Transfer news LIVE: Manchester United offered Martial swap as Tottenham target Juventus and Milan midfielders

The January transfer window is open and rumours are swirling around the Premier League and across Europe.

Romelu Lukaku’s future has suddenly been thrown into doubt after his recent interview expressing his desire to one day return to Inter Milan, despite only joining Chelsea for £97.5m last summer.

Liverpool are said to be plotting a move for Arsenal and England forward Bukayo Saka and are monitoring the 20-year-old’s contract situation at the Emirates, according to the Express. Saka, who has scored five times in the Premier League this season, is under contract until 2024 at Arsenal, while Liverpool have reportedly also made an offer to AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie ahead of his deal expiring at the end of the season.

Arsenal, meanwhile, have identified Real Sociedad’s Alexander Isak and Lille’s Jonathan David as potential additions to their forward line, amid uncertainty over the futures of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette. Manchester City’s Aymeric Laporte is receiving interest from Barcelona, while Newcastle, West Ham and Everton are tracking Aaron Ramsey and are set to offer the Juventus midfielder a return to the Premier League. Newcastle are also closing in on a deal for Lille defender Sven Botman, according to the Mail.

Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from the Premier League and around Europe:

Transfer news and rumours

• Man United could be offered Martial-Dembele swap with Barcelona

• Lukaku could force Conte reunion at Tottenham after Chelsea fallout

• Arteta’s shortlist to replace Aubameyang at Arsenal

• Newcastle target January move for Atletico Madrid’s Trippier

• Denis Zakaria set for Gladbach exit with Arsenal keen

Adama Traore attracting interest

12:41 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Adama Traore has been regularly linked with Tottenham over the last 18 months or so, but could the Wolves winger be headed for another London club instead? The Mirror report that West Ham are also intrigued by a player possessing such obvious and considerable talents, who may be available for a reduced fee as Wolves try and fund business of their own.

West Ham will be without Said Benrahama this month as he spearheads Algeria’s efforts at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Axel Tuanzebe set to join Napoli on loan

11:49 , Harry Latham-Coyle

A third loan spell at Aston Villa hasn’t quite panned out as planned for Axel Tuanzebe, and the Manchester United defender appears to be headed elsewhere after the termination of a planned season-long stint at Villa Park - Napoli seem set to take the talented 24-year-old to Italy until the end of the season.

Tuanzebe has made just six appearances for Villa this season and appeared out of favour under Steven Gerrard, but will get the chance to fight for a place in Naples. Luciano Spalletti’s side are third in Serie A.

More uncertain futures at Chelsea

11:11 , Harry Latham-Coyle

The future of Romelu Lukaku is not the only problem for Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea, with as many as four defenders out of contract in the summer and now able to line up potential next moves to foreign club.

Both Andreas Christensen and Cesar Azpilicueta are of interest to Barcelona, according to Spanish newspaper Sport.

Antonio Rudiger is wanted by Real Madrid, while Thiago Silva is another who could leave for free at the end of the season.

It may be unlikely that all leave the club but it could be a very busy month for Marina Granovskaia and the rest of the Chelsea top brass.

A record move!

10:45 , Harry Latham-Coyle

From Italy to Germany, now, and a record transfer that has just a few final ‘i’s to dot and ‘t’s to cross before completion. American teen sensation Ricardo Pepi has been a breakthrough star of MLS over the last two seasons and appears to now be Bavaria-bound, with FC Augsburg’s offer of just short of $20 million (£14.8 million) enough to secure the 18-year-old from FC Dallas.

An official announcement is due soon, barring unforeseen problems uncovered in yesterday’s medical.

More reports from Italy

10:36 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Here’s another intriguing little rumour emerging from Turin-based Tuttosport - ex-Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri could raid his former club for Callum Hudson-Odoi.

The winger has been in and out of the side under Thomas Tuchel and could look to move away in search of more regular football.

Sarri, now at Lazio in Serie A, is said to be keen to bring the 21-year-old to the Italian capital.

What about Lucas Digne?

10:28 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Whereabouts might Everton’s out-of-favour Frenchman end up, then? Lucas Digne has been commonly connected with Chelsea, who are in need of a left-wing-back after Ben Chilwell’s injury, while La Gazzetta Dello Sport in Italy mentions Inter Milan as a potential suitor.

An untidy financial situation at the club means a fee may prove a stumbling block for Inter, which could mean a swap deal is required as an alternative - La Gazzetta floats Uruguayan midfielder Matias Vecino as a makeweight.

