The Independent
·18 January 2025
The Independent
·18 January 2025
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Sol Campbell pokes fun at infamous Spurs-Arsenal switch
Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United are clubs to watch in the finals days of the January transfer window. Erling Haaland has signed a bumper new extension at Manchester City, while it appears that Benjamin Sesko will not be an option for the Gunners as they target a new striker.
Mikel Arteta is also targeting a new midfielder, with Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi appearing to be set on the Emirates over Anfield or with Man City at the Etihad.
Arne Slot’s Reds continue to negotiate with soon-to-be out-of-contract trio Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Virgil Van Dijk, with the right-back linked with a possible free transfer to Real Madrid.
While Manchester United are looking to sell Marcus Rashford, Kyle Walker could be on his way out of Man City, though, after informing Pep Guardiola of a desire to explore options away from the club and Milan and Inter are battling for the right back.
Elsewhere, Chelsea, currently in a rotten spell of form under Enzo Maresca, could negotiate a swap deal with Bayern Munich winger Mathys Tel, inserting out-of-favour striker Christopher Nkunku into a deal.
Napoli are pressing ahead with a move for Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho, as they seek to reshape the attack after Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's expected move to Paris Saint-Germain.
The Old Trafford hierarchy are willing to listen to all offers this January, even for homegrown products, due to the club's highly restricted circumstances with PSR. Ruben Amorim wants to begin to overhaul of the squad, but can't without sales.
Napoli have already started some work on a potential deal, and Garnacho is understood to be open to a move to the Italian club, although personal terms are yet to be agreed. The player's pace fits manager Antonio Conte's ideal for how he wants the team to play.
The 20-year-old as been identified as a replacement for the Georgian, who has just joined PSG
Miguel Delaney18 January 2025 10:30
Two Chelsea players continue to be linked with moves way from the club.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Borussia Dortmund have approached the Blues “in the last 24 hours” for defender Renato Veiga, and the clubs “are in contact to discuss the formula of the deal.
In addition, Romano reports that italian side Torino “are prepared to present new official bid to Chelsea for Cesare Casadei on permanent transfer”.
There are also reports that Brighton remain interested in defender Tosin Adarabioyo, though there does not appear to have been any discussions or offers made.
Mike Jones18 January 2025 05:00