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Transfer news: Man Utd's Dembele response, £5m Liverpool bid, Spurs' Bissouma talks
THE January transfer window closes at 11pm on Monday. Express Sport rounds up all the latest rumours, gossip and done deals ahead of the deadline.
The closure of the January transfer window is upon us with teams into the final 36 hours in which they can do deals to sign new players for the second half of the season. Aston Villa, Everton and Newcastle have been among the busiest clubs so far, but plenty of Premier League incomings and outgoings are expected before 11pm on Monday.
Tottenham boss Antonio Conte and Arsenal's Mikel Arteta are among those managers scrambling to bring in some late arrivals before the winter window shuts.
While Chelsea and Manchester United have been rather quieter, though Liverpool and Manchester City are soon to announce deals for Luis Diaz and Julian Alvarez respectively.
Further down the table, Newcastle are poised to confirm the signing of Bruno Guimaraes as they seek to avoid relegation to the Championship.
Frank Lampard is set to become the new Everton manager and is also looking to get one or two new players in at Goodison Park.
Express Sport looks at all the latest done deals, gossip and rumours below.
Ndombele update
Tanguy Ndombele is in France and set to complete his move from Tottenham back to Lyon.
He has been picture in his home country ahead of a loan-to-buy switch.
Here\u2019s next Olympique Lyonnais signing Tanguy Ndombele! He\u2019s just arrived in Lyon to complete the deal on DeadlineDay. \ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7\ud83e\udd1d #OL
\u2014 Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 30, 2022
Tottenham and OL are set to reach an agreement on loan with buy option. Just few details are missing.
Tanguy, already in France \ud83d\udcf8\u2935\ufe0f https://t.co/sOgQljbpRV
Lampard announcement Monday
Everton will confirm Frank Lampard as their new manager tomorrow, rather than tonight.
That's according to BBC Sport, who say he has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract to take the job at Goodison Park.
Frank Lampard has finalised a two-and-a-half-year deal to become Everton's new manager.
\u2014 BBC Sport (@BBCSport) January 30, 2022
An official announcement on Lampard is expected from Everton on Monday.
Full story \ud83d\udc47#bbcfootball #EFC
West Ham want Darwin evolution
The Daily Mirror are reporting that West Ham are keen on Benfica's Darwin Nunez.
That's after being rejected by Leeds having made an approach for Raphinha.
The Hammers are eager to strengthen their attack as they chase Champions League qualification.
Benfica will only consider bids of around £50m for 22-year-old Uruguayan Nunez.
Juve offering Ramsey around
Still no takers for former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, who Juventus want rid of.
The Welshman's huge wages are the biggest sticking point given he remains a quality option.
He has been linked with a return to the Premier League but as it stands, that appears unlikely.
Juventus still trying to offload Aaron Ramsey before deadline. Been offered around to Newcastle, Crystal Palace & others this month. Burnley stepped forward earlier in window but player wasn\u2019t keen. They\u2019re still pushing but any move would involve serious pay-cut. #TwitterClarets
\u2014 Ryan Taylor (@RyanTaylorSport) January 30, 2022
West Ham close on Caleta-Car
West Ham are set to sign Duje Caleta-Car, Express Sport understands.
Our man Ryan Taylor has more...
Deal not finalised yet but just had it confirmed Duje \u0106aleta-Car is heading to West Ham. Bamba Dieng staying put though, barring any late twists. Marseille have just received an offer from Turkey but player & his team not interested at this stage. #WHUFC
\u2014 Ryan Taylor (@RyanTaylorSport) January 30, 2022
Tottenham and Man Utd's Bissouma talks
Tottenham, Manchester United and Aston Villa are all showing interest in signing Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma.
That's per RTL France journalist Fabrice Hawkins who says all three clubs want to try to sign the Malian.
He says discussions are 'intense' with Bissouma out of contract in 2023, meaning Brighton can demand a higher price now than they will be able to in the summer.
A £50m price tag has previously been bandied about in connection with the midfielder.
United deny Dembele bid
Manchester United have issued a response to claims they've made a move to sign Ousmane Dembele before 11pm tomorrow.
It's claimed Barcelona are simply trying to drum up interest in the Frenchman.
He's out of contract in the summer and therefore up for sale before the January window closes so they can net a fee.
In more trivial news, #mufc insist they haven\u2019t bid for Ousmane Dembele. Barcelona keep linking him with United in an effort to alert someone who might actually buy him.
\u2014 Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) January 30, 2022
Newcastle want two more
With Bruno Guimaraes officially a Newcastle player, the Magpies are also chasing the signatures of Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah and Aston Villa's Matty Targett.
That's according to the Telegraph, who say Eddie Howe's side are working hard to sign the striker and the left-back.
