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January 27th
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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 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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Arsenal remain hopeful of winning the race to sign Rosenborg starlet Sverre Nypan. The 18-year-old is attracting interest from a host of English Premier League clubs and was in attendance for Manchester City’s win over Chelsea on Saturday.
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Neymar is on the verge of completing an emotional return to Santos. The Brazilian legend is reportedly willing to give up a significant part of his salary to head back to his former club on loan until the end of the season.
Galatasaray are expected to move for Kyle Walker-Peters this month. The 27-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and Southampton will entertain offers to avoid losing him on a few. Meanwhile, Timo Werner is attracting interest from New York Red Bulls with his loan at Tottenham expected to be terminated .
