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It's deadline day for the January transfer window and Premier League clubs have only until 7pm to complete any late deals.

It's January transfer window deadline day with Premier League clubs having just a matter of hours left to complete any deals. Teams up and down the league are hoping to get their final incomings and outgoings done before the 7pm deadline.

Liverpool and Chelsea both want to bring Jeremy Jacquet to England but it looks like the Reds have won the race for the French defender. Elsewhere, Wolves' Jorgen Strand Larsen appears Crystal Palace-bound, with Jean-Philippe Mateta potentially set to join AC Milan, depending on a medical issue. Tottenham and Arsenal could both do late deals due to injuries while Manchester United could oversee some exits.

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Man City ace shares social media post after return to club

Sverre Nypan has posted on social media following his return to Manchester City.

The Norwegian ace spent the first half of the season on loan at Middlesbrough, before being recalled by City.

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Rashford won't return to Manchester United

Marcus Rashford has decided against returning to Manchester United when his loan deal ends at Barcelona.

Despite reports suggesting Michael Carrick would extend an olive branch if given the permanent job, Rashford has no intention of coming back to Old Trafford.

Even if Barcelona cannot stump up the cash to buy him permanently, he would rather seek out another club than play for United again.

He wants his next club decided before this summer's World Cup.

Xabi Alonso on 'Man City shortlist' for Pep Guardiola replacements

Away from transfers for a minute, it's being reported that Xabi Alonso is on Manchester City's shortlist for potential Pep Guardiola replacements.

That's according to The Telegraph, who report the ex-Liverpool midfielder has plenty of admirers at the Etihad Stadium.

Alonso spent just over six months in charge of Real Madrid, most recently, before being sacked by Los Blancos.

Guardiola's contract with City is set to run until the end of the 2026/27 season.

Tottenham agree Arsenal hijack

Tottenham have beaten Arsenal to the signing of Hearts' 18-year-old striker James Wilson.

That's according to the Daily Record, who claim that he is travelling to London to sign a loan deal until the end of the season.

Arsenal made an initial approach but Spurs moved ahead by offering a significant loan fee, while also determining details of a possible purchase clause.

Man Utd striker leaves club on loan

Ethan Wheatley has left Manchester United for League One Bradford City.

He will join the Bantams until the end of the season.

Strand Larsen to Crystal Palace still on

Jorgen Strand Larsen's proposed £45million transfer to Crystal Palace is still expected to go through, despite Jean-Philippe Mateta's move to AC Milan collapsing.

Late solutions for Mateta are still being looked at as the Frenchman tries to find a way out of Selhurst Park today.

Wolves have Adam Armstrong set to join as Strand Larsen's replacement.

Oxlade-Chamberlain to Arsenal?

Mikel Arteta smiled and said "we explore every option" when asked if Arsenal could sign Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to boost their midfield depth.

The former Arsenal and Liverpool midfielder is currently training with the Gunners' under-21s.

And Arsenal have struggled to source a player to bring in before 7pm tonight to fill in for the injured Mikel Merino.

Arteta said: "When you lose a big player in the squad, with four months to go and all the competitions to play for, you need to do everything you possibly can to see if there is a player is available.

"If we don't, we keep what we have. You have to bring a player that has the capacity to adapt immediately and impact the team. That's not easy.

"If it would be, we wouldn't be here. We need to find solutions and try."

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Mateta to AC Milan falls through

Jean-Philippe Mateta's proposed move to AC Milan has fallen through, according to Sky Sports Italia.

The striker was poised to join the Italian giants in a deadline-day switch but the deal is no longer thought to be going ahead.

It remains to be seen how that may complicate Crystal Palace's pursuit of Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen.

Liverpool deal scrapped

Ajax have confirmed that Liverpool midfielder James McConnell's loan move has been terminated.

The Dutch club said: "The administrative handling of this has been completed; the player himself had already not been part of Ajax’s selection since early January."

The 21-year-old was initially set to spend the season in Amsterdam but made just seven appearances for an Ajax side 18 points off league leaders PSV.

McConnell signed a new long-term Liverpool contract before he joined Ajax.

Man Utd block exit

Manchester United have blocked Tyrell Malacia from leaving today despite his minimal game time at Old Trafford.

Malacia finds himself the second-choice left-back to Luke Shaw following an injury to Patrick Dorgu.

Reports claim left-back Malacia was about to board a plane to Turkey this morning before being informed any potential exit is off.

The Dutchman's only appearance for United this season came in the 88th minute of a win over Newcastle on Boxing Day.

Malacia is out of contract in the summer and will leave United as a free agent.

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Sunderland agree Nilson Angulo deal

With Simon Adingra headed to Monaco on loan, Sunderland have reached an agreement with Anderlecht to sign winger Nilson Angulo.

The Black Cats will pay £15m upfront and potentially a further £2.5m in add-ons.

Angulo, a 22-year-old Ecuador international, is having his medical overseas and is expected to join before the deadline.

