All the latest January transfer window news, gossip and rumours
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Manchester United are looking to strengthen before the January transfer window closes. In midfield they have lined up Carlos Baleba, Marcos Llorente and Elliot Anderson as targets - Man City are also said to be interested in Anderson - while Nottingham Forest defender Murillo is being looked at to reinforce the defence. However, there is growing fear that United could lose Bruno Fernandes in the summer as the 31-year-old considers his future at the club.
Arsenal have joined the race to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. The Eagles skipper is said to prefer a move to the Gunners or Liverpool, but Manchester City are desperate to overcome any hurdles and secure his signature this month, while European heavyweights Bayern Munich have now also expressed an interest in the England centre-back. Palace meanwhile have set an asking price of £35-£40m for their captain, who is out of contract at the end of the season, to move in January.
Chelsea, meanwhile, have reportedly made a huge bid for Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde, and are also reportedly interested in Lucas Paqueta. Reports from Brazil say the West Ham midfielder prefers to return to his home country but a switch to another European club hasn’t been ruled out.
The Blues have also agreed to end the loan move of Brighton midfielder Facundo Buonanotte with the Argentine making the switch to Leeds United for the rest of the season.
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January transfer window latest updates
Crystal Palace set Marc Guehi price tag amid Man City, Liverpool and Bayern interest
Facundo Buonanotte joins Leeds United on loan after poor spell at Chelsea
Chelsea interested in Valverde and Paqueta but focused on outgoings
Manchester United target Forest defender Murillo with fears over Fernandes exit
Tottenham on brink of signing left-back Souza after medical
2 minutes ago
Souza set for to join Spurs
With Conor Gallagher coming through the door, it doesn’t seem like Spurs fans will need to wait much longer for their next signing.
Santos defender Souza reportedly underwent a Tottenham medical in London on Thursday ahead of a £13m move to the club, the details of which is being finalised.
The Brazilian will be brought in to provide cover and competition for Destiny Udogie.
The announcement could be confirmed at some point today should the paperwork and final details be swiftly completed.
(Getty Images)
Mike Jones16 January 2026 07:44
6 minutes ago
Leeds sign Buonanotte on loan
Leeds have completed the signing of Facundo Buonanotte on loan from Brighton until the end of the season.
The 21-year-old attacking midfielder from Argentina has been on loan at Chelsea from the Seagulls since September, but traveled to West Yorkshire on Thursday for talks with Leeds.
Buonanotte featured 35 times for Leicester during a loan spell last season.
Mike Jones16 January 2026 07:40
7 minutes ago
Good morning!
Welcome back to The Independent’s coverage of today’s transfer news, gossip and rumours.
We’ll have all the latest done deal as well as insights into possible transfers taking place around the Premier League and Europe so stick around...
Mike Jones16 January 2026 07:40