Transfer news LIVE: Higuain's Chelsea medical, Man Utd, Liverpool, Arsenal latest

TRANSFER news is coming thick and fast with the January window remaining open for another 11 days and Starsport is on hand to bring you all the latest football gossip.

Posted Monday, January 21, 2019 by Dailystar.co.uk

Transfer news LIVE - Sunday, January 20

- Manchester United are weighing up a £45m move for Porto star Eder Militao

- Liverpool have had a £61m offer rejected for Benfia wonderkid Joao Felix

- Arsenal are eyeing a shock return for Marc Overmars

Higuain medical date set

Gonzalo Higuain will have his Chelsea medical on Wednesday.

That's according to Italian journalist Angelo Mangiante.

Chelsea are paying Juventus £9m to loan Higuain for the rest of the season.

Chelsea pip Man City to Barcelona ace

Chelsea are set to beat Manchester City to the signing of Barcelona ace Ilaix Moriba.

The 16-year-old was set to pledge his future to the Catalan giants, who were planning on making an announcement tomorrow.

But Chelsea have made a late swoop and according to Spanish outlet Sport, a deal could be close after a meeting with Moriba's representatives went well.

Rangers ready to hijack Celtic swoop

Rangers are keen on Wigan attacker Nick Powell - who Celtic want to sign on a pre-contract agreement.

The 24-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season, and the Bhoys want to get a move north sorted.

But The Sun report Rangers like him too and will match any offer put on the table by their rivals.

Transfer news: Anthony Martial looks set to sign a new deal with Manchester United

Juventus 'confident' of completing Chelsea raid

Juventus are close to shipping out striker Gonzalo Higuain to Chelsea - but also expect to get a player in return.

Higuain is swapping his loan at AC Milan for one at Stamford Bridge.

The deal could become permanent in the summer if he's a hit for the rest of the season.

But leaving could be left-back Emerson Palmeri.

Starsport understand Juventus are confident of completing a £15m swoop for the out-of-favour defender.

Martial contract announcement

Manchester United star Anthony Martial has penned a new deal at the club, according to reports.

Despite Martial wanting to leave the club under Jose Mourinho in the summer it seems he has now reversed his decision.

It is now being reported that Martial has penned a new deal at United, just months after appearing to be on his way out of the club.

French outlet Telefoot tweeted on Sunday morning: "Anthony Martial will extend his contract with Manchester United until 2024, the official announcement should be made sometime next week.

Transfer news: Nabil Fekir reportedly remains on Liverpool's radar

Fekir on Liverpool's radar

Lyon ace Nabil Fekir would reportedly prefer to move to Liverpool over Chelsea and Tottenham.

Fekir was on the brink of signing for Liverpool last summer but the Reds pulled the plug on a deal in the final hour over fitness concerns.

The 25-year-old remains linked with a switch to the Premier League though with Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham the latest clubs to be showing interest.

Reports had suggested Liverpool have cooled their interest in the talented midfielder.

But journalist Graeme Bailey claims that isn't the case and Fekir remains very much on Liverpool's radar.

In further good news for Reds fans, he claims a move to Anfield is his preferred choice should he quit Ligue 1 in the summer.

Man Utd's £45m swoop

Manchester United are preparing to swoop for £45m-rated Eder Militao.

The Porto defender has been heavily linked with a move away from Portugal with United and Real Madrid both tracking him.

And the Daily Mail claim both clubs are set to battle for hsi signature in the summer.

Militao's agent recently admitted a move won't happen this month but options would be considered at the end of the campaign.

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Transfer news: Arsenal want Marc Overmars to replace Sven Mislintat

Arsenal eye Overmars

Arsenal are ready to make a move for former winger Marc Overmars to become their new technical director.

The Gunners' transfer strategy has been deemed not fit for purpose by the club, with manager Unai Emery and head of recruitment Sven Mislintat unable to form a working relationship.

Now the London club are looking towards Overmars to solve a problem that also hamstrung his former boss Arsene Wenger in his final years in charge at The Emirates.

Overmars, 45, has worked as Ajax's director of football for almost seven years.

Chelsea monnitor Coutinho

Chelsea have asked Barcelona to be kept informed about plans they have to offload former Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho after Manchester United made their own enquiries.

The Catalan giants are thought to be willing to sell Coutinho to fund a potential reunion for Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain who need to meet Financial Fair Play regulations.

The Daily Express claim Chelsea have been quoted around £100 million for Coutinho but haven't baulked at the fee and will battle United in their own pursuit of the midfielder.

Coutinho has been in and out of the Barcelona team this season - only starting 10 La Liga games - but has been more involved of late.

Transfer news: Chelsea are keeping tabs on Barcelona star Philippe Coutinho

Liverpool offer

Liverpool have reportedly had a £61m bid for Benfica wonderkid Joao Felix rejected.

The 19-year-old has excelled since breaking into the Portuguese side's first team, netting five goals and providing nine assists in the Primeira Liga this season.

Felix, who can play anywhere across the front line, is already being tipped by many as one of the next big things in European football.

The Portugal Under 21 star has been linked with a host of top tier suitors, including Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and both Manchester clubs.

And according to Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manha, Liverpool have tried to beat their rivals to his signature but have had a bid of £61m has been rejected by Benfica.