Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal FC swap deal; Chelsea in Jacquet boost; new Man Utd target; Liverpool, Spurs latest

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Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal swap deal; Chelsea in Jacquet boost; new Man Utd target; Liverpool, Spurs latest

January window rumbles into final days ahead of Monday deadline

Targets: Jamal Musiala, Jeremy Jacquet, Julian Alvarez

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The January window is entering its final hours with just three days left for the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham to add to their squads before Monday's deadline. The Gunners continue to be linked with a move for Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez, and are said to be weighing up offering both Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli in exchange. Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga remains of interest, and now Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala is being linked.

Chelsea may also have to get clever in negotiations for Jeremy Jacquet. Rennes continue to hold out for around £57million to sell the defender, a price the Blues are not willing to meet, however a player could now be offered in part exchange with David Datro Fofana or Tyrique George surplus to requirements. Jacquet is said to have his heart set on the move.

Tottenham have sent young striker Dane Scarlett on loan to Hibernian, which could open the door for a new arrival, possibly Real Madrid winger Brahim Diaz or Al-Ittihad’s Moussa Diaby. Crystal Palace's striker carousel continues with the destination of Jean-Philippe Mateta still uncertain, but Evann Guessand has joined on loan amid interest in Jorgen Strand Larsen. Meanwhile, there is talk of a possible return to Old Trafford for Marcus Rashford despite the on-loan star enjoying life in Barcelona. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!

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Premier League LIVE: Arsenal take lead at Elland Road

Today’s Premier League action has kicked off, and Arsenal have just taken the lead at Leeds through Martin Zubimendi following a corner.

Follow that match LIVE here, featuring insight and analysis from our Arsenal correspondent Matt Verri at Elland Road.

The Spaniard was assisted by Noni Madueke, who was bumped into the Gunners’ starting line-up when Bukayo Saka suffered an injury in the warm-up - more on that here.

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Chelsea's Disasi 'waiting' amid AC Milan, West Ham interest

Chelsea defender Axel Disasi is said to be “giving priority” to AC Milan over West Ham.

That comes from transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, who claims a new approach has been tabled by the Serie A club to rival an existing proposal from the Hammers.

Disasi and West Ham are both said to be “waiting” now, while Milan carry out discussions with Chelsea - who are in action against their London rivals later, with live coverage available here - and the player’s camp.

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Eagles lose out on Cherif

Meanwhile, Palace have lost out in their attempts to sign young forward Sidiki Cherif from French club Angers, with the 19-year-old electing to join Fenerbahce instead.

Cherif has agreed an initial loan deal reported to include a €4m fee, plus a €18m buy clause and €3m add-ons.

He will fly to Istanbul for a medical tonight, it is understood.

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Palace target on Wolves bench for 3pm kick-off

Crystal Palace target Jorgen Strand Larsen is on Wolves’ bench for the Old Gold’s home tie with Bournemouth, which has - alongside Leeds vs Arsenal, a match featuring some shock late team news - just kicked off.

It’s no real surprise that the Norwegian has not started, given he has failed to in each of Wolves’ last six Premier League matches before today.

However, Strand Larsen’s inclusion in the matchday squad comes amid reports that he is closing in on a £50 million move to Selhurst Park as a likely replacement for wantaway Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta, who will play no part in his side’s own match tomorrow.

Wolves boss Rob Edwards was questioned about Strand Larsen ahead of kick-off and said there’s been “a lot of noise” but that the striker has continued working hard in training and remains committed.

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Everton bid for in-demand Chelsea youngster

Chelsea forward Tyrique George is the subject of an official loan bid from Everton, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The 19-year-old England youth international is attracting plenty of interest from clubs in the Premier League and abroad (see post at 1.40pm GMT), and the Toffees are now said to be “leading the race” for his signature.

Everton’s loan offer is said to include an option to buy proposal for the Blues’ academy star.

We’ll have more on this from our Chelsea correspondent Dom Smith shortly - stick with us!

