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The January transfer window is officially open. Clubs can now sign players for the next month in a bid to ramp up their chances of success in the 2022/23 season – and few teams are hoping for bigger than Arsenal.
Mykhaylo Mudryk remains the top target for the Gunners and he fired a fresh hint that he is keen on a move to Arsenal last night. The Premier League leaders are preparing a second transfer bid having seen an initial approach knocked back by Shakhtar Donetsk.
Over at Chelsea, Enzo Fernandez remains top of their January shortlist with talks set to take place today with Benfica over a deal worth north of his £106m release clause. Christopher Nkunku is also on the verge of having his Stamford Bridge switch sealed while Andrey Santos has signed his £12.5m deal and Benoit Badiashile is set to join for £33m. Tottenham, meanwhile, are still chasing Pedro Porro. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and deals with Standard Sport’s live blog!
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New Arsenal bid for Mudryk
Arsenal have now made their second transfer bid for Mykhaylo Mudryk.
According to Foot Mercato, the Gunners have launched an unspecified offer having seen a £45m approach rebuffed.
Shakhtar Donetsk want as much as £85m for Mudryk but this latest report states all parties are confident of reaching an agreement with the January window now open.
Chelsea in Fernandez FFP fears
Standard Sport understand Financial Fair Play issues are behind Chelsea’s decision to negotiate over Enzo Fernandez.
Benfica would be powerless to stop the Blues taking up Fernandez’s £105m release clause.
But Chelsea want to spread their payments over a number of seasons to keep in line with financial rules.
And that means negotiating a deal which could well exceed the player’s release fee.
Read Nizaar Kinsella’s latest Chelsea transfer update!
Thuram eyed for Premier League move
Manchester United are preparing a swoop for Marcus Thuram.
A host of clubs, including Arsenal, have been tipped to sign the French forward ahead of his contract expiring in the summer.
The Mail say United will make a push for the Borussia Monchengladbach star, who was previously said to be going for just £10m this month.
Spurs youngster wanted in Serie A
Salernitana are not giving up on a loan deal for Tottenham’s Pape Matar Sarr.
Il Mattino report on the Italian side plotting a bid amid heavy competition.
Benfica youngster Cher Ndour is their alternative to the Spurs youngster.
Chelsea begin Dumfries talks
Chelsea have started talks with Denzel Dumfries’ representatives over a summer transfer.
According to TMW, the Dutch wing-back is being eyed after Reece James suffered a setback in his injury comeback.
However, Inter Milan will demand at least £50m for the Dutchman.
Kessie snubs Spurs
Franck Kessie has rejected a January move away from Barcelona.
Tottenham and Inter Milan were keeping tabs on the Ivorian midfielder with a £13m bid reportedly landing from the English side.
But despite Barcelona being content with cashing in, Kessie will stay put and fight for his place.
Why Benfica want a big fee for Fernandez
One big reason Benfica want the full £106m fee for Enzo Fernandez is his sell-on clause.
The Chelsea target has a sizeable 25 per cent stipulation in his contract that will divert a quarter of his next transfer fee to River Plate.
That would amount to a chunky £26m.
Spurs near Porro deal
Tottenham are on the verge of signing Pedro Porro.
The Daily Star claim a £35m deal is in the offing for the right wing-back.
The deal could signal the end of Emerson Royal’s stay in north London.
Breaking news!
Chelsea have reached an agreement over a £33million fee to sign Benoit Badiashile from Monaco, Standard Sport understand.
Read Nizaar Kinsella’s full report!
Breaking news!
Newcastle have recalled Martin Dubravka from his loan spell at Manchester United.
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