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The January transfer window has been slow to get going this month, but might be start to heat up as clubs try to bolster their squads for the second half of the season.
Kieran Trippier is on the list for clubs like Bayern Munich, although Newcastle United are likely to want to hold onto the player Eddie Howe described as the “heartbeat” of the side.
Kalvin Phillips is a wanted man with Newcastle, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid all interested in the out-of-favour Manchester City midfielder, with other clubs also monitoring the situation.
Chelsea are prepared to let Armando Broja leave – but only for a substantial fee of £50m, with Ivan Toney a key name on both the Blues’ and Arsenal’s wishlists. Brighton striker Evan Ferguson has also been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge, although the Seagulls have put a high price on the forward, valuing the teenager as over £100m.
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Joelinton not extending Newcastle contract?
According to reports from Sky’s Florian Plettenberg, Newcastle midfielder Joelinton will not be extending his contract with Newxastle United at this stage.
The player and club have been in negotiations over a new deal to keep the 27-year-old at St. James’ Park past his current expiry date in 2025 but have not yet reached an agreement.
There is plenty of time for the two parties to come together on agreed terms but Joelinton is focused on recovering from injury. He is set to have a groin surgery tomorrow in Barcelona and is likely to be out until the end of April at the minimum.
Mike Jones24 January 2024 09:37
Zubimendi deal close
Arsenal are reportedly closing in on a deal for Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi who has been a long-term target for the Gunners.
The Spaniard has been top of Arteta’s wishlist for some time and a switch to the Emirates could now be on the cards. According to The Mirror, Zubimendi is ‘very close’ to accepting an offer to join Arsenal in the summer on a pre-agreement.
Barcelona, who were among those rivalling Arsenal, have reportedly turned their attentions away from Zubimendi, who has a €60m (£52m) release clause.
Mike Jones24 January 2024 09:30
Brentford sign new goalkeeper
Brentford have agreed to sign Iceland goalkeeper Hakon Valdimarsson for £2.6m (€3m). The 22-year-old will undergo a medical on Thursday and be part of the first-team squad straight away should he pass fit.
He is joining from Swedish side Elfsborg.
Mike Jones24 January 2024 09:24
Rogers may not be leaving Boro
Middlesbrough boss, Michael Carrick, claimed that he has no reason to believe that forward Morgan Rogers will be leaving the club in January despite interest from Aston Villa.
Boro have already turned down two offers from the Premier League side and want to keep Rogers. Speaking after Boro’s 6-1 Carabao Cup defeat at Chelsea, Carrick said: “I keep reading a lot of things this time of year. Don’t read too much into it.
“He’s our player and I’ve got no reason to believe anything different.”
Mike Jones24 January 2024 09:19
Kalvin Phillips set for West Ham medical
Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips is expected to travel to London in the next 24 hours for a West Ham medical.
The move is a loan until the end of the season with the option to buy in the summer and it is hoped that the deal will be completed by the weekend.
West Ham play Bournemouth in the Premier League next Thursday in what could be Phillips first appearance for the club.
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Mike Jones24 January 2024 09:13
Newcastle reject £13m Bayern Munich bid for full-back Kieran Trippier
However, it is understood the Magpies have no intention of selling Trippier, who joined the club in a £12million switch from Atletico Madrid in January 2022, during the current transfer window.
Mike Jones24 January 2024 09:06
