Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Kylian Mbappe to snub Real Madrid move as Liverpool given real hope of mega deal for PSG forward

Posted Monday, January 08, 2024 by Goal.com

Report claims Mbappe has agreed Real move

In a sensational transfer twist, a new report from Footmercato has arrived that claims that Kylian Mbappe has reached an agreement with Real Madrid and will join them in the summer.

Earlier, The Times reported that Mbappe is reportedly unhappy with Los Blancos setting a deadline for the player and is planning to head to the Premier League with Liverpool being the favourites to land him.

Everton decide midfielder's price tag amid Arsenal's interest

Everton have reportedly set a price tag of £60m for their star midfielder Amadou Onana, according to Football Insider.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is keen on bringing in a midfielder in the January transfer and has shown interest in the Everton star. Sean Dyche, on the other hand, does not want to lose a key player in the middle of the season.

RB Leipzig director confirms Werner's transfer to Spurs

RB Leipzig director Mario Gomez has confirmed that former Chelsea star Timo Werner will join Tottenham Hotspur.

Speaking to Sport1, Gomez said, "It's a Win-Win for everyone. Germany benefits from it and we benefit because we get a player going. Tottenham have communicated that he will play regularly."

Liverpool favourites to land Mbappe in the summer

Kylian Mbappe is set to snub Real Madrid to join Liverpool in the summer as a free agent, according to The Times.

The report claims that the French star is not happy with Los Blancos setting a deadline to make his decision and would rather move to the Premier League and join the Reds.

Juventus set to offer USMNT star a new deal

Juventus are all set to offer USMNT star Weston McKennie a new deal, GOAL can confirm. The club have already initiated talks with the player's agent and are preparing to offer him a new contract that will keep him at the club beyond 2025.

Chelsea women want Everton defender Bjorn

Chelsea are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign Swedish Nathalie Bjorn from Everton as the Blues look to bring in cover for Millie Bright and Jess Carter, according to The Standard.

The London side will pay a six-figure sum to land the Sweden international, who will commit to a deal that runs until summer 2026.

Man City eyeing move for Bayern's Kimmich

Manchester City are reportedly ready to wait until the summer to sign Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich, according to the Mirror.

The Bundesliga side are currently demanding £50m for the midfielder but it could drastically go down in the summer as the player will then have only a year left in his contract. Other than the Cityzens, Manchester United, Liverpool and Barcelona are also keen on signing the German international.

Arsenal ready to sell midfielder to Aston Villa

Arsenal are reportedly open to selling Emile Smith Rowe to Aston Villa in the January transfer window, according to Caughtoffside.

Smith Rowe, who has struggled for game time under Mikel Arteta this season, is open to making a move out of the club and head to The Villans, who in the past have made attempts to sign the player.

Arsenal expected to make Raya's deal permanent

According to Sky Sports journalist Dharmesh Sheth, Arsenal are expected to make David Raya's move permanent next summer, who joined the club on loan at the beginning of the 2023/24 season. The Gunners have to pay £27 million to make Raya's signing permanent.

Speaking to GiveMeSport, Sheth said, "If you look at what Arsenal’s last deal was in the summer transfer window, they bought David Raya. I say bought David Raya, they actually brought him in on loan, with the option to buy him for £27 million. We expect that deal to go through, but that money will be spent in the summer as part of next year’s budget rather than this year’s budget, such is the constraints that clubs seem to have right now with FFP."

Chelsea's Ian Maatsen likely to join Dortmund on loan

Out of favour Chelsea defender Ian Maatsen is likely to leave the Premier League club on loan to Borussia Dortmund. As per Florian Plettenberg [via Sky Sports], the left-back is likely to join the German club on a loan basis after the Dutchman lost his place in Mauricio Pochettino's side and is currently way down in the pecking order.

Nathalie Bjorn set to join Chelsea from Everton

According to The Standard, Chelsea Women are very close to signing Everton defender Nathalie Bjorn to a six-figure contract. The 26-year-old, who may end up being Emma Hayes's final manager, is anticipated to sign a two-and-a-half-year deal in January and become her first acquisition. One of Everton's top players this year has been centre-back Bjorn. She participated in the summer World Cup and has 57 appearances for Sweden.

Explained: Why Brady & Birmingham can win Amad transfer race

Birmingham may have sacked Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney, but they are still being tipped to lure Amad Diallo away from Old Trafford.