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Michael Jones

Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal sign Martin Odegaard, Liverpool eye starlet, Man Utd track midfielder

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Martin Ødegaard journey with Real Madrid

Welcome along to live coverage of all Thursday’s transfer news, rumours and gossip with the done deals starting to stack up as we approach the deadline. Including  Arsenal who have wrapped up a loan deal with Real Madrid for Norway midfielder Martin Odegaard. Liverpool remain active with Jurgen Klopp discussing their lack of business this month with the champions weakened after a string of injuries. While Manchester United could dip into the market to steady their title challenge, which took a hit with defeat to Sheffield United on Wednesday - Christoph Baumgartner is among the names linked to Old Trafford this month.

There will be exits at United too with fringe players likely to be pushed out the door, including Jesse Lingard, who will likely stay in the Premier League and has been linked to West Ham. 

Elsewhere Tottenham have made contact with Angel di Maria about a possible move to the north London club, according to L’Equipe, as the 32-year-old’s contract runs out this summer. First, PSG want to bring Spurs midfielder Dele Alli the other way on loan until the rest of the season.

Reports in Germany say the new Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel already has already identified the RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano as his top target as he seeks to make an impact at Stamford Bridge. Frank Lampard’s sacking has meanwhile had the knock-on effect of leaving West Ham more confident than ever of keeping hold of Declan Rice. Follow all the latest news below.

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