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Transfer news RECAP: Kalvin Phillips completes move to West Ham, Arsenal's Emile Smith-Rowe is targeted by Bundesliga club and Man United receive positive update in potential pursuit of Vinicius Jr
By Dominic Hogan For Mailonline
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Re-live Mail Sport's live blog of all the latest news and updates in the transfer window on Friday, January 26.
This live blog has now closed.
This live blog has now closed.
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Jurgen Klopp press conference live
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is currently speaking about his decision to step down at the end of the season.
You can follow his full press conference here
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Chelsea smash the women's world transfer record with £383K move for Levante forward Mayra Ramirez
Chelsea have signed Colombian forward Mayra Ramirez from Levante in a world record deal for a female footballer.
The Blues have paid 450,000 euros (£382,800) up front but Levante are set to receive an extra 50,000 euros (£42,600) in add-ons.
The total fee surpasses the previous record which was set when Keira Walsh moved from Manchester City to Barcelona for £350,000 in 2022.
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Barcelona can't sign or register players so how have they even made Deloitte's latest Football Money League?
Mail Sport's Pete Jenson takes a closer look at Barcelona's ongoing financial situation.
He examines how the Catalan giants have ranked fourth in the Deloitte Football Money League yet are unable to sign players this January.
There are also concern over whether they will be able to register players should they sign them next summer.
You can read the latest here
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Erik ten Hag admits there is 'no space' on Financial Fair Play for Man United to sign a striker despite Anthony Martial's injury
Mail Sport's Chris Wheeler has been at Erik ten Hag's latest press conference ahead of Man United's FA Cup tie against Newport County.
Ten Hag admitted at the press conference that the Red Devils are unlikely to be able to sign a striker this month due to Financial Fair Play restrictions.
Man United only have one recognised striker in Rasmus Hojlund, after Anthony Martial was ruled out for 10 weeks following groin surgery.
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Palace 'agree £8.5m deal for Genk right back Munoz'
Some good news for Crystal Palace fans, reports suggest the club have agreed a deal with Genk to sign Colombian Daniel Munoz.
The 27-year-old right back has spent three-and-a-half years with the Belgian side playing 148 games in the process.
The defender has 19 goals and 20 assists to his name in that time, too, meaning that the Eagles might be snapping up an exciting presence up the right-hand side, for the price of around £8.5m.
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Ancelotti pours cold water on Benzema links
Well looks like Benzema might not be coming back to Real Madrid after all judging by Ancelotti's words.
Reports of Karim Benzema back to Real Madrid are fake. It’s fake news.
I did not speak to the club about Karim Benzema and potential return.
Well it was fun while it lasted, before Ancelotti spoiled the party.
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These free agents will be looking to get back on the pitch this month
It is just astounding that De Gea still doesn't have a club.
Yes, there was the odd howler, but he still kept more clean sheets than the so-called best goalkeepers in the world in Alisson and Ederson last season in the top-flight.
To some extent, you do wonder whether we put a bit too much pressure on goalkeeper's to pull out inch-perfect 80-yard diagonal passes, when really their main job is stopping goals
Anyway - mini rant over.
The former United stopper is just one of a number of former Premier League stars still looking for a new employer - joined by ex-team-mate Jesse Lingard and Diego Costa.
Take a look at who else will be hoping to get back on the pitch this month at the link below...
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Jonny leaves Wolves by mutual consent
News from Molineux - Jonny has left the club by mutual consent after his time at the Premier League outfit appeared to turn sour earlier this season.
The club posted on X to announce the news of his departure after five-and-a-half years and thanked him for his service.
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Tuchel rules out signings for 'today'
Well unless Tuchel is enjoying toying with the media - and it's not massively unheard of for managers to do just that - it looks like the Boey deal might have to wait until tomorrow.
Leaving it open-ended with 'today' seems to suggest that there is a deal coming soon, though.
Negotiations between the two clubs are reportedly still ongoing in Istanbul.
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Some more info on that Boey deal...
A little bit more detail on that Boey situation with Bayern Munich.
Florian Plettenburg is reporting that the Bavarian giants are willing to offer as much as £21m + another £4m in add-ons for the 23-year-old.
Although that might not be quite enough to meet Galatasaray's valuation of the player, as per reports...
Another one that is set to develop as the day progresses - watch this space!
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Rangers confirm Diomande loan with obligation to buy from Nordsjaelland
Rangers have confirmed the signing of Mohamed Diomande from Nordsjaelland.
