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Marc Mayo

Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester United are all still striving to complete some headline deals as we approach the finishing straight of the January transfer window. Arsenal have been rather quiet this month, but it is now said that they will rival Manchester United for the signing of Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt. Arsenal and Chelsea are both on alert over Karim Benzema, while the Gunners could move for Benjamin Sesko, who has a £43million release clause.

Chelsea have learned how much they will have to pay to sign Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres, with wages potentially a stumbling block over Benzema. Tottenham have already sealed deals for Timo Werner and Radu Dragusin this month and are now reported to be in negotiations with Club Brugge over Antonio Nusa, while Ivan Perisic is heading back to Hajduk Split. However, a move for Conor Gallagher is no longer considered possible.

Manchester United continue to be linked with a blockbuster move for Vinicius Jr at Real Madrid as well as Benfica's Joao Neves, with Anthony Martial now rumoured to be training alone. West Ham have missed out on a loan deal for Emile Smith Rowe and Liverpool are said to be eying the likes of Goncalo Inacio and Georgiy Sudakov. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!

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Abdoulaye Doucoure: Latest transfer news

Al Ettifaq are on the hunt to replace Jordan Henderson and, according to Fabrizio Romano, view Everton's Abdoulaye Doucoure as the perfect signing.

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Kieran Trippier edges closer to Bayern move

Talking of Bayern, it looks like Kieran Trippier is edging closer to a move to Bavaria.

According to various reports, the Newcastle right-back has agreed a contract with Bayern to leave the Premier League this month.

It is being tipped as a loan exit, which would be quite the decision by Newcastle to sanction despite the defender's struggles this season.

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Matthijs de Ligt: Arsenal transfer blow

Matthijs de Ligt of Bayern Munich has been linked with a move to Arsenal but it seems the Gunners may have to look elsewhere.

Still, Thomas Tuchel says the Dutchman will be sticking around.

"We’re planning with Matthijs, top player and top guy," he said. “Matthijs came back injured from the national team, missed all preseason. We played him too early in the Supercup, then he got seriously injured again”.

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Alexander Isak: Arsenal transfer latest

Bad news, Arsenal fans!

The Gunners have been linked with a big move for Newcastle's Alexander Isak as the Magpies look to create wiggle room while working under FFP restrictions.

Still, according to the Daily Telegraph, the Swede will not be sold.

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Disagreement over Bergwijn

West Ham continue to be linked with a move for former Tottenham forward Steven Bergwijn.

Football Insider report that the club's interest in the Ajax man is being led by Hammers technical director Tim Steidten.

However, while Moyes wants to sign someone to play on the left wing, he is not keen on Bergwijn and wants the club to look elsewhere.

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Battle on for Wirtz!

A number of clubs are keeping tabs on Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz.

The 20-year-old has eight goals and 11 assists in all competitions so far this season, impressing in a Leverkusen side that continues to shine.

BILD report that Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Man City are all keen on Wirtz, who is valued at around £100m.

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Arsenal and Man United keen on Zirkzee

Arsenal and Manchester United are keeping tabs on Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee.

90min claim that the Premier League sides are both interested in Zirkzee, though may have to wait until the summer before making a move.

However, while the forward had a €40m release clause, it has been confirmed that is only available for former club Bayern Munich.

"We wouldn't answer calls anyway," Bologna director Marco Di Vaio told La Gazzetta dello Sport last month. "[Zirkzee] is unlike anyone else, a unique piece.

"[The clause] only applies to Bayern. For other clubs, the price is variable."

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Arsenal set to keep Smith Rowe

Arsenal have no plans to loan Emile Smith Rowe to West Ham and the midfielder is determined to fight for his place.

The Hammers are in the market for attacking reinforcements and have expressed an interest in Smith Rowe.

The 23-year-old has battled injury problems over the past 18 months and has started just one Premier League game this season.

Arsenal, however, have no interest in loaning out Smith Rowe and he is also focused on winning back his place in the Gunners team.

“I’m really happy with Emile,” said Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on Friday. “He’s in the right trajectory. Now, he’s settled, he’s training really well and you know I'm not going to talk about individual situations.

“Emile is Emile. We know he’s got incredible qualities and we're really happy to have him. What he needs now is chances to put all the desire and quality that he has on the pitch. In order to do that we have to give him minutes.”

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Tottenham make Nusa progress

Tottenham are reportedly closing in on an agreement to sign Antonio Nusa.

Football Insider claim that talks with Club Brugge progressed overnight and Spurs are now in pole position to seal a move for a fee in the region of £25m.

Nusa will be loaned straight back to the Belgian club for the rest of the season.

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Benzema set for transfer talks

Karim Benzema is set for talks over his future in Saudi Arabia.

It is believed that the Frenchman did not report for the start of pre-season training with Al-Ittihad, and he has been linked with Arsenal, Chelsea and Man United this month.

RMC Sports report that the Saudi side are furious with Benzema conduct, and plan to hold discussions with the striker over his short-term future. A move has not been ruled out.

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