The January transfer window is buzzing with activity, and clubs across Europe are making moves to strengthen their squads.
From Premier League sides holding firm on big-money requests to Juventus scouting English misfits, there’s plenty happening both on and off the pitch.
Here’s the latest roundup of today’s developments.
Crystal Palace Hold Out on Mateta
Jean-Philippe Mateta is eager to leave Crystal Palace, with Nottingham Forest following up their weekend enquiry with a £35m offer.
Palace, however, are standing firm, demanding £40m for the striker.
AC Milan has also expressed interest, while Forest are ready to offer Mateta a significant pay rise.
Palace are planning for life without Mateta, eyeing potential replacements like Wolves’ Jorgen Strand Larsen, though no bid has been submitted yet.
Leeds United, meanwhile, have yet to improve on their £33m plus add-ons offer for Larsen, which was rejected last week.
Nottingham Forest Target Premier League Experience
Forest boss Sean Dyche has his sights set on a proven Premier League defender, with Lewis Dunk topping the list.
Dunk, who recently signed a one-year extension with Brighton, is being considered to strengthen Forest’s backline alongside Nikola Milenkovic and Murillo.
Despite his new deal in December, Dunk remains a key target for Dyche, who wants experience at the heart of defense.
Juventus Scout English Players
Juventus are actively exploring options in the Premier League.
The Italian giants recently had a loan request for Randal Kolo Muani rebuffed.
Currently on loan at Tottenham from PSG, Kolo Muani has caught Juve’s attention.
The club is also monitoring Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee as part of their potential reinforcements.
Roma Eye Left-Backs as Tsimikas Returns to Liverpool
Roma are searching for left-back options as Kostas Tsimikas prepares to return to Liverpool.
Wolves have rejected a £6.9m offer for David Moller Wolfe, signaling they have no intention of selling him at this stage.
Liverpool, meanwhile, are dealing with a mounting defensive injury list.
Defender Wellity Lucky will be out for at least two months with a hamstring injury, but the club has confirmed the signing of 17-year-old centre-back Ifeanyi Ndukwe from Austria Vienna for their U21 squad.
Tammy Abraham Poised to Join Aston Villa
Tammy Abraham’s move from Besiktas to Aston Villa is nearing completion.
The Turkish club paid £11.2m to Roma for the striker last summer as part of a loan-to-buy deal and have now agreed on an £18m transfer fee with Villa.
Abraham had a medical on Saturday after traveling to the UK on Friday.
Villa are also open to a loan return for Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz, who is currently at Nottingham Forest from Juventus, as John McGinn and Boubacar Kamara are sidelined with injuries.
Chelsea had enquired about Luiz last week.
Everton Reject Lazio Offer for Iroegbunam
Everton have turned down a £10m offer from Lazio for midfielder Tim Iroegbunam, keeping the youngster in Merseyside as the club plans its squad strategy for the remainder of the season.
Fulham Push Ahead for Oscar Bobb
Fulham are finalizing a £30m deal to bring Manchester City midfielder Oscar Bobb to Craven Cottage.
The club is also advancing discussions to sign PSV Eindhoven’s Ricardo Pepi, aiming to strengthen its attacking options.
Loans and Young Talent on the Move
- Sunderland midfielder Dan Neil has passed his medical at Ipswich ahead of a loan move. He will be out of contract in the summer.
- Norwich City have secured Brentford midfielder Paris Maghoma. The 24-year-old joined Brentford from Spurs in 2020.
- Bournemouth are close to triggering a £16.9m mandatory purchase of AC Milan’s Alex Jimenez after just two more games.
Chelsea and Birmingham Make Moves
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of 17-year-old left-back Yisa Alao from Sheffield Wednesday for an initial £600,000.
Meanwhile, Barry Bannan arrived in London for a medical ahead of his move from Sheffield Wednesday to Millwall.
In the Championship, Deportivo Alaves winger Carlos Vicente has chosen Birmingham City over Ajax and will undergo a medical ahead of his £7m move.
What’s Next
The transfer window continues to throw surprises, with clubs negotiating deals, targeting misfits, and strengthening squads for the season’s second half.
Fans can expect more twists as negotiations unfold and last-minute deals emerge.
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