We are now only days away from the opening of the January transfer window and Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham are all expected to be busy. Indeed, Graham Potter is reportedly closing in on his first signing at Stamford Bridge as the club move to put their Endrick disappointment behind them and sign another Brazilian youngster in the form of Andrey Santos.
For Arsenal, Mikel Arteta has publicly admitted the club could turn to the market following the injury to Gabriel Jesus and the pursuit of Mykhailo Mudryk continues, while Tottenham may have to be busy to keep Antonio Conte happy. With both north London teams fighting to qualify for the Champions League, its unlikely to be a quite month in the capital.
Slightly further afield and two of the biggest stories come from World Cup finalists. Kylian Mbappe is reportedly on Liverpool’s radar amid apparent unhappiness at Paris Saint-Germain, while Lionel Messi is thought to be close to a new deal in the French capital. Follow all of the latest news, gossip and reaction in Standard Sport’s transfer centre below!
Latest transfer news and rumours
- Chelsea close in on Andrey Santos
- Mudryk to Arsenal moves closer
- Liverpool line up huge Mbappe move
- Messi agrees new PSG contract
Man United could turn to Martinez09:01 , Matt Verri
Manchester United will be potentially be in need of a new goalkeeper soon, with David de Gea’s contract situation uncertain.
According to Football Insider, Emi Martinez is one of those being considered by the club after his World Cup heroics.
Martinez’s agent recently refused to rule out the goalkeeper leaving Aston Villa in the near future, though did state his client was aiming for a Champions League club.
Edouard Mendy snubs new Chelsea contract08:30 , Jonathan Gorrie
One of the heroes of the club’s Champions League win last year, Edouard Mendy has fallen down the pecking order at Chelsea.
With Kepa now first choice, the Senegal star appears to be at somewhat of a crossroads.
According to the Sun, Mendy has now snubbed the offer of a new contract at Stamford Bridge as he looks to force a move out.
What Erik ten Hag has said amid Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s links with Crystal Palace return07:58 , Jonathan Gorrie
Erik ten Hag insists Aaron Wan-Bissaka has a future at Manchester United despite links with a return to Crystal Palace.
The defender, who left Selhurst Park in 2019 for £50m, impressed as United beat Burnley 2-0 at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.
United took the lead when the 25-year-old sent a cross into the six-yard box to set up Christian Eriksen from close range before Marcus Rashford scored the second.
Jude Bellingham chooses Real Madrid07:48 , Jonathan Gorrie
It looks like the Premier League will NOT house one of England’s best players.
Jude Bellingham is quite clearly a man in demand at the moment and has the cream of the crop in Europe chasing him.
According to AS, the 19-year-old has chosen Real Madrid as his next move despite interest from the likes of Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United.
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