🔴Live – Transfer Day: Newcastle pay £33m to sign Europe’s most prolific nugget…
Newcastle have paid £33m to sign Europe’s most prolific teenager… but face a race to get there, Van de Beek is on his way to Everton and Arsenal are stuck in a striker’s dilemma.
The January window closes tonight in the Premier League and across Europe, with clubs desperately trying to wrap up their transfer deals.
Sportsmail reported on Sunday night that West Ham have launched a spectacular £45m bid for Benfica’s Darwin Nunez, while Newcastle are still on the hunt for reinforcements on deadline day who could include Dan Burn and Hugo. Ekitike.
Ousmane Dembele looks set to leave Barcelona for PSG, while Liverpool could get rid of Takumi Minamino and Divock Origi after bringing in Luis Diaz.
Jones tells Bordeaux it’s no
There had been an interest from France but as reported by SIMON JONES, Phil Jones remains on the spot:
Manchester United defender Phil Jones has opted out of joining French club Bordeaux.
The 29-year-old defender wanted to go on loan and play regularly, but had doubts about playing in the French league.
The former England international has only made one appearance this season against Wolves and has been left frustrated by his lack of opportunities after struggling to regain his full fitness.
Jones was given more time to consider his position but informed the French club of his decision this morning.
11:10
Update on Van de Beek
11:08
And There you go !
The man Sean Dyche wanted to replace Chris Wood walked through the door at Turf Moor.
11:04
Announcement imminent at Burnley
And what a video…
11:01
Cardiff wants to replace Kieffer Moore
SIMON JONES: Cardiff are in talks to sign Stoke City striker Sam Surridge.
The 23-year-old, who has scored four goals this season, has already been loaned out to Cardiff rivals Swansea City.
Surridge is set to replace Wales international Kieffer Moore who joins Bournemouth for around £3.5m.
10:55
Are Liverpool’s hopes for Carvalho dwindling?
Liverpool’s chances of securing a deal for Fulham youngster Fabio Carvalho appear to be dwindling.
The club had hoped a loan offer on top of a £5million offer for a player out of contract this summer would be enough to secure the services of the 19-year-old, who is of interest to many high-level teams.
However, the Championship leaders are keen to retain the striker to help with promotion, even if it means they have to forgo a substantial sum now.
Indeed, the Reds are said to be reluctant to go to transfer court as Fulham would be entitled to compensation – in an amount set by the Professional Football Compensation Commission – for a player under the age of 24.
10:49
A young City player will be recalled from Bournemouth
SIMON JONES: Manchester City are to recall Morgan Rogers from his loan spell at Bournemouth as they consider another loan move to Blackpool or Huddersfield.
The 19-year-old winger joined the club in the summer on a permanent transfer, but his lack of playing time under Scott Parker forced Manchester City to change their minds.
The 19-year-old has made 15 Championship appearances this season but has only started a game once.
The Cherries, meanwhile, are close to agreeing a deal for Cardiff City’s Welsh international striker Kieffer Moore.
10:44
Elliot Anderson could leave Newcastle on loan
10:34
Van de Beek passes Everton medical
Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek has completed his medical before being loaned to Everton for the rest of the season.
There he will reunite with new manager Frank Lampard, who is expected to be announced as Rafa Benitez’s replacement.
Van de Beek undergoes Everton’s medical before being loaned out.
The Manchester United midfielder has rejected interest from Crystal Palace to spend the rest of the season at Goodison Park, having been deprived of just one Premier League start this year.
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10:25
Update on Matt Targett
Additional information on the left-back’s move from Aston Villa to Newcastle has come…
Newcastle had agreed a £16m deal with Leverkusen for left-back Mitchel Bakker but attention shifted to Targett mid-last week, as Sportsmail reveal. We understand that loan compensation and a survival bonus will be paid to Villa as part of the agreement.
Targett’s arrival will be part of a busy day for Newcastle, who are also close to signing Brighton defender Dan Burn and Reims striker Hugo Ekitike.
10:20
Bryan Gil leaves Tottenham… Kulusevski ready to sign
Tottenham winger Bryan Gil has agreed to be loaned to Valencia. The Spanish club also inquired about teammates Dele Alli and Tanguy Ndombélé. The latter is back in France, set to sign with his former club, Lyon, on loan.
Swedish international winger Dejan Kulusevski had his medical before joining Tottenham from Juventus.
10:15
Update on Ekitike
Newcastle have agreed to sign Reims striker Hugo Ekitike for a fee of £25m plus £8m on top.
10:03
Silence in Southampton
A quiet day is expected at Southampton apart from the confirmation of the transfer of young defender Will Armitage from Cheltenham.
