Transfer news live - Liverpool 'interest' Saka plus Man Utd's Henderson stance

The January transfer window is finally within touching distance and Premier League clubs will soon have the chance to buy and sell in preparation for the business end of the campaign.

Intriguing reports have surfaced claiming Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is interested in joining Liverpool, with Jurgen Klopp a known admirer of the 20-year-old.

Elsewhere, Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has made a ruthless decision regarding Dean Henderson, refusing to let the out-of-favour goalkeeper search for pastures new via a short-term loan.

Over the English Channel, Kylian Mbappe has distanced himself from joining Real Madrid by insisting his wholehearted focus remains with Paris Saint-Germain.

And, as ever, there are also updates about Cristiano Ronaldo, Mohamed Salah, Erling Haaland and Europe's other hottest properties as the transfer rumour mill intensifies.

Keep it right here for live updates throughout the day.

08:00Samuel Meade

Zakaria's summer plan

Denis Zakaria has told Borussia Monchengladbach he will be leaving the club in the summer.

The midfielder is out of contract and has no plans to extend his stay at the Bundesliga outfit.

Arsenal have already expressed an interest according to the Sun whilst Liverpool too have been linked with the Swiss star.

07:07Samuel Meade

Lloris considers exit

Hugo Lloris is open to joining Nice, his boyhood club, in the summer, according to reports in France.

The goalkeeper will soon be out of contract at Tottenham and is weighing up his next move.

Lloris has been in north London for a decade but the club are considering their options in between the sticks.

06:39Samuel Meade

Napoli weigh up Tuanzebe move

Napoli have got their sights set on Man Utd youngster Azel Tuanzebe.

The defender is currently on loan at Aston Villa for a second time.

The Italians though remain keen, according to the Sun, with United already having a host of centre-halves on their books.

06:31Samuel Meade

Dembele shuns Barca deal

Ousmane Dembele has rejected a new contract at Barcelona after a meeting with club bosses, reports the Sun.

The Frenchman is a free agent in the summer but the Catalans had been hopeful of keeping him.

However negotiations have gone south and Dembele has rejected their latest proposal.

It increases the forward's chances of coming to the Premier League, where he has several suitors.

06:28Samuel Meade

Man Utd eye forward

Man Utd have got their sights on River Plate star Julian Alvarez, according to reports.

The club are looking to meet the player's representatives, claims TyC Sports.

The 21-year-old striker is said to be valued at about £17m.

06:04Freddie Keighley

Welcome!

Good morning to you and welcome to Mirror Football's live coverage of Thursday's transfer rumours and completed deals as the January window draws ever nearer.

Yesterday brought fascinating updates surrounding the futures of Arsenal's Bukayo Saka and Manchester United's Dean Henderson.

There could be more of the same today as clubs in the Premier League and further afield finalise their plans for next month...