Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Fiorentina demand could prevent Arsenal's Vlahovic pursuit

Posted Thursday, January 13, 2022 by Goal.com

Ekitike keen on Newcastle switch

Newcastle are in talks with Ligue 1 side Reims over a £25 million ($34m/€30m) deal for striker Hugo Ekitike - and the player is keen on the potential move, says Sky Sports.

The 19-year-old has eight goals in 18 league games this year.

Juventus won't sell Arthur without replacement

Arsenal are pushing for Arthur Melo on loan from Juventus. He’s one of the main names in the list. Player understood to be open to join in case club will find an agreement.

Juventus have not accepted yet - they’d need a replacement to let Arthur leave. Talks ongoing.

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 12, 2022

Fiorentina demand could prevent Arsenal's Vlahovic pursuit (Independent)

The Viola want most of the transfer fee for the striker to be paid upfront

Fiorentina's demand of a huge lump sum upfront payment for Dusan Vlahovic could prevent Arsenal from buying the forward this month, writes the Independent.

They want more than £60 million ($82m) out of their £75 million total asking price to be paid by the Gunners right away, which may not be economically feasible.

Blackburn target £1.7m O'Riley amid promotion push

Blackburn will target £1.7 million-rated MK Dons midfielder Matt O'Riley, according to the Sun.

The 21-year-old has been involved in 11 goals in League One this year.

Sevilla reject Newcastle's second Diego Carlos bid

Sevilla have rejected a second bid from Newcastle for centre-back Diego Carlos, reports Marca.

An offer of €25 million ($29m/£21m) is said to have been made by the Magpies, but Sevilla are unwilling to budge amid a successful La Liga campaign that has them in second place.

Diego Carlos carries an €80 million release clause which is unlikely to be activated this window.