Deadline Day updates as clubs push for late signings

🚨🇧🇷 Al-Nassr are eyeing up a move for Casemiro in summer when he is a free agent. He could be reunited with his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo there. 👀 (Relevo)

🇦🇷 Arsenal would need to spend around €90m to get Julian Alvarez this summer. (Football Insider)

🇨🇴 James Rodríguez set to join Minnesota United after being a free agent since last November. ‘Here we go’ expected soon. (Fabrizio Romano)

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Tottenham are now monitoring the possibility of signing Scott McTominay from Napoli. (Teamtalk)

🇪🇸 Real Madrid have held internal discussions about Fabián Ruiz from PSG. His profile is seen as what the club is looking for in midfield. (ESPN)

Transfer drama: Jean-Philippe Mateta, Sandro Tonali and James Wilson

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Deadline Day produced perhaps more drama than expected as Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham were all active as the January window closed. The day started with the Gunners exploring a stunning move for Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali, before Mikel Arteta set tongues wagging by confirming the club was “actively looking” for a new signing following Mikel Merino’s injury. In the end, two new faces did arrive at the academy, as Evan Mooney joined from St Mirren and Jaden Dixon arrived from Stoke. There was interest in Hearts striker James Wilson, but Spurs hijacked talks and lured the Scotland international to London.

Spurs fans would have wanted more than just an academy signing, but the day passed without the injury-ravaged squad being bolstered, and captain Cristian Romero posted on Instagram shortly after the deadline passed to vent his frustration at how the squad has been left. Across London, Chelsea recalled Mamadou Sarr from Strasbourg, with both Aaron Anselmino and David Datro Fofana heading in the opposite direction, as Axel Disasi joined West Ham on loan and Tyrique George joined Everton on a loan-to-buy deal.

Manchester United were also focused mainly on loan outgoings, while Jorgen Strand Larsen’s switch from Wolves to Crystal Palace for a club-record £48million was the biggest deal of the day, but the Eagles ran out of time to complete the £20m signing of Dwight McNeil. Jean-Phillipe Mateta’s move to AC Milan collapsed after issues with his medical amid suggestions that he could miss the rest of the season with a knee injury. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!

Latest Deadline Day headlines

Tottenham beat Arsenal to young star Wilson

Liverpool announce Jacquet

Crystal Palace confirm club-record deal for Strand Larsen despite Mateta move collapse

Arsenal explored Goretzka deal after Tonali enquiry

Chelsea make surprise bid for Tylel Tati

West Ham sign Axel Disasi on loan

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Fulham loan Steven Benda to Feyenoord

A late exit from Fulham has also been confirmed tonight.

Goalkeeper Steven Benda has joined Eredivisie giants Feyenoord on loan until the summer.

The German had been expected to stay at Craven Cottage after returning early from a loan spell at Millwall in the Championship.

However, he will now spend the rest of the season at De Kuip.

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Youssef En-Nesyri completes Al-Ittihad move

The other part of the Fenerbahce/Al-Ittihad transfer saga has also now been resolved.

The Saudi outfit have announced the signing of Moroccan forward Youssef En-Nesyri.

The deal was done after talks with FIFA, per Fabrizio Romano, with Fenerbahce set to receive around €14m.

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Fenerbahce confirm N’Golo Kante deal

Fenerbahce have now confirmed the signing of N’Golo Kante.

The French midfielder has penned a two-and-a-half year deal in Istanbul after leaving Saudi club Al-Ittihad.

“Some stories take time, but they don’t stay unfinished,” Fenerbahce wrote on social media.

They have a two-legged Europa League knockout play-off tie against Nottingham Forest coming up.

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N’Golo Kante set for Fenerbahce move

It looks like N’Golo Kante will be getting his move to Fenerbahce after all.

Fabrizio Romano is reporting tonight that his contract at Saudi club Al-Ittihad has been cancelled with immediate effect.

Fenerbahce are now working with FIFA to get the signing of the former Chelsea and Leicester star approved.



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Fulham to step up Wilson talks

Fulham will resume contract negotiations with Harry Wilson after knocking back January interest in the in-form midfielder.

Wilson is out of contract at the end of the season and has been attracting interest from serval Premier League clubs.

The Cottagers rejected an approach by Everton last week and were adamant he would not leave mid-season, with Marco Silva stating last week that there was “zero chance” of him being sold.

Fulham are desperate to keep Wilson, who has been in superb form for club and country this season, and contract negotiations have been underway for several months.

