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Today's transfer news and gossip, Friday January 4
Arsenal are today linked with a Serie A star, with manager Unai Emery wanting to sign Torino defender Nicolas N’Koulou, according to reports in Italy.
Chelsea have until January 14 to recall Tammy Abraham from his loan spell at Aston Villa, according to the Guardian.
The terms of the deal mean the Blues can cut short his season-long stint at Villa Park if they trigger a recall option in the first two weeks of the window.
Tottenham have activated an extension clause in Toby Alderweireld's contract which will keep him at the club till 2020, but also includes that infamous £25million transfer clause.
Chelsea have decided against a January move for Gonzalo Higuain, who is on loan at AC Milan from Juventus, according to Goal.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace midfielder Jason Puncheon is today on the verge of joining Huddersfield while Jonny Williams have completed a move to Charlton Athletic.
We’ll bring you today's football gossip and the latest from Arsenal, Man Utd, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, West Ham, Man City and more over the course of the window…
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Thursday January 3 transfer news and rumours
Manchester United will only spend big in January if the opportunity to sign a leading centre-back arises, reports The Independent.
Thierry Henry's Monaco have identified Crystal Palace defender Mamadou Sakho as a priority target but the Eagles have not intention of letting him leave, according to The Mail.
Chelsea are adamant the signing of Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund is not related to Eden Hazard's contract situation. The Blues are still determined to agree a new deal with the Belgium international, according to The Sun.
Meanwhile, The Sun reports Huddersfield are set to complete a loan deal for Crystal Palace midfielder Jason Puncheon until the end of the season.
Sport in Spain say Arsenal have made a £14m offer to sign Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas, who hinted at his imminent departure on social media on Wednesday.
Wednesday January 2 transfer news and rumours
Chelsea have completed their first signing of the window: the £57.5million signing of Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund.
The US international, who becomes the club's third most expensive signing, has signed a five-and-a-half-year deal but will return to Dortmund on loan for the remainder of the season.
Staying with Chelsea, we understand that Fulham are closing in on a deal for Gary Cahill, who has played just 21 minutes in the Premier League this term., while Wolves are interested in signing Tammy Abraham – currently on loan at Aston Villa.
Meanwhile, Christian Eriksen is stalling on signing a new contract with Tottenham following a fresh offer from the club last month.
Elsewhere, Mesut Ozil's agent has described speculation linking the Arsenal star with a January transfer window exit as "unfortunate", and insists that the German playmaker will remain in north London.
Tuesday January 1 transfer news and rumours
Juventus are confident of agreeing a pre-contract with Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey worth £31m over four years, according to the Times.
The Italian side are one of a number of Europe’s top clubs interested in signing the Wales international.
Meanwhile, Tottenham are braced for renewed interest in two of their midfielders, according to the Daily Mail.
Mousa Dembele – who is expected to leave in the summer – is attracting renewed interest from the Chinese Super League, while West Brom are hoping to sign Victor Wanyama on loan.
Staying with Spurs, the Telegraph report that PSG will join the race for centre back Toby Alderweireld.
And that move from the French giants could perhaps explain Man Utd’s reported interest in Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles, who has been linked with a move to Old Trafford by the Daily Mirror.