Liverpool to hold Villa talks

Liverpool and Aston Villa will sit down to discuss Harvey Elliott's situation at Villa Park.

The terms of the agreement could be changed with Elliott having had little game time at Villa.

Part of the reason is because the Villans will automatically trigger an obligatory permanent move worth £35million if he makes a set number of appearances.

The Daily Mail say the obligation could be changed to an option, or the appearance total could be raised, to allow Elliott to get more minutes in the coming months.

Five hours left

Clubs are running out of time to get their final bits of business done.

There are now fewer than five hours to go until the deadline!

Tottenham hijack Arsenal move

Tottenham are trying to hijack Arsenal's move for James Wilson from Hearts, say Sky Sports.

Spurs want to do a loan deal with an option to buy the 18-year-old, similar to their north London rivals.

Wilson would become part of the Tottenham under-21s squad if they pulled off the deal.

Palace eye Japan international

Crystal Palace have asked about exciting NEC Nijmegen midfielder Kodai Sano.

The 22-year-old Japan international has long been watched by Palace scouts but NEC do not want to lose him mid-season.

They currently sit third in the Eredivisie and want to keep their team together to challenge for Europe.

Sano is unlikely to move today but Palace could return in the summer, with their current Japanese midfielder Daichi Kamada out of contract in July.

Kalvin Phillips leaving Man City

Kalvin Phillips is heading to the Championship to join Sheffield United on loan.

Phillips' Manchester City career is in tatters but the £42million midfielder is returning to Yorkshire to link up with the Blades.

He has only made six starts across all competitions since joining City in 2022 and has had a mere seven minutes of senior football this season.

City are set to pay a significant portion of his wages as Phillips looks to resurrect his career at Bramall Lane.

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Arsenal striker swoop at risk

Arsenal's surprise move for Hearts striker James Wilson is at risk, according to our sister title the Daily Record.

Hearts are demanding a big fee after receiving contact from the Gunners over the weekend.

Arsenal want to sign the 18-year-old on an initial loan deal so they can watch him in their under-21s.

But the Scottish league leaders will only allow that if the two clubs agree on a transfer fee upfront and are awaiting Arsenal's response.

Jean-Philippe Mateta latest

Sky Sports say Juventus are keeping a keen eye on Jean-Philippe Mateta's situation at Crystal Palace.

Mateta has been undergoing physical checks before a move to AC Milan and Palace still expect him to move to the San Siro.

But there is a possibility Milan pull the plug if they decide at the 11th hour they're happy with their existing options.

Juve will then try to step in if that happens.

Sunderland to loan winger out

Sunderland are in talks with Monaco to send Simon Adingra on loan to Ligue 1.

The winger will join the French side with an option to make the move permanently in the summer, with the Black Cats set to make at least £1m from the six-month loan.

The Ivorian only joined in the summer for £21m but has only started nine of their 24 Premier League matches.

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Robertson to Spurs

Andy Robertson to Tottenham is unlikely today, say Sky Sports, but they could return for the Scot in the summer.

Liverpool blocked the veteran left-back from leaving this month due to injuries at the back.

But Robertson's contract expires in the summer.

Palace's centre-back struggles

Crystal Palace have tried to sign four defenders since losing Marc Guehi to Man City - but look unlikely to get any of them before tonight.

Chelsea's Josh Acheampong, Toulouse's Charlie Cresswell and Club Brugge's Joel Ordonez have all been looked at. But their asking prices are too high for Palace.

Ruben Kluivert - the son of Patrick and brother of Justin - of Lyon has also been enquired about but seems set to stay in France.

Liverpool right-back latest

It appears unlikely Liverpool will sign a right-back today after a swoop for Lutsharel Geertruida collapsed last night.

The versatile RB Leipzig player, who can play at right-back, centre-back and defensive midfielder, is currently on loan at Sunderland.

There was talk that Liverpool could take over the loan deal but the Black Cats failed to find a replacement, so the Reds walked away.

Geertruida wanted to move to Anfield but will remain at the Stadium of Light for the rest of the season.

Spurs not interested in Sterling

Raheem Sterling is on the lookout for a new club after leaving Chelsea to become a free agent.

But Sky Sports News say Tottenham, who are looking for a winger, are not interested in the former England attacker.

Several Premier League clubs - Crystal Palace, Fulham, West Ham and Everton - have been linked.

Bournemouth denied Inter star

Bournemouth have seen a bid for Luis Henrique rejected by Inter Milan.

The Premier League club presented a proposal that would have seen them take the Brazil winger on loan with an option to sign him permanently in the summer.

But Inter want to keep the 24-year-old wing-back so have not entertained the offer.

The Cherries look unlikely to get a fifth signing through the door before 7pm as it stands.

Newcastle star headed for medical

Newcastle United have given their former captain Jamaal Lascelles permission to travel for a medical with Leicester City.

Over a decade after leaving Nottingham Forest for Newcastle, the 32-year-old is set to depart.