Other reports have claimed Newcastle are also said to be harbour hopes of bringing in Jesse Lingard.
It could be a very busy final 30 hours of the window for the north east club.
Ndombele to fly to France
Tanguy Ndombele looks likely to leave Tottenham on loan before 11pm tomorrow.
The Frenchman is due to fly to his homeland tonight to complete a loan move to join Lyon.
Discussions are still ongoing but it appears likely he will return to the Ligue 1 club, at least temporarily, just two-and-a-half seasons after leaving.
Breaking | Tanguy Ndombele will fly to Lyon tonight ahead of a loan move from Tottenham - OL will take on majority of player\u2019s wages but are also convinced that Spurs will give them an option to buy, still being negotiated, according to TF1.
\u2014 Get French Football News (@GFFN) January 30, 2022
Newcastle confirm Guimaraes
We had Luis Diaz to Liverpool earlier, now there's another big-money deal involving a South American coming to the Premier League.
Bruno Guimaraes is officially a Newcastle player.
He will the No 39 shirt at St James' Park - which is apparently the number of the taxi once driven by his father.
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\u2014 Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) January 30, 2022
Newcastle United are thrilled to announce the signing of Bruno Guimar\u00e3es from Olympique Lyonnais on a four-and-a-half year deal.
Bem vindo, @brunoog97!
Greenwood suspended
Manchester United have suspended Mason Greenwood until further notice.
A statement read: "Mason Greenwood will not return to training or play matches until further notice."
Earlier today, a statement stated: "We are aware of images and allegations circulating on social media.
"We will not make any further comment until the facts have been established.
"Manchester United does not condone violence of any kind."
Lampard announcement
Everton are set to confirm Frank Lampard as their new manager this evening, it has been claimed.
I\u2019m told everything is going \u201cvery well\u201c to bring Frank Lampard to Everton as manager, announcement expected in the coming hours
\u2014 Alan Myers (@ALANMYERSMEDIA) January 30, 2022
Newcastle trying to sign Lingard
Newcastle are looking to push a deal over the line to sign Manchester United's Jesse Lingard on loan, say 90min.
They say that the attacker has agreed terms with Newcastle on a move to join the club until the end of the season.
Talks between Newcastle and United remain open despite earlier reports a move had collapsed.
Liverpool submit £5m bid
Further developments on Liverpool's interest in Fulham youngster Fabio Carvalho.
It's claimed the 19-year-old is now the subject of a £5m bid.
Understand Liverpool have tabled a \u00a35m bid for Fabio Carvalho. https://t.co/PoNHkHaeuZ
\u2014 Vinny O'Connor (@VinnOConnor) January 30, 2022
Aubameyang to Barca
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could be leaving Arsenal for Barcelona in the coming hours.
The Gabon striker is poised to head to the Catalan heavyweights on loan.
The Gunners are not expected to receive a loan fee but will have much of the player's £350,000-a-week wages paid for.
\ud83d\udea8 EXCL: Barcelona nearing agreement with Arsenal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang loan until summer. Main issue to resolve is salary. Would be major saving for #AFC but no loan fee or buy option/obligation. No incoming deals close @TheAthleticUK #FCBarcelona https://t.co/D8Xj4gy7UC
\u2014 David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) January 30, 2022
Liverpool pushing for Carvalho
Liverpool are launching a bid to sign Fulham's Fabio Carvalho, according to Sky Sports News.
The Portugal-born England youth international is out of contract at the end of the season.
Fulham do not want to lose the highly-rated teenager and manager Marco Silva a few days ago ruled out a January exit.
It remains to be seen if that stance will change before the window closes.
Liverpool trying to sign Fabio Carvalho from Fulham @SkySportsNews
\u2014 Vinny O'Connor (@VinnOConnor) January 30, 2022
Zakaria to Juve
Manchester United and Arsenal-linked Denis Zakaria is headed to Juventus, per Fabrizio Romano.
That will free up Rodrigo Bentacur to join Tottenham, having also been a target for Aston Villa in this window.
It's unclear whether the Uruguayan will join permanently or on a loan deal that later becomes permanent.
Any fee could cost Spurs around £20m.
More on Van de Beek
Everton do not have an option to sign Donny van de Beek permanently from Manchester United at the end of the season.
And they will pay a loan fee plus the player's wages in full.
Crystal Palace were not willing to pay up as much as the Toffees, who have won the race to sign the Dutchman.
Donny van de Beek deal will be signed in the next hours. Everton will pay loan fee plus full salary until June, Palace were offering 85% of salary. NO buy option \ud83d\udd35 #EFC
\u2014 Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 30, 2022
His agent Hasan Cetinkaya will be in London today to sign the contract.
