January 3rd 

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The January transfer window is now open and the rumours continue to circulate as clubs plan out moves. Teams are working tirelessly behind the scenes on identifying targets and figuring out their budgets.

Managers will be constantly assessing their squads with sporting directors and recruitment staff scanning the market for potential deals. The rumour mill is still gathering pace and we’ve collated some of the biggest current transfer stories.

Today’s biggest transfer stories

Real Madrid winger Rodrygo has reportedly informed the club he wants to leave, sparking a potential bidding war between three Premier League teams. Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City would all be keen to sign the Brazil international, per AS.

Liverpool and Manchester United are all keeping tabs on Watford starlet Othmane Maamma. The 20-year-old Moroccan has scored three goals in 12 appearances for the Championship outfit this season, while Chelsea have also been linked with a possible swoop.

Newcastle are lining up a deal for Toulouse teenager Dayann Methalie. The 19-year-old defender made his senior debut earlier this year and is a France Under-21 international.