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Latest news and rumors from the January transfer window

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The January transfer period is open, and the rumor mill is in overdrive throughout world soccer. theScore will keep you up to date on all the latest buzz with daily briefings until the window closes Feb. 3.

Jan. 17

Norwegian talent on Arsenal's radar: Arsenal are monitoring 18-year-old Norwegian midfielder Sverre Nypan as they draw up plans to revamp their midfield. Nypan has drawn comparisons to Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard and could cost around £10 million. (The Telegraph)

Milan add Felix to wish list: AC Milan reached out to Chelsea to discuss a potential loan move for Joao Felix. Milan are keeping their options open as talks with Marcus Rashford hit a snag. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Kolo Muani still on standby: Randal Kolo Muani can't complete his loan move to Juventus because Paris Saint-Germain have already loaned out a maximum of six players to clubs outside of France. PSG will have to either recall one of those players or sell one outright to complete Kolo Muani's transfer. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Chelsea join Garnacho sweepstakes: Chelsea are weighing up a move for Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho. United value Garnacho at around €70 million but aren't looking to sell him. Napoli remain interested and have already made an approach. (Ben Jacobs)

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Madrid fond of Saliba: Real Madrid identified Arsenal center-back William Saliba as a potential summer signing. He will only have two years remaining on his contract by then and could begin to entertain interest. (Foot Mercato)

Big money for Marmoush: Manchester City agreed to pay up €80 million for Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush, securing a deal without the discount they had hoped to get at the beginning of their negotiations. (Patrick Berger)

Milan's USMNT contingent could grow: The Rossoneri held a meeting with representatives for Borussia Dortmund playmaker Giovanni Reyna, who plays for the U.S. men's national team alongside Milan players Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah. (Florian Plettenberg)

Jan. 16

Chicago Fire eye Neymar: The Chicago Fire are exploring a potential deal for Neymar, whose contract with Al-Hilal is expiring in June. Neymar's camp has asked for more than Lionel Messi's MLS-record $20-million salary. (Tom Bogert and Ben Jacobs)

Al-Hilal lining up Salah: The Saudi club wants to replace Neymar with Mohamed Salah and make him a star attraction at the Club World Cup this summer. Al-Hilal are ready to offer the Egyptian a lucrative contract. (Sky Sports)

Juve set price for Cambiaso: Juventus won't accept less than €80 million for Manchester City target Andrea Cambiaso. City have held talks with Juve but have yet to submit a bid for the versatile Italian full-back. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Marmoush is City-bound: Manchester City have an agreement in principle to sign breakout forward Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt this month. There are only minor details to sort out before the move can become official. (RMC Sport)

Davies rejects Bayern again: Real Madrid are optimistic about signing Alphonso Davies on a free transfer after learning the Bayern Munich left-back has rejected the club's latest contract offer. Davies is set to become a free agent in July. (Relevo)

Kerkez in Liverpool's sights: Liverpool see Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez as a potential replacement for longtime left-back Andy Robertson. While a January transfer is off the table, a summer deal in the region of £50 million could materialize. (iNews)

Jan. 15

Ronaldo staying in Saudi Arabia: Cristiano Ronaldo will remain the highest-paid footballer in the world after agreeing to a one-year contract extension with Al-Nassr worth €183 million. He's also set to receive a 5% ownership stake in the team. (Marca)

Madrid waiting for TAA: Real Madrid are giving up on a January move for Trent Alexander-Arnold. They're convinced Liverpool won't sell the right-back at any price this month. Madrid remain confident of signing him on a free transfer in July. (Relevo)

Araujo off the market: Ronald Araujo has agreed in principle to sign a new contract with Barcelona, all but ending speculation over a potential move to Juventus. The defender's deal was set to expire in 18 months. (Fabrizio Romano)

MLS in Zaha's future: Fourth-year MLS franchise Charlotte FC are close to signing Galatasaray forward Wilfried Zaha on loan. Galatasaray will cut short Zaha's loan spell at Lyon to complete the deal. Zaha will become a Designated Player for Charlotte. (Tom Bogert and Ben Jacobs)

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Man United shopping Antony: Manchester United are in talks with various clubs over a potential loan deal for Brazilian winger Antony. Real Betis are particularly interested after selling winger Assane Diao to Como. (Sky Sports)

Atlanta want Almiron back: Atlanta United are negotiating Miguel Almiron's return to MLS. Almiron left Atlanta for Newcastle in 2019 in a league-record $27-million deal but is now struggling for playing time. (Tom Bogert and Ben Jacobs)

Chalobah recalled by Chelsea: Trevoh Chalobah is returning to Stamford Bridge after spending the first half of the season on loan at Crystal Palace. Chelsea need center-back help after losing Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile to injuries. (David Ornstein)

Mbeumo a hot property: Arsenal, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur have inquired about signing Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo. But Brentford are unlikely to sell the €50 million-rated Mbeumo in January. (RMC Sport)

Jan. 14

Arteta convinces Zubimendi: Arsenal persuaded Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi to join the club in the summer. Zubimendi was courted by Liverpool and Manchester City last year but opted to stay in Spain. The Gunners will formally trigger his €60-million release clause at the end of the season. (Daily Mail)

