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    Review all the day's transfer news, rumous and gossip Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and across Europe.

    Manchester United and Arsenal were both in the headlines this afternoon as they considered moves for Paris Saint-Germain’s soon-to-be departed striker Edinson Cavani. The Uruguayan is out of contract at the end of the season and available on a free transfer, and reports in his homeland suggest that offers have already been made from the two Premier League clubs along with Atletico Madrid. Chelsea meanwhile are on the hunt for a defender, with eyes on Issa Diop of West Ham and their former centre-back Nathan Ake at Bournemouth, with £40m bis prepared for both depending on who the club decide to focus on.

    Tottenham Hotspur meanwhile are looking at Barcelona centre-back Samuel Umtiti despite long-term interest from Arsenal and United, with the France international facing a somewhat uncertain future as Barca are keen to move him on this season, while another star defender who appears to be on the market is Juventus’s Matthijs de Ligt, who despite only arriving in Italy at the start of the season is already being linked with a loan move back to Ajax after failing to settle in Turin. Follow all of the latest below.

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    2020-01-13T07:26:49.276Z

    Good morning and welcome to our rolling coverage of Monday's transfer news, rumours and done deals.

    2020-01-13T07:30:19.590Z

    Manchester United are poised to make a £65m offer for Sporting Lisbon’s Bruno Fernandes this week.

    That’s according to The Mirror who report that United are ready to up their offer, having seen an ambitious part-exchange bid rejected.

    United previously offered £51m plus two of Marcos Rojo, Joel Pereira or Angel Gomes – but Sporting quickly rejected the deal.

    2020-01-13T07:33:54.173Z

    It has been reported in The Times this morning that Chelsea have their eye on Brighton defender Lewis Dunk.

    The defender is valued at £50m by Brighton and the report suggests Frank Lampard could sanction a move for the 28-year-old.

    Chelsea's other option is Nathan Ake, although Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe insisted the defender would not be sold in his pre-match press conference on Friday. 

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    2020-01-13T07:38:01.603Z

    Arsenal and Liverpool both suffered transfer blows this weekend.

    Firstly, The Mirror this morning has a story on how Luis Suarez may have scuppered Liverpool's January transfer plans.

    The former Red was injured in Barcelona's Spanish Super Cup defeat by Atletico Madrid and will not miss the rest of the season having undergone knee surgery.

    That means Ousmane Dembele - a top Liverpool transfer target according to The Mirror - will not be allowed to leave this January.

    Arsenal were also dealt a blow when Juventus defender Merih Demiral, who has been persistently linked with the club, was forced off injured during the first-half of Juventus' win over Roma on Sunday night.

    "The sensation we have is that it might be a serious injury," manager Maurizio Sarri said after the game.

    2020-01-13T07:44:23.940Z

    Arsenal have been linked with Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng this window. But it seems as though they have competition.

    Sky Sports this morning claim AC Milan are now monitoring the 31-year-old defender.

    2020-01-13T07:48:35.030Z

    If Arsenal can't snap up Boateng this month they could turn their attentions to a rival Premier League club.

    Le10 Sport are reporting that they are interested in Watford man Christian Kabasele, who has also been linked with Manchester United, Newcastle and West Ham this month.

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    2020-01-13T07:51:50.180Z

    Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport have this morning reported that Christian Eriksen has agreed a four-and-a-half year deal with Inter Milan.

    They also claim that Inter and Spurs are still discussing a cut-price move this month, with the Denmark international available for a bargain £17m.

    He can, of course, leave Spurs on a free transfer in the summer.

    2020-01-13T08:01:35.833Z

    The Metro this morning claim that Manchester City are considering a move for Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish.

    The Villa star “seriously impressed” Guardiola in City’s 3-0 win over Villa in October and the Premier League champions could move for him at the end of the season.

    2020-01-13T08:08:53.350Z

    Arsenal centre-back Shkodran Mustafi is in talks with Galatasaray.

