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January 7th
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The January transfer market is now officially open, with clubs across Europe looking to get deals over the line to enhance their squads for the second half of the season. Teams are already working tirelessly behind the scenes on identifying targets to sign or loan.
Managers will be constantly assessing their squads with sporting directors and recruitment staff scanning the market for potential deals in the market. A plethora of players will be unhappy with their lack of minutes, with their agents aiming to secure them a move to ensure first-team football for the second half of the season. The rumour mill is beginning to pick up pace and we’ve collated some of the biggest current transfer stories.
Today’s biggest transfer stories
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J. Bellingham |
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Arsenal have reportedly joined a list of major European clubs to monitor Jobe Bellingham. The younger brother of Real Madrid star Jude has been a standout performer for Sunderland in the English Championship and could be prized away from the Stadium of Light this month – Crystal Palace also seriously interested.
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P. Dorgu |
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Manchester United are the latest club to be linked with Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo. There’s been previous speculation that Liverpool and Arsenal could make a move with his Brentford wanting in excess of €50 million to sell their prized asset. Leece starlet Patrick Dorgu is also on United’s radar as Ruben Amorim aims to strengthen his options at left wing-back.
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J. Durán |
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Christopher Nkunku has struggled for minutes at Chelsea this season and Atlético de Madrid, PSG and Barcelona are reportedly weighing up a January move. Meanwhile, Barcelona are hopeful of securing the signature of Heung-min Son on a pre-contract deal. Tottenham have the option of extending his deal by one-year but that clause has yet to be triggered. Jhon Durán has been a revelation this season with Barcelona monitoring his development ahead of a potential move.
