Transfer news RECAP: Bayern Munich eye shock move for Newcastle's Kieran Trippier, as Ajax confirm the signing of Jordan Henderson on a two-and-a-half year deal

Is it finally Arsenal's turn? Stats boffins predict Gunners' Premier League coronation but a surprise club crashes the top five - and NO newly promoted teams go back down
Jamie Carragher warns Arne Slot has a 'mind-boggling' problem he must fix to ignite Liverpool's season after £446m summer spend
Revealed: How Mary Earps has split the Lionesses dressing room with explosive attack on Hannah Hampton - and why even the England team-mates that support her won't speak up after 'golden rule' is broken
Trent Alexander-Arnold's new life at Real Madrid as he makes Anfield return: His inner circle in Spain, the Liverpool team-mates who haven't stayed in touch and how he keeps himself busy off the pitch
Revealed: Only THREE Premier League stars make FIFPRO World XI as Paris Saint-Germain players feature heavily
Gary O'Neil OUT of race to become Wolves boss as senior stars and fans express doubts over his return - and Championship manager emerges as contender
Trent Alexander-Arnold shares heartbreaking message to Diogo Jota, as he lays a wreath in memory of his former team-mate on his Liverpool return
How your 'Dodgy Fire Stick' will lead the police right to your door: Insiders who know enforcers' tactics reveal the key words in text messages and seized customer database that targets viewers in new crackdown
THE BREAKDOWN: Why it's so hard to even shoot against Arsenal (let alone score) - the tactical secrets of the Gunners' success, why they're even better this season... and the one way they CAN be caught out
Gary Neville names the £74m Man United star who is 'miles off' the standard of their other signings
Fuming Mikel Arteta issues sarcastic response to Arsenal's fixture request being REJECTED with Gunners facing two matches in three days just hours before Christmas Eve
The football fan who took on train knifeman with his bare hands and was stabbed seven times as the attacker asked him: 'Do you want to die?'
Vitor Pereira and Wolves - where it all went wrong: The red flags that went ignored, gambles that backfired off the pitch, a leadership vacuum and why changing the manager may not fix everything this time
How Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca stumped Thomas Frank's long throw strategy with innovative tactic in win over Spurs... so, has the blueprint been set after Premier League surge?
Sunderland 1-1 Everton: Granit Xhaka cancels out Iliman Ndiaye's stunning solo effort - as Black Cats stay in top four after second half fightback
Russell Martin backed to make an immediate return to management with former club after sacking by Rangers following dismal spell in Scotland
Jude Bellingham is back with a bang - and if Thomas Tuchel overlooks one of England's sublime talents once again, that failure is on him, writes OLIVER HOLT
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why I now believe England CAN beat the All Blacks - as long as Steve Borthwick immediately fixes this one crucial flaw
Why Thomas Frank's authority is now in question after spoilt brats Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence snubbed him following Chelsea defeat, writes OLIVER HOLT - while humiliated Xavi Simons is showing shades of Florian Wirtz
Forgotten Arsenal star, 32, back training with the club as he plots next move after cancelling contract with Turkish giants
Jamie Carragher's brutal Spurs takedown: Thomas Frank's side 'played like a LEAGUE TWO team' in defeat by Chelsea as pundit names £52m star who was 'really poor'
Tottenham keeper Guglielmo Vicario pins the blame on their own booing FANS for stars not keeping 'cool heads' and rowing with manager - after lip-reader uncovered what was said
Joey Barton 'crossed the line between free speech and crime' with posts calling Jeremy Vine 'a bike nonce' and linking female football commentators Eni Aluko and Lucy Ward to Fred and Rose West, court hears
Mikel Arteta issues worrying injury update on Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres

By SAM BROOKES, SPORTS REPORTER

Updated: 12:03 EDT, 19 January 2024

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That's all for today...

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Be sure to check back in again over the coming days for all the latest transfer news as deadline day fast approaches.

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Middlesbrough reject two bids from Aston Villa for striker Morgan Rogers

Mail Sport understands Aston Villa have had two bids for Middlesbrough forward Morgan Rogers knocked back.

Rohers has scored two goals and registered five goals in the Championship for Middlesbrough

File photo dated 13-01-2024 of Morgan Rogers. Middlesbrough have rejected an offer from Aston Villa for Morgan Rogers, the PA news agency understands. Issue date: Thursday January 18, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Villa. Photo credit should read Ben Whitley/PA Wire.

this season.

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Jordan Henderson defends Saudi Arabia move at his Ajax unveiling

Jordan Henderson has refused to criticise the Saudi Pro League despite terminating his Al-Ettifaq contract after just six months to join Ajax.

The England star insisted it was a 'football decision' for him to move to the Middle East last summer.

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Jordan Henderson DEFENDS his move to Saudi Arabia

And, speaking at his Ajax unveiling on Friday, the England star insisted he still had the same beliefs he always has done and expressed his apologies if he had upset anyone.

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Transfer gossip column

If you haven't already, take a look at our transfer gossip column from this morning covering all the rumours ahead of today.

It includes Manchester United's interest in a new goalkeeper and new defenders, West Ham eyeing Kalvin Phillips and Manchester City getting ready to splash £200million.

Well worth a read.

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TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Man United eye Lazio goalkeeper Ivan Provedel

With just under two weeks until the transfer window begins to creak closed, the market is hotting up as Premier League clubs look to secure their winter buys - Mail Sport reviews the biggest stories on Friday.