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Hull sign Premier League youngsters amid promotion push

Down in the Championship, Hull City have signed Premier League duo Toby Collyer and Lewis Koumas on loan for the rest of the season.

Collyer, 22, an England youth international, made six top-flight substitute appearances for Manchester United last season and now joins a Tigers side in the promotion picture, having spent the first half of this campaign on loan with struggling West Bromwich Albion in the same division.

Koumas, 20, a Liverpool youth forward and son of former Wales international Jason, has won nine caps with the Welsh senior set-up.

He was recalled from a loan at Birmingham City earlier this week, and spent last season on loan with Stoke City.

Hull returned to the second division in 2021/22 after winning League One the previous season.

They were last in the Premier League in the 2016/17 campaign - back when Liverpool legend Andy Robertson was still there - and finished a lowly 21st in the Championship last season, narrowly avoiding the drop, but are up in fourth ahead of today’s matches.

Carrick wants Rashford return at United - reports

Michael Carrick wants to bring Marcus Rashford back to Old Trafford if he is named as Manchester United’s next permanent head coach, it has been reported.

The Telegraph has claimed this to be the case, although Rashford and FC Barcelona, where the England international is currently enjoying a successful loan spell, have previously spoken of their desire to make his switch permanent in the summer.

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Former United midfielder Carrick, who has secured two big wins to begin his tenure in interim charge at the club, has made a strong early case to be given a shot at the full-time gig.

If that happens, it is said that he would push for Rashford - his teammate a decade ago - to be re-integrated at his boyhood club rather than sold, as has previously seemed to be the next step after he was ostracised by previous boss Ruben Amorim.

It comes after Carrick instantly moved to involve Kobbie Mainoo in United’s starting line-up, after the England youngster found himself similarly side-lined under Amorim.

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Pep on the move?

Pep Guardiola’s departure from Manchester City this summer is said to be a scenario more and more Premier League managers see happening.

The Times reports there is a “growing conviction” that this will be Pep’s last season with City, who he has led since 2016, despite the Spaniard’s contract running until 2027.

It comes after revelations that Enzo Maresca, one of Pep’s former assistants, had been spoken to by City on several occasions earlier this season, before he parted ways with Chelsea.

Guardiola, 55, has previously said he will take a break from coaching whenever he leaves City, but reacted rather spikily when asked in January - following Maresca’s departure from Stamford Bridge - if he would still be in charge at the Etihad next season.

”Oh my God, I have a contract,” he said.

“I’ve said it a thousand million times. I know you are bored of me, ten years here. You want [me to leave]? Yeah, I’m pretty sure of that.”

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What's happening in the Premier League today?

There was no lunchtime kick-off in the Premier League today, but there’ll be plenty of football underway shortly.

Three kick-offs at 3pm GMT (an hour from now!) include Leeds vs Arsenal, which you can follow live right here.

Can the Gunners bounce back from last weekend’s shock home defeat and increase the gap between themselves and the chasing pack?

Brighton host Everton and Bournemouth visit Wolves in the other mid-afternoon games, before two enticing Saturday evening clashes.

The first of those is a London derby between Chelsea and West Ham kicking off at 5.30pm GMT which you can read all about here ahead of our live coverage beginning later.

After that, 8pm marks the start of Liverpool vs Newcastle at Anfield, which we’ll also bring to you live!

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Frank makes Tottenham transfer admission ahead of January deadline

Thomas Frank has not ruled out Tottenham entering the loan market before the January transfer window closes, writes Sam Tabuteau.

Spurs have so far brought in Conor Gallagher and Brazilian left-back Souza this month, while letting last season’s top goalscorer Brennan Johnson leave for Crystal Palace.

It has been a frustrating window for Spurs, with injuries piling up and the club yet to address their lack of attacking depth.

Frank is adamant that Spurs will not be forced into snap decisions or short term fixes before Monday’s deadline.

However, he said that while the club would not sign players who he felt could not benefit the club in the long-term, he was not closed off to the idea of bringing in a player on loan.

“I’m definitely not saying ‘no’ to [a loan], or that it can’t happen,” Frank told reporters.

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