The player joins on an initial loan until the end of the season, with the Scottish giants required to purchase him for an undisclosed fee.
The Ivorian midfielder has made 21 appearances in all competitions for the Danish side, providing five assists, drawing the eye from Glasgow with his impressive displays in the Europa Conference League.
He has signed a deal until 2028, and will arrive in Scotland on receiving his work permit.
What do you make of this one, Rangers fans?
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Boey 'could have a Bayern Munich medical TODAY'
Galatasaray's French star Sacha Boey has been linked with a move away this month, and it looks like he has spared no bones in making his intentions clear to the Istanbul club.
Bayern Munich are in pole position to snap up the 23-year-old, and are hoping to fly the player to Bavaria for a medical today, as per reports.
Man United were thought to have been in the running for his services, but Erik ten Hag's side could be set for a bitter blow in the transfer market.
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Breaking:KLOPP TO LEAVE LIVERPOOL AT THE END OF THE SEASON
MASSIVE bit of breaking news for you now - Jurgen Klopp will leave Liverpool at the end of the season!
Huge story - and there will be more to come from this one as the day continues!
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Newcastle transfer updates
Mail Sport's CRAIG HOPE has been busy bringing us some news from Eddie Howe's transfer updates...
The club have been linked with some high-profile departures this month in Kieran Trippier, Callum Wilson, Miguel Almiron and Joelinton.
While Howe appeared to rule out a departure for England stars Trippier and Wilson, he did admit that Joelinton might have played his final game for the club amid a contract stand-off, with the player ruled out for the rest of the season with injury.
Almiron as well was one that Howe insisted he was keen to hold onto amid interest from Saudi Arabia.
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Arthur Vermeeren 'on his way to Atletico medical'
Arthur Vermeeren looks set to secure a massive move to Atletico Madrid later today.
The Belgian wonderkid has been linked with Diego Simeone's side for some time now after impressing at Royal Antwerp, and a deal with the club is thought to have been completed for a few days now.
The 18-year-old managed a goal and two assists in the Champions League, and has already managed more than 60 games for the Belgian side.
As per reports, his medical is set for later today with an announcement believed to be coming before the end of play today... one to keep an eye on!
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Chelsea set their price for Lukaku - and they're in for a HUGE loss after signing him for £98m!
I think it's fair to say that Romelu Lukaku's time at Chelsea has been... mixed at best.
From the lows of an interview claiming he was unhappy under Thomas Tuchel and wanted to return to Inter at some point, to the lows of reportedly offering himself out to Roma last summer to secure a move away from Stamford Bridge - things have not quite gone to plan.
Now, though, Chelsea are thought to have set their asking price for the Belgian, who they signed for £98m in 2021.
Can you guess what it is? Hint - they're set for a considerable loss if their valuation is met...
Take a look at the story below to find out more.
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Villa eye a move for Norwich star Rowe
And sticking with Villa, Unai Emery's side are monitoring Norwich star Jonathan Rowe.
They've had an incredible campaign so far under the former Sevilla, PSG and Arsenal boss, and will be hoping to go as close as they can to challenging the likes of Liverpool, City and the Gunners for the top four.
Villa are also in talks with Middlesbrough over a move for Morgan Rogers, as Emery looks to keep his squad ticking over in the second half of the season.
Boro have rejected a second offer for Rogers - who joined for £11m - but discussions between the two parties are still ongoing.
Check out the link below for more on that one from Mail Sport's SIMON JONES.
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Another DONE DEAL
There's something in the air this morning clearly.
Aston Villa have confirmed that Leander Dendoncker has joined Napoli on loan until the end of the season.
He played 15 times this season for Unai Emery's side, scoring once against Man United, and will not help Napoli rescue what has been a desperate follow-up to their Serie A winning campaign last season.
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Villarreal 'open talks for former Watford star Ismaila Sarr'
Plenty going on across the transfer window as we close in on deadline day, and now Villarreal are thought to have opened talks with Marseille over a move for Ismaila Sarr.
The former Watford star - who was frequently linked with the likes of Liverpool in his time at Vicarage Road - has only four goals and two assists for the French side since joining last summer.
As reported, the player has given a green light for a move that is thought to be a loan with option to buy for the Spanish side.
