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Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Jarrad Branthwaite, Raphael Varane, Lino Sousa

sportsmole.co.uk, 1 February 2024, 06:45
All transfer business is done and dusted for this season, but that doesn't stop clubs from preparing ahead for next season.

Thursday morning's headlines:

LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Van Dijk calms fears over Liverpool future, Wolves sign Lemina

Sports Mole provides live coverage of all of the latest transfer news, done deals and rumours from Thursday, February 1. Read more.

Fulham 'make new loan offer for Chelsea's Armando Broja'

Fulham reportedly submit a fresh loan proposal for Chelsea striker Armando Broja, who is also attracting interest from Wolverhampton Wanderers. Read more.

Facundo Pellistri's agent slams Erik ten Hag's treatment of winger

Edgardo Lasalvia, the agent of Facundo Pellistri, has hit out at Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag for the treatment of his client. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers confirm signing of Paris Saint-Germain youngster Noha Lemina

Wolverhampton Wanderers confirm that they have signed Paris Saint-Germain youngster Noha Lemina - the brother of Mario Lemina - on an initial loan deal. Read more.

Brentford, Fulham 'quoted £15m for Morgan Whittaker'

Brentford and Fulham will reportedly have to pay £15m if they want to sign Plymouth Argyle's Morgan Whittaker before the transfer deadline. Read more.

Juventus confirm Carlos Alcaraz loan signing from Southampton

Juventus confirm the arrival of Southampton midfielder Carlos Alcaraz on loan with an option to buy for €49.5m (£42.2m). Read more.

Manchester United 'learn asking price for Juventus defender Bremer'

Manchester United are told that they would have to make an offer of £59.7m to sign Juventus centre-back Bremer this summer, according to a report. Read more.

Everton 'reject approach from AC Milan for Ben Godfrey'

Everton reportedly reject an approach from AC Milan for defender Ben Godfrey, with the closing of the transfer window just over 24 hours away. Read more.

Manchester United 'not considering Marcus Rashford sale this summer'

Manchester United allegedly have no desire to sell Marcus Rashford during this summer's transfer window recent reports. Read more.

Bournemouth recall Romain Faivre from Lorient loan spell

Bournemouth recall Romain Faivre from his loan spell with Lorient ahead of Thursday's Premier League clash with West Ham United. Read more.

Atletico Madrid sign Gabriel Paulista on a free transfer

Atletico Madrid announce the signing of experienced centre-back Gabriel Paulista following his departure from Valencia. Read more.

Arsenal's Lino Sousa 'to join Aston Villa on permanent deal'

Aston Villa reportedly agree a permanent deal for 19-year-old Arsenal left-back Lino Sousa, who has failed to make a single senior appearance for the Gunners. Read more.

Andoni Iraola not expecting Tottenham Hotspur-linked Dominic Solanke to leave

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola plays down suggestions that Tottenham Hotspur-linked Dominic Solanke could leave the club before Thursday's transfer deadline. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers 'turn attention to Corinthians forward Yuri Alberto'

Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly looking to secure a deal for Corinthians forward Yuri Alberto before the end of the January transfer window. Read more.

Brentford 'want Antonio Nusa discount after medical issues'

Brentford are reportedly keen to renegotiate the fee that they had agreed to pay Club Brugge for Antonio Nusa after issues arose in his medical. Read more.

Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos 'could join Strasbourg on loan'

Chelsea are reportedly discussing the possibility of allowing Andrey Santos to move to Strasbourg on loan for the remainder of the season. Read more.

Transfer rumours: Benrahma to Lyon, Idah to Celtic, Butland bid rejected

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer rumours, including Said Benrahma to Lyon, Adam Idah to Celtic and a failed bid for Jack Butland. Read more.

Virgil van Dijk 'comments on Liverpool future taken out of context'

Virgil van Dijk says that recent comments that he made about his Liverpool future were 'taken out of context', adding that he remains committed to the club. Read more.

Transfer rumours: Carlos Alcaraz to Juventus, Bryan Gil to Brighton & Hove Albion, Gabriel Paulista to Atletico Madrid

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer rumours, including Carlos Alcaraz to Juventus, Bryan Gil to Brighton & Hove Albion and Gabriel Paulista to Atletico Madrid. Read more.

Manchester United 'attempting to sign Jarrad Branthwaite before January deadline'

Manchester United push to sign Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite before the January transfer window closes, according to a report. Read more.

Karim Benzema 'to stay in Saudi Arabia despite Premier League interest'

Karim Benzema will be staying with Al-Ittihad until at least the summer despite talk of interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United, according to a report. Read more.

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