LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Man Utd still expect Martial exit, Arsenal make contact over Onana

LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Man Utd still expect Martial exit, Arsenal make contact over Onana

Hello and welcome to Sports Mole's live coverage of the latest transfer news and rumours from around the world of football on Friday, January 5.

Stick with us below to keep up to date with all of today's transfer rumours and done deals.

Today's key events

Thilo Kehrer joins Monaco on loan from West Ham

Arsenal make contact over Onana deal

Inter Milan beat Man City to Tajon Buchanan signing

Man United still expecting Anthony Martial exit

Ivan Perisic could have played final game for Spurs

Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting agrees to join Manchester United

Conor Gallagher determined to stay at Chelsea

Eric Dier agrees terms with Bayern Munich

24m ago DONE DEAL

Huddersfield sign Bojan Radulovic

"A forward of Bojan's profile is someone we've really wanted to introduce to the squad, so I'm absolutely delighted that he's signed a long-term contract with the club," said manager Darren Moore.

"We are blessed with real attacking talent and flair in wide areas and midfield, but through injury and unavailability have lacked a forward who can help tie that all together, finish chances in the box with regularity and create space and opportunities for others to exploit, which his size, skill and ability will now allow us.

"Arriving at a really exciting time in his career with a consistent goalscoring record at an impressive level of competition, I'm exciting to start working with him straight away and see what we can have him bring to the side as soon as possible."

Sporting director Mark Cartwright added: "Working to clearly defined goals ahead of this transfer window, we knew that we wanted to attract players to the club who could positively impact our first team immediately, bring new skills and options to what already existed within our squad and help us play the brand of football that we desire to; Bojan ticks all of those boxes for us, and more.

"Not only a great asset for now, he has the potential to get even better with time having only just celebrated turning 24, so we're delighted to tie him down to a long-term contract and have him buy in to what we're trying to achieve at the Club going forward.

"A different type of forward to what we currently have available, he will wear the number nine because that's exactly what he is, and I'm excited to see the impact his eye for goal and ability to hold the ball up has on the side."

40m ago DONE DEAL

Ipswich sign Lewis Travis on loan from Blackburn

"I'm really happy to be here and can't wait to get started," Lewis told TownTV.

"When I knew Ipswich were calling I jumped at the chance, given the league position and the unbelievable start to the season the team has had.

"To be a part of a team like this is something I'm very excited about and I'm looking forward to playing in front of the supporters.

"I have had good, honest conversations with the Manager and I think the style of play will suit me. I am aggressive both with and without the ball, which I think is what he liked, so it's about me getting in there and impressing."

1h ago RUMOUR

1h ago DONE DEAL

Michael Garrity, Alexander King return to Greenock Morton

1h ago DONE DEAL

Stoke sign goalkeeper Daniel Iversen on loan from Leicester

"I have known of the interest for a couple of transfer windows, and it's great to now get a deal done," Iversen told the club website.

"This feels like the right time for me to come here, work hard to earn my place in the team and show what I can do.

"I really like the Championship, the atmosphere the fans create at every game and the relentless nature of the matches.

"I believe my experience playing in the Premier League last season, while in tough circumstances, has benefitted me and made me a better goalkeeper.

"We'll take one game at a time, but the clear objective is to help the team climb the table and finish as high as we can."

Technical director Ricky Martin added: "We have been tracking Daniel since January of last year, prior to him making his Premier League debut for Leicester City.

"He has gained a variety of experiences across all four divisions, including a successful spell in the Championship with Preston and his introduction to top-flight football last season.

"When we learned of Daniel's availability, we were quick to act as we believe he is a high-quality addition to our goalkeeping group and someone who can help us climb the table during the second half of the campaign.

"Whilst a permanent transfer for a keeper was of course under consideration, the most important factor was to bring in the best available player.

"We will be able to assess the situation again during the next transfer window in the summer once Daniel's loan has come to an end."

1h ago DONE DEAL

Joe Mattock returns to Harrogate from Hartlepool

1h ago NEW CONTRACT

Ali McCann signs new Preston contract

"I'm absolutely buzzing just to get it all sorted. To be fair, it was quite easy from start to finish, just getting it all done," he told the club's website.

