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We are now just nine days away from the official opening of the January transfer window as clubs in the Premier League and beyond strive to bolster their squads for a push for glory in the second half of the season.
Many top-flight clubs look primed to do business next month despite the ongoing uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Arsenal have been handed a sizeable boost in the race to sign Lille forward Jonathan David, though may have to fight off Barcelona to keep highly-rated youngster Charlie Patino at the Emirates.
Barca have agreed to sign Manchester City winger Ferran Torres as Xavi seeks reinforcements following a particularly turbulent period, while Eden Hazard could make a shock return to French champions Lille.
One player exiting the Camp Nou could be Sergino Dest, with claims that Chelsea are lining up a £30million bid for the American international, while the Blues are also eyeing PSG defender Presnel Kimpembe.
Liverpool are now said to be contenders for Erling Haaland, though Borussia Dortmund are believed to be willing to double the Norwegian’s salary in a bid to convince him to stay put.
Luis Diaz - AKA the ‘Colombian Cristiano Ronaldo’ - is another player linked with Liverpool, while Kieran Trippier has been mentioned in connection with both Manchester United and a return to Tottenham, who are also looking at goalkeeper Sam Johnstone.
