LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Van Dijk calms fears over Liverpool future, Man Utd want Branthwaite

LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Van Dijk calms fears over Liverpool future, Man Utd want Branthwaite

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

Virgil van Dijk calms concerns over Liverpool future

Manchester United make late move for Jarrad Branthwaite

Karim Benzema to stay in Saudi Arabia despite Premier League interest

5m ago DONE DEAL

Werder Bremen send Abdenego Nankishi on loan to 1860 Munich

8m ago DONE DEAL

Salernitana bring in Triantafyllos Pasalidis

12m ago DONE DEAL

Rylee Mitchell leaves Stevenage on loan

"Young goalkeeper Rylee Mitchell has joined Potters Bar Town on loan," read a statement from the club.

"The 18-year-old joins The Scholars in the Isthmian League Premier Division for an initial 28-day loan deal to gain valuable first-team experience."

13m ago DONE DEAL

Wigan sign Charlie Kelman on loan

"It's an amazing feeling. I've played here in front of these fans before, and it's a massive, massive club. Everyone knows what Wigan Athletic are about, and I feel very privileged to be here and I can't wait to get going," he told the club website.

Manager Shaun Maloney added: "I am delighted that we've managed to sign Charlie. He'll be a great addition to the group, and I am looking forward to working with him.

"He has a different profile to our other number nines and will add a new dynamic to our frontline. He has a lot of strong attributes and I am really happy to have him here."

1h ago DONE DEAL

AFC Wimbledon sign Kofi Balmer on loan from Crystal Palace

"I can't wait to get started, meet the lads and hopefully have a good run in," he told the club website.

"Ethan Chislett is a character, I really got on with him well at Port Vale, he's had nothing but good things to say about Wimbledon. This was an opportunity that was too good to turn down.

"This is a very tightly orientated club. Everyone's in it together, everyone is going to help you out. If the team was going through a rough time you'd not only have the staff and the players behind you but also the fans. When I came in to speak to the manager the other day I felt wanted."

Manager Johnnie Jackson said: "Kofi is a young, aggressive defender who likes to play on the front foot. He will really fit into our style and everything that we do here. He also has the advantage of League One experience and was really keen to be a part of what we're doing. He will play a key role in helping us to kick on in the second half of the season."

Head of Football Operations Craig Cope added: "We're really excited to bring Kofi to the club, he has a wealth of experience at senior level and suits our style. We'd like to thank Crystal Palace for their support in this window."

1h ago RUMOUR

1h ago RUMOUR

1h ago RUMOUR

2h ago DONE DEAL

Genoa sign David Ankeye from Sheriff Tiraspol

2h ago

2h ago DONE DEAL

Almeria send Martin Svidersky on loan to Murcia

2h ago DONE DEAL

Victor Orakpo joins Nice

3h ago DONE DEAL

...and joins Atletico Madrid on free transfer

3h ago DONE DEAL

Gabriel Paulista leaves Valencia

"Valencia CF and Gabriel Paulista have reached an agreement to terminate the player's contract," read a statement from the club.

"33-year-old Gabriel Paulista, has worn the Valencia CF jersey for the last seven seasons and has played a total of 253 games, being one of the team's captains.

"From his arrival in August 2017, the Spanish-Brazilian defender has shown commitment and dedication throughout this journey in which he has managed to win the 2019 Copa del Rey and get to the final of the Copa del Rey in 2022.

"Valencia CF wish him the best of luck in his career."

3h ago DONE DEAL

Hull's Jason Lokilo joins Vizela on loan

"Jason Lokilo has joined Portuguese Primeira Liga side FC Vizela on loan for the remainder of the 2023-24 season," read a statement from the club.

"The former DR Congo Under-20 international has featured 21 times for the Tigers following his summer switch from Sparta Rotterdam, scoring in the Emirates FA Cup third round replay at Birmingham City."

3h ago DONE DEAL

Valencia sign Peter Federico on loan from Real Madrid

"Valencia CF have reached an agreement with Real Madrid for the loan of winger Peter Federico," read a statement from the club.

"The 21-year-old footballer arrives on loan until the end of the season and Valencia CF will have an option to buy.

"Peter Federico arrives at Valencia CF to increase the attacking options, he can play on either flank, being the left his most skilled leg, and can bring speed to the team led by Ruben Baraja."

3h ago DONE DEAL

Rayo Vallecano sign Miguel Crespo

3h ago DONE DEAL

Villarreal's Luis Quintero moves to Deportivo on loan

3h ago NEW CONTRACT

Real Sociedad's Job Ochieng signs new contract until 2026

4h 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."

4h ago RUMOUR

4h ago NEW CONTRACT

Matteo Politano signs new Napoli contract

4h ago RUMOUR

5h ago RUMOUR

8h ago

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