Transfer news LIVE - Chelsea agree Nkunku deal plus Mudryk and Ronaldo latest

It's just two weeks until the January transfer window opens.

Premier League and EFL clubs from across the land are drawing up their transfer shortlists ahead of the often frantic window. Some teams will decide against bringing in a new player and potentially rocking the boat, yet Manchester United can't afford not to act.

Erik ten Hag's side are on the lookout for a new forward after Cristiano Ronaldo left the club my mutual consent last month. One potential candidate is Cody Gakpo, who's been in blistering form for PSV Eindhoven this season. That transfer will be one to watch!

Elsewhere, Arsenal are after Mykhaylo Mudryk's signature and Chelsea are closing in on signing Christopher Nkunku - although that deal won't go through until July.

Make sure you stay tuned for all of Sunday's transfer news and gossip...

08:20KEY EVENT

Suarez offered new club

Mexican side Cruz Azul want to sign Luis Suarez on a free transfer.

Suarez's existing deal at Uruguayan outfit Nacional expires at the end of 2022, although there is a player option for a further 12 months. Cruz Azul are looking to beat Nacional and MLS club Inter Miami, who are reportedly interested, to the 35-year-old's signature.

Despite his advancing years, Suarez is still finding the net with ease. He scored eight goals and provided four assists in 14 games for boyhood club Nacional last season to fire them to the Uruguayan league title. He also represented Uruguay at the World Cup in Qatar.

Cruz Azul's president Victor Velazquez was recently asked whether the Mexican side are interested in signing Suarez on a free transfer this January. "I don't have any news for you yet, but we've been in negotiations," he said in response, as quoted by AS.

"Our intention is to bring Luis Suarez to Cruz Azul, we just need to be patient and look for one or two other reinforcements on top of that. As well as a striker, we're also looking for a left-back."

07:51Nathan Ridley

Newcastle after Bellingham's brother

Newcastle United want to sign Birmingham City starlet Jobe Bellingham, according to Teamtalk.

The younger brother of Borussia Dortmund and England sensation Jude Bellingham, 17-year-old midfielder has impressed in the Championship after making his senior debut this season.

07:24Tom Blow

Howe not interested in England job

It's believed Gareth Southgate will remain in charge of England until his contract expires in December 2024.

That's good news for the FA, as Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has ruled himself out of the running to succeed Southgate.

He told reporters on Saturday: "I hope Gareth stays and continues his good work... I'm happy here at Newcastle."

06:51Tom Victor

Napoli want £100m for Kvaratskhelia

Newcastle would need to part with around £100m to land transfer target Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, according to 90min.

The Magpies are keen on the Georgian star, who has helped Napoli mount a title charge in Serie A, but the Italian side are reluctant to sell and are hopeful of agreeing a new contract with the 21-year-old.

Kvaratskhelia has 10 goals this season for club and country, scoring home and away against Ajax to help Luciano Spalletti's side top their Champions League group.

06:20Tom Victor

Wolves want six

New Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui wants to add up to six new faces in January, according to The Times.

Atletico Madrid forward Matheus Cunha is among those on the former Sevilla boss' shopping list, but there is also a desire to add homegrown players.

The same report claims Wolves do not have an option to recall Conor Coady, who is currently on loan at Everton.

05:47Nathan Ridley

Vlahovic wanted by Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea

Manchester United are reportedly weighing up a move to Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, who could be available in January.

The 22-year-old has struggled with injuries since moving to Turin in January 2022. As per Corriere dello Sport, Arsenal and Chelsea are also said to be interested.

05:45Tom Hopkinson

Chelsea braced for Gvardiol battle

Chelsea are planning to ramp up the pressure on Real Madrid in the battle for Josko Gvardiol by making a move to land him next month.

The Croatia defender, who plays for RB Leipzig, is wanted by both clubs but Los Blancos had planned to wait until the summer to try to sign him. And Leipzig, too, would rather sell him at the end of the season.

However, Chelsea don't want to wait and the Bundesliga outfit are bracing themselves for a move from the Blues when the transfer window opens in two weeks.

Read the full story HERE.

05:25Tom Victor

Talks opened over Mudryk move

Arsenal have opened talks with Shakhtar Donetsk over a move for Mykhaylo Mudryk, according to the Evening Standard. Shakhtar are said to value the 21-year-old at £85m, though the Gunners are eager to bring that price down.

Mudryk has seven goals and six assists in the Ukrainian top flight this season, helping his team stay in touch with league leaders Dnipro-1. The wide forward also scored three times in the Champions League group stage, adding two assists, though it was only enough for Shakhtar to take third place in their group.

The youngster isn't the only option for Arteta's team as they look to strengthen. Wolves star Pedro Neto has also remained on their radar, with the Portugal international offering Premier League experience.

05:24KEY EVENT

Chelsea close to Nkunku deal

Chelsea have finalised a deal to sign Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig ahead of the January transfer window.

Mirror Football understands Nkunku, 25, will join the Blues from July, allowing him to finish the season in Germany. The France international is enjoying a superb campaign, scoring 17 goals and providing six assists. He was ruled out of the ongoing World Cup in Qatar through injury.

Nkunku's impending move to Chelsea is another indication that chair Todd Boehly is taking a step back from the club's transfer business. The signing is set to coincide with the appointment of former Leipzig chief Christopher Vivell as their new sporting director.

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05:22Tom Blow

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