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Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Karim Benzema, Mason Greenwood, Victor Osimhen

sportsmole.co.uk, 25 January 2024, 06:45
The transfer window is open! Clubs around the UK and Europe have one final chance to strengthen their squads for the second half of the season.

Thursday morning's headlines:

LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Man Utd revive Benzema interest, Barca close in on Greenwood

Sports Mole provides live coverage of all of the latest transfer news, done deals and rumours from Thursday, January 25. Read more.

Manchester United 'turn down chance to sign Karim Benzema'

Manchester United reportedly turn down the chance to sign former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema from Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur 'still leading Antonio Nusa race despite Newcastle United hijack attempt'

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly still favourites to sign Club Brugge's Antonio Nusa despite facing competition from Newcastle United. Read more.

Chelsea 'ahead of Arsenal in Victor Osimhen race'

Chelsea are reportedly leading London rivals Arsenal in the race to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen in the summer. Read more.

Chelsea 'still considering bid for Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran'

Chelsea are reportedly still contemplating whether to launch a formal approach for Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran before the end of the January transfer window. Read more.

Omari Forson 'turns down new Manchester United deal'

Manchester United youngster Omari Forson turns down the chance to sign a new deal at Old Trafford, according to a report. Read more.

Pep Lijnders confirms loan "interest" in Calvin Ramsay, Nat Phillips

Liverpool defenders Calvin Ramsay and Nat Phillips could leave the club on loan again before the end of the January transfer window, Pep Lijnders confirms. Read more.

Real Madrid to sell Vinicius Junior to make room for Kylian Mbappe?

Real Madrid are reportedly willing to sell their star attacker Vinicius Junior if they are able to secure the signing of Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe. Read more.

Manchester United 'set to trigger Scott McTominay contract extension'

Manchester United are reportedly preparing to tie Scott McTominay down to a longer-term contract by triggering a clause to extend his current deal by a further 12 months. Read more.

Chelsea identify Benjamin Sesko as Victor Osimhen alternative?

Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, with Victor Osimhen now looking set to remain at Napoli for the foreseeable future. Read more.

Transfer rumours: Trevoh Chalobah to Nottingham Forest, Ben Godfrey to Leeds United, Abdoulaye Doucoure to stay at Everton

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer rumours, including Trevoh Chalobah to Nottingham Forest, Ben Godfrey to Leeds United and an update on Abdoulaye Doucoure's future at Everton. Read more.

Manchester United 'ahead of Arsenal in race to sign Joshua Zirkzee'

Manchester United lead Arsenal in the race to sign Bologna centre-forward Joshua Zirkzee, according to a report. Read more.

Granada 'closing in on loan deal for Manchester United's Facundo Pellistri'

Manchester United forward Facundo Pellistri closes in on a loan switch to La Liga outfit Granada, according to a report. Read more.

Burnley 'in discussions to sign Ajax's Carlos Forbs on loan'

Burnley are reportedly in talks with Ajax over the loan signing of Carlos Forbs, with Nottingham Forest also in the race for the winger's services. Read more.

Kilmarnock sign Liverpool's James Balagizi on loan

Kilmarnock sign 20-year-old Liverpool midfielder James Balagizi on loan for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. Read more.

Omar Berrada to help Manchester United sign Karim Benzema ahead of deadline?

Manchester United's new CEO Omar Berrada could help the Red Devils sign Al-Ittihad centre-forward Karim Benzema, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester United 'could make signing before end of January window'

Manchester United are allegedly open to making a signing before the end of the January transfer window, but it would have to be 'exceptionally economic'. Read more.

Atletico Madrid's Ivo Grbic 'arrives in England for Sheffield United medical'

Sheffield United are reportedly close to the signing of Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Ivo Grbic, who flew into England on Tuesday for a medical ahead of a £2m transfer. Read more.

Manchester United's Mason Greenwood 'closing in on Barcelona move'

Barcelona close in on a permanent deal for Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester United 'reject Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Denzel Dumfries swap offer'

Manchester United turn down a swap offer from Inter Milan involving Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Denzel Dumfries, according to a report. Read more.

Middlesbrough 'lay out Morgan Rogers asking price to Aston Villa'

Middlesbrough reportedly inform Aston Villa what fee it will take to secure a January deal for Morgan Rogers. Read more.

Manchester United 'eyeing £30m summer deal for Marcus Edwards'

Manchester United consider a £30m summer move for Sporting Lisbon attacker Marcus Edwards, according to a report. Read more.

Kalvin Phillips 'to undergo West Ham United medical on Wednesday'

Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips will allegedly be in London on Wednesday to undergo a medical with West Ham United ahead of a loan move. Read more.

Manchester United 'offer Jadon Sancho, Antony to Saudi Pro League clubs'

Manchester United contact clubs from the Saudi Pro League to discuss summer sales of Jadon Sancho and Antony, according to a report. Read more.

Transfer rumours: Trippier to Bayern, Newcastle's Ederson blow, Rogers to Villa

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer rumours, including Kieran Trippier to Bayern Munich, Ederson to Newcastle United and Morgan Rogers to Aston Villa. Read more.

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