A deal close to completion at Everton

10:23 , Harry Latham-Coyle

One move that could go through this week at Goodison Park is that of Rangers right-back Nathan Patterson. There has been a flurry of early transfer activity at Everton as Rafa Benitez looks to shore up both defensive flanks, with Dynamo Kyiv defender Vitaliy Mykolenko already added.

With Lucas Digne all but certain to be headed for the exit door after a row with Benitez, Patterson would add further options out wide defensively, and an initial fee of just under £10 million has been agreed, according to The Guardian.

Jose Mourinho wants to add Ainsley Maitland-Niles

10:17 , Harry Latham-Coyle

A player who may be leaving the Emirates Stadium is Ainsley Maitland-Niles. The 24-year-old utility man is reportedly a target of Jose Mourinho at Roma.

Maitland-Niles spent the second half of last season on loan at West Brom and has also been connected with Everton in recent weeks after a loan deal to Rafa Benitez’s side fell through at the backend of August 2021.

After the collapse of that temporary move, Maitland-Niles publicly voiced his frustration, writing on social media: “All I want to do is go where I’m wanted & where I’m going to play.”

He may now belatedly get his wish.

And across North London...

10:00 , Harry Latham-Coyle

It may also be an intriguing window for Mikel Arteta and Arsenal, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s future (or lack thereof) likely to become clear and reinforcements perhaps required if the club are to maintain an impressive recent string of performances.

Thomas Partey has stood out, but the Ghanaian is bound for the African Cup of Nations this month, and Arsenal perhaps need further high-class midfield options. Granit Xhaka has proved a useful foil for Partey, but is a little unreliable.

Lyon midfielder Bruno Guimaraes is the latest name to be linked as an option for Arteta.

Brazilian outlet Globo report that Lyon would be looking for £38million from any prospective suitor.

Incomings at Spurs?

09:43 , Harry Latham-Coyle

As well as squaring away his skipper’s future, Antonio Conte is also said to be hoping to strengthen his Tottenham squad significantly either in January or in the summer. With Tanguy Ndombele seemingly very out of favour, and Conte as yet unconvinced by signs of promising steps out of poor form from Harry Winks and Dele Alli, a midfield recruit heads the agenda for the new Spurs boss.

The Express report that Spurs have held talks with the AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie’s camp with his contract in Italy set to expire in the summer.

Arsenal and Manchester United have also been linked with the midfielder, while Tottenham are also assessing other options - Juventus’ Weston McKinnie is similarly cited as a potential target, which could open the door for Aurelien Tchouameni of Monaco to make a switch to Turin.

Tottenham keen to keep hold of Hugo Lloris

09:31 , Harry Latham-Coyle

He’s Tottenham’s all-time leading Premier League appearance-maker and a World Cup winning captain and Antonio Conte has no desire to see Hugo Lloris leave Spurs in the summer.

The Frenchman is out of contract come the close of the season and can now begin to negotiate with clubs overseas about a potential free transfer, but Conte hopes his club captain, who is in outstanding form, will remain in London.

"Hugo is a Tottenham player, he’s the captain. For sure he will talk with the club to try to find a solution," he said. "I think Hugo wants to stay in his club, he loves the club, he stays well in Tottenham."

The 35-year-old has been linked with a return to former club Nice.

Hugo Lloris ‘loves Tottenham and Tottenham loves him’

Manchester United look to Leverkusen for latest German wunderkind Florian Wirtz

09:20 , Harry Latham-Coyle

While signs of a dramatic immediate improvement may have been absent since the interim appointment of Ralf Rangnick at Old Trafford, the German’s arrival may have aided Manchester United’s chances of landing Florian Wirtz.

The Daily Star report that United believe the appointment of Rangnick as interim boss could give them the inside track in the chase for one of the most-wanted young players in Europe.

The 18-year-old is enjoying a fine season for Bayer Leverkusen which has caught the eye of the likes of Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Chelsea and Liverpool, as well as United.

Leverkusen could look to cash in next summer and are said to be looking for upwards of £70million.

Aaron Ramsey eyeing Premier League return

09:05 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Kieran Tripper may not be the only familiar face making a return to English football after a European sojourn - the suggestions are that former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey is also the object of interest for a number of Premier League clubs.

Newcastle (of course), Everton and West Ham are all said to be interested in offering the Wales international a route out of Juventus. Ramsey, who joined the Italian side in 2018, has made just four starts for Juventus so far this season and has struggled to settle in Serie A.

Reports claim that Juventus would allow the 31-year-old to leave the club this window.

Denis Zakaria set for Gladbach exit with Arsenal keen

09:00 , Jack Rathborn

Borussia Monchengladbach have confirmed that Swiss international Denis Zakaria will leave the club when his current contract runs out in the summer.

