Transfer news LIVE - Martial's Man Utd exit done, Watford to appoint Hodgson

Manchester United forward Anthony Martial is on the way to Sevilla for the rest of the season after the two clubs finally reached a loan agreement for the Frenchman.

Ralf Rangnick's wait for his first signing goes on, however, with midfield target Amadou Haidara unlikely to make the move to the Red Devils mid-season.

Alternatives on United's radar include Boubacar Kamara and Declan Rice, who spoke of his admiration for Old Trafford after West Ham's defeat on Saturday.

Elsewhere in the Premier League, Watford are set to appoint Roy Hodgson as their third manager of the season after sacking Claudio Ranieri.

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez is the subject of interest from Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa, Chelsea are targeting Jules Kounde and Tottenham ace Dele Alli looks likely to depart.

Stay tuned as Mirror Football keep you up to date with the latest rumours, gossip and done deals.

07:45Freddie Keighley

Barca to rekindle Morata interest

Atletico Madrid striker Morata is midway through a season-long loan with Juve, but he has been heavily linked with Barca throughout the window.

The Spaniard will become surplus to requirements in Turin should Vlahovic join from Fiorentina, and Xavi would like his compatriot at Camp Nou.

07:13KEY EVENT

Barca closing in on Azpilicueta

Barcelona are on the brink of agreeing a two-year contract with Cesar Azpilicueta ahead of his Chelsea contract's expiry this summer.

El Chiringuito claims there is the option for a third year included in the deal.

The Blues captain has been a loyal servant at Stamford Bridge since he joined in 2012.

06:46Reiss Tigwell

Man Utd's Haidara blow

Manchester United have reportedly suffered a setback in their pursuit of RB Leipzig midfielder Amadou Haidara.

According to The Mail, Haidara wants to remain with the Bundesliga side until the end of the current campaign, before making a decision on his future.

United remain in need of a defensive midfielder to bolster their squad and the 23-year-old has been linked with a potential move to Old Trafford.

Haidara is currently away on international duty with Mali at the Africa Cup of Nations where they will meet Equatorial Guinea in the last-16 on Wednesday.

The defensive midfielder joined Leipzig from Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg in 2018 and has gone on to become a mainstay in the starting XI.

06:14Freddie Keighley

Welcome!

We're into the final few days of the January transfer window but some of the biggest news relating to Premier League clubs relates to managers.

Roy Hodgson is closing in on becoming Watford's next manager to replace sakced boss Claudio Ranieiri, while Vitor Pereira as emerged as the frontrunner for the Everton job.

We'll be bringing you the latest on those two bosses as well as the latest transfer deals and gossip from across Europe.

23:00Josh O'Brien

Good night!

That's all from Mirror Football's live transfer news for Monday, January 24.

Come back here tomorrow for more gossip as the January window hots up with less than a week to go.

22:47KEY EVENT

Arsenal offered Jovic loan

Arsenal have been offered Luka Jovic on loan from Real Madrid according to CBS Sports.

The Gunners are growing more depserate to bolster their attacking options as the window's conclusion draws closer and could view an easy deal for Jovic as the most appealing one at this stage.

The Serbian has one goal in 11 appearances for Los Blancos this term.

22:30KEY EVENT

Juventus Vlahovic bid imminent

Arsenal's hopes of landing Dusan Vlahovic appear to have all but ended as Juventus prepare a mega-money bid for the Serbia international.

Italian outlet La Gazzette dello Sport report that the Turin-based titans expect to sign the forward in the coming days after reaching an agreement with Fiorentina.

The deal is expected to cost Juventus £60m and will see Vlahovic himself pocket 7m each year of his five year contract.

22:07KEY EVENT

Ex-Tottenham star urges club to back Conte

Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Jamie Redknapp has called on his old side to back Antonio Conte with sufficient funds to complete transfers.

The window closes in a week and Spurs are yet to add anyone to their ranks despite certain areas of the squad looking particularly thin.

"There's a massive gulf between Chelsea, Man City and Liverpool and the rest. But Tottenham are so close to getting top four, which no other manager could have done, but he needs backing," Redknapp claimed.

"He needs to get players in quickly - two, three, four players in the window."

21:39KEY EVENT

Anthony Martial's move to Sevilla complete

Anthony Martial's move to Spanish outfit Sevilla has reportedly been given the green light by Manchester United.

ESPN Deportes report that Martial's desire to force through the deal was key and United have finally given their permission for the forward to up sticks elsewhere.