The 16-year-old, who has twice appeared in the EFL Trophy, is a player for the future and is set to start for Southampton’s B team.
09:57
FULL STORY: Newcastle for Ekitike
Newcastle have accepted an offer for Reims striker Hugo Ekitike.
Newcastle United have accepted an offer to sign Reims striker Hugo Ekitike.
Update on Ekitike
The price Newcastle have agreed for Reims striker Hugo Ekitike is £25m plus an add-on of £8m.
10:03
Silence in Southampton
A quiet day is expected at Southampton apart from the confirmation of the transfer of young defender Will Armitage from Cheltenham.
The 16-year-old, who has twice appeared in the EFL Trophy, is a player for the future and is set to start for Southampton’s B team.
09:57
FULL STORY: Newcastle for Ekitike
Newcastle have accepted an offer for Reims striker Hugo Ekitike.
Newcastle United have accepted an offer to sign Reims striker Hugo Ekitike. The 19-year-old was the subject of interest from the Magpies and West Ham throughout January.
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09:44
Arsenal looking to Alvaro Morata?
Could the former Chelsea striker return to London with the Gunners? According to reports, Arsenal are preparing to bring in the Spanish international…
Arteta’s assistant “phones Morata to convince him to join Arsenal”.
Assistant Miguel Molina has reportedly sold to 29-year-old Morata that he is the « missing piece » in their squad and would complete an emerging team battling for the top 4.
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09:37
Newcastle’s £33m bid for Ekitike has been accepted.
Newcastle have had their bid of around £33m, including extra fees, accepted for Reims striker Hugo Ekitike.
The Magpies now face a race against time to sign the 19-year-old before Monday night’s transfer deadline.
Ekitike is considered one of the best young strikers in France, having scored eight times in his debut season.
Newcastle were in talks with Reims earlier this month – as revealed by Sportsmail on January 12 – but have pulled out of the deal.
09:31
FULL STORY: Newcastle interested in Targetyou
Newcastle have agreed a loan deal with Aston Villa for the defender Matt Targett.
Targett was likely to see his playing time limited at Villa Park following the arrival of Lucas Digne from Everton. Boss Steven Gerrard has now given the green light to let the 26-year-old leave temporarily.
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09:25
Divock Origi not of interest to West Ham
West Ham are not interested in Liverpool striker Divock Origi.
Origi could be set to leave Anfield as Liverpool seek to raise funds after signing Luis Diaz, but it looks like the London Stadium won’t be his next home.
09:11
Juve interested in Denis Zakaria
The midfielder is hailed by fans as he arrives to put the finishing touches on his transfer. Another good signing from the Italian giants after the purchase of Dusan Vlahovic.
09:08
More news from Newcastle!
09:04
Aubameyang: The latest news
The situation of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is a big file to follow on this day of deadline, a file whose conclusion is not yet certain.
It’s clear that a solution is needed after he was sidelined by Mikel Arteta, but it will only be a solution that works for all parties.
FC Barcelona seemed like the perfect fit and optimism reigned on Sunday that talks were heading in the right direction and towards a deal that would see Aubameyang join the La Liga giants on an initial loan.
Sportsmail understands the situation is a bit more balanced this morning, but it’s still early days and there’s a long way to go before the deadline.
Conversations are ongoing and there is time to sort things out. It wouldn’t be surprising if Arsenal’s attacking issues were a factor.
They are already short of strikers and have rejected a £6million offer from Crystal Palace for Eddie Nketiah, who is now set to stay until the end of the season and leave on a free transfer.
They have also made an approach for former Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata, who is currently on loan at Juventus from Atletico Madrid but his preference is to stay put.
09:02
Update: Newcastle’s offer for Ekitike is accepted.
08:48
West Ham have everything to do with Nunez
Benfica turned down West Ham’s initial offer for Darwin Nunez. Time is now running out for the Uruguayan striker who is on an international mission.
Sources at West Ham don’t think a deal is impossible but there is a lot to do with the passage of time.
08:41
Newcastle return to attack for Reims striker Ekitike
Newcastle United have restarted negotiations for 19-year-old Reims striker Hugo Ekitike.
There had been talks between the two clubs earlier in January but Newcastle were not prepared to pay the £25million asking price. But now, this possibility should not be ruled out.
08:35
Brentford could make another signing today
The Brentford club have only just announced the arrival of Christian Eriksen, but another arrival could take place before the end of the day, as SIMON JONES reports:
Brentford are in talks with Nice over a deal for former Manchester United winger Deji Sotona, 19.
It is likely to be a loan with obligation for the young Republic of Ireland international, who is due to undergo his medical examination.
Sotona was considered one of Manchester United’s fastest academy players during his time at the club.
