Transfer rumours, news: Arsenal ready to make bid for Sesco
January 18, 2025 at 08:00 AM ET

Arsenal are desperate to sort out their forward issues and could make a move Victor Jickers or Benjamin Sesko Real Madrid are preparing to make another bid for Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold this month before the transfer window closes. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the world.

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- Napoli's Kovarac Helia completes move to Paris Saint-Germain
- Haaland signs new record-breaking 9.5-year contract with Manchester City
- Tedesco sacked after two years as Belgium coach

Hot Rumors

- Arsenal sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko According to The Sun and The Times, Gabriel Jesus is their main target after suffering an ACL injury. The 21-year-old has been linked with a move to the Gunners over the past 12 months but opted to sign a new contract with the Bundesliga club last summer. Arsenal are weighing up whether to make an immediate £70m offer or a short-term loan deal. As with Jack Reis, getting a deal done before this window closes would require a hefty transfer fee, but Mikel Arteta is in desperate need of reinforcements. The Slovenia international has scored 18 goals in all competitions and has scored in his last seven league games.

- Arsenal are also interested Victor JickersBut Manchester United remains his most likely destination, according to The Independent. Guikres spent 18 prolific months at Sporting Lisbon under current Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim, with the former Coventry City man seen as part of the Old Trafford rebuild A key addition to the job. Arsenal this month raised the possibility of taking action to address their own issues ahead of schedule. Guikres has a release clause of less than £100m, making him an attractive option. United are unable to sign the 26-year-old this month, while Sporting Lisbon want him to stay until the summer. Arteta's best chance of landing Guikres seems to be to swoop in during this window.

- After several days of "meetings and conversations" at Real Madrid's Valdebebas training ground, the club has decided to make another signing Trent Alexander-Arnold According to Marca, this month. Liverpool turned down Madrid's offer ahead of the January transfer window, but the La Liga giants' performances in recent weeks - including a 5-2 Super Cup defeat to Barcelona - have convinced them to try again rather than wait for a free transfer this summer. . Alexander-Arnold must convince Premier League leaders to let him leave early.

- Napoli make €40m offer to Borussia Dortmund Karim AdeyemiAccording to Sky Sports Germany. Italian club looking for replacement Hvitsa Kvaratskhelia After joining PSG, he tried to make "verbal contact" with the forward, but it was quickly stopped by Dortmund. Furthermore, Adeyemi is not keen on a move this month, although things could become "interesting" again in the summer. Napoli will now join Manchester United in the hunt for replacement targets Alejandro Garnacio and lille Eden Jeglova It's at the top of their wish list.

- Alphonso Davis According to Florian Plettenberg, he is close to renewing his contract with Bayern Munich. Negotiations between Bayern sporting director Max Eberl and Davies' agent Nick House made significant progress on Friday. While some details are still to be ironed out, the 24-year-old is expected to sign a new contract soon, keeping him at Bayern until at least 2029, with the option to extend for a further year. However, Marca say Real Madrid hope to sign the player for free in the summer, saying they are "satisfied" with the situation surrounding Davis and believe he has rejected a higher contract offer from Bayern.

Confirm transfer

- Crystal Palace sign 19-year-old attacking midfielder Roman Esser The deal is reportedly worth £12m and comes from Millwall. read

- Xiaoshan Aimeng Signed a 2.5-year contract with Waseda University to join the Manchester City women's team.

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Other rumors

- Manchester United won't let it Alejandro Garnacio Leaving Old Trafford on a cheap deal, but Napoli and Chelsea are seeking assurances about the winger's temperament before committing to a £50m transfer. (Daily Telegraph)

- Matisse phoneThe 19-year-old turned down the chance to leave Bayern Munich and join Chelsea. (Florian Plettenberg)

- Christopher Nkunku Personal terms have been agreed with Bayern Munich, but the Bundesliga club are still some way off Chelsea's asking price of €70 million. (Florian Plettenberg)

- Nuno Mendes will not leave PSG this month, ending United's hopes of a move for the left-back. (Team Daily)

- Arsenal will find out if they win the race to sign Norwegian teenager Swear Nipan. The 18-year-old midfielder, who plays for Rosenborg, has been "carefully considering" his next move after talks with some of Europe's biggest clubs. (Daily Mirror)

- AC Milan’s approach Joao Felix The loan move was rejected by Chelsea, but the Serie A club may try again before the transfer window closes. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

- AC Milan to pay €1m loan fee Kyle Walker Joins them from Manchester City until the end of the season with a permanent option of €5 million. ("Gazzetta dello Sport")

- Chelsea make higher bid of €12m for Deportivo winger Jeremiah Hernandez. The 22-year-old Spain Under-21 international will be loaned out immediately for the remainder of the season. (Levo)

- Ronald Araujo A few days ago it seemed certain that he would be heading to Juventus, but now a new contract with Barcelona with a significant wage increase seems likely. (World Sports News)

- Wolves are in talks to sign the Guimarães defensive midfielder Manu. The Portuguese club have made a €12 million offer for the 23-year-old, which also includes future transfer clauses. (Fabrizio Romano)

- Erling Haaland may have signed a huge long-term contract with Manchester City until 2034, but the forward "could still see a turn in the future". "There is a formula to be able to leave before 2034," but that is not a release clause, the report said. (Marca)

- Real Madrid signs young centre-back Joel Pregozulos18 years old from Espanyol, he will currently play for Madrid Under-19s, coached by Álvaro Arbeloa. (Diary AS)

- Manchester City trying to sign Juventus full-back, new contacts expected Andrea Cambiaso. 80 million euros needed Bianconeri The 24-year-old is allowed to leave immediately, while an offer of around €60 million would require more discussion. (Football Market)

- Juventus face competition from Chelsea, Manchester United and Napoli for Lecce Patrick Dogu Asking for a transfer fee of around 40 million euros. Ajax Jorel Harteaured bull salzburg Amar DedikChelsea's Ben ChilwellFiorentina Cristiano Biraghi and Girona's Miguel Gutierrez Considered an alternative to Juventus. ("All Sports News")

- Aston Villa will step up negotiations with Sevilla to sign the 24-year-old centre-back Luik Bader. (enough market)

- Representatives from AC Milan and Juventus will gather to discuss Fikayo Tomori. The 27-year-old is an important figure in the country. RossoneriBut if the offer reaches €30 million, including bonuses, the move could be approved. (Football Market)

- Juventus ready to trigger option rabbit stoneOn permanent loan from AC Milan, worth 14 million euros, with a bonus of 3 million euros. (Niccolò Schira)

- Mario Balotelli A move away from Genoa is being considered as he has only played 56 minutes in three months. (Niccolò Schira)

- Richarlison Wants to leave Tottenham Hotspur and spend a huge sum of money to move to the Saudi Professional League. (Football Insider)

- Paris Saint-Germain may recall midfielder Dear Endur Bologna are interested in releasing him from his loan spell at Besiktas and letting him leave permanently. that would allow Randall Cole Muani Officially joined Juventus on loan. ("Le Parisien")

- Tottenham Hotspur could move for Paris Saint-Germain centre-back Milan Skriniarhe is also the subject of interest from Aston Villa and Galatasaray. (Football Insider)

- Genoa have reached an agreement and signed a contract with West Ham United Maxwell Cornet Loan and reach a verbal agreement with the winger. (Fabrizio Romano)

- Brighton midfielder Jacob's mother Will reject a new contract and move to Feyenoord for £1.2 million. (Daily Mail)