Enzo Fernandez, Jorginho, Pedro Porro: The top 10 deadline day deals which could happen today
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With the January transfer deadline upon us, there are still several deals that are scheduled to take place.
Clubs will have until 11pm tonight to get last minute deals online.
Chelsea’s search for World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez could be the biggest move to take place today.
Chelsea’s search for Benfica star Enzo Fernández could end today
The signing of Pedro Porro by Tottenham seems to be back after last night’s negotiations
The Blues are set to have a busy day with a few outings looking likely. With Fernandez’s deal starting to pick up, the Blues are looking to get rid of some players in midfield.
Italy international Jorginho has agreed a transfer to Premier League leaders Arsenal. Also on the move, winger Hakim Ziyech is currently in Paris before being loaned out to PSG.
Sportsmail breaks down the 10 best deals that could be made today.
1- Enzo Fernandez to Chelsea
Chelsea have made a new offer worth up to £115m for Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
The Blues are optimistic they can land the World Cup winner, and the deal could make him the most expensive signing in British football history.
Enzo Fernández (left) has been Chelsea’s number one target throughout the window
Chelsea have refused to give up on signing Fernández after previously becoming frustrated at the window and have resumed their push to sign the 22-year-old before tonight’s 11pm deadline.
2- Jorginho to Arsenal
Arsenal have reached an agreement with Chelsea over a deal for Jorginho after turning their attention away from Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo.
Chelsea’s Jorginho looks set to leave the club after four years at Stamford Bridge
Arsenal were keen to sign Caicedo, but their £70m offer was recently turned down.
Therefore, Arsenal decided to turn their attention to Jorginho and Sportsmail can now reveal that the Gunners have agreed to sign the 31-year-old on an 18-month deal worth £12m.
3- Pedro Porro to Tottenham
Tottenham have reached a £42m deal for Sporting Lisbon star Pedro Porro, with the player traveling to London today for a medical at the club.
Tottenham have finally secured a £42m deal for Sporting Lisbon star Pedro Porro
The move looked in doubt after taking a turn when the Portuguese club canceled the transfer despite a medical being planned for the star.
Talks were revived on Monday night when the price was raised from £39m to £42m and Sporting asked Spurs to forfeit a percentage of their sale for winger Marcus Edwards as part of the deal.
4- Conor Gallagher to Newcastle or Everton
Everton have made a bold offer of more than £40m for Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher, but the midfielder has no desire to leave.
Another departure at Chelsea could see midfielder Conor Gallagher leave the club
The offer, which includes £5m in add-ons, comes an hour after Sean Dyche was formally appointed Everton manager.
Newcastle are also reportedly interested in signing Gallagher.
5- Hakim Ziyech to PSG
Cheslea is ready to accept a loan offer from Paris Saint-Germain for winger Hakim Ziyech.
The Moroccan is already in Paris with a view to signing for PSG for the remainder of the season.
Hakim Ziyech looks set to leave the club after a disappointing two years at the club
Ziyech moved to Stamford Bridge from Ajax in 2020 after starring in the Dutch side’s impressive run to the 2019 Champions League semi-finals.
Since moving to Chelsea, Ziyech has been unable to sustain a Chelsea first-team career since joining the club, despite helping them win the Champions League in 2021.
6- Iván Fresenda to Arsenal or Borussia Dortmund
Arsenal target Ivan Fresenda could still leave Real Valladolid today, despite the La Liga outfit being keen to keep the right-back for the rest of the season.
Iván Fresenda could still leave Real Valladolid with Arsenal interested in his signing
Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund have been following the 18-year-old throughout the transfer window after his impressive performances so far this season.
Both clubs are said to have agreed a £13m deal for the youngster, with the defender set to be loaned out to Valladolid for the remainder of the season as part of the deals.
7- Sofyan Amrabat to Barcelona
Barcelona could take Sofyan Amrabat on loan until the end of the season.
One of the outstanding players of the World Cup, Sofyan Amrabat, could sign for Barcelona
Both Barcelona and the player have agreed to the change, so the decision rests with the Serie A team.
Barca had been told they couldn’t register new contracts for midfielder Gavi and defender Ronald Araujo last week, so the signing would surprise their LaLiga rivals.
8- Nicolo Zaniolo to Leeds United
Leeds United are in regular talks with Roma about a deadline day for Nicolo Zaniolo.
Nicolo Zaniolo appears ready to leave Roma with the Italian club willing to let him go
The winger has become a big target for Leeds with Roma willing to let him go.
Now it is said that the Whites are analyzing the loan of the Italian international who has fallen out of favor with Roma.
9- Albert Sambi Lokonga to the Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace are in talks to sign Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga on loan until the end of the season.
Lokonga has started only two league games this season for Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal
Lokonga have started just two league games for Mikel Arteta’s men this season, and the Arsenal boss prefers a midfield trio of Thomas Partey, Granit Xhaka and Martin Odegaard.
The 23-year-old could now get more playing time at Selhurst Park if Palace can agree a deal with the Gunners.
10– Ben Johnson to Everton
Everton are exploring the possibility of signing West Ham defender Ben Johnson.
Ben Johnson has slipped down the pecking order at West Ham and looks set to make a move
Johnson is likely to replace club captain Seamus Coleman on the right of defence.
At 23, the defender has lost his place in the starting eleven to Czech star Vladimir Coufal.