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‘Many doubts’ over Merino in Arsenal injury worry

Mikel Merino’s father has revealed that there is “uncertainty” of the length of time that the Arsenal midfielder could be out injured.

The Spaniard was reported to need surgery on a broken bone in his foot last week, with Mikel Arteta confirming before the January transfer window closed that the Gunners were scouting out potential opportunities on the market to replace Merino temporarily.

Merino, 29, missed Arsenal’s 4-0 win at Leeds over the weekend, with Arsenal revealing that he would be out for an “extended period”.

Arsenal Open Discreet Talks for Julián Álvarez Amid Gyökeres Concerns

Arsenal have reportedly begun discreet talks over a potential move for Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez, with early discussions already underway between the two clubs.

Sources close to the situation indicate that the Gunners are exploring the feasibility of bringing the Argentine international back to the Premier League, as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his attacking options ahead of the next phase of the season.

The move is understood to be linked to growing concerns surrounding Viktor Gyökeres, who has struggled to make the expected impact since arriving at the Emirates Stadium last summer. Despite high expectations following his signing, Gyökeres has found consistency hard to come by, prompting Arsenal’s recruitment team to reassess their forward plans.

Álvarez, who joined Atlético Madrid in a high-profile move, is admired for his versatility, work rate, and proven goal-scoring ability at the highest level. Arsenal believe his profile fits Arteta’s tactical demands, particularly his pressing style and ability to operate across the front line.
While talks remain at an early and discreet stage, Arsenal’s interest signals their intent to remain proactive in the transfer market. Atlético Madrid are yet to indicate their stance publicly, but any deal would likely require significant negotiation given Álvarez’s importance to Diego Simeone’s squad.

For now, the situation remains fluid, with Arsenal closely monitoring developments as they weigh up their options in attack amid Gyökeres’ ongoing struggles.
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Arsenal have been linked with a move for Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez

Arsenal could still complete several pieces of business as the transfer deadline looms. While Mikel Arteta’s squad is arguably the strongest across the Premier League, there are areas that the club could reinforce during the January window.

The Gunners sit four points clear at the top of the league table, despite their setback against Manchester United and remain in contention across all four competitions. Their focus now shifts to Wednesday’s clash with Kairat, as Arsenal chase a perfect record of eight victories from eight in the Champions League.

While much speculation will centre on potential new signings, Ethan Nwaneri’s loan spell at Marseille has already demonstrated the value of temporary moves for fringe players at the Emirates Stadium. Here is a closer look at some of the latest transfer headlines surrounding the Gunners.

Julian Alvarez ‘stance’

Arsenal have been linked with an interest in Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez during the January transfer window. The ex-Manchester City man has found the net 40 times in 86 appearances since his switch to the Spanish capital in 2024.

ESPN has reported that Arsenal are considering a summer swoop for Alvarez, who would be priced at around £87million. The Gunners already boast Viktor Gyokeres, Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz in their ranks.

However, Gary Lineker believes Alvarez would improve their options up front and shared that the forward is unhappy at his current club, suggesting a transfer could be on the cards

Gary Lineker has discussed Arsenal’s reported interest in Julian Alvarez(Image: Oscar J. Barroso/Europa Press via Getty Images)

“It’s probably complete b******* as most of these things are on social media but I saw they were linked with Julian Alvarez who I know is not entirely happy with life at Atletico,” Lineker said on the Rest is Football podcast. “Now that is the sort of player you know can handle the big occasion – he’s a World Cup winner for crying out loud.

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“Someone like that at Arsenal would be game over. But they do need one or two of these current forwards to start scoring on a reasonably regular basis.”

Manager speaks on transfer

Ajax manager Fred Grim has addressed his side’s interest in Arsenal loanee Oleksandr Zinchenko. The 29-year-old joined Nottingham Forest on loan last summer but has seen limited action, featuring just 10 times in all competitions.



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Oleksandr Zinchenko is reportedly nearing a move to Ajax(Image: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Forest manager Sean Dyche recently confirmed the club had discussed Zinchenko’s situation, with the full-back slipping down the pecking order following Ola Aina’s return from injury. Ajax are understood to be pursuing a permanent deal for Zinchenko, with Grim providing an update on the possible deal.

“I hope that (Zinchenko’s signing) will take shape soon,” Grim said. “At Ajax, we’re very busy strengthening our squad.

“It will have to be finalised in the coming week. In my opinion, there are still some possibilities then.”

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