Lascelles is out of contract at the end of the season so is likely to move for nothing, having made 253 appearances since joining in 2014.

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Forest approach rejected

Nottingham Forest have had an approach for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney rejected.

The Englishman has 18 months left on his contract but Boro are determined not to lose Hackney as they fight for promotion to the Premier League.

Jeremy Jacquet medical underway

Jeremy Jacquet has arrived in England to begin his Liverpool medical.

The French defender looks set to be the biggest addition of deadline day, even though he won't join the Reds until the summer.

Man City recall Nypan

Sverre Nypan has returned to Manchester City from his loan spell at Middlesbrough.

The Norwegian, 19, has had his stint with the Championship side cut short after making just three starts for Boro.

City instead feel his development will be best served training with Pep Guardiola's side between now and the end of May.

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Arsenal in striker talks

Arsenal are in discussions to bring Hearts striker James Wilson in on loan.

The Gunners want to see the 18-year-old internally before deciding whether to sign the forward on a permanent basis.

Wilson has found it tough to get game time at Hearts this season but already has eight first-team goals in 45 appearances.

He has also earned a senior Scotland cap.

Man Utd latest

Manchester United are unlikely to welcome any signings today.

Instead, the Red Devils are firmly focused on the summer - and rebuilding their midfield.

Casemiro will leave as a free agent and Carlos Baleba, Adam Wharton and Elliot Anderson are top-tier targets for INEOS.

Harry Wilson approach rejected

Fulham instantly rebuffed interest from Everton last week for midfielder Harry Wilson, say the BBC.

Wilson has been their star man this season and has eight Premier League goals.

Everton made an enquiry with the Welshman out of contract in the summer.

But after being rebuffed, the Toffees have moved on to Chelsea's Tyrique George.

Spurs eyeing a forward

Tottenham are on the lookout for a forward today, but Maghnes Akliouche won't be joining from Monaco unless the Ligue 1 club can first source a replacement.

The Independent say Moussa Diaby and Jhon Duran are possibilities for Spurs.

Jorgen Strand Larsen completes medical

Jorgen Strand Larsen has completed his medical to join Crystal Palace this month.

Palace expect Jean-Philippe Mateta to join AC Milan as the Serie A giants examine the striker in Paris this morning.

The Eagles do not expect any issues as it stands and are planning to sign Strand Larsen regardless of what happens.

The Norwegian could cost as much as £48million.

Spurs eye late deal

Tottenham are scouring for any late opportunities after 11 players missed yesterday's draw with Man City due to injury.

Spurs have already signed Conor Gallagher and Souza but are ready to bolster the squad elsewhere.

"We are active, no doubt about that. If something happens, let's see," manager Thomas Frank told journalists last night.

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Tonali to Arsenal played down

Newcastle have dismissed any suggestion Arsenal could sign Sandro Tonali today.

And it has emerged the Gunners do not have a recall clause for Ethan Nwaneri after he joined Marseille on loan.

It remains to be seen if Arsenal find any alternative targets.

Palace's Ordonez interest rebuffed

Crystal Palace have been put off from moving for Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez today.

The Ecuadorian has been linked to Liverpool before with several Premier League clubs keeping a close eye on the centre-back.

But Brugge want over £34million (€40m) so any swoop from Palace, who sold captain Marc Guehi to Man City for £20m, is highly unlikely.

Chelsea star headed to West Ham

Axel Disasi is expected to join West Ham on loan from Chelsea, report Sky Sports. A medical has been scheduled.

The Blues want to sell the 27-year-old outcast who is in exile at Stamford Bridge and has not made a single first-team appearance this season.

But the Hammers want to bring Disasi in after he spent the second half of last season with Aston Villa.

Roma and Lyon are other clubs who were keen.

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Brighton confirm loan exit

Brighton have confirmed that attacking midfielder Brajan Gruda has joined RB Leipzig on loan for the second half of the season for regular minutes.

Just days ago, Gruda, 21, made clear he dreams of playing for "a top club" in the future - naming Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Liverpool as options.

Arsenal trying to sign Sandro Tonali

Arsenal are pushing to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle today, say Sky Sport Germany.

The Gunners are looking to bring the Italian in with Mikel Merino facing a lengthy lay-off due to injury.

Talks have been held this morning but a deal is very difficult to do with Newcastle not having given a green light.

Tyrique George to Everton

Chelsea winger Tyrique George, who almost joined Fulham in the summer, is headed to Everton.

The 19-year-old will join on an initial loan deal that includes the option to make the move permanent in the summer.

With Jack Grealish potentially out for the remainder of the season, George will compete for starts at Everton having yet to start a Premier League game for Chelsea this season.

Two Wolves medicals

Wolves will conduct two medicals today - and could yet complete a third signing too.

Marseille and England midfielder Angel Gomes flying in to the UK to have a medical in the West Midlands.

While Adam Armstrong is poised to join on a permanent deal from Southampton for an initial £7m fee plus £2m in add-ons.