The Frenchman's seven year stay at Old Trafford is likely to end under acrimonious circumstances after he was subjected to boos and jeers from sections of the home crowd last weekend.

21:30KEY EVENT

Japhet Tanganga attracting interest abroad

Tottenham Hotspur right-back Japhet Tangaga is the subject of interest from AC Milan according to Sky Sports.

Spurs would consider allowing the defender to call time on his north London stint, but only if the Rossoneri were to propose a permanent switch or at the very least a loan with an obligation to buy.

21:04Josh O'Brien

Luka Jovic latest Arsenal striking target

The Gunners are seemingly linked with a new striker everyday and Real Madrid forward Luka Jovic is the latest forward to be touted with a switch to the Emirates.

Arsenal have enjoyed a decent relationship with Los Blancos in recent windows, taking both Dani Ceballos and Martin Odegaard on loan before making the latter's switch permanent.

Jovic is viewed as an alternative to Arsenal's ideal transfer target in Fiorentina's Dusan Vlahovic - coincidentally also a Serbian international like Jovic.

20:27Tom Blow

Grimsby sign Villa youngster

Grimsby Town have signed Aston Villa midfielder Arjan Raikhy on loan until the end of the season.

19:56Tom Blow

Cannavaro "spotted" at Watford

Fabio Cannavaro has been "spotted" at Vicarage Road, according to Sky Sports News.

Watford are on the hunt for their next manager after sacking Claudio Ranieri on Monday afternoon.

"He's been spotted in and around the boardroom, which is never helpful when you are a manager in trouble, seeing big names and potential successors," said Jobi McAnuff.

"They have gone quite left field at times and scoured the market for European names that, potentially, we are not too aware of. So could be anyone with Watford."

19:22Tom Blow

Tottenham "close" to agreeing Traore fee

Tottenham are close to agreeing a £20million deal for winger Adama Traore, according to Sky Sports News.

Wolves wanted £25m for the 25-year-old - who has 18 months remaining on his existing deal - with Spurs offering £15m.

It's believed the two clubs are nearing a compromise, somewhere around the £20m mark.

18:58Tom Blow

Martial's loan fee

Sevilla are willing to pay Manchester United between €5million and €6m - around £4.2m and £5m - to take Anthony Martial on loan for the rest of the season, according to Marca.

The Red Devils are yet to accept the proposal, although it's hoped a deal can be agreed shortly.

18:30Tom Blow

Spurs offered Ali-Cho

Tottenham have been offered the chance to sign Angers forward Mohamed Ali-Cho, according to Sky Sports News.

The striker, 18, is valued up to €20million - around £16.9m.

17:59KEY EVENT

Arsenal interested in De Tomas

Arsenal are considering making a bid for Espanyol striker Raul de Tomas, according to AS via Mundo Deportivo.

The Spain international, 27, has scored 11 goals in 20 La Liga appearances this season.

De Tomas' release clause is believed to be €70million - around £59m - which could be a stumbling block.

17:25KEY EVENT

Martial nearing Man Utd exit

Manchester United ace Anthony Martial is close to joining Sevilla, according to Spanish journalist Jose Manuel Garcia.

The details of the proposed move are unclear at this moment in time. Martial, 26, wants to leave Old Trafford in January.

17:04KEY EVENT

Newcastle's Lingard pursuit

Newcastle have stepped up their pursuit of Jesse Lingard, reports Mirror Football's John Cross.

Toon Army boss Eddie Howe wants major investment in the final week of the transfer window with Manchester United star Lingard top of the list.

Lingard only has six months left on his contract at Old Trafford, may prefer to become a free agent in the summer with United unlikely to sanction a loan under those circumstances.

That would make a move difficult but Newcastle are determined not to give up even if they might have to increase their offer in terms of a transfer fee and wages.

16:35Tom Blow

Aubameyang "rejects" Saudi move

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is not interested in joining Saudi club Al Hilal this month, according to the Daily Mail.

The former Arsenal captain hasn't played since December but will only leave the Emirates for another European side.

16:16Tom Blow

Orient sign Brown

Leyton Orient have signed Derby County midfielder Jordan Brown on an 18-month deal.

Brown, 20, made two appearances for Wayne Rooney's side this season.

15:43KEY EVENT

Eriksen deal "close"

Brentford are in advanced talks to sign Christian Eriksen on a six-month deal, according to Sky Sports News.

The Denmark international, 29, is a free agent and hasn't played since suffering a cadiac arrest last June.

15:16KEY EVENT

Man Utd "close in" on Kamara

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Marseille midfielder Boubacar Kamara, according to Spanish outlet Marca.