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By DOMINIC HOGAN, SPORTS REPORTER

Updated: 11:59 EDT, 19 December 2023

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Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest news and updates ahead of the January Transfer window.

This live blog has now closed.

16:59

Goodnight everyone!

Well thank you for joining us today for another round up of all the latest transfer rumours.

We will be back bright and early in the morning in the same place to run through Thursdays reports and stories, so we shall see you then!

Goodnight and take care!

16:44

City 'eyeing up a move for a left back'

Man City are lining up a move to shore up their left side at the back.

Girona have been flying this term - and arecurrently leading the giants of Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona in LaLiga - but they could be set to lose one of their key stars.

For more on that one check out the story linked below.

Manchester City eye up move for lightning full-back Miguel Gutierrez

One of the integral parts of Girona's success so far has been the emergence of former Real Madrid left back Gutierrez, who has been a consistent presence on the left side.

15:48

A quiet window for United?

For Man United fans hoping for a new faces in January to freshen things up, it might not be the news that you might have been hoping to hear.

One Man United chief has suggested that will not be a 'busy' window for the struggling Red Devils.

For more on that one, check out the link below...

Man United 'won't be busy' in the January transfer window

Despite being restricted by Financial Fair Play regulations, United spent £185million in the summer on Rasmus Hojlund , Mason Mount , Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir.

14:41

Thomas Muller's new Bayern deal soon to be announced

Well, that ends Mail Sport's hopes of signing the World Cup winner for our seven-a-side team...

Bayern Munich legend and honorary president Uli Hoeness says Thomas Muller's extension will be confirmed soon.

Given that he first joined the Bavarians as 10-year-old boy in 2000, it means his association with the club is set to become a quarter of a century long.

Good job, Thomas!

13:57

The race for Joao Palhinha is heating up...

Joao Palhinha has completed more tackles than any other Premier League midfielder in 2023, and it would appear that his talents are drawing ever more admirers from some of Europe's elite clubs.

The Portugal international came close to a move to Bayern Munich on transfer deadline day, but reports are now claiming that Man City are considering throwing their considerably sized hat into the ring.

For more on that one, check out the link below...

Manchester City 'join the race to sign' Fulham midfielder Palhinha

The 28-year-old has again been one of the standout performers for Marco Silva's men this season despite his failed move away from the club last summer.

13:16

Permanent deals on the horizon for Barca's loan pair?

Barcelona have been in a bit of a rut in their last few games (2 defeats, one draw from three), but two loaness have starred for the Blaugrana this term.

Both Man City's Joao Cancelo and Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix have been impressive for Xavi's side, but of course their time at the club is up at the end of the season.

Now, though, club chief Joan Laporta has insinuated that there could be permanent moves on the horizon for the Portuguese pair.

Arsenal 'seal off-field transfer coup'

The Gunners are thought to have achieved something of a coup behind the scenes as we gear up for the transfer window.

Real Madrid's Paulo Xavier has reportedly made the switch to north London as the Premier League leaders look to profit from some of South America's as yet unearthed gems.

For more on that one ahead of the transfer window, check out the link below...

Arsenal 'recruit highly-regarded Real Madrid scout Paulo Xavier'

Xavier had previously worked alongside Arsenal sporting director Edu at the Brazilian Football Confederation between 2015 and 2017

11:42

Varane 'is keen to extend his stay at Old Trafford'

And on the topic of centre backs, United could find Raphael Varane is keen to stay on at Old trafford.

The former French international had been out of the side for some time, but an injury to Harry Maguire has brought him back into contention in recent weeks.

But reports are suggesting that United fans could see a fair amount more of the former Real Madrid star in the next few seasons...

Raphael Varane 'wants to extend his Man United contract'

Raphael Varane is reportedly keen to extend his Manchester United contract for a further season with the French defender having forced his way back into the side.

11:12

Could PSG be in the hunt for a new centre back?

There are also reports that PSG could be wading into the transfer market to bolster their defensive options.

Fabrizio Romano has reported that Brazilian youngster Lucas Beraldo is already in talks with the French giants, and is thought to have given his consent to the Parisian outfit.

As per Brazilian reports, the fee currently being discussed is around £21.5million.

10:38

What's next for Kalvin Phillips?

Another who has spent much of their time in Manchester on the bench, Kalvin Phillips' future could be decided in the coming month.

The former Leeds star has been linked with a move to both Serie A and another Premier League side, but which would he favour?

Here Mail Sport's SIMON JONES has the info on where the England midfielder wants to go.