    That's according to Fotomac, who report that Mustafi's agent is keen to wrap up a deal this month,

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    2020-01-13T08:18:44.713Z

    Vincent Kompany insists Pep Guardiola is the right man to bring further success to Manchester City - despite seeing his former club fall behind Liverpool in the Premier League title race.

    "They have Pep and no matter what, Pep is the right guy," he told Sky Sports News.

    "You never say over with City. But it isn't in the hands of City but that is unfortunate but there is so much to look forward to.

    "When you look how they have been performing in cups and the Champions League is still a massive target for the club, there is no reason to be disappointed about the season at this stage."

    2020-01-13T08:21:57.213Z

    Former Manchester United and West Ham striker Javier Hernandez is reportedly in talks over a move to LA Galaxy.

    The Mexico international only joined Sevilla in the summer but has scored just one goal in 9 La Liga appearances. 

    2020-01-13T08:29:47.006Z

    The Sun newspaper are today reporting that Joe Hart is no longer a transfer target for AC Milan.

    The former England international, who has fallen out of favour at Burnley, was a target for the Italian side to replace Pepe Reina.

    But instead they are poised to sign Bournemouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic on loan for the rest of the season. 

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    2020-01-13T08:34:33.363Z

    Chelsea are poised to make their first signing of the January transfer window.

    That's according to The Mirror, who are reporting that the Blues are on the verge of completing a deal for Norwegian talent Bryan Fiabema.

    The 16-year-old rising star had a trial with Chelsea at the end of 2019 and is now on the verge of making his stay in London permanent. 

    2020-01-13T08:39:29.660Z

    Some breaking news from Sky: Former Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina is expected to complete a loan move from AC Milan to Aston Villa later today. 

    2020-01-13T08:47:37.670Z

    Leicester's George Thomas is reportedly close to joining ADO Den Haag on loan for the rest of the season. 

    New ADO boss Alan Pardew is keen to bolster his squad with his new club also close to snapping up Leeds defender Laurens de Bock.

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    2020-01-13T08:58:22.363Z

    Poland striker Patryk Klimala has arrived at Glasgow Airport.

    The 21-year-old Jagiellonia Białystok striker will today seal a move to Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic.

    2020-01-13T09:05:32.810Z

    Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes is close to joining Tottenham Hotspur on a loan deal, according to Sky.

    The 21-year-old Portugal international had reportedly been close to joining West Ham only for Spurs to make a late move.

    Terms are now being agreed between the two clubs, with Fernandes poised to move to north London on an 18-month loan deal.

    Fernandes is expected to fly to London today to complete the deal.

    2020-01-13T09:16:29.763Z

    Breaking: Arsenal defender Konstantinos Mavropanos is having a medical with German second-tier side FC Nurnberg today.

    The 22-year-old, who has played in 8 Premier League matches for Arsenal, is poised to leave The Emirates on loan. 

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    2020-01-13T09:24:10.970Z

    Done deal klaxon!

    2020-01-13T09:29:46.626Z

    Wolves have emerged as shock contenders to sign Thomas Lemar from Atletico Madrid, according to The Sun.

    The France international has endured a miserable season in Madrid, scoring just once in 21 appearances.

    Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham have all been linked with him at various points this month – but now Wolves are thought to be front of the queue.

    Lemar’s agent, Jorge Mendes, has a strong relationship with Wolves having orchestrated the transfers Raúl Jimenez, Jonny Otto and Diogo Jota. And he is now reportedly keen on taking Lemar to the Midlands.

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    United and Chelsea have both been linked with Dinamo and Spain star Dani Olmo. There could also be some big moves across Europe. Real Madrid have been linked with a £68m move for Timo Werner, as well as Flamengo wonder kid Reinier, while Arsenal have turned their eyes to RB Leipzig’s Dayot Upamecano as a long-term target.

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