The latest transfer rumors from around the footballing world, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and much more.
Arsenal’s three Vlahovic alternatives revealed
As Arsenal’s hopes of landing a deal for Dusan Vlahovic before the transfer window shuts next Monday fade, they may turn their attention to alternative targets.
Real Sociedad’s Alexander Isak, Lille’s Jonathan David, and Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin are on the list. [Evening Standard]
Aston Villa plot new Gomez bid
Steven Gerrard’s side plan to make another attempt to sign Liverpool defender Joe Gomez this week.
Aston Villa boss Gerrard is a ‘huge admirer’ of Gomez and hopes a deal can be done before next Monday’s transfer deadline. [Football Insider]
Sevilla & Manchester United agree on Martial loan deal
Anthony Martial will be in Sevilla in the coming hours. Monchi was working on this deal since two months – deal sealed with Manchester United, straight loan and no buy option. Confirmed. 🔴🤝 #Sevilla
Newcastle will push again today for Jesse Lingard on loan until June. #NUFC pic.twitter.com/DT7VM1eGKd
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 25, 2022
Barcelona target Sule is set for Bayern Munich exit
Bayern Munich defender Niklas Sule is set to leave the club on a free transfer in the summer.
The 26-year-old German has turned down a new contract offer from Bayern. La Liga giants Barcelona are interested in him. [Bild – in German]
Could Diaz join Manchester United?
Manchester United have joined Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund in the transfer race for Porto winger Luis Diaz.
The Red Devils were among the clubs that scouted Diaz over the weekend. The 25-year-old Colombian has supplied 14 goals and five assists in 18 Primeira Liga games this season. [O Jogo – in Portuguese]
Atalanta sign Jeremie Boga from Sassuolo for €22m
𝘿𝙄𝙓 👊🏾🇨🇮🔟@BogaJeremie #BenvenutoBoga #GoAtalantaGo ⚫️🔵 pic.twitter.com/onktS3BymG
— Atalanta B.C. (@Atalanta_BC) January 24, 2022
Six European clubs interested in Aubameyang
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is reportedly on the transfer wishlist of six European clubs as his Arsenal exile continues.
These clubs are Juventus, AC Milan, Barcelona, Sevilla, Paris Saint-Germain, and Marseille.
Aubameyang wishes to stay in Europe and continue competing at the highest level. However, he will probably have to accept a big pay cut as most clubs won’t be able to afford his £350,000-per-week wages. [Mirror]
Four permanent managers on Manchester United’s shortlist
Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino, Ajax manager Erik ten Hag, Spain boss Luis Enrique, and Sevilla head coach Julen Lopetegui are all under consideration.
Manchester United have stepped up their efforts to land a new permanent manager for next season. Ralf Rangnick is currently in charge of the first team until the summer. [Athletic – subscription required]
Roy Hodgson set for Premier League comeback
Watford are working to appoint Roy Hodgson as new head coach in the coming hours. Final details to be discussed in the morning – Hodgson's waiting for his Premier League comeback. 🟡 #WatfordFC
Two Italian managers were also in the list but Pozzo wants to go for Hodgson. pic.twitter.com/VWTrj5yOoL
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 25, 2022
Bayern Munich deny De Jong transfer links
Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer has denied claims the Bavarians are trying to sign Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong.
A report from Marca on the same day alleged that Bayern had approached De Jong’s agent about a move to Germany.
Read the full story here on Ace Football.
Dortmund open talks for €40m Adeyemi deal
Borussia Dortmund have opened talks with RB Salzburg about a €40 million transfer deal for forward Karim Adeyemi.
The 20-year-old German has become a big hit this season, having scored 18 goals in 28 games across all competitions. [Sky Sport – in German]