"I'm really happy here and just looking forward to the next couple of years. I've said loads of times before that it's the perfect club for me to come down to.

"Settling in during the last couple of years was so easy. I've done interviews before when I've said the staff, the players, everyone, even the people who work at the training ground have made it so easy for me and I feel properly settled."

Manager Ryan Lowe added: "Ali fully deserves the extension to his contract because he's been excellent since I've been here, on and off the pitch.

"He's a great character to have around the place, he's improving every single day, and he's still young.

"Once his agent had spoken to Peter [Ridsdale] and I'd spoken with Ali, it all moved quite quickly, which I think shows his commitment to Preston North End.

"He's a real asset for us so we're happy he'll be with us for the next few years."

1h ago DONE DEAL

Blackburn recall Jack Vale from Lincoln loan

"Jack Vale has returned to Rovers from his loan spell at Lincoln City," read a club statement.

"The 22-year-old forward joined the Imps on a season-long loan deal in September, making his debut in a 3-1 win over Charlton Athletic at the end of October after recovering from injury.

"He would go on to score two goals in 17 appearances for the League One side - netting in a 3-0 victory away to Rovers' FA Cup opponents Cambridge United - but was restricted to just three league starts.

"The Wales Under-21 international now returns to Rovers, where he has scored two goals in 25 appearances since making his debut in a 4-3 victory over Reading at Ewood Park in July 2020."

1h ago DONE DEAL

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3h ago DONE DEAL

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3h ago RUMOUR

3h ago DONE DEAL

Ben Paton leaves Ross County

3h ago DONE DEAL

Arbroath bring in Gordon Walker

"Arbroath FC are delighted to announce defender Gordon Walker as our second signing of the new year on an 18-month contract," read a statement from the club.

"Gordon is a right back, but is a versatile defender and can also play at centre back and right wing back.

"Gordon's arrival will boost Manager Jim McIntrye's playing squad which has been hit with an unprecedented injury crisis.

"We would all like to give Gordon a very warm welcome to Arbroath FC."

3h ago DONE DEAL

Hamilton sign Ben Williamson, Mat Kirk

3h ago DONE DEAL

Inter Milan sign Tajon Buchanan

3h ago DONE DEAL

Napoli sign Pasquale Mazzocchi from Salernitana

3h ago RUMOUR

3h ago DONE DEAL

Bradford extend Timi Odusina loan spell

"Bradford City AFC and Woking have agreed to extend Timi Odusina's loan spell until the end of the 2023-24 season," read a statement from the club.

"The 24-year-old defender joined the Vanarama National League side, initially until January, in September.

"Odusina will now spend the remainder of the campaign at the Laithwaite Community Stadium.

"Bradford City AFC would like to wish Timi the very best throughout his spell at Woking."

3h ago DONE DEAL

Brighton's Yasin Ayari switches loan from Coventry to Blackburn

"Yasin was a regular in the squad at Coventry, but he was finding playing time limited," said Brighton technical director David Weir.

"We feel his move to Blackburn will give him more opportunities to play, and we're looking forward to following his progress in the second half of the season."

3h ago DONE DEAL

Ben Brereton Diaz joins Sheffield United on loan from Villarreal

"Ben was a coveted player so we're delighted to have brought him to the club," said manager Chris Wilder.

"We all know about him from his days at Blackburn. He's a versatile operator at the top of the pitch, who gives us options in terms of playing off the side or playing through the middle. He's quick, powerful and obviously his recent goal record at Blackburn speaks for itself. He's got plenty of international experience as well over the last few years, representing Chile.

"For me, the fact that he really wanted to come here and play in the Premier League was a big factor. I didn't have to say much about Sheffield United because he knows all about us already, he's done his homework and liked what he'd heard and what we had to say to him.

"Bringing players to this club, first and foremost they need to want to be here, and Ben showed a real appetite and enthusiasm for the challenge ahead, and that was key for me. He's excited about playing for this club and I have no doubt this is a signing which will be a major help to us in the second part of this season."

Brereton added: "As soon as I knew there was interest, I spoke to a few people, and we got it done quickly. I wasn't really playing out there (in Spain) and was told I could go out on loan, so it is great to be over in England now at such a great club and a club I know well through playing against.