Transfer news live as Arsenal, Man Utd, Liverpool discover Bissouma price

The January transfer window continues to gather momentum in the Premier League with Arsenal looking to further flex their muscles.

The Gunners invested heavily in the summer but could look to add more fresh faces to their squad with Brazil star Danilo on their radar.

Manchester United appear to be a club dealing with a host of issues as Ralf Rangnick faces up to the task at hand with Cristiano Ronaldo already holding talks about his future.

Aston Villa pulled off the transfer of the January window so far by securing the services of Philippe Coutinho on loan from Barcelona on Friday.

Chelsea may look to seek cover for Ben Chilwell, who will spend the remainder of the season out whilst title rivals Liverpool are not expected to make many moves despite Mo Salah and Sadio Mane jetting off to AFCON.

We'll keep you updated with the latest rumours and deals throughout the day.

19:34KEY EVENT

Tottenham willing to cut ties with Steven Bergwijn

Spurs are open to letting Steven Bergwijn leave the club this window.

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has claimed that the winger is attracting interest from his home country of the Netherlands.

Dutch giants Ajax are one of many clubs keeping tabs on the situation.

19:07Josh O'Brien

Chelsea keen on Emerson recall amid Digne news

Thomas Tuchel is thought to be keen on recalling left-back Emerson Palmieri from his loan stint at French side Lyon.

Chelsea are in desperate need of cover at left-back after Ben Chilwell's season-ending injury leaving just Marcos Alonso in his place.

The Blues were thought to be keen on Everton's Lucas Digne but the Frenchman appears to be Aston Villa-bound.

18:32KEY EVENT

Bruno Fernandes rubbishes Barcelona links

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has described reports linking him with Barcelona as "bad journalism."

"And I thought the new year only started a few days ago, yet we're already on April 1," he wrote in response to the rumours.

"Or is this once again just bad journalism?"

Read the full story HERE.

18:09KEY EVENT

Aston Villa in advanced negotiations with Lucas Digne

Lucas Digne is on the cusp of a switch to Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa after falling out with Everton boss Rafael Benitez.

The French full-back had orginially been touted with a switch to Chelsea as Thomas Tuchel looks for a replacement for the crocked Ben Chilwell, but Digne favours a move to Villa Park.

17:36Josh O'Brien

Tanguy Ndombele's Tottenham future in doubt

Tottenham's record signing could be on his way out of the club after his latest low in a Spurs shirt this afternoon.

Ndombele was the subject of jeers and boos after being replaced during Spurs' 3-1 comeback win over League One outfit Morecambe.

Tottenham are rumoured to be willing to cut their losses and cash in on the Frenchman this month.

17:02KEY EVENT

Tottenham prepare for first Traore bid

Antonio Conte's Tottenham are expected to approach Wolves with an offer worth £20m for winger Adama Traore later this week.

Mirror Football has discovered Spurs are willing to to fork out £20m for the Spain international given he was a transfer target last summer.

Conte wants to strengthen in all areas is a fan of Traore's versatility as a winger, wing back and forward.

16:37KEY EVENT

Arsenal willing to break the bank for Vlahovic

The Gunners are more than willing to spend big on the Fiorentina striker as soon as this month to prevent Dusan Vlahovic from going elsewhere in the summer.

Mirror Football has reported that while Arsenal are keen on the Serbian's signature, they face intense competition from clubs elsewhere.

The likes of Juventus, Real Madrid and Liverpool are all monitoring the progress of the 21-year striker after a stellar year.

16:08Josh O'Brien

Newcastle identify striking target

Newcastle will begin negotiations with Burnely over potentially bringing Clarets striker Chris Wood to St James' Park.

According to The Telegraph, Magpies boss Eddie Howe is incredibly keen on Wood, who wants to move to the club.

An official bid for the 30-year-old forward is likely to come in the next seven days.

15:34Josh O'Brien

Chelsea come to Lucas Digne decision

Chelsea are rumoured to have finally decided on whether to pursue Everton full-back Lucas Digne amid Ben Chilwell's season-ending injury.

Marcos Alonso is the Blues' only current first-team option, and Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel wants an extra player to rely on as he aims to get the club's title tilt back on track.

14:58KEY EVENT

Brighton willing to listen to Bissouma offers

Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly willing to listen to all offers for midfield talisman Yves Bissouma worth more than £50m.

Aston Villa are rumoured to be interested though are yet to make a formal bid, while other potential suitors are deterred by the asking price given the Mali international has just 18 months left to run on his current deal.

14:26KEY EVENT

Man City aiming to snag both of Arsenal's transfer targets

Manchester City are looking to secure the services of both Fiorentina's Dusan Vlahovic and Real Sociedad's Alexander Isak - two of Arsenal's main targets this window.

The Athletic reprt that City view both players as potential alternativees providing they fail to land Borussia Dortmund sensation Erling Haaland.

13:50Josh O'Brien

Tottenham's Traore interest hots up

Spurs are edging closer to approaching Wolves with a formal bid for winger Adama Traore before the end of the January transfer window.

Antonio Conte values the Spain international at £18m and will present an offer of that figure to the Wolves hierarchy in the coming days according to reports.

13:18Josh O'Brien

Xavi left speechless by Dembele's wage demands

Barcelona boss Xavi was reportedly stunned into silence by Ousmane Dembele's wage demands when negotiating a potential contract extension for the Frenchman.

Sky Sports Germany report that the winger asked for £700,000-a-week from the Catalan giants amid interest from Manchester United and Bayern Munich.

While Barca remain both keen and hopeful of keeping at the Camp Nou, Xavi was not best pleased with the winger's