Kalvin Phillips wants to join Juventus on loan in January

SIMON JONES: Kalvin Phillips is willing to consider a January move to Italian giants Juventus as he targets a winter exit from Man City in search of regular playing time ahead of Euro 2024.

10:09

Van de Beek 'is in Germany for his Frankfurt medical'

Sky Sports are reporting that Donny van de Beek is already in Germany for his medical with Frankfurt...

09:57

Klopp is not ruling out any additions in January

This week's LIVERPOOL CONFIDENTIAL outlined that there may be some signings made up at Anfield next month.

The Reds suffered a huge blow with Joel Matip ruled out likely until the end of the season with an ACL injury, while there is also a lack of strength in depth at central defensive midfield.

Moreover, Fabio Carvalho's loan spell at RB Leipzig is soon to end, and as such there could be another move on the cards for the former Fulham star.

Check out some of the latest Liverpool transfer stories in the link below...

LIVERPOOL CONFIDENTIAL: Klopp is NOT ruling out additions in January

Confidential understands a lot of Liverpool's January plans would depend on clubs' European progress, with the Reds more likely to get a better deal out of a team that had fallen out of the Champions League.

09:38

A new option for Sancho

Van de Beek is not the only one enduring a tough period at Old Trafford.

Jadon Sancho has been frozen out of the side this season, and although he had been linked with a move to Dortmund, where he signed for United from in the first place, another German side has emerged as a contender for his services.

For an update on Sancho's options, check out the story below.

Man United outcast Jadon Sancho could be offered another escape route

The England forward has been banished from the first-team since effectively calling Erik Ten Hag a liar after he was dropped from United's Premier League defeat at Arsenal in September.

09:20

Bernardo Silva has his say on Saudi links

The emergence of the Saudi Pro League as a transfer rival this summer was arguably the story of the last transfer window.

The likes of Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante, Neymar Jnr and Jordan Henderson were among the premier names that were lured to the Gulf State, and have since been playing their trade in Saudi Arabia.

Bernardo Silva - often linked with Barcelona - has been among the latest Premier League stars to be linked with a move, and you can see what he had to say at the link below...

Bernardo Silva responds to being linked with a move to Saudi Arabia

The summer transfer window saw a number of high-profile players move to the Saudi Pro League, including Silva's City team-mates Riyad Mahrez and Aymeric Laporte.

08:58

Van de Beek inching closer to Old Trafford exit?

One of the bigger stories ahead of the start of the transfer window, Donny van de Beek has been edging closer to an Old Trafford exit.

The Dutch midfielder is expected to have a medical at Eintracht Frankfurt in the next day or so ahead of a loan deal which includes the option to buy the £40m flop for around £13m!

You can check out the latest on Van de Beek's potential move at the link below!

Van de Beek 'to complete Frankfurt medical in the next 24 hours'

SIMON JONES: The Bundesliga side expect to have medical tests and formalities completed over the next 48 hours for the Holland international.

08:53

Will Madueke be on the move next month?

With a squad the size of Mauricio Pochettino's at Chelsea, it will come as no surprise then to hear that there are more players that could be on the move next month.

Noni Madueke had shown some bright sparks at the tail end of last term under Frank Lampard, but has struggled for monites this season.

Reports have suggested that there could be a spell on loan on the horizon for Madueke in January, but Pochettino has seemingly ruled out such a move...

Chelsea 'have no intention of letting Noni Madueke leave on loan'

Chelsea have reportedly no intention of allowing winger Noni Madueke to leave the club on loan in January, with Mauricio Pochettino keen to keep him at Stamford Bridge.

08:50

Where better to start the day?

What better place to start then than our daily TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN?

Every morning we round up all the biggest stories ahead of the day, and today's edition discusses Man United's striker hunt, Barcelona's willingness to table offers for a Brazilian forward, and not one but TWO Chelsea defenders that could be on the move.

Take a look at the link below for more on that one...

TRANSFER GOSSIP: Manchester United watch top striker target again

Christmas may be just around the corner but that doesn't mean a pause in football's rumour mill ahead of the January transfer window.

08:47

Good Morning!

Good morning everyone and welcome back to Mail Sport's daily Transfer News Live blog!

We're hurtling towards the chaos that is the January transfer window with just a couple of weeks left before the market opens for a brief mid-season burst.

As such, there are plenty of rumours and reports flooding through the mill at the moment, so stick with us today as we take you through some of the biggest and njuiciest stories brewing away ahead of January!