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Tottenham have enjoyed a big day in the January transfer window with Radu Dragusin in town for a medical to join Timo Werner as Spurs' winter signings, and a move for Conor Gallagher is next on their radar - while Chelsea, Arsenal and more teams struggle to get deals off the ground.
Mikel Arteta's side have been linked with Amadou Onana and, rather strangely, told to sign Karim Benzema. But the Gunners need to sell before they can buy despite their growing need for a new striker, along with perhaps a new full-back and central midfielder.
Things are looking even worse at Chelsea where links with Victor Osimhen are more focused on a summer deal despite their latest defeat. Ian Maatsen should finalise his loan exit today. Elsewhere, Kylian Mbappe's name remains in the headlines after new comments from PSG's chairman amid talk of a move to Real Madrid or Liverpool, and Jadon Sancho's nightmare stay at Manchester United is finally coming to an end. Follow all the latest transfer news, updates and rumours with Standard Sport's live blog!
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Bayern Munich are stepping up their interest in Eric Dier.
The Bundesliga giants failed in a late attempt to sign Radu Dragusin, as the centre-back opted to make the move to Tottenham, and so they remain in the hunt for a defender.
Their interest in Dier has previously been reported and BILD report that Bayern are now pushing to sign the 29-year-old, believing he can strengthen the squad in defence and in midfield.
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Jadon Sancho's loan move from Manchester United to Borussia Dortmund is near to being finalised, writes Nizaar Kinsella.
The 23-year-old winger is due to fly to Germany in the next 48 hours to complete his medical and sign a contract to return to his former club.
United are expected to bank around £3.5million for the six-month loan but must pay around 60 per cent of his £250,000-a-week wages.
Dortmund may, however, have to pay further bonuses depending on his performance.
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With Radu Dragusin about to end Tottenham's search for a new defender, Ange Postecoglou's side are not done yet.
The Independent report on Spurs now seeking a new midfielder to run their engine room.
Conor Gallagher is said to be regarded as the ideal candidate to pirouette with James Maddison, or even stand in for the playmaker at times.
Chelsea will demand at least £50m for the academy product, who has worn the armband at times this season.
Do Spurs have that cash to hand? Securing moves for Eric Dier and Bryan Gil would help but their London rivals may not prove ideal negotiating partners...
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1 hour ago
Joao Palhinha has insisted he will give his all for Fulham before eventually leaving the club, writes Dom Smith.
The Portuguese midfielder was given permission to fly to Bavaria on transfer deadline day in the summer, but his £58million move to Bayern Munich broke down just hours after he arrived when Fulham failed to sign a replacement.
Within a fortnight he had signed a new contract with the club, extending his deal at Craven Cottage until 2028 with an option for a further year.
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West Ham, Crystal Palace and Brentford are all weighing up a January transfer window move for Sunderland winger Jack Clarke, writes Dom Smith.
The 23-year-old, formerly of Tottenham, attracted plenty of interest from Premier League sides last summer and is doing so again this month.
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Manchester United have not been active thus far this month but that could soon change.
While Erik ten Hag has stressed the club won't be making any big moves in January, fresh reports would suggest otherwise.
According to the Sun, United could swap young winger Facundo Pellistri for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Morten Hjulmand.
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Radu Dragusin has rejected Bayern Munich's offer of a higher salary to sign for Tottenham, the player's agent has revealed.
Spurs have agreed to pay a £21.5million transfer fee for the Romanian defender with a further £4.3m owed in add-ons with Djed Spence heading to Italian club Genoa on loan as part of the deal
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