Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal FC want new Pedri; Chelsea in Jacquet talks, Fernandez; Man Utd, Liverpool latest

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Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal want new Pedri; Chelsea in Jacquet talks, Fernandez; Man Utd, Liverpool latest

January window has suddenly burst into life after slow start

Transfer rumours: Dro Fernandez, Vasilije Kostov and Jeremy Jacquet

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The January window has finally kicked into gear with Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool all on the lookout for impactful new signings. Arsenal are believed to be keen on Serbian wonderkid Vasilije Kostov, who is being compared to Barcelona star Pedri, while they continue to be linked with the likes of Arda Guler, Anthony Gordon, Kenan Yildiz, Breno Bidon, Igor Tyjon and Tino Livramento, among others.

Chelsea could now beat Arsenal to a deal for Jeremy Jacquet as they accelerate plans to sign a new defender for Liam Rosenior, with Jacobo Ramon also in their sights along with Barca starlet Dro Fernandez - AKA the ‘next Lamine Yamal’. Manchester United have reportedly been offered Ruben Loftus-Cheek amid "secret talks" with a mystery midfield target, while they also want Carlos Baleba and Murillo having rejected approaches for Harry Maguire.

Tottenham are said to have shock interest in Omar Marmoush as Manchester City aim to complete their move for Marc Guehi, with Crystal Palace battling to stop Jean-Philippe Mateta's exit as they bid for Sidiki Cherif. Liverpool are still eyeing Yan Diomande as West Ham try to keep hold of Lucas Paqueta. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!

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Chelsea hold talks over Jeremy Jacquet deal

Chelsea have now held talks over a move for Jeremy Jacquet, according to new reports.

It has emerged in recent days that the Blues are accelerating plans to sign a new centre-back, with Jacquet emerging as a potential option alongside the likes of Jacobo Ramon, Marcos Senesi and Charlie Cresswell.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea - said to have a three-man defensive shortlist - have held direct talks with Rennes over a deal for rumoured Arsenal target Jacquet in the last 24 hours.

He also says that academy graduate defender Olutayo Subuloye has signed a new four-year contract at Stamford Bridge.

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Tottenham have shock interest in Omar Marmoush

Could Tottenham make a surprise move for Omar Marmoush in January?

Spurs are known to be targeting attacking reinforcements next having already signed Conor Gallagher and being still on the verge of confirming the arrival of teenage Brazilian left-back Souza from Santos.

Haber Sarikirmizi in Turkey claim that Tottenham have interest in Marmoush, who could be open to leaving Manchester City this month - likely on loan - after the signing of Antoine Semenyo.

Aston Villa are also rumoured to be keen on the Egyptian forward, who it is claimed has already been offered to Galatasaray.

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Man Utd offered Ruben Loftus-Cheek amid 'secret talks'

Manchester United are believed to have been offered the chance to sign Ruben Loftus-Cheek this month.

The former Chelsea and England midfielder is a regular in Serie A with AC Milan, but it's been said that they could be willing to let him leave on loan in January.

TEAMtalk claim that United are one of seven Premier League clubs to be alerted to Loftus-Cheek's potential availability, along with Aston Villa, Newcastle, Brentford, Everton, Sunderland and Fulham, plus other teams in Italy and Spain.

Many United fans believe that Loftus-Cheek could well be the unnamed mystery midfield target that GiveMeSport's Ben Jacobs recently said had been subject to "secret" talks over a possible loan switch to Old Trafford until the end of the season.

Jacobs said the player in question had Premier League experience but was currently playing outside of England.

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Chelsea could beat Arsenal to Jeremy Jacquet

Chelsea are reportedly eyeing Jeremy Jacquet as they look to make the first signing of the Liam Rosenior era at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues are believed to have brought forward initial summer plans to find a new centre-back and have a shortlist of potential options for January.

One contender now being widely mooted, included by Sky Sports, is Jeremy Jacquet, the highly-rated Rennes defender who has also been heavily linked with Arsenal in recent weeks.

It seems that the French Under-21 international could yet become their top target as the window progresses.

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Chelsea leading race for 'next Yamal' Dro Fernandez

We've already heard that the new Pedri could be heading to Arsenal - how about a player tipped as the ‘next Lamine Yamal’ ending up at Chelsea?

It seems that highly-rated teenage Barcelona winger Dro Fernandez will be leaving the Camp Nou soon in a transfer twist that is said to have shocked the LaLiga giants and head coach Hansi Flick.

talkSPORT claim that Chelsea and Manchester City are leading the way in the race for his signature, with Borussia Dortmund mentioned as another potential suitor alongside clubs in France.

Other reports suggest that Barcelona's players expect Fernandez - who has a release clause valued at just £5.1m - to end up at Paris Saint-Germain, whom Fabrizio Romano says have already made their move.

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Arsenal want 'new Pedri' Vasilije Kostov

Arsenal are among the clubs watching Red Star Belgrade starlet Vasilije Kostov, according to reports.

Despite being just 17, the attacking midfielder has made a significant impression with his club and has already represented Serbia at senior international level.

The Sun claims that Arsenal are now keeping tabs on a player apparently nicknamed the 'Serbian Pedri', in a nod to the similarities to a certain Barcelona and Spain star.

However, Barca and Bayern Munich are also both said to be interested in Kostov, who could be available for close to the £17m mark.

Sounds like a bargain...

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Bayern to battle Chelsea for Jacquet

Bayern Munich will go toe-to-toe with Chelsea for Jeremy Jacquet’s signature.

Max Eberl is known to be keen on the 20-year-old, but is less impressed by his price tag.

Sky Germany report it could take at least £43.3m to pry him away from Rennes.

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Why Paratici left Spurs?

Fabio Paratici’s departure from Spurs may have been down, in part, to a difference of opinion regarding Thomas Frank.

The club wanted to be patient with Frank, which Paratici reportedly found frustrating.

The Italian is reported by the Times to be an admirer of Marseille’s Roberto De Zerbi.

Spurs maintain his departure was due to “personal circumstances.”

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Mateta in Juventus talks

Jean-Philippe Mateta has held talks with Juventus over a potential loan with an obligation to buy.

So reports Fabrizio Romano, who adds Premier League sides also admire the player.

Crystal Palace hold the cards, though. The Frenchman will not move unless they approve the deal.

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Heskey gets loan move

Jaden Heskey, son of England legend Emile, has been sent on loan from Man City to Sheffield Wednesday.

The 20-year-old midfielder has made one first-team appearance for City this season, playing 15 minutes in a 2-0 defeat of Huddersfield Town in September.

He will spend the remainder of the campaign on loan with the Championship strugglers, who are still on negative points and 32 points adrift of safety with 21 matches remaining.

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