Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea, Newcastle & West Ham after Digne

Liverpool involved in Coutinho chase

Aston Villa, Everton and Liverpool are interested in bringing in Philippe Coutinho this month.

The player wants to go to England and is not considering a move back to Brazil. pic.twitter.com/MBekVmrgrp

— GOAL (@goal) January 4, 2022

Trippier personal terms agreed

Kieran Trippier deal completed also on personal terms after further contacts between Newcastle and his representatives. Medical tests in UK already planned to announce first new ownership signing. ⚪️⚫️ #NUFC

Trippier wanted to leave - his decision was key to complete the move.

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 4, 2022

Onana signs Inter contract

Andre Onana has signed his contract today as new Inter player after medical tests successfully completed in Milano. Five year deal for €3m guaranteed net salary. He's gonna join in July 2022 as free agent. 🤝🇨🇲 #Inter

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 4, 2022

Real Madrid give up on Rudiger

Real Madrid have given up their pursuit of Antonio Rudiger due to his wage demands, writes Marca.

He's reportedly asking for £200,000 per week - a price the club won't pay given the success of current centre-backs Eder Militao and David Alaba this season.

Patten joins Villa women on loan

Excited to be joining @AVWFCOfficial on loan for the remainder of the season. New year, new challenge 💜 https://t.co/SXRAVrsPvg

— Anna Patten (@PattenAnna) January 4, 2022

Chelsea, Newcastle & West Ham after Digne (Sky Sports)

The wantaway £30m left-back is in high demand in the Premier League

Everton left-back Lucas Digne has drawn interest from Chelsea, Newcastle and West Ham, according to Sky Sports.

Digne, valued by Everton at £30 million ($41m/€36m), has had a falling out with Rafa Benitez and could make a move this month.

Chelsea are a particularly interesting option given injuries to their top wing-backs over the past couple of weeks.