Armstrong is also due for a medical today.

And Wolves remain in talks with Torino over Che Adams but that deal is seen as less likely.

Ricardo Pepi to Fulham off

Fulham will not be signing Ricardo Pepi from PSV today despite agreeing a deal worth up to £32million.

The American winger, 23, has long been linked by the Cottagers and has 11 goals this season.

But PSV have informed Fulham the deal is not going to proceed because they cannot find a replacement in time.

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What we know about Mateta

AC Milan will make a very late decision over whether or not to sign Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace today.

The Italians are sending a club doctor to check on Mateta before they move on with a £26million plus add-ons deal.

Palace have given the Frenchman the green light to complete a medical having agreed to sign Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves.

The Norwegian will cost £43m plus £5m in add-ons.

Jacquet's reason for picking Liverpool

With Jeremy Jacquet headed to Liverpool, it has emerged the Reds offered exactly the same £55m plus £5m deal as Chelsea.

And the reason the defender picked the Reds was because of the lesser competition for a starting spot.

Chelsea today recalled Mamadou Sarr and want to keep Josh Acheampong long term.

Angel Gomes closing in on return to England

Wolverhampton Wanderers are close to winning the race for Angel Gomes, according to Sky Sports News.

Wolves are said to be finalising a loan deal for the England international despite other clubs being interested in Marseille's midfielder, who only joined them from Lille last summer after becoming a free agent.

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Ivan Toney not angling for deadline day more

Ivan Toney appears unlikely to move on deadline day because he believes staying in Saudi Arabia will give him a stronger chance of making England's World Cup squad.

Toney told the Mirror:

I feel like I’m doing well right now and that continuing to score goals [here in Saudi] will give me a stronger chance to get to what could be my only World Cup.

Man Utd's unsuccessful Liverpool hijack revealed

Manchester United unsuccessfully tried to hijack Liverpool's deal for Jeremy Jacquet last night, according to Sky in Germany.

The Red Devils reportedly left it too late, as the France under-21 international already had an agreement in place with the Reds for a summer transfer from Rennes at the end of this season.

Chelsea's latest Strasbourg swap

Mamadou Sarr is returning to Chelsea from Strasbourg, according to Sky Sports News, with the Ligue 1 club said to be signing Aaron Anselmino on loan as a replacement, as well as David Datro Fofana. The latter is reportedly coming in as cover for Emmanuel Emegha, the club's injured captain.

Late Arsenal move

Mikel Merino faces a significant period of time out with a suspected broken bone in his foot, so Arsenal could make a move for a midfielder on loan today.

The Gunners are scouring the market for short-term opportunities with Merino's return date still unclear.

Sky Sports says there is no guarantee the north Londoners will do any business, but that they are considering their options as they continue to compete in all four competitions.

Liverpool agree Jeremy Jacquet deal

Although Chelsea have been the team most strongly linked to Jeremy Jacquet, it is understood Liverpool have agreed a deal with Rennes for the French defender.

Despite their injuries, the Reds will not welcome the 20-year-old to Anfield this month.

Instead, a £55million plus £5m in add-ons agreement has been reached for Jacquet to move to Merseyside in the summer. Personal terms have already been agreed, and a medical will take place today.

It is uncertain whether Jacquet is being replaced to compete with Ibrahima Konate or replace him. His fellow Frenchman's Liverpool contract expires at the end of the season, and there has been little noise about an extension.

Chelsea could yet launch a late hijack, so the reigning English champions are eager to wrap up the transfer as quickly as possible.

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Four Man Utd deals

Several Manchester United players could depart Old Trafford today, including teenage striker Ethan Wheatley, who was recalled from Northampton Town earlier this month.

The 19-year-old is poised to join Bradford City in League One while Sekou Kone might also head out on loan with INEOS-owned Lausanne-Sport in Switzerland one potential destination.

The Swiss transfer window remains open until February 16, so a deal may not happen today. Left-back Diego Leon could depart and Nice, also owned by INEOS, could be where he ends up.

While Gabriele Biancheri has been given the green light to leave on loan and has attracted interest from the EFL and abroad, with reports in Spain saying Real Betis are keen.

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Tottenham Hotspur are facing an intriguing deadline day as Thomas Frank looks to strengthen his squad. The side's fightback to secure a draw against Manchester City on Sunday offered grounds for optimisim but Spurs still lack squad depth. The club's mounting injury problems have presented a challenge. While pursuing multiple targets on deadline day is difficult, Frank has not dismissed exploring the loan market to reinforce his squad in the short-term.

"We're still in the market, so it's not that we are not trying, but it's just that the short term also needs to be with a long-term view. That's a big thing," the Spurs manager explained. "[A loan] that's different, doing a loan that fits and can help us. That's different compared to buying a player for £30-£40million, that does he really improve us much more to what we've got now? That's two different things."