Man City's defense getting overhaul: After agreeing to pay €42 million for 19-year-old defender Abdukodir Khusanov, Manchester City are now finalizing a similar deal for Brazilian center-back Vitor Reis. City are hoping to bring him in immediately. (Fabrizio Romano)

Nkunku won't go cheap: Chelsea placed a £65-million price tag on the club's joint-top scorer, Christopher Nkunku, who's drawn interest from Bayern Munich. The Blues could replace Nkunku with Bayern's 19-year-old forward Mathys Tel. (The Telegraph)

Okafor's Leipzig move off: RB Leipzig canceled Noah Okafor's loan move from AC Milan over concerns about his fitness. Okafor is considered out of shape and not ready to help the struggling German club immediately. (Philipp Hinze)

Juve done with Vlahovic: Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli wants to sell striker Dusan Vlahovic for no less than €60 million. Giuntoli will reach out to Manchester United and Arsenal to gauge their interest. However, Vlahovic's €12-million annual salary could be a stumbling block. (Daniele Longo)

Almiron on the way out: Newcastle United are ready to move on from former club-record signing Miguel Almiron. Clubs in the United States, Brazil, and Europe have opened talks with the Magpies over a potential £12-million transfer. (The Telegraph)

Jan. 13

Malen bound for Villa: Aston Villa reached an agreement with Borussia Dortmund to sign forward Donyell Malen. The deal is worth €25 million, plus €5 million in add-ons of which €3 million is guaranteed. (Patrick Berger)

Inter join Walker race: With AC Milan and Kyle Walker discussing a multi-year contract, Inter Milan are considering hijacking the deal from their rivals. The Italian side is interested in signing the right-back on loan. (Daily Mail)

Walker to snub Saudi interest: Clubs from Saudi Arabia eager to sign the 34-year-old should have a backup plan. Walker is expected to reject such approaches in hoes of keeping his England career alive. (The Sun)

Napoli eye Garnacho swoop: Alejandro Garnacho has emerged as a possible replacement for wantaway Khvicha Kvaratskhelia at Napoli. The 20-year-old Manchester United winger could cost up to €50 million. (SportItalia)

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Juve win Kolo Muani sweepstakes: Randal Kolo Muani is set to leave PSG after Juventus reached an agreement to sign the striker on loan. The deal includes an option to make the move permanent. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Araujo wants out: Ronald Araujo's time at Barcelona could be over soon. Despite Barca's reluctance to lose the Juventus-linked defender, Araujo has expressed his desire to leave as soon as possible. (Mundo Deportivo)

McAtee interest in Germany: James McAtee is most likely to join a German club on loan if he leaves Manchester City on loan. Bayer Leverkusen, Dortmund, Mainz, Leipzig, and Stuttgart are all interested. (Fabrizio Romano)

Jan. 12

Milan want Walker: AC Milan are at the front of the queue for Kyle Walker, who requested a transfer from Manchester City. The Rossoneri hope they can land the English defender on a free transfer. (Fabrizio Romano)

MLS transfer record at risk: Atlanta United have tempted Middlesbrough with a MLS-record $18-million offer for Emmanuel Latte Lath. The promotion-chasing Championship club is deciding whether to accept the bid for their star striker. (Tom Bogert)

Chelsea's Guehi reunion on hold: Marc Guehi's potential £200,000-a-week salary has complicated a return to Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea hesitant to break their strict wage structure to facilitate an already-costly transfer. (The Mirror)

PSG show Asensio the door: Marco Asensio agreed to leave Paris Saint-Germain after losing his place in the starting lineup. Juventus, Real Sociedad, and Aston Villa are interested and could offer him a way out. (Foot Mercato)

Barca won't give up Araujo: Barcelona will only consider offers of around €70 million for center-back Ronald Araujo after turning down Juventus' opening bid. Their hardball stance could backfire with Araujo entering the final 18 months of his contract. (Mundo Deportivo)

Jan. 11

Inter tracking Donnarumma: Inter are interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain 'keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma in the summer. A move would generate significant attention given Donnarumma's history with city rivals AC Milan. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Barca in for Rashford: Despite their difficulties registering current players Dani Olmo and Pau Victor, Barcelona believe they can create enough cap space to sign Marcus Rashford on loan. Selling Eric Garcia, Ansu Fati, and Ronald Araujo would give Barcelona the flexibility they need. (SPORT)

Napoli's post-Kvara plans: With Khvicha Kvaratskhelia pushing for a January transfer, Napoli have identified Roma's Lorenzo Pellegrini and Porto's Galeno as two players who could help replace the Georgian winger. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

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Villa bid up for Malen: Aston Villa's most recent offer of €25 million for Borussia Dortmund forward Donyell Malen still falls short of the German club's €30-million asking price. (Florian Plettenberg)

West Ham considering double swoop: Chelsea's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Ben Chilwell are at the top of Graham Potter's wish list as he begins work at West Ham. Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has made both players available for transfer. (TEAMtalk)

Disasi catches Juve's eye: Juventus' search for defenders has brought them to Chelsea center-back Axel Disasi, who could leave the Blues on loan with an obligation to buy. Benfica's Antonio Silva is still the Italians' No. 1 option. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

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