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Take a look at Mail Sport's TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN
As promised, here is our GOSSIP COLUMN for today - and there's some very juicy lines in there - here's a few of the highlights:
- Emile Smith Rowe has struggled for game time at Arsenal, but he could be in line for a move to Germany with RB Leipzig interested in a shock swoop
- Karim Benzema's future at Al-Ittihad is still up in the air, and former club Real Madrid are thought to be considering a return for the Ballon d'Or winner.
- Man United have been linked with a variety of attackers in recent windows, but with Los Blancos eyeing up a move for another forward, Vinicius Jnr could be let go to make way
All that and MORE in our column, which you can check out at the link below!
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Phillips is a Hammer!
That's right, West Ham have confirmed the loan signing of Man City's Kalvin Phillips until the end of the season!
It's been a pretty rough 18 months for the midfielder since joining Pep Guardiola's side, but he'll be hoping to hit some form in east London and bolster his chances of making the Euros squad next summer.
'There’s so much to look forward to in the second half of the season for the Club and I can’t wait to be part of it,' he said on Friday morning.
'There’s an unbelievable group here and if I can come in and add the quality that I know I’m capable of, I’m sure we can give the West Ham fans plenty to be excited about between now and the end of the season.'
And new boss Dabid Moyes added: 'We’ve been big admirers of him for a long time and we believe that he will add strength and competition to our squad.'
For more on that one, check out the link below!
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Good morning!
Good morning everyone and welcome back to Mail Sport's LIVE transfer blog!
You know the drill - there's only six days left in the January transfer window, and while it's not exactly been one for the ages, things are beginning to heat up with the threat of deadline day looming ever closer.
We've already had some huge news so far this morning - more on that in just a second - but stick with us throughout the day as we bring you all the latest twists and turns in the transfer market!
- That's all for today!
- Jurgen Klopp press conference live
- Chelsea smash the women's world transfer record with £383K move for Levante forward Mayra Ramirez
- Palace 'agree £8.5m deal for Genk right back Munoz'
- Ancelotti pours cold water on Benzema links
- Jonny leaves Wolves by mutual consent
- Rangers confirm Diomande loan with obligation to buy from Nordsjaelland
- KLOPP TO LEAVE LIVERPOOL AT THE END OF THE SEASON
- Good morning!
TOP STORIES
Napoli ready to increase offer for Brighton midfielder Billy Gilmour after £8m bid was rejected... with Antonio Conte also keen to reunite with Romelu Lukaku again
Enzo Maresca thrown into the deep end on Chelsea's US tour: The dressing room is split over Enzo Fernandez, Trevoh Chalobah has been left at home... now they face five games in five different cities
Wayne Rooney's footballer son Kai, 14, wows fans in training video as they claim he 'learnt from his dad' - and call for him to join Man United's first team!
Former world's fastest man says 99 PER CENT of Olympic sprinters are dirty - and opens up on taking PEDs, dealing heroin and life in jail
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Marco Reus and Mats Hummels played in the Champions League final but are without a club, while an Argentine World Cup winner saw their move to Barcelona collapse... but which FOUR former Man United players make it into our Free Agents XI?
Andy Murray has not spoken to Emma Raducanu since her withdrawal ended his Wimbledon farewell and defends mother Judy's reaction... as the star prepares for Olympics swansong
Taylor Swift fans feel sorry for the songstress after Patrick Mahomes revealed what Travis Kelce's ringtone sounds like
Aussie swimming team suffer NIGHTMARE start to Olympic Games as Emma McKeon and Shayna Jack are crammed onto buses into Paris in 'chaotic' scenes
Hail Mary VP candidate emerges as Kamala Harris comes close to pocketing Presidential nomination - and he's a proven winner
Furious Travis Kelce shoves his own Chiefs teammate after a brutal hit on another player during practice
Cathy Freeman reveals her biggest regret after getting shock result on a DNA test - and gives Aussie Paris Olympians five words of heartfelt advice
Salt Lake City named host of Winter Olympics in 2034
Horse welfare chief says the Charlotte Dujardin whipping scandal is a 'massive wake-up call' - after the six-time Olympic medalist was banned from the sport following shocking video
Charlotte Dujardin's fiancé breaks silence after six-time Olympic medalist was suspended in shame amid release of video footage which showed her whipping horse 'like an elephant in a circus'
Haaland up and running, Bobb shows why he'll go far and Celtic look sharp: FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED from Man City's 4-3 loss
The most controversial man at the Olympics: Mail Sport tracks down convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde as he arrives in Paris amid fury at the Dutch volleyball star's participation in the Games
