Welcome to the latest transfer news today, Wednesday, January 4th, 2023.
Despite the fact that the Gunners have already reached a personal agreement with Mykhailo Mudryk, a 21-year-old winger from Shakhtar Donetsk, Chelsea is planning a last-ditch attempt to sabotage Arsenal’s January approach for the player, according to the Sun.
Enzo Fernandez, a 21-year-old midfielder from Argentina, has a 120 million euro (£105.8 million) release clause in his contract with Benfica, who demand full payment before allowing the transfer. According to the Telegraph, Chelsea is hesitant to meet this clause.
Chelsea and Benfica engaged in heated negotiations on Tuesday night, but they were unable to reach an agreement on key aspects of Fernandez’s transfer. According to transfer expert Franco Romano, they will resume talks on Wednesday.
Although Memphis Depay, a 28-year-old Dutch forward, has been linked with a return to Manchester United, Barcelona manager Xavi wants him to stay at the Nou Camp, according to Metro.
Despite his stellar recent performances, Manchester United could still sell English defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka, 25, in January, according to the Mail.
Tottenham will meet with Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday to discuss possible trades for 24-year-old English midfielder Marcus Edwards and 23-year-old Spanish right back Pedro Porro, according to the Mail.
According to Sports Insider, Borussia Monchengladbach and France striker Marcus Thuram, 25, is no longer available due to other areas being prioritized by Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe.
Manu Kone, a 21-year-old French midfielder currently playing for Borussia Monchengladbach, has piqued the interest of four clubs: Bayern Munich, Newcastle, Paris St. Germain, and Liverpool, according to Franco Romano.
Kevin Schade, a 21-year-old German attacker, has passed a medical and is set to join Brentford from Freiburg for £22 million, according to the Times.
According to Soccer Insider, Aaron Pressley, a 21-year-old Scottish forward for Brentford, has agreed to a loan move to Accrington Stanley.
Illan Meslier, a goalkeeper for Leeds United, is wanted by Chelsea, Newcastle United, and Bayern Munich. Still, the Elland Road club is unwilling to sell the 22-year-old Frenchman, according to RMC Sport.