrid linked.
There have also been reports of interest from Saudi Arabia, but Bayern are still thought to be holding out some hope.
14:12Scott Trotter
Man Utd plot shock move
Fichajes claim Manchester United are lining up a shock move to sign Son Heung-min. The Spurs star will be available on a free transfer come the summer with Spurs yet to come to an agreement over an extension with their captain.
Spurs are said to have a clause whereby they can extend the player's stay for a further year however. Whether United attempt a deal or are interested in waiting 12 months longer remains to be seen.
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13:52Scott Trotter
Chelsea midfielder available
Reports suggest that Chelsea are to make midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall available to move in January despite just signing him the summer. The midfielder followed Enzo Maresca from Leicester but has made little impression in the Blues' starting XI. The west London side are said to want £30m for the player who has interested Aston Villa.
13:25Scott Trotter
January exit
Sky in Germany report Donyell Malen could depart Borussia Dortmund next month.
"Donyell #Malen is allowed to leave Borussia Dortmund in the winter if a suitable offer comes in," writes Florian Plettenburg. "The decision has been made. #BVB demand €25-30m. Contract valid until 2026. Malen, also keen to leave Dortmund soon."
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12:54Scott Trotter
City consider swap deal
TBR Football report Manchester City are willing to include some players in a bid to sign Germany international Florian Wirtz.
Leverkusen are even said to retain an interest in youngsters Oscar Bobb and James McAtee, offering City an opportunity.
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12:37KEY EVENT
Reds ace opens door to transfer
Alexis Mac Allister has admitted that he would like a move to La Liga in the future.
Speaking to AS Mac Allister admitted: "Yes, why not? It's a country I like a lot and I've visited it several times, and, above all, because of the language and the culture, it's very similar to Argentina. I would definitely like to play in Spain one day."
Liverpool have nothing to worry about for the moment however.
"Right now," he added, "I'm very comfortable at Liverpool and I don't think about what might happen in the future."
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12:05Scott Trotter
Van Dijk warned
Virgil van Dijk has been warned what is available after Liverpool, may not prove as appealing as contract talks go on.
The Dutchman is said to have turned down an offer already with negotiations underway. Ryan Babel doesn't think Van Dijk will depart however.
The former Netherlands interntional told Instant Casino. "I do believe, when it comes to Virgil, I believe he is going to stay. I think for him, where does he want to go after Liverpool?"
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12:00Scott Trotter
Real Madrid eye Chelsea star
The La Liga giants are reportedly considering an audacious move for Chelsea star Cole Palmer. According to Fichajes, Florentino Perez is keen on a potential deal. Even Los Blancos may struggle to foot up the fee that Chelsea demand for a player who has enjoyed an extraordinary rise.
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11:38Scott Trotter
Ex-Liverpool midfielder offered January transfer
Naby Keita has been offered a lifeline by Ferencvaros following a disastrous spell with Werder Bremen.
Keita arrived in Germany on a free transfer from Liverpool but has been unable to show his best.
Last year he made just five Bundesliga appearances, only one of which was a start. This season has been even worse, with Keita out of the first-team picture altogether after coach Ole Herner urged him to find a new club.
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11:04Scott Trotter
Crystal Palace ace wants move
Naouirou Ahamada joined Stade Rennais on a season-long loan deal on transfer deadline day but now may need another move next month.
Ahamada has seen a difficult loan thus far however and has yet to play after reportedly being left out of Jorge Sampoli's plans.
According to Jeunes Footeux, per Sport Witness, the Crystal Palace midfielder's stay at Stade Rennais could be cut short.
Frédéric Massara, the sporting director of the Ligue 1 side, has opened talks with Crystal Palace.
10:44KEY EVENT
Arsenal receive offer
Napoli are said to have made an offer for Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior. Antonio Conte's side have submitted a €15m bid for the Poland international, according to reports in Italy. The Gunners appear to be firm in their position for the moment, though, looking for more money.
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10:25Scott Trotter
Barca defender open to move
Eric Garcia is open to a return to the Premier League according to reports. The former Man City defender has fallen out of favour in Barcelona and Hansi Flick is now said to be open to allowing the player to leave in January.
The club are more relucant over sanctioning a deal however.
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10:06Scott Trotter
Schmeichel clause
Celtic hold a clause to extend the contract of Kasper Schmeichel that can be triggered at any time, according to Brendan Rodgers.
"One, I could trigger it any time," he told the BBC. "Two, I wouldn't tell you, I would tell him first. What we have is, we have a top keeper."
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09:37Scott Trotter
Juve look to cash in
Juventus are considering the sale of young star Samuel Mbangula, despite the 20-year-old's crucial equaliser against Bologna. Reports in Italy suggest the club's financial position has seen the winger garner interest from teams in France and Germany
09:18Scott Trotter
Clubs eye free transfer
Barcelona are set to face competition from Arsenal and Manchester United in the race to signLille forward Jonathan David, according to Mundo Deportivo.
David is generating interest with his deal set to expire in the summer and competition set to be rife. Barcelona still have issues to resolve including Robert Lewandowski's future, but may need to move swiftly to land David.
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08:35Scott Trotter
Liverpool sent message
Ben Doak has made clear that he believes Middlesbrough is the best place for him currently, ahead of next month when Liverpool will have the opportunity to recall their young star.
Asked by Sky Sports if Boro was the best place for him to be right now though, Doak said: “Yeah, without a doubt. I think we play some of the best football in the league and I think a lot of that comes down the right hand side. I think it suits me really well and I’ve got a great group of lads around me - a lot of talented footballers."
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08:12Scott Trotter
Guehi drops hint ahead of January
Marc Guehi remains fully focused on Crystal Palace.
The defender drew interest from the likes of Newcastle in the summer but remained at Selhurst Park. The former Chelsea defender seems to have little interest of securing transfer soon.
"It's always doing the best that you can for the football club," the defender told Sky Sports after being asked about his personal ambitions. "The football club has given each and every one of us so much and it's just trying to win as many games as possible. Obviously, staying up at the moment is a big thing but if we can try and go beyond that, even better."
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