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, with the Blues set 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 Isco has also been linked with a free transfer to the Gunners. Tottenham meanwhile reportedly lead the race for Adrien Rabiot, with the Juventus midfielder out of contract in the summer.
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!
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Latest transfer news and rumours
- Arsenal consider Isco move
- Chelsea close in on Andrey Santos
- Tottenham lead Rabiot race
- Liverpool line up huge Mbappe move
- Messi agrees new PSG contract
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Raphinha could make Premier League return
Raphinha was strongly linked with both Chelsed and Arsenal in the summer, before ultimately joining Barcelona as he left Leeds.
However, Sport claim that there is already talk of him departing the La Liga club, with a return to the Premier League suggested.
The Brazilian has made only six La Liga starts this season, scoring twice since his summer move, and is frustrated by the lack of minutes. Barcelona will reportedly assess the situation at the end of the season.
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Isco to Arsenal?
Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for Isco.
The 30-year-old is now a free agent, after his contract with Sevilla was terminated just four months after joining the club.
Fichajes claim that the Gunners could be interested in the midfielder, particularly now no transfer fee would be required.