Everton joined the race yesterday \u2935\ufe0f https://t.co/S5orCrk7Hm
Liverpool star subject of interest
Liverpool's Neco Williams is the subject of interest from Championship promotion hopefuls Bournemouth.
That's according to the Daily Star, who say the Cherries have made an approach to the Reds over the full-back.
Bournemouth interested in Neco Williams on loan from Liverpool. It's understood they've made an approach and being considered. Player wants to play with World Cup play-offs upcoming for Wales in March
\u2014 Chris McKenna (@cmckennasport) January 30, 2022
Dan Burn Newcastle bound
Newcastle have already signed Kieran Trippier and Chris Wood - and now they've got two more signings to come.
With the confirmation that Bruno Guimaraes is headed to St James' Park imminent, a deal is also being closed for Brighton's Dan Burn.
A fee of around £13m has been agreed per Sky Sports.
BREAKING: Newcastle have agreed a fee of \u00a313m with Brighton for Dan Burn \ud83e\udd1d
\u2014 Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) January 30, 2022
The defender is travelling up to the North East to undergo a medical \ud83d\udc68\ud83c\udffb\u200d\u2695\ufe0f
Breakthrough for #NUFC in their search for a centre back \u26ab\ufe0f\u26aa\ufe0f
Dembele to Man Utd
Manchester United are reportedly willing to sign Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona before the transfer window shuts.
The France international is said to be admired by Ralf Rangnick per Catalan outlet Sport.
The France international could be signed as a replacement for Anthony Martial, who has been allowed to join Sevilla on loan.
Diaz's shirt number
As expected, Luis Diaz will wear the No 23 shirt for Liverpool, subject to the successful granting of a work permit and international clearance.
He previously wore the same number for Junior FC in Colombia.
The South American winger signs a long-term contract and will arrive on Merseyside later this week.
A message from our new Red \ud83d\ude0d #VamosLuis pic.twitter.com/Be82uaW5wq
\u2014 Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 30, 2022
Luis Diaz confirmed
One of the biggest deals of the window has been confirmed as Liverpool announce the signing of Luis Diaz.
The moment you\u2019ve been waiting for\u2026
\u2014 Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 30, 2022
Luis Diaz is a RED \ud83d\udd34 #VamosLuis pic.twitter.com/wl9koUlPgl
Newcastle line up Man Utd swoop
Newcastle could make a late bid to bring Manchester United back-up goalkeeper Dean Henderson to the north east.
At least so say the Manchester Evening News who claim Eddie Howe is not satisfied with his options between the sticks.
Henderson is unhappy at United and has failed to make a single start in the Premier League this season under both Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick.
That will give Newcastle hope of striking a deal for a player Howe intends to start over Martin Dubrabvka, Karl Darlow and Freddie Woodman.
Van de Beek picks Everton
Van de Beek has made his choice - and it's Everton over Crystal Palace.
The Dutchman will finalise a switch to Goodison Park over the next 36 hours or so.
\ud83d\udea8 EXCL: Donny van de Beek has this morning decided to join Everton on loan from Manchester United for rest of season. Crystal Palace were in frame but #EFC agreed with #MUFC yesterday & 24yo #NED attacking midfielder made choice today @TheAthleticUK #CPFC https://t.co/aHOU67b64F
\u2014 David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) January 30, 2022
Make that two out...
More news involving Tottenham.
Tanguy Ndombele had been set to link up with Paris Saint-Germain but talks collapsed.
That was because the Ligue 1 giants could not free up a space in their squad to allow the Frenchman to join them.
But rivals Lyon are now said to be making progress in talks, per French TV channel TF1.
Antonio Conte wants to get rid of the 25-year-old having previously criticised his work rate.
Breaking | Talks between Lyon & Tottenham for Tanguy Ndombele are advancing - OL now in pole position. (TF1)
\u2014 Get French Football News (@GFFN) January 30, 2022
One in, one out at Spurs
With Tottenham set to bring in Juventus' Dejan Kulusevski, Bryan Gil is poised to join Valencia on loan.
That's according to Fabrizio Romano, who says Steven Bergwijn could also still leave Spurs for Ajax.
Kulusevski as it stands is Spurs' only imminent arrival.
Valencia are closing on Bryan Gil loan deal with Tottenham. Just waiting for final green light from Spurs to complete paperworks and sign as soon as possible. \ud83e\udd87\u26aa\ufe0f #Valencia
\u2014 Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 30, 2022
Steven Bergwijn deal between Spurs and Ajax is not off - negotiation still open. #THFC ask for \u20ac25m. pic.twitter.com/4c3R4l6D84
Bruno Guimaraes announcement
Newcastle are to sign Bruno Guimaraes from Lyon - and an announcement could be made today.