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Major deals done

Spurs have already secured two new additions during the January transfer window. Conor Gallagher was the first to join in a £34.6million move from Atletico Madrid. The 25-year-old has integrated seamlessly into the Spurs side, featuring in three successive league games since his return to England.

Spurs have also signed teenage left-back Souza from Santos. Tottenham completed a £13m move for the 19-year-old defender, who had featured 38 times for the Brazilian club. While he is yet to make his debut for Spurs, he was included in the matchday squad for the weekend's draw against City.

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In terms of player sales, the club sanctioned one significant exit with Brennan Johnson joining Crystal Palace. The 24-year-old, who scored the decisive goal in last season's Europa League final, moved for £35million after seeing his opportunities limited under Frank this term.

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Three possible deadline day moves

Tottenham had been close to signing Liverpool legend Andy Robertson before hitting a setback. The seasoned left-back, whose contract expires in the summer, had reached an agreement with Spurs.

However, the transfer stalled when Liverpool were unable to recall loanee Kostas Tsimikas as cover. Tottenham may revisit their interest in Robertson before the deadline, particularly if Liverpool can terminate Tsimikas' loan spell at Roma.

Monaco's Maghnes Akliouche has also been touted as a potential midfield target. Spurs had their eye on the French international during the summer and the combination of Mohammed Kudus' injury and Johnson's departure means there's a spot for Akliouche in the team.

football.london previously reported that Monaco were scouting replacements for Akliouche ahead of his departure, though Spurs are up against the clock to finalise a deal before Monday's 7pm GMT deadline. The club have also been linked with Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush during this transfer window.

It was claimed that Spurs were planning a £26m bid for the striker, who made a brief appearance at the weekend. Meanwhile, Frank has asserted that Randal Kolo Muani will stay at the club.

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Despite welcoming two new players this winter, the Spurs manager has conceded that his team's injury problems have left his squad weaker than at the start of the transfer window. "I think that's fair. I think we lost, I can't remember, six or seven players inside three weeks in January," he said.

"That's crazy, and some of them extremely unlucky, definitely Lucas and Ben with clear contact injuries. Then there was, I can't remember all of them, but there were definitely too many. So yeah, of course it's weaker than we started the first of January."

Tottenham successfully hijack Arsenal striker transfer as deadline day bid accepted

Tottenham are set to complete a deadline day move after they beat Arsenal to the signature of a talented striker.

Tottenham have outmanoeuvred London rivals Arsenal in the deadline day battle to secure Hearts striker James Wilson. The 18-year-old is poised to head south this afternoon to finalise a loan agreement at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium until the conclusion of the current season.

The surprising development follows Arsenal's approach to arrange a comparable deal over the weekend. The Premier League leaders made preliminary contact with the Tynecastle hierarchy to register their interest in bringing the youngster into their academy setup until the end of the season.

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The Daily Record claim that Arsenal sought to assess Wilson closely by providing him with consistent playing opportunities in their Under-21 side before determining whether to table a permanent bid.

However, earlier today, they revealed that the Scottish Premiership outfit had declined to sanction the transfer without a substantial fee being settled in advance.

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Those discussions remained stalled for 24 hours, allowing Spurs the opportunity to surge ahead in the race.

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Tottenham have agreed to pay a substantial upfront loan fee whilst finalising terms for a potential sum should they opt to make the switch permanent this summer.

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Spurs have agreed to terms that give them the option to purchase Wilson permanently, with no obligation to complete the transaction. But their readiness to guarantee the potential financial boost has been sufficient to persuade Hearts into sanctioning a deal for a player who has already earned recognition with Scotland at senior international level.

Derek McInnes would have been content for Wilson to remain at Hearts and compete for a starting role as they pursue a historic championship triumph.

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However, the youngster has spent the majority of the campaign on the substitutes' bench, with McInnes favouring more seasoned alternatives to spearhead his forward line.

McInnes now appears destined to be one attacking option lighter for the rest of the season, with no suggestion that the manager will receive support to bring in Wilson's replacement before the Scottish transfer window shuts at 11pm.

Manchester City anchor man Rodri could be facing an FA charge and a potential suspension after implying that referees are biased against his team. The Ballon d'Or winner expressed his frustration with the officials following City's disappointing 2-2 draw against Tottenham on Sunday. The Spanish midfielder was incensed when Dominic Solanke's first goal for Tottenham was allowed, despite appearing to kick through the back of Marc Guehi's leg to score.

Even though VAR reviewed the incident, it concluded that no foul had been committed. Tottenham equalised and secured a surprising point, dealing a significant blow to City's title aspirations against Arsenal. City have recently had VAR decisions go against them in matches against Newcastle, Manchester United, and Wolves.

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Rodri seemed to question the impartiality of the officials, insisting they 'have to be neutral'. The midfielder anchor stated: "I know we won too much and the people don't want us to win, but the referee has to be neutral. And for me, honestly, it's not fair.

"It's not fair because we work so hard in these situations, and now to make these decisions, we have to move on. Of course you need to come back, but at the end, when everything is finished, we are frustrated because it's so clear, the foul.

