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We are now approaching the end of the January transfer window and things could soon spark into life. During an otherwise rather slow month on the transfer front, Arsenal are said to have two targets in mind. Pedro Neto of Wolves is believed to be of interest again, although Paris Saint-Germain’s Xavi Simons is reportedly seen as an alternative.

Manchester United, meanwhile, are also yet to make a signing. Still, they may have been handed a boost in their supposed pursuit of Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. Indeed, claims from Spain suggest that the Brazilian could be sold in order to make way for one Kylian Mbappe.

Then there’s Chelsea. Unusually quiet so far, the Blues could be about to make a big move. There are now suggestions that contact over a deal to sign Karim Benzema could be made imminently as they also chase Jhon Duran at Aston Villa, while West Ham are about to clinch the loan signing of Kalvin Phillips as Liverpool eye Joshua Kimmich. Follow all the latest news, gossip and rumours with Standard Sport’s dedicated transfer centre below!

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Crystal Palace launch bid for Adam Wharton

Crystal Palace have had an £18.5million bid rejected for Blackburn midfielder Adam Wharton, writes Nizaar Kinsella.

Blackburn are seeking at least £20m for the 19-year-old, who has impressed in the Championship. They also want to keep him at Ewood Park on loan for the rest of the season.

Wharton is an England Under-20 international and only signed a four-and-a-half year contract a month ago, so Blackburn are in a strong negotiating position.

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Tottenham want Antonio Nusa deal done TODAY

Tottenham could reportedly seal their third signing of the January transfer window later today.

Spurs have been locked in talks with Club Brugge over a deal for highly-rated young winger Antonio Nusa, having already welcomed both Timo Werner and Radu Dragusin to north London over recent weeks.

According to TEAMtalk, those negotiations are now progressing well with Tottenham aiming to complete all the finer details of a £26m deal by close of play on Thursday.

Spurs are said to be wary of any potential 11th-hour hijacks over Chelsea and Newcastle target Nusa, who is already said to have agreed personal terms but wants to stay at Brugge on loan for the remainder of this season.

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Arsenal announce major behind-the-scenes move

A massive change behind the scenes at Arsenal.

The Gunners have confirmed in the last few minutes that their current director of football operations Richard Garlick will step up to the role of managing director at the Emirates Stadium in the summer.

The former Premier League director of football and West Brom stalwart will take on his new job upon the departure of CEO Vinai Venkatesham, which was confirmed back in September.

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Chelsea, Arsenal and Man United alerted over Callum Wilson

Newcastle could sell Callum Wilson for just £18million in the final week of the January transfer window, with Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United all alerted to his availability, writes Nizaar Kinsella.

All three clubs want to sign a striker and a proven Premier League goalscorer has now come onto the market.

Newcastle need to raise money to ensure they stay in line with Premier League profit and sustainability rules after spending around £400m since they were taken over by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund in 2021.

Wilson, who has scored 46 goals in 102 games for Newcastle, is a sellable asset and his availability could provide an intriguing story in the final week of what has been a quiet January window.

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Jhon Duran to Chelsea latest

More now on Chelsea's rumoured pursuit of Jhon Duran.

Fresh reports last night claimed that the Blues were considering making a bid for the Aston Villa forward before next Thursday's transfer deadline.

Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano says this morning that Chelsea are indeed discussing a possible move for Duran, which would be linked to the future of Armando Broja.

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Kalvin Phillips: West Ham transfer latest

At long last, it appears as if West Ham will be signing Kalvin Phillips imminently.

The England midfielder is, according to Fabrizio Romano, set for a medical with the Hammers today.

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Newcastle transfer news: Miguel Almiron latest

Kieran Trippier is staying at Newcastle this month and it appears as if Miguel Almiron will be joining him.

According to the Daily Mail, the forward has told Al Shabab he has little interesting in joining.

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