The winter transfer window is open across Europe, and the business is getting underway. What are ESPN reporters hearing about potential deals?
Every Friday until February, we’ll bring you the latest updates and insight on the biggest transfer news.
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can real Madrid‘S Arda Guler really get involved armory?
After investing more than £250 million to strengthen the first-team squad last summer, there has been an element of long-term planning in Arsenal’s next transfer moves. They are looking forward to turning 20 elche midfielder rodrigo mendozaAnd Guler is another young player they are very familiar with.
turkiye The international started the season as a key player in Xabi Alonso’s midfield. Part of the reasoning behind Madrid’s decision not to proceed Martin Zubimendi There was confidence in Guler’s ability to develop in central midfield. But his involvement and form have waned in recent months, and it is not yet clear what role he will play under new coach Alvaro Arbeloa, although he did start on Wednesday. Copa del Rey defeat In Albacete.
However, Arsenal have no plans to do anything significant in this window unless an opportunity arises in the last fortnight, and any formal interest in Guler is very likely to come in the summer – James Olley and Alex Kirkland
keeping an eye on man city Mark Guehi. What’s the latest?
Manchester City want a center back with john stones, josko guardiol And ruben dias Everyone got injured. Guéhi is seen as a long-term goal that can already be achieved under the right circumstances. The City did not believe there would be much problem finding an acceptable fee. crystal Palace Seeing that they are ready to lose England He will receive nothing when his contract expires this summer.
It looked like it would last all the windows, given that Gueye knew he would have his choice of clubs at the end of the season and while there was no transfer fee involved he would also benefit from a better financial package.
But it seems City has managed to convince him. Sources tell ESPN that a deal for Guehi is close to being agreed upon. Palace boss Oliver Glasner confirmed this at Friday’s press conference.
“My latest understanding is that an agreement with Mark is in the final stages. I can’t confirm to any club as it is not yet complete but it is in the final stages,” Glasner said – rob dawson
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Lawrence: Signing Guhi in January is an easy task for Man City
Julien Lawrence analyzes the future of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guhi.
chelsea‘S Enzo Fernandez is on psgRadar of. Is this a possibility, or is it far-fetched?
PSG will be in the market for a midfielder this summer, and Fernandez is certainly on their radar. Manager Luis Enrique and sporting director Luis Campos are big fans argentina At international level, he believes he can fit into three different positions in the team’s midfield.
However, this will not be straightforward. PSG are aware that Chelsea would receive a significant fee in any potential deal, given that he joins in 2023 Premier League-A record €121 million transfer and his contract runs until 2031.
Fernandez is probably the biggest factor here. There were whispers about his alleged unhappiness at Chelsea in the summer of 2024, but nothing came of it. Chelsea would not like to lose a player who has often captained the team reece james Was unavailable.
Chelsea are under no financial pressure to let him go and his long-term contract helps in that department too. This means that if something happens, Fernandez will have to try to make a move.
It is noteworthy that he was very close to former manager Enzo Maresca, who was sacked earlier this month. If Fernandez opens the door to a move, PSG would be interested – Julian Lawrence and James Olley
Talking about Chelsea, they have a new manager. Where does that leave “Bomb Squad”?
Chelsea’s new boss Liam Rosenior has said plan to speak The two most high-profile members of that group — Raheem Sterling And axel disassi – But both are expected to depart.
ESPN first reported Sterling would prefer permanent transfer rather than loan West Ham contacted chelsea To take the winger until the end of the season. fulham Have shown interest earlier also. napoli At the same time, we are also keeping an eye on Sterling Roma And lyon Interested in disassi.
However, Chelsea have a maximum of six foreign loans allowed by UEFA, so either this would have to change, or a foreign club would have to secure a permanent deal for any player – James Ollie
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Has Liam Rosenior made a good impression at Chelsea?
The ‘ESPN FC’ crew reacts to Liam Rosenior’s first week as Chelsea head coach.
barcelona Have been unnaturally quiet. What transfers can happen there?
joao canceloArrival on loan from al hilal This is likely to be the only contract signed by Barça this week, but there could also be some departures. All eyes are on the goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegenwho may leave after losing the number 1 spot john garcia. LaLiga leaders are also making a plea for some youngsters who are not getting regular game time.
midfielder mark bernalRecently returned from long-term injury, is one of those players. La Liga side girona They are one of the clubs aware of his availability, but nothing concrete has happened yet. Barça’s stance at first was that he would not go; Now there is an acceptance that it may be better for him to go out and play. Rooney Barghji There is interest in it from all over Europe also. Barca’s response to the Sweden forward’s case at the moment is that he will not leave this month – Sam Marsden
harvey elliott Has played 96 minutes in the Premier League this season. Can anyone save him this month?
