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The January transfer window is now almost halfway through, with the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and busy Tottenham all trying to strengthen their squads for the second half of the season. Chelsea are said to be locked in a battle with Liverpool over Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, while they may also be about to activate the release clause of Palmeiras starlet Estevao Willian - AKA 'Messinho' - as they also keep a firm eye on Evan Ferguson at Brighton and Roma's Paulo Dybala.

Manchester United are set to open talks with Benfica over Joao Neves, with Alvaro Fernandez on his way to the Portuguese giants. Arsenal look to have been priced out of a move for Ivan Toney this month, though Getafe's Borja Mayoral could well be a more affordable striker option as the Gunners also target the likes of Joshua Zirkzee, Dusan Vlahovic, Amadou Onana, Martin Zubimendi and Jorrel Hato.

Tottenham could hand debuts to new recruits Timo Werner and Radu Dragusin against Manchester United today and already have their eyes fixed on further signings amid ongoing links to Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher, who may cost more than they expected. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip throughout the January window live below!

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1 hour ago

Lingard sacks agents

Jesse Lingard has terminated a deal with his representatives, including family members, as he bids to find a new club.

Sky Sports report that the midfielder made the decision on Friday night after growing frustrated that contract offers in recent months have not materialised into a move.

Lingard has been out of contract since leaving Nottingham Forest in the summer.

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3 hours ago

Bayern move on from Palhinha

Some good news for Fulham fans...

Fabrizio Romano reports that Bayern Munich no longer view midfielder Palhinha as an important target.

It's claimed that Fulham's asking price of more than £65million has put Bayern off.

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3 hours ago

Henderson to secure return to Europe

Jordan Henderson continues to be linked with a move away from Al-Ettifaq.

The midfielder is expected to meet with the club today and make it clear that he wants a January transfer back to Europe, having failed to settle in Saudi Arabia.

Ajax are believed to be interested, while Gazzetta dello Sport report that Juventus want to sign Henderson on a six-month loan, with the option to make the deal permanent in the summer.

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4 hours ago

Arsenal and Chelsea keen on Diomande

Ousmane Diomande is reportedly attracting attention from Arsenal and Chelsea.

The defender is currently in action at the Africa Cup of Nations with Ivory Coast, starting in his side's opening win yesterday.

Portuguese outlet report that Arsenal and Chelsea are closely monitoring Diomande, with the Sporting star having an €80m release clause.

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4 hours ago

Man United's Fernandez set for Benfica medical

Alvaro Fernandez is set to undergo his medical at Benfica tomorrow.

The Manchester United defender, who spent the first half of the season on loan in Spain with Granada, is heading to Portugal on a loan switch that includes the option for a permanent summer deal.

Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano now reports that Fernandez will travel for a medical at Benfica on Monday ahead of finalising the move.

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5 hours ago

Tottenham in talks with Brentford over Sergio Reguilon loan

Sergio Reguilon could be heading back out on loan from Tottenham this month.

The Spanish full-back was recalled from Manchester United last week after an underwhelming stint at Old Trafford and does not appear part of Ange Postecoglou's plans for the future in north London.

According to the Daily Mail, Brentford are now in talks with Spurs over taking Reguilon on loan until the summer.

The report says that the Bees have also had their eye on Renan Lodi, about to leave Marseille for Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, and Luke Thomas, who recently returned to Leicester from his loan at Sheffield United.

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6 hours ago

Arsenal interested in Borja Mayoral deal

Arsenal are interested in a January deal for Borja Mayoral.

The Spaniard is the joint-second top scorer in LaLiga so far this season behind only Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham, piquing the interest of Mikel Arteta as his side desperately attempt to breathe new life into their stuttering Premier League title bid.

Financial constraints look to have ruled out a move for top target Ivan Toney - rated at around £100m - this month, though Mayoral could be a more affordable option.

However, TuttoMercatoWeb reports that Getafe have no interest in selling the player before the summer as they seek to qualify for Europe next term.

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5 hours ago

Chelsea set to pay Estevao Willian's release clause

Chelsea are said to be making a move for Brazilian starlet Estevao Willian, AKA 'Messinho'.

The Palmeiras midfielder is the latest potential future star wanted as part of a commitment to future planning at Stamford Bridge.

According to Catalan outlet Sport, Chelsea have dispatched a representative to Sao Paulo in order to pay Willian's €60m release clause.

Paris Saint-Germain are believed to have pulled out of the race, leaving the road to a deal clear for the Blues.

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