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"He (Solanke) kicked the leg, and of course with the push of the action on the ball, the ball goes in. We have to pay attention to these little things, otherwise it's going to be difficult for everyone because this league is like this.

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"It's about small details and everything counts, so I think this is a very tough day for us in this sense. Honestly, I never speak about referees. I respect their job massively, but they have to pay attention to these things. He's kicked the leg. It's so clear."

The FA are anticipated to take a dim view of Rodri's remarks - and may charge him with 'questioning the integrity of match officials'.

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Losing Rodri to a potential ban would be a further setback for Guardiola. The midfielder is already unavailable for the club's next Champions League match, the first leg of their round of 16 tie.

City have secured just one victory in their last six league matches and now sit six points behind league leaders Arsenal. Guardiola's side are also still in contention for silverware on all four fronts but face a demanding fixture list in the coming weeks.

Tottenham Hotspur are not looking to complete a move for Raheem Sterling following his exit from Chelsea. The former England international ended his time at Stamford Bridge earlier this month and is available on a free transfer.

Spurs have been linked with an interest in Sterling over the last few days. Pundit Paul Merson has urged the club to make a move for the winger.

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Speaking on Sky Sports News, he said: “They need players in. Thomas Frank and Tottenham have been unlucky with Solanke, Kulusevski and Maddison all out.

"I would bring Sterling in. I think it’s a no-brainer on a free transfer. I really do.

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“You don’t want to start bringing every Tom, Dick and Harry in to try and stay up.

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"They just need one or two players in and get their players fit.”

However, Sky report that the club have no interest in any deal that would see Sterling come to the club. The 31-year-old spent last season on loan with Arsenal, but they decided not to make the move permanent in the summer.

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Spurs have just a matter of hours to complete any late deals that they hope will help to turn their season around. TEAMTalk claims that Tottenham are considering making a late move for Chelsea centre-back Axel Disasi; however, that appears wide of the mark.

West Ham are also keen, with the defender said to be undergoing a medical at the London Stadium. A deal is not fully done, with some doubts over how much the player wants the move.

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Doubts have been raised over Spurs’ reported interest, with Sky claiming that the club are not looking at the loan market for any signings between now and the deadline. Thomas Frank has outlined that he is keen to bring in players for a longer-term project instead of ‘stop gaps’.

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"We are active, no doubt about that. If something happens, let’s see,” he said following the 2-2 draw with Man City.

So far in the window, Spurs have completed moves for midfielder Conor Gallagher and full-back Souza. The club have also tried to sign Liverpool full-back Andy Robertson, but that deal appears to have fallen through.

Thomas Frank is convinced that Dominic Solanke will force his way into England contention and Thomas Tuchel's plans ahead of the World Cup - but has no plans to let his fellow striker Randal Kolo Muani leave the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this month. Solanke has made his comeback following five months battling a nagging ankle injury and appears to have rediscovered his form with strikes in consecutive Champions League fixtures. It was the ex-Bournemouth forward's clinical finish in Frankfurt during midweek that secured Spurs' passage into the competition's last 16.

As Tottenham gear up to face Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday with Tuchel undoubtedly eager to observe the various England internationals in action, Frank reckons Solanke, who has earned three caps for his country, deserves consideration. "Of course it's for Thomas Tuchel and his staff to take that decision in the end. I think that Dom, 100 per cent fit, sharp and performing, should be in the mix," said the Dane.

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"I don't know how many strikers, clear number nines, England want to bring, but he definitely should be in that mix. All his qualities are there to be selected for that."

Frank insists he hasn't established a goal target for Solanke for the rest of the campaign but suspects the striker has likely done so himself.

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"I never do that. I think they do it themselves. I just analyse and try to improve the process every week in terms of training, getting in the right areas, video clips, things like that," the Spurs manager explained.

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"Most strikers, the guys that score the most goals, are inside the 18-yard box scoring from small slide passes, crosses and cut backs and he is very good in those situations."

Tottenham's second goal in Wednesday evening's 2-0 victory in Germany came from Kolo Muani, who has been the subject of transfer speculation linking him with Juventus and potentially seeing his loan deal from PSG terminated early.

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The French forward has impressed in the Champions League this campaign with three goals and two assists across seven appearances, yet remains without a single goal contribution in 15 Premier League outings.

With his injury-depleted Tottenham squad in consideration, Frank left no room for ambiguity regarding the 27-year-old French international's future when questioned about keeping him.

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"Yes. Next question!" the Danish boss declared, expressing hope that the ingenious backheel in Frankfurt against his previous club would prove a turning point for Kolo Muani's Tottenham career.

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"I really hope this goal and the performance can give him some confidence to build from. His qualities and abilities, I always liked them. I think he gives us a different dimension.

"The first action inside the second minute against Frankfurt, where he is bursting through on the left-hand side... that one-v-one ability and pace is frightening.