Elliot is still confused Aston Villa Because of Parent Club liverpool There is no recourse to reduce his season-long loan at Villa Park.
The 22 year old has didn’t kick the ball for Unai Emery’s team since a four-minute substitute outing against Feyenoord in the Europa League on 4 October, and his last Premier League attendance came in protest fulham On 28 September.
England The under-21 midfielder is fit and available for selection, but Villa will have to complete a £35 million permanent transfer after Elliott made 10 league appearances, with Emery since stating that the club have no plans to sign the player, and that he will not make any further appearances.
But Elliott’s one-minute appearance for Liverpool at Newcastle last August means that although he has played for two clubs this season, he is unable to secure a new loan move from Villa due to FIFA rules preventing players from moving to three clubs in a season.
Liverpool are aware of Elliott’s situation but that would require Villa to cut short his loan and send him back to Anfield, which would incur a financial penalty, and there is no sign of that happening this window – mark ogden
liverpool are below jeremy frimpong And joe gomez Right behind. will they replace connor bradley?
Liverpool’s defensive options already looked limited before Bradley suffered a season-ending knee injury. Now, with Northern Ireland sidelined on the international stage, their bones are weak.
Thoughts on center back giovanni leoni With he also set to be out until the start of next term, it would make sense for Arne Slott’s side to add reinforcements before the window closes to give themselves the best possible chance of securing a top-four finish. However, Liverpool are unlikely to be in the market for midfielders at the moment Dominic Szoboszlai And curtis jones Capable of reverting to the right side in case of emergency.
However, Liverpool still remain interested in Palace’s Gueyehi, and it remains to be seen whether they will bring forward their summer plans should City make a move for the defender this month – beth lindop
Are there any other interesting deals in the works?
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Tighe not convinced Conor Gallagher will solve any problems for Tottenham
Sam Tighe questions why Spurs have opted to sign Conor Gallagher over a more creative midfielder.
– LaLiga side Villarreal Stay in the conversation for orlando city And USMNT guard alex freemanHowever, a source with knowledge of the talks said the two sides remain “a long way” from reaching an agreement. ESPN reported last month that Orlando offered Freeman a max-U22 deal that could give Freeman an eight-time raise from last year’s $105,000 salary. — Jeff Carlisle
– US Youth International and san jose earthquake midfielder Cruz Medina is close to signing with Liga MX Chivas giants, a source tells ESPN. The 19-year-old represented the US at the 2023 U17 World Cup, but has also trained with the Mexico youth national team due to his dual-national status. He will be tried in 2022 Bayern Munich. — cesar hernandez
– Bournemouth have joined the race to sign teenage striker Vasco da Gama Ryan as a replacement for antony semenyoAfter leaving for Man City. The Brazilian side have set an asking price of €50 million, sources said RyanAnd Bournemouth are ready to offer €35 million to sign the Brazil U20 player. — espn brazil
– espanyol looking for a move to porto winger angel alarcon Because they want to step up their efforts for European football. The beauty of this deal would be that they can give local rivals barcelona There would be a windfall cash boost if they sign Alarcon. Barca are owed a large percentage of any future transfer fee for the forward, who made five appearances for the LaLiga leaders before moving to Portugal. — Marsden
– oscar mingueza There’s another film worth watching in the next two weeks. juventus Are one of the leading clubs towards signing Celta Vigo When the defender’s contract expires in the summer he is on a free transfer. However, a January deal for a smaller fee has not been ruled out, with Celta no longer confident he will pen new terms. — Marsden
– crystal Palace And angers Close to a full agreement for the striker’s permanent transfer Siddiqui Cherif. At the age of 19, he was among league 1The brightest young stars. He is powerful, strong, fast and good on the ball – a player Palace believe will fit perfectly into their system and the Premier League. — Lawrence
– hirving lozanoThe future after is uncertain san diego fc announced that they would not be signing him, making his search for a new team more difficult. In Mexico, several teams have told ESPN they cannot afford the winger’s salary, and in Europe, real oviedoPart of the Mexican Pachuca group, where Lozano made his professional debut, have not ruled out signing him, although they are not in negotiations. MLS side Atlanta United also remains a possibility. — espn sports