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Jordan Henderson's shirt is the 'fastest-selling jersey' in Ajax's history

Jordan Henderson was only confirmed as an Ajax player less than 24 hours ago, but he already has the 'fastest-selling jersey' in the club's history, according to reports.

The club are now selling Henderson bedsheets, as fans seemingly can't get enough of the England midfielder.

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Jordan Henderson's Ajax shirt is the fastest-selling in club's history

Just days after making his move from Saudi side Al-Ettifaq, the Sunderland-born midfielder has broken records already in Amsterdam.

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World football's most-valuable squads

A report has looked into the clubs with the biggest squad market value.

Man City come out on top, but who else makes the list?

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REVEALED: Europe's most valuable squads as Real Madrid come THIRD

Sides playing in Europe's top divisions are able to lure some of the best players with big pay checks, high-class training facilities and of course the hope of playing in the Champions League.

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Dutch journalists savage Jordan Henderson following Ajax move

Jordan Henderson has ended his Saudi Arabia nightmare, but it seems Dutch journalist are not completely convinced that he will improve Ajax's fortunes.

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Jordan Hendersons savaged as 'no saviour' for struggling Ajax

In joining Ajax, Henderson will be tasked with helping the beleagured club elevate their standings after a dismal start to the season that sees them sit fifth, and 23 points off leaders PSV Eindhoven.

12:29

Newcastle to knock back any approach for Kieran Trippier

Newcastle are set to reject any approach for their full back Kieran Trippier.

Bayern Munich have been linked with a shock move for the England star, but the Magpies are keen to keep hold of him this month.

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Newcastle will stand firm against any interest in Kieran Trippier

CRAIG HOPE: There has, as of now, been no contact between the clubs and the idea of Trippier leaving on loan has been dismissed outright. The England star, 33, is central to Eddie Howe's plans.

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Exclusive:Joelinton in contract stand-off with Newcastle

Newcastle midfielder Joelinton could have played his last game for the club as he is yet to agree a new deal.

Joelinton is set to miss the rest of the season through injury, and if he does not agree a new deal the Magpies could look to cash in on the Brazilian star this summer.

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Joelinton could have played his last Newcastle game

EXCLUSIVE: Mail Sport understands he will undergo surgery on the thigh injury he picked up during the FA Cup win at Sunderland this month, and that will keep him out for the rest of the season.

11:37

Jurgen Klopp 'very happy' to see Jordan Henderson move to Ajax

Jurgen Klopp has delcared himself 'very happy' after his former captain Jordan Henderson left Saudi Arabia to join Ajax on Thursday.

Henderson walked away from Liverpool in the summer, but has now secured another move to Ajax just six months later.

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Jurgen Klopp 'very happy' for Henderson after Ajax move

The England midfielder, 33, cut short his £350,000-a-week stint with Al-Ettifaq just six months in after his family struggled to settle in the Middle-East.

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Newcastle's Javier Manquillo closes in on reunion with Rafael Benitez

Newcastle full back Javier Manquillo is closing in on a move to Celta Vigo.

Switching to the Spanish club would see him reunited with former Magpies boss Rafael Benitez.

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Newcastle full back Javier Manquillo in talks to sign for Celta Vigo

SIMON JONES: Newcastle defender Javier Manquillo is reuniting with former boss Rafa Benitez at Celta Vigo after travelling to Spain ahead of agreeing terms.

10:51

Divock Origi set for MLS move?

Nottingham Forest forward Divock Origi is a target for several clubs in the US, according to reports.

The former Liverpool man has struggled to break into the Forest first-team this season after joining on loan from AC Milan and could be set for a move to MLS.

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Nottingham striker Divock Origi 'wanted by several clubs in MLS'

Nottingham Forest striker Divock Origi is a transfer target for several teams in Major League Soccer, according to Sky Sports.

10:24

Bayern Munich 'eye move for Kieran Trippier'

Bayern Munich are weighing up a shock move for Newcastle defender Kieran Trippier, according to reports.

Thomas Tuchel is keen on bringing in a full back and has identified the 33-year-old England international as a potential target.

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Bayern Munich 'target shock January move for Kieran Trippier'

And, according to The Telegraph, Thomas Tuchel's side are keen to bring in the England star as they aim to overtake Bayer Leverkusen at the top of the Bundesliga.

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Fulham hold talks with Fluminense over Andre

Fulham are locked in talks with Fluminense for their Brazilian midfielder Andre.

The Cotttagers are weighing up a move as they anticipate receiving an offer for their highly-rated holding midfielder Joao Palhinha.

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Fulham hold talks with Fluminense over Andre to replace Joao Palhinha

The Portugual international flew to Bavaria ahead of the summer transfer deadline in anticipation of a deal being struck between the two clubs, but had to return to west London.

09:46

Man United 'monitoring Lazio goalkeeper Ivan Provedel'

Manchester United are keeping a close eye on Lazio goalkeeper Ivan Provedel, according to reports.

The Red Devils only signed Andre Onana from Ajax for £47m last summer, but could be set to enter the market for another shot-stopper.

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Onana's spot at risk with Erik Ten Hag 'monitoring Ivan Provedel'

The Cameroon international has had a difficult start to life at Old Trafford, making a number of errors since replacing David De Gea following his £47.1million move from Inter Milan in the summer.

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