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"His goal is well taken, being in the right position inside the six-yard box on a ball headed back in the mix. Also his ability to go in behind. Hopefully, we're getting closer and closer.

"Sometimes you need the rhythm. He came with basically no pre-season, got injured, broke his jawbone and then he got a little bit up to pace, we are not being free-floating, all that. Hopefully now we are on the right end of things and he can be better."

David Moyes unleashed his frustration at the footballing rules that resulted in him receiving a yellow card for celebrating Everton's dramatic late equaliser. The Toffees manager acknowledged his celebration resembled David Pleat's iconic pitch invasion at Manchester City in 1983, when Luton preserved their top-flight status.

The Scotsman's only disappointment about his impromptu sprint onto the turf was not executing a knee slide to maximise the value of his caution. Moyes said: "Yes, I got booked for that. Who wants to see managers getting booked for celebrating? We're killing it, that the managers can't leave their technical area. I mean, I don't think that I would dance around if the goal was in the 55th minute.

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"But you know that shows they've got nothing about them at all. No thoughts about what football means to the managers. Sad, isn't it? I'm still shaking my head.

"If it happens again, yes I bloody will do it again. Actually, I think if I had been a bit more mobile, I might have done a knee slide."

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Moyes expressed greater satisfaction witnessing birthday boy Beto seize the starring role, scoring a late equaliser against Brighton, after being relegated to Thierno Barry's backup in recent fixtures.

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He added: "Everybody's been desperate for Beto to do well and he continues to work like a beast every day to try and improve himself, to try and make himself better. Sometimes in life, the harder you work, the luckier you get."

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Fabian Hurzeler is certainly in need of a turnaround in form, with sections of the Amex Stadium jeering after watching their side concede a late equaliser to deny them just a second victory in 11 matches.

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He said: "I said before the game we need to manage the key moments better and in one moment we were not alive and this cost us the game. It feels painful but you can feel sorry for yourselves or you can choose to again and we will do that.

"I think it is only a small group of fans and they can share their frustrations. It is part of the game but I can promise I will give everything for the club."

Tottenham Hotspur have three key players who could be involved in a swap deal with Manchester City for Omar Marmoush. Spurs are among several clubs reportedly interested in the Egyptian forward.

Marmoush has found regular playing time hard to come by at City, and his chances of breaking into the starting XI could be further reduced following the signing of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth. This has led to speculation linking him with moves to Aston Villa, Fenerbahce and Tottenham. According to Turkish outlet Sabah, Marmoush would prefer to stay in the Premier League, giving Villa and Spurs an advantage in any potential transfer negotiations.

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The arrival of Tammy Abraham at Villa Park could further enhance Thomas Frank's chances of landing Marmoush. The club may even consider offering a cash-plus-player deal to secure his services before Monday's transfer deadline. Here, Express Football has identified three Spurs players who could potentially make the switch to Manchester.

Micky van de Ven

Micky van de Ven has been attracting attention from several Premier League clubs recently. Liverpool have previously been linked with the defender, and Spurs boss Frank has admitted that securing a new contract for him has become a priority.

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However, despite being considered a "very important" player, the club might contemplate sending him to Manchester to strengthen their attacking options. At present, Dominic Solanke remains the club's sole fit striker, with Richarlison sidelined through injury.

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Frank may choose to prioritise bolstering the attack rather than securing defensive stars. Van de Ven is a doubt for Spurs' Sunday afternoon fixture against City after a "minor" injury concern ruled him out of the Champions League encounter with Eintracht Frankfurt.

Radu Dragusin

Since recovering from a cruciate ligament injury in December, Radu Dragusin has featured for just six minutes in Premier League action for Spurs. The Romanian centre-back appeared briefly in the closing stages of December's victory over Crystal Palace and January's draw with Burnley.

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Italian outfit Roma have been reported to be interested in the 23-year-old, with initial proposals suggesting a loan until the season's end. Dragusin's agent, Florin Manea, told Tele Radio Stereo that he was working to finalise the transfer, though nothing has come to fruition.

Speaking earlier in January, Manea said: "The decisive days will be between today and tomorrow. I'd like to avoid talking, but we hope to reach a conclusion in the negotiations with Roma."

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Spurs may consider using the unsettled defender as a bargaining chip with City in negotiations for Marmoush, particularly given the club's shortage of options at centre-back.

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Kevin Danso

Considering City's defensive difficulties, Kevin Danso could be a potential candidate for Spurs to discuss with City as part of a swap arrangement for Marmoush. The 27-year-old initially arrived on loan last season before making his move permanent in the summer, putting pen to paper on a five-year deal in north London.

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Renowned for his combative approach and capability to operate a high defensive line, Danso could prove an ideal fit for City even on a short-term basis.

The defender was poised to join Wolves in January 2025, but Spurs swooped in to secure the deal and bolster their defensive options. The Austria international appears content at the club, though with City mounting a title challenge, the lure of silverware could prove difficult to resist.

