Transfer news LIVE - Man Utd's £46m Haidara boost and Hazard's Chelsea decision

Manchester United have not had the busy January transfer window anticipated by many fans, but that may be about to change thanks to an exciting update regarding midfield target Amadou Haidara.

Reports in Germany suggest RB Leipzig would find it difficult to turn down an offer of £46million for the Mali international.

Elsewhere, Liverpool are looking to rejuvenate their attack with youthful signings while two former Reds, Steven Gerrard and Luis Suarez, are tipped to reunite at Aston Villa.

Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele is on the way out of Camp Nou and Newcastle are one of the teams linked with the Frenchman.

Also featuring the latest on Tottenham, Chelsea and beyond, keep it right here for the latest transfer gossip and confirmed deals throughout Friday.

13:59Freddie Keighley

Stoke complete Philogene-Bidace loan

Aston Villa youngster Jaden Philogene-Bidace has joined Stoke City on loan for the rest of the season.

The winger, 19, made one Premier League appearance for Villa this season. He also picked up two assists in the Carabao Cup.

Philogene-Bidace will hope to strengthen the Potters' bid for promotion from the Championship.

13:57David McDonnell

Lingard can decide Man Utd future

Ralf Rangnick says Jesse Lingard is in control of his own destiny during this month's transfer window.

Lingard, who is out of contract at the end of this season, is wanted on loan by Newcastle for the rest of the season.

United would prefer a permanent deal and are unlikely to sanction a loan deal for Lingard, given the uncertainty with regard to Covid and potential injuries leaving them short of personnel.

Lingard, 29, is understood to want to run his contract down and assess his options at the end of the season, when he will have his pick of several clubs interested in signing him, including West Ham and Tottenham.

13:36Chris Doyle

Hazard's Chelsea return off the cards

Chelsea are reportedly "not an option" for Eden Hazard as he looks to stay at Real Madrid until the summer.

The Belgian winger has been linked with a return to the Premier League in the current window as his well-documented struggles at the Bernabeu continue.

But Marca are reporting that Thomas Tuchel's men are not one of the clubs who have offered Hazard an escape route as he looks set to remain with Madrid until at least the summer.

13:06Freddie Keighley

Kuyt on Suarez to Villa speculation

Anfield hero Dirk Kuyt "hopes" Luis Suarez and Steven Gerrard will reunite at Aston Villa.

Suarez, 34, has emerged as an unlikely target for Villa with less than six months remaining on his contract at Atletico Madrid.

And Kuyt, discussing his former Liverpool teammates, told talkSPORT: "I hope [he will return], but I'm not sure to be honest, I'm not sure.

"I think Luis had the opportunity after Barcelona to come back to the Premier League and he decided to stay in Spain, somehow maybe with the language he feels more comfortable.

"I know he loves Stevie as well, so probably he wants to work with him."

12:39Freddie Keighley

Leipzig may be forced to offload Man Utd target Haidara

RB Leipzig would struggle to reject a bid in the region of £46million for Amadou Haidara, according to Sky Sport Germany.

Haidara, 23, is said to be a key midfield target for Ralf Rangnick, who knows the player well from their time together at Leipzig.

Newcastle are also among the Premier League clubs linked with Mali interantional.

12:33Freddie Keighley

Kane's transfer warning

Harry Kane claims Tottenham are at risk of "falling behind the pack" unless they match the ambition of their Premier League rivals.

The Spurs striker said: "Players come and go and sometimes it disrupts the team a little bit. Coaches come and go and it takes time to adapt.

"The fact is, in the Premier League especially, so many teams are so good and everyone's building to try and break into that top six. There's a good eight or nine teams who are fighting for those places.

"If you don't get one or two things right then you can really fall behind the pack and that's kind of happened to us.

"So we need to be careful that we don't keep falling.

"But we're feeling confident that we can do that, especially since the manager's come in."

12:08KEY EVENT

Arthur keen on Arsenal transfer

Arthur Melo is reportedly keen to move to the Emirates in a welcome boost for Arsenal as they look to strike a deal for the Juventus midfielder.

The Gunners opened talks over a loan for Arthur, 25, last week but negotiations between the two clubs have been more drawn-out than expected.

Juve are demanding Arsenal include an obligation to buy the Brazil international as part of any agreement, with manager Massimiliano Allegri ready to part ways with the player.

