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LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Man Utd want Branthwaite, Benzema to stay in Saudi

sportsmole.co.uk, 31 January 2024, 10:25
LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Man Utd want Branthwaite, Benzema to stay in Saudi

Hello and welcome to Sports Mole's live coverage of the latest transfer news and rumours from around the world of football on Wednesday, January 31.

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

Today's key events

Manchester United make late move for Jarrad Branthwaite

Karim Benzema to stay in Saudi Arabia despite Premier League interest

14m ago DONE DEAL

Bournemouth recall Romain Faivre from Lorient loan

"Midfielder Romain Faivre has been recalled from his loan move at French side Lorient," read a statement from the club.

"The versatile 25-year-old, who can play on the wing or as an attacking midfielder, joined the Cherries in the summer before immediately heading out on loan.

"The Frenchman scored ten goals and assisted four times in 34 appearances for Les Merlus across two loan spells, including five goals in 17 games this campaign.

"He will wear the number eight shirt and will join his Cherries teammates in training ahead of Thursday's trip to West Ham."

29m ago RUMOUR

1h ago NEW CONTRACT

Matteo Politano signs new Napoli contract

1h ago RUMOUR

1h ago RUMOUR

4h ago

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