Man Utd, Liverpool transfer latest, Lukaku apology, Newcastle close on Trippier

The January transfer window is hotting up and could see a move which has seemed in the works for a while.

Kieran Trippier is edging towards an English return with Newcastle, who are close to signing the Atletico Madrid right-back.

Liverpool are not expected to make any moves this month despite losing several star players to the Africa Cup of Nations.

Manchester United and Arsenal could both be busy however, as several players are linked with the exit door.

The Red Devils continue to deceive under Ralf Rangnick, who is working with a big squad and stars like Donny van de Beek are weighing up their options.

Arsenal meanwhile may look to get Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang off their books and will reportedly listen to offers for the striker.

Chelsea have seen Romelu Lukaku apologise publicly after giving an interview which appeared to suggest he was keen on an early move away.

We'll keep you up to date throughout the day with all the major moves and rumours.

07:54Ben Husband

Ramsey 'rejects' Burnley approach

Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey is open to a return to the Premier League, but has turned down the chance to do with Burnley, according to reports in Italy.

Ramsey is surplus to requirements with the Italian giants and could make a move this month, with transfer expert Gianluca di Marzio suggesting an offer from Turf Moor has been turned down.

"I can confirm that one Juventus player, Ramsey, can probably come back to the Premier League," Di Marzio told Sky Sports Italia.

"He had an official proposal from Burnley but he said 'no', he doesn't want to play for Burnley.

"He wants to play more a more challenging team, an ambitious team in the Premier League.

"Newcastle asked for him before Christmas so we'll see in January if some Premier League teams want Ramsey.

"He would like to come back because now, at Juventus, he's in a difficult situation."

07:35Ben Husband

Newcastle 'draw up' ambitious Arsenal transfer shortlist

Kieran Trippier looks destined to become Newcastle's first major signing since the change of ownership. But the England international certainly won't be the last with Eddie Howe looking to mastermind their escape from relegation woes.

And according to various reports, the Magpies could look to raid Arsenal by landing four players not currently central to Mikel Arteta's plan.

Ousted former captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Mohamed Elneny, Eddie Nketiah and Rob Holding are all on the Toon's radar.

07:19Ben Husband

Rangnick facing Man Utd crisis

Not strictly transfer related, but news which could change plans at Manchester United.

On Tuesday night Mirror Football exclusively revealed that Ralf Rangnick is battling to unite the Manchester United dressing-room, just weeks after his appointment.

Cliques are understood to have formed within United's squad, with interim boss Rangnick facing many of the same problems that forced the sacking of his predecessor Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

A source close to the squad claimed as many as 11 players now want to leave the club after becoming disillusioned with life at United.

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07:07Samuel Meade

Lukaku's apology

Romelu Lukaku has publicly apologised for his bombshell interview which landed him in hot water with Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel.

The 28-year-old was dropped for the Blues' thrilling 2-2 draw with title rivals Liverpool on Sunday after his unauthorised interview with Sky Sports Italy from early December was aired.

In the footage, Lukaku criticised Tuchel's tactics and claimed he wanted to return to Inter Milan, having left the Italian champions - who have "the best fans in the world" - just five months earlier for a club-record fee of £97.5million.

The Belgium international's comments sparked fury at Stamford Bridge and he has now addressed the situation.

Read the full story here.

06:50Samuel Meade

Trippier close to return

After leaving Tottenham for Spain in 2019 Kieran Trippier is close to a return to the Premier League.

Newcastle will spend over £10m to sign the right-back, who will become the first major arrival of the new era.

Trippier is expected in the north east for his medical according to reports.

06:45Ben Husband

Good Morning

Hello and welcome to another day of Mirror Football's live coverage of the January transfer window.

Today looks set to be another intriguing day and we'll have all the action as it happens, so stick with us.