11:41Freddie Keighley

Dortmund set for Dembele windfall

Borussia Dortmund will demand €5million (£4.2m) from Barcelona if the Catalan giants sell Ousmane Dembele this month, according to German outlet Sport1.

Dembele, 24, seems destined to leave Camp Nou after Xavi and club chiefs told him he would be sold in January having failed to sign a new contract.

That could be welcome news for Dortmund, who will demand a sizeable instalment in this scenario.

Dembele left the Bundesliga giants for an initial £105million in 2017 and the deal included numerous add-ons worth roughly £30million.

11:09Freddie Keighley

Martinez extends Villa deal

Emiliano Martinez has signed a new Aston Villa contract until 2027.

The goalkeeper, 29, has been a standout performer for the Midlands club since joining from Arsenal for an initial £17million in September 2020.

And he has been rewarded with a new long-term deal which will keep him at Villa Park throughout his prime years.

10:35Freddie Keighley

Brentford "always in market" amid Eriksen link

Thomas Frank claims he is happy with his Brentford squad but left the door open to new arrivals amid the club's link with Christian Eriksen.

The Bees offered Eriksen a six-month contract earlier this week as the Danish playmaker looks to make a stunning return to action.

"I think we have a strong enough squad to compete in the Premier League," Frank said.

"I do think a player or two would bring extra energy to the squad but I don't think it's essential. But we are always in the market and if a player comes up we will do it.

"I think it can be more difficult [in January] depending on where players are coming from."

10:04Freddie Keighley

Gerrard's transfer warning

Steven Gerrard has told his Aston Villa players to rise to the challenge if new signings are brought in to compete for their spots in the starting XI.

"The players have to accept that I'm going to try to improve this club in every single department, so if someone arrives in your position, you're going have to accept it and fight for game time," the Villa boss said.

"The best players play at the end of the day."

09:31Josh O'Brien

Arsenal's Arthur swoop at risk

Arthur Melo has seemingly found a new lease of life at Juventus - despite ongoing talks over a move to Arsenal.

The Brazil international has featured in four of Juventus ' last five fixtures having previously found himself out of favour in Turin.

Mikel Arteta is a keen admirer of the former Barcelona star and Arsenal technical director Edu held discussions with the player's representatives at their London Colney training ground this week.

But there remain stumbling blocks in getting a deal done - and Arthur is becoming increasingly important to the Juventus side as talks drag on.

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09:28Freddie Keighley

Leeds making Aaronson headway

Leeds are pushing ahead with their pursuit of Red Bull Salzburg star Brenden Aaronson, according to The Athletic.

The Whites are ready to raise their bid for the 21-year-old midfielder to £20million after an initial £15million offer was turned down.

Aaronson, a United States international, has three goals and seven assists for Salzburg this season.

08:53Tom Victor

Mourinho dedicated to Roma amid Everton links

Roma manager Jose Mourinho has broken his silence after being linked with a surprise Premier League return.

He has been mentioned in connection with the vacant Everton job as the Merseyside club look to appoint a replacement for Rafa Benitez following the Spaniard's dismissal in the light of a weekend defeat at Norwich.

However, based on Mourinho's words this week, it appears as though the Toffees won't be hiring a third former Real Madrid manager in a row after the departures of Benitez and Carlo Ancelotti over the last few months.

"Right now I wouldn't change my job here at Roma with another one," Mourinho said after his team beat Lecce in the Coppa Italia on Thursday night.

"I gave my world to Roma for three years and I feel this is my project."

08:34KEY EVENT

Lloris agrees new Spurs contract

Sticking with Tottenham, club captain Hugo Lloris has committed his future to the club by signing a new two-and-a-half-year contract.

The 35-year-old goalkeeper is approaching a decade on Spurs' books and he will continue his stint in north London.

His previous deal was due to expire this summer.

Lloris has made 395 appearances for the club since joining from Lyon.

08:09Freddie Keighley

Spurs join Lewis-Potter race

Tottenham are one of many clubs intested in signing Keane Lewis-Potter from Hull City, reports The Times.

Lewis-Potter, 20, has five goals and four assists in the Championship this season.

Hull are believed to have rejected an £8million bid for the Englishman from Brentford last summer.

07:42Freddie Keighley

Xavi speaks on Dembele once again

Xavi insists he agrees with the decision to try and sell Ousmane Dembele in the January window after Barcelona's sporting director declared he would be offloaded.

The winger has failed to sign a new contract and, with less than six months remaining on his deal, the Catalans have decided to cash in.