Tottenham's hopes of securing Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones appear to have been dashed after the Reds firmly rejected any possibility of his departure. Spurs were understood to have made enquiries about the homegrown talent earlier this month.

The Anfield outfit knocked back a loan proposal from Inter Milan submitted on Friday. The reigning Premier League champions have made it clear they will not permit a temporary exit for Jones, regardless of whether he commits to fresh terms on Merseyside.

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Inter had been weighing up their options as they prepare for Davide Frattesi's potential switch to Nottingham Forest.

However, our sister publication, the Liverpool Echo, reports that Liverpool are adamant no players will be leaving Slot's squad during this window.

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The 25-year-old has featured 29 times in all competitions this season, contributing one assist. Jones has demonstrated his adaptability throughout the campaign, operating in central midfield whilst also filling in at right-back when required.

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Manager Thomas Frank hasn't dismissed the prospect of Tottenham pursuing a loan addition before the window closes, though it seems Jones won't be that player. The north London outfit may seek additional cover given their lengthy injury list, which includes Mohammed Kudus, Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Bergvall, Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Richarlison, Pedro Porro and Ben Davies.

Spurs have already secured the signatures of Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid for a cool £34.6million and promising 19-year-old left-back Souza from Santos for £13m. Frank has expressed his satisfaction with Spurs' ambition and won't be disheartened if another deal doesn't materialise.

"I said it, the club worked relentlessly to try to do the best they can to improve the squad, especially Johan, Fabio and Vinai and of course all the people behind them," Frank stated.

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"I can promise that the Lewis family is super committed to this project. They want to do everything, and I would go against my rule, hopefully only once, that there's no doubt it's clear that the club wants to sign Semenyo. They did everything.

"I think that's a clear signal that the Lewis family is very committed. That's a big signing with finances and all that. So it's aligned with that.

"I mean it, we can't be too obsessed with short-term fix that's not helping on the long term, because if we don't do that, all the hard work we put in now can be limited for the future. And that's not that we (don't) want badly short-term success as well.

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"That's the quality players we are looking for to improve the squad. And if we can't find that, then it's definitely better to take the right decision. It's not the same that we're just getting quality players going forward, because we all know it's not that easy.

"And I'm sure if we're not, for whatever reason, able to get another player in, or players in this window, then for the summer, it's a big summer ahead, and I'm sure we'll see big improvements there."

Michael Carrick is keen to bring Marcus Rashford back to Manchester United - should he be appointed as the club's next permanent manager. Carrick has enjoyed a fantastic start to his tenure as interim boss, having taken over from Ruben Amorim following his dismissal. The former midfielder has overseen just two matches, but has secured a couple of impressive wins against Manchester City and Arsenal.

This has already sparked suggestions that Carrick might be given the role permanently at the season's conclusion. Should that materialise, the Telegraph reports that he would be interested in welcoming Rashford back into the Old Trafford set-up. Rashford was frozen out by Amorim, who declared he would prefer to field the 63-year-old goalkeeping coach rather than the England striker. He moved to Aston Villa on loan at the conclusion of the 2024/25 campaign, before switching to Barcelona for this season.

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The La Liga heavyweights have the option to make the move permanent, with all indications pointing to them triggering the £26million clause. Nevertheless, Carrick, who featured alongside Rashford during his final playing years, still believes there's a role for him at his childhood club.

The same report indicates that the player himself would prefer to remain with Barcelona though, where he has netted nine goals and provided 12 assists thus far this season.

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Following his midweek Champions League strike, Rashford acknowledged that adapting to manager Hansi Flick's playing philosophy has required significant adjustment. "I think for the front guys we have to put as much pressure on the ball as possible because the problem is when players have time on the ball to pick the passes and to see what our backline is doing," he explained.

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"If they do have time then the backline have to adjust. But it's our way of playing, it brings an intensity to the game. I think when we play at this intensity it's difficult for teams to match us.

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"For me it takes a little bit of learning to get used to because you can't let them rest on the ball. Whoever is closest to the ball always has to put pressure. So it's a little bit different to what I'd done before. But this is the style of defence we play and when it works it's really good."

Flick has consistently lavished praise on Rashford and suggested that the ultimate decision regarding his future will rest with sporting director Deco.

He commented: "Marcus' performances have been really good until now, so we have to manage it, but it's Deco's job to do things for next season.

"We have to wait. We have months to go. For me, of course with Marcus we have a player on the top level, but also with our situation, and what I appreciate a lot from him [is his desire to be here]." Regarding the January window, United appear poised to remain inactive, avoiding any significant signings with major departures also seeming unlikely.

Joshua Zirkzee had been rumoured to potentially return to Italy, but Carrick has indicated his desire for the player to stay at the club.

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"Josh is just trying to work to get fit and get around the group," he explained on Friday. "It has been great to have him back training with the group for the first time."

"That is as far as it goes, for me and for Josh. I am looking forward to working with him. That's it, nothing else has been needed to be said."