The January transfer window is just around the corner and a number of Premier League clubs could be active next month.
After losing eight of their last 12 games in all competitions, Newcastle are desperate for reinforcements and Eddie Howe has made signing Kalvin Phillips his number one priority in January.
The England international looks finally set to leave Manchester City after finding first team opportunities hard to come by since joining from Leeds for £45million last summer.
Phillips has made just 10 appearances in all competitions this season and admitted last month he is looking to play regularly to retain his place in Gareth Southgate’s plans.
Elsewhere, Mikel Arteta is keen to strengthen his squad but FFP rules mean he may have to wait until the summer and Tottenham are planning a winter clearout with three senior players being told they can leave next month.
Below, Mail Sport takes a look at all the latest news and gossip on Thursday.
Kalvin Phillips is expected to leave Manchester City in January after finding first-team opportunities hard to come by since joining from Leeds in the summer of 2022
Newcastle are leading the race to sign Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City in January, but face competition from Juventus, Crystal Palace and Everton. (The Telegraph)
Arsenal are lining up a me for Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt, but may have to wait until the summer to formally table a bid as FFP issues mean the Gunners must balance the books. (The Athletic)
Mohamed Salah remains fully focused on Liverpool and a switch to Saudi Arabia in January is highly unlikely. The Egyptian was strongly linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League in the summer but stayed put. (Fabrizio Romano)
Liverpool have asked Fulham about Antonee Robinson’s availability as they look to sign a left-back in January. The 26-year-old USA international has started in 18 of the Cottagers’ 19 Premier League games this season. (90 Min)
Arsenal are keen to sign Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt but may have to wait until the summer to open formal talks with the Bundesliga giants
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is a priority signing for Juventus in the January transfer window
Juventus have made Tottenham star Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg their priority as they look to strengthen their midfield in January. (Calciomercato – in Italian)
Along with Eric Dier and Hugo Lloris, Hojbierg has ben told he can leave Spurs in January. (Football Insider)
Tottenham are set to open talks with Ajax to sign Stanis Idumbo-Muzambo, who has also attracted interested from Sevilla. The Belgium Under-19 star will either leave for a fee in January or as a free agent at the end of the season after turning down a new deal. (Fabrizio Romano)
Gelson Martins is close to joining his compatriot Nuno Espirito Santo at Nottingham Forest in January. The Portugal winger last played for Monaco in March and his contract expires at the end of the season. (Maisfutebol – in Portuguese)
Portugal midfielder Joao Neves has opened talks with Benfica over a new deal which could see his release clause rise from £104m to £130m. The 19-year-old has been linked with Manchester United. (O Jogo – in Portuguese)
Roma are hoping to sign former Juventus captain Leonardo Bonucci in January. The 36-year-old joined Union Berlin in the summer , but the Bundesliga side are prepared to let him leave for free next month. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian)
Real Madrid are interested in Penarol goalkeeper Randall Rodriguez. Los Blancos are unlikely to make Kepa Arrizabalaga’s loan from Chelsea permanent but are looking for a long-term replacement for Thibaut Courtois. (AS – in Spanish)
Carlos Soler has attracted interest from Sevilla, Villarreal and Real Betis. The versatile midfielder has made just 14 appearances in all competitions for Paris Saint-Germain this season. (Foot Mercato – in French)
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