The Brazil midfielder will head to St James' Park in a deal worth £33.3m plus £6.7m in add-ons.
The paperwork was signed and completed over in South America with Guimaraes on international duty at present.
Per Newcastle World, a deal could be made official today.
Hearing there could be a certain announcement from #NUFC today \ud83d\udc40
\u2014 Jordan Cronin (@jordancronin_) January 30, 2022
Van de Beek to join Everton?
Another story coming from Fabrizio Romano, via the Guardian, is that Van de Beek must now pick whether to join Everton or Crystal palace.
The Toffees have an agreement in place with Manchester United over the Netherlands midfielder.
He could become Frank Lampard's first addition as Toffees boss, though Lampard has not yet been unveiled.
Van de Beek must decide whether he would prefer to join Everton or Palace, who have also shown interest this week.
The Eagles are still working hard to convince the Dutchman to pick them.
Kulusevski to Tottenham done
Tottenham are set to sign Dejan Kulusevski having agreed a loan-to-buy deal with Juventus per Fabrizio Romano.
Spurs have agreed a loan fee and a buy clause which together total an initial £33.2m plus add-ons.
The deal will be made permanent if Spurs qualify for the Champions League and or Kulusevski makes a certain amount of appearances.
The news will be a welcome boost to Spurs following the disappointment of missing out on Adama Traore and Luis Diaz in recent days.
Alexander Isak excitement
With Dusan Vlahovic having joined Juventus, Arsenal are turning their attentions to alternative strikers.
Among them is Real Sociedad's Alexander Isak, who has prompted excitement among the Gunners' fanbase.
It has been claimed the Swede is in London and was on a night out in Soho with team-mate Adnan Januzaj, formerly of Manchester United, recently.
Isak is also said to be driving round in a Rolls Royce with the custom number plate 'I5 AAK', which is said to have only been registered recently.
And that has Arsenal fans believing Isak could be headed to north London.
The car Alexander Isak is driving around London today was bought, registered and taxed in January 2022. You don\u2019t just buy a Rolls Royce in a random country if you\u2019re on holiday for a few days\u2026
\u2014 Transfer News (@TransferChecker) January 29, 2022
(\ud83d\udd0e: @arsenalanoop) pic.twitter.com/I3W2IpqZ9S
West Ham's Kalvin Phillips bid
Having had an approach for Raphinha rebuffed, West Ham have returned to Leeds with a big-money bid for Kalvin Phillips.
That's according to the Evening Standard.
They say the Hammers have submitted a club-record offer of £50million for the England international.
Leeds are likely to respond much in the same way they did to the bid for Raphinha given Phillips is equally as key to their team.
Luis Diaz leak
Liverpool fans are eagerly awaiting the announcement that Luis Diaz has joined the club from Porto.
And images have leaked from South America where Diaz has been having a medical this weekend ahead of his £50million switch to Porto.
The Reds stole the Colombian international from under the noses of Tottenham and will pay £37.5m up front with £12.5m in add-ons.
Liverpool set to confirm the signing of Luis D\u00edaz in due course. Fee worth an initial \u00a337.5m plus around \u00a312.5m in add-ons. Completed medical & signed contract in Argentina on Saturday. #LFC pic.twitter.com/1L0xd4cFQG
\u2014 Ryan Taylor (@RyanTaylorSport) January 30, 2022
Auba could still leave
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang may still depart Arsenal before the window shuts.
The Gunners striker was stripped of the captain's armband and has not played since December 6.
He returned early from AFCON duty for Gabon on medical grounds and has been linked with a move to the Middle East.
Still a chance Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leaves Arsenal in coming days but Al-Nassr no longer an option. Still interest in Eddie Nketiah but Mikel Arteta determined to keep until summer. Palace have seen second offer rejected, nothing advanced with Newcastle at this stage. #AFC
\u2014 Ryan Taylor (@RyanTaylorSport) January 30, 2022
Man Utd's Haaland blow
Borussia Dortmund are reportedly convinced that Erling Haaland wants to join Barcelona in the summer transfer window.
The Manchester United transfer target is expected to depart Dortmund courtesy of a £64million release clause becoming active.
And the Daily Star say with a whole host of clubs lining up for the Norwegian, he wants Barca.
That is a blow to United who had identified Haaland as the man to lead the line for them for the foreseeable future.
Everton want Van de Beek
Everton are poised to name Frank Lampard as their new manager - and he wants Donny van de Beek signed on loan.
The Dutchman, an outcast at Manchester United, had looked headed to Crystal Palace.
But the Telegraph say the Toffees want to hijack Palace's move with Van de Beek considered a priority addition.
The 24-year-old has found game time hard to come by at Old Trafford and is eager for more regular minutes elsewhere.