Olympic football CHAOS as Argentina and Morocco are called back out to finish final three minutes of their match... over an HOUR after players walked off with equaliser ruled out after pitch invasion
Shohei Ohtani praised for his 'perfect' answer when asked to pick his favorite female athlete
Charlotte Dujardin's Dame dream dead: Disgraced dressage Olympian told she will never earn top honours after horse whipping storm and could even be STRIPPED of her CBE after she was suspended over animal welfare concerns
Travis Kelce 'spent every minute he could with Taylor Swift' before Chiefs training camp as couple struggle to be apart: 'They're so in love'
Ugly scenes mar Argentina's 2-1 defeat by Morocco at Olympics as fans boo national anthem and throw FLARES, cups and bottles at South American players amid Enzo Fernandez racism storm
Aaron Rodgers drops retirement hint as he outlines NFL exit plan - and blames Jets absence drama on 'deceiving' language
Manchester United leave behind hundreds of worried staff as they prepare for their pre-season tour in Los Angeles... with Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos set to make up to 250 job cuts at Old Trafford
Charlotte Dujardin has funding STRIPPED by UK Sport and is dropped by horse welfare charity after she was sensationally banned from the Olympics just days before it begins amid horse whipping scandal
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones avoids paternity test after striking late deal to end legal battle with 27-year-old woman claiming to be his daughter
NFL star mysteriously RETIRES at just 28 and just three months after signing a $3million contract
Man United fans rave over 'leaked' Old Trafford tunnel redesign after video shows traditional walkway's 'stunning' overhaul ahead of the 2024-25 season
USA basketball stars party with stunning women at luxury London hotel before making their way to Paris for the Olympics
Donald Trump's putting form DIVIDES internet but ex-President still stuns Bryson DeChambeau on the greens
Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar pulls out of Paris Olympics after being 'DISGUSTED' that his girlfriend wasn't selected... as he says it was one of the reasons for his decision to withdraw
Joe Burrow sports bold new look as he arrives for Bengals training camp with Cincinnati fans claiming it's the key to Super Bowl victory
The real reason seats at Anfield have been covered up after Liverpool fans thought Trent Alexander-Arnold could be signing a new contract
Travis Kelce looks in peak form as he returns to Chiefs training camp after European adventures to see girlfriend Taylor Swift's concerts
David de Gea 'was ready to return to Man United if Erik ten Hag left'... but the goalkeeper is now 'set to announce his next club'
NFL star VOMITS 'a number of times' during brutally hot first day of his team's training camp
Man United 'name their asking price for Jadon Sancho' amid interest in the winger from French champions PSG
Donald Trump turns DJ as he blasts unusual song choice from his presidential golf cart and reveals his favorite singer in Bryson DeChambeau YouTube video
Jose Mourinho lashes out at UEFA after making winning start to life at Fenerbahce, as former Man City striker Edin Dzeko nets hat-trick in thrilling Champions League qualifier
Lionel Messi breaks his silence on Argentina's chaotic Olympics soccer match against Morocco
CBS reporter Amanda Balionis enjoys downtime on remote Wyoming ranch after Open Championship... as Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll are spotted on romantic Portugal beach getaway
Gary Neville admits watching pal Ole Gunnar Solskjaer struggle at Man United 'was tough' but insists he would 'never' call for anyone to be sacked... as he reveals the manager he felt most sorry for
Revealed: The move Charlotte Dujardin is trying to teach her horse in distressing video that shows her whipping it 'like an elephant in a circus' - leading to her withdrawal from Paris Olympics
Teenage basketball player viciously STOMPS on opponent's head during game in California
Kate Fallon: See the gruesome head injury suffered by girl, 17, who was allegedly bashed by a female footy star over a food delivery gone wrong
Two Canadian soccer coaches are SENT HOME from the Olympics over drone spying scandal
Man City star Jack Grealish ruthlessly BOOED with every touch during pre-season defeat by Celtic... and fans on social media think they know why
Trent Alexander-Arnold 'set to be offered HUGE new deal at Liverpool as he prepares to snub interest from Real Madrid' - with full-back 'committed' to new project under Arne Slot at Anfield
Fan struck by Travis Kelce's golf ball speaks out on her ordeal as she recalls trying not to black out: 'There was a lot of blood'
Kalvin Phillips 'emerges as a loan target for a Premier League side' despite underwhelming spell at West Ham... as Man City outcast is 'offered another lifeline' to reignite his career
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Good luck Kalvin, new start and please, a new hair...
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