TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: RB Leipzig plot shock swoop for Emile Smith-Rowe, Karim Benzema could return to Real Madrid, and Man United receives boost in pursuit of Vincius Jr
- The Arsenal academy graduate could book a loan deal with an option to buy
- PLUS: Chelsea and West Ham are tracking Wilson, with Palace target trying to force a deal
- CHRIS SUTTON: Why don’t clubs sign players? This transfer window must be revived! It all starts
Negotiations are starting to heat up as the January transfer window enters its final week.
Some deals – such as Manchester City’s acquisition of River Plate wonderkid Claudio Etcheverri – are also starting to come to light, after months of preparation.
Kalvin Phillips could still be a West Ham player at the end of the day after a lengthy spell on Man City’s bench this season and last.
And Newcastle still appear to be under fire, with Callum Wilson the latest Magpies player to get the attention of Premier League rivals.
Here, Mail Sport shares the biggest transfer stories on Friday morning.
Emile Smith-Rowe has received last-minute attention from RB Leipzig after falling out of favor at Arsenal
Karim Benzema could yet return to Real Madrid with his future in Saudi Arabia up in the air
Real Madrid may appear to want to go one step further than Vinicius Jr. with the arrival of the long-awaited Kylian Mbappé
Arsenal outcast Emile Smith-Rowe is in the crosshairs of RB Leipzig, who are keen to loan the midfielder with an option to buy.The sun)
Carlo Ancelotti has asked Real Madrid to sign Karim Benzema until the end of the season, with the Al-Ittihad striker in limbo in Saudi Arabia (Sport)
West Ham and Chelsea are keeping a close eye on Callum Wilson, but both clubs are yet to open talks with Newcastle (Mail Sport)
Sunderland have re-emphasized their interest in Manchester United winger Amad Diallo, who spent last season on loan at the Black Cats.Manchester Evening News)
Crystal Palace target Daniel Munoz refuses to train with Genk as he looks to force a transfer during the January window (HLN)
Vinicius Jr., a long-term target for Manchester United, could become a bit more realistic, with Real Madrid considering letting the Brazilian go if he lands Kylian Mbappe in the summer window.Sport)
The French Football Federation has refused to release women’s head coach Herve Renard after Ivory Coast requested the services of their former manager following the sacking of Jean-Louis Gasset.L’Equipe)
Aston Villa are keeping an eye on Norwich winger Jonathan Rowe and Middlesbrough’s Morgan Rogers as they ponder late business in the window (Mail Sport)
Wolves have entered the race to sign Al-Shabab striker Habib Diallo alongside Lille, Strasbourg and Lorient who are all interested in the striker.Foot Mercato)
Habib Diallo impressed at AFCON and caught the attention of a number of European teams
Man United are eyeing Juventus defender Bremer with interest, six months after joining Spurs
Manchester United continue to monitor Juventus defender Bremer, who was last linked with Tottenham last summer (Skysport Italy)
Bayern Munich will not sack Thomas Tuchel despite major dissatisfaction at the Allianz, with the club focused on keeping the head coach until the end of the season.Heaven Germany)
Tanguy Ndombele’s loan spell at Galatasaray could be cut short by Spurs and the French midfielder could instead finish the season in Rennes or Saudi Arabia.Tutto Mercato Web)
Crystal Palace can try again after their initial £18.5m bid for Blackburn Rovers’ Adam Wharton was rejected earlier this week (Mail Sport)
