Arsenal ‘ready to sell Thomas Partey’ to raise funds for three-man January transfer list
We are closing in on the January transfer window and the market will open in less than two weeks, with Premier League clubs set to bolster their already-strong squads. The likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea could all be involved in big-money moves next month.
Despite United claiming a valuable 0-0 draw away to Liverpool on Sunday, the imminent arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe ensures that Erik ten Hag’s side are on the lookout for several new additions in January. An experienced striker to pair with Rasmus Hojlund, a new midfield option and further defensive signings due to their injury crisis are all potential incomings.
Arsenal and Chelsea are also both on the lookout for a marquee striker, with Brentford’s Ivan Toney thought to be at the top of their shortlists. However, Bournemouth forward Dominic Solanke is also attracting interest, particularly from the Gunners.
Tottenham boss Ange Postecolgou has already spoken publicly about the need for Spurs to bring in another centre-back, while Liverpool could rival them for any target to replace Joel Matip – who suffered an ACL injury that rules him out of the remainder of the season.
Express Sport brings you all the latest gossip, rumours and confirmed transfer news below…
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Chelsea eye ‘next Messi’
Chelsea and Manchester City are both said to be keeping tabs on Argentine wonderkid Claudio Echeverri, who has been dubbed the next Lionel Messi.
The River Plate teenager shone at the Under-17 World Cup and according to the Mirror, both Premier League teams are monitoring his progress.
He has a £21.7million release clause in his contract and the 17-year-old is also of interest to the likes of Real Madrid, PSG, Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan.
Inacio to Arsenal
Arsenal are ready to trigger the £51.4million release clause in the contract of Sporting Lisbon centre-back Goncalo Inacio.
That’s according to Portuguese outlet A Bola, who claim that the Gunners are lining up a move for the versatile defender.
Sporting are unwilling to negotiate a sale for Inacio in January, forcing Arsenal to pay his release clause should they wish to bring him to the Emirates next month.
Man Utd exit close
Manchester United are reportedly closing in on a loan deal that would see Donny van de Beek leave the club.
Fabrizio Romano claims that a loan deal sending the midfielder to Eintracht Frankfurt will be signed this week and he will complete a medical in the next 24 hours.
He is set to join the Bundesliga club for the remainder of the season, who will have an option to buy him for £9.4million plus £3.4m in add-ons.
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Hello and welcome to Express Sport’s live coverage of the transfer window, where we will be keeping an eye on all the latest news and updates ahead of next month’s window.
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