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- West Ham’s pursuit of Chelsea’s Armando Broja may have hit a roadblock
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The transfer market is beginning to heat up as we enter the final stretch of the January window, with clubs facing a race against time to bring in reinforcements.
It has thus far been a comparatively low-key window, with Jordan Henderson’s Saudi Pro League U-turn perhaps the story so far, as the ex-Liverpool skipper returns to European football.
Jadon Sancho has also left Manchester United for Borussia Dortmund on loan, while Brighton sealed the signing of highly-though-of Argentinian wonderkid Valentin Barco from Boca Juniors for £8million.
However a number of clubs are still targeting new faces to strengthen their fortunes ahead of the run-in, with divisions like the Premier League still as tight as ever at both ends of the table.
Here, Mail Sport takes a look through the biggest and juiciest bits of transfer gossip on Tuesday morning.
Jordan Henderson left Al-Ettifaq after spending just six months at the Saudi Pro League side
Jadon Sancho sealed a loan switch from Manchester United to Borussia Dortmund earlier in the window
Valentin Barco, 19, has joined the Seagulls on a four-and-a-half year deal until June 2028
Manchester United are looking to offer out both Jason Sancho and Antony to Saudi Pro League clubs for £50million each. The two forwards have struggled to make their impression at Old Trafford since arriving for a combined £158.5m. (Evening Standard).
West Ham’s move for Chelsea forward Armando Broja is reportedly off after a collapse in talks. The Blues’ asking price of £50m is thought to be too high for the Hammers, although they are believed to still be after a forward. (Football Insider).
Lyon are attempting to bring former forward Karim Benzema back to the club where it all started. While the club are in talks with the Ballon d’Or winner, the finances in any potential deal are believed to be a potential hurdle. (The Guardian).
Kalvin Phillips’ potential move to West Ham is progressing well, with talks between the two parties set to resume after positive negotiations. Discussions are continuing with current club Manchester City over the structure of the deal. (Fabrizio Romano).
Barcelona have reportedly pulled out of their own pursuit of England international Phillips. The club are in ‘the most difficult situations in the club’s history’ in the words of manager Xavi, and would not be able to afford even a loan move. (Fabrizio Romano).
Manchester United have turned down an offer from Inter Milan to trade their right back Aaron Wan-Bissaka for Dutch international Denzel Dumfries. The Nerazzurri star has become something of a regular of late but the Italians are looking to balance the books amid FFP concerns. (The Sun).
Both Chelsea and Manchester United have been issued a warning from Nice over interest in centre back Jean-Clair Todibo. The French defender has drawn widespread admiration, but the club’s sporting director insisted that the player is not for sale in January. (90min).
Newcastle are viewing Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White as an ideal replacement for Miguel Almiron, should the Peruvian leave the club this month. Almiron had been linked with a move to Al-Shadab, although Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are set to resist any approach. (Football Insider).
West Ham’s pursuit of Armando Broja may have hit a road block with Chelsea holding out for £50m
Karim Benzema has been linked with a return to Lyon although the finances could make any move difficult
Both Antony (pictured) and Jadon Sancho are reportedly set to be offered to Saudi Pro League clubs for £50million each
Kalvin Phillips’ move to West Ham is progressing although discussions are continuing over the structure of any deal with Manchester City, as per reports
Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo has been linked with a move to the Premier League this season
Philippe Coutinho is being targeted by Inter Miami, as the MLS side are linked with yet another of Lionel Messi’s former team-mates. The Brazilian is currently on loan in Qatar with Al-Duhail from Aston Villa. (Gazzetta dello Sport).
West Ham are showing an interest in Royal Antwerp’s Mandela Keita, only recently signed from OH Leuven. The Belgian was recently given a first cap by Domenico Tedesco, and the Hammers are thought to be prepared to pay double the £6.8m the midfielder was signed for over summer. (Het Nieuwsblad).
