Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Arsenal rival Chelsea in ambitious loan move for Al-Ittihad's ex-Real Madrid star Karim Benzema

Arsenal and Chelsea set to fight for Benzema

Arsenal are all set to compete with Chelsea to secure a loan move for Al-Itthad star Karim Benzema, according to Team Talk.

Benzema, who is planning to leave Saudi Arabia just six months after joining the league from Real Madrid, is wanted by several top European clubs. Manchester United at one point were also linked with the Frenchman but the Red Devils have made it clear they don't want to sign the player in the ongoing transfer window.

Amad Diallo won't leave Man Utd on loan in January

Manchester United's Amad Diallo won't leave the club on loan in the January transfer window, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.

The decision was made after the player directly spoke to manager Erik ten Hag and made it clear that he does not want to leave the club now despite interests from Middlesbrough and Sunderland.

Chelsea eyeing move for Real Madrid goalkeeper

Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin in the summer, according to Todofichajes.

The Blues are reportedly unhappy with summer signing Robert Sanchez and are in search of another custodian ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Inter Miami eyeing loan move for Pumas defender Freire

Inter Miami are all set to sign Pumas defender Nicolas Freire on loan for the upcoming 2024 MLS season, according to The Athletic.

Freire, who turns 30 next month, spent the first half of the 2023/24 season on loan at Olympiacos. But he is now all set to cut short his spell in Greece and head to the US.

Brentford sign Reguilon on loan from Spurs

Sergio is a bee! 🐝

Reguilón has joined Brentford on loan from Tottenham Hotspur until the end of the season@premierleague | #BrentfordFC 🔴

— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) January 17, 2024

Bournemouth's Hamed Traore joins Napoli on loan

Good luck to midfielder Hamed Traorè, who joins Serie A side Napoli on loan for the remainder of the season.

— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) January 17, 2024

Arsenal and Chelsea target Toney wants to join a top club

Brentford star Ivan Toney, who is wanted by Arsenal and Chelsea, has revealed that he wants to join a top club to win more titles.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Toney said, "You can never predict when is the right time to move elsewhere, but I think it's obvious I want to play for a top club. Everybody wants to play for a top club, that is fighting for titles. Whether it's this January that is the right time for a club to come in and pay the right money, who knows? But my main focus is to do what I do on the pitch and let the background work take care of itself."

Six clubs show interest in Man City outcast

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have joined the race to sign Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips, according to The Telegraph.

Crystal Palace and West Ham have been monitoring his situation and long-term admirers Newcastle and Juventus are still in for the midfielder.

Spurs remain interested in signing Chelsea midfielder

Tottenham Hotspur continue to remain interested in signing Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher, according to Football Insider.

The England international has become a regular starter under Mauricio Pochettino this season and it is unlikely that the Blues would want to lose one of their star players. But FFP regulations could force the club to part ways with him.

Liverpool and Barcelona to compete for Momodou Sonko

Liverpool are all set to battle it out with Barcelona to secure the signature of 18-year-old Swedish winger Momodou Sonko, according to Fichajes.

Sonko currently plies his trade at Swedish top division side FK Hacken and will cost only €10m.