Arsenal, Leicester City and Everton among others have been credited with interest in the 25-year-old, who can play in the centre of midfield or defence.

German giants Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have also been linked.

Newcastle keen to take advantage of Barcelona fire sale with Samuel Umtiti

08:35 , Jack Rathborn

Barcelona are still looking to sell with a number of players for sale.

Samuel Umtiti is one such player having fallen down the pecking order at the Nou Camp.

Newly-minted Newcastle are said to be lining up a move as they look to beat the drop in the Premier League.

Whether the 28-year-old is keen on a move to Tyneside remains to be seen.

Newcastle target January move for Atletico Madrid’s Kieran Trippier

08:25 , Jack Rathborn

Newcastle are keen to revamp their squad in the January transfer window and top of their list is Atletico Madrid and England full-back Kieran Trippier, according to the I.

The Magpies are keen to bring in up to six players, with the hopes that 31-year-old Trippier could be on board by the time they face Watford on January 15.

Newcastle target January move for Atletico Madrid’s Kieran Trippier

Real Madrid keen to pair Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland at Bernabeu this summer

08:19 , Jack Rathborn

Real Madrid could be set to sign not one but two of the best young players in the world.

Kylian Mbappe is widely expected to sign on a free when his contract expires at Paris Saint-Germain next summer.

But Spanish newspaper Marca report that Erling Haaland of Borussia Dortmund could join him as part of a mouthwatering strikeforce.

Mino Raiola recently named Real alongside Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Barcelona as possible destinations for his client.

Blackburn will not listen to offers for Ben Brereton Diaz in January

08:14 , Jack Rathborn

Blackburn manager Tony Mowbray says the club will not listen to offers from Premier League clubs for top-scorer Ben Brereton Diaz this January.

The Chile international has scored 20 goals in the Championship so far and has been tipped to make the step up to the top flight.

While Mowbray said he expected the 22-year-old to move on at some point, he said: “We’re not looking to sell Ben Brereton [in January].“We need him to hopefully get 40 goals and help the team be successful this year.”

Barcelona ready to return to Man City for Aymeric Laporte

08:10 , Jack Rathborn

No sooner after completing a £55million move for Ferran Torres, Barcelona are circling around Manchester City again.

Reports this morning have claimed Barcelona are now interested in City defender Aymeric Laporte and are planning a move next summer.

The Spain international, who joined City from Athletic Bilbao in 2018, has been a regular in the City first team since season and has formed a solid defensive partnership with Ruben Dias.

Mikel Arteta’s shortlist to replace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at Arsenal

08:05 , Jack Rathborn

Mikel Arteta has reportedly drawn up a shortlist of players to replace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang should he leave the club in January.

The 32-year-old, who is away at the Africa Cup of Nations with Gabon next month, was stripped of the Arsenal captaincy by Arteta following his latest disciplinary breach.

Although he signed a bumper contract extension to 2023, the striker’s future at the club seems to be drawing to a close while Arteta remains in charge.

And now ESPN have reported that Real Sociedad’s Alexander Isak, Fiorentina’s Dusan Vlahovic, Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins have been added to Arteta’s shortlist as he eyes a replacement.

Cristiano Ronaldo ‘very happy’ at Manchester United, says Jorge Mendes

08:00 , Jack Rathborn

Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent, Jorge Mendes, has refuted suggestions that his client is unhappy at Manchester United.

Ronaldo only returned to Old Trafford last summer and while he has scored 14 goals in all competitions this season, there have been suggestions that the Portugal international is already looking for a move away following United’s poor start to the season.

“Cristiano Ronaldo is very happy at Man United,” Mendes told Sky Sports. “He’s going to continue with his solid, great performances as always in his career. It’s going to be a great season for him, I’m sure.”

Romelu Lukaku could force Antonio Conte reunion at Tottenham after Chelsea fallout

07:52 , Jack Rathborn

Romelu Lukaku’s Chelsea future remains uncertain after his recent interview in Italy angering Thomas Tuchel.

And Gazzetta Dello Sport sensationally claim the Belgian forward could force a reunion with former manager Antonio Conte at Tottenham in the summer.

The Blues paid £97.5m last summer to bring Lukaku back to Stamford Bridge from Inter Milan, which suggests the European champions would want at least that sum to move off their No 9.

Man United could be offered Martial-Dembele swap with Barcelona

07:49 , Jack Rathborn

Manchester United could be offered a swap deal from Barcelona involving Ousmane Dembele and Anthony Martial.

That’s according to Ara, who claim the French forwards could swap clubs with neither settled long-term.

Martial has also been linked with Sevilla and Juventus, while Dembele could depart after failing to advance contract talks and his current deal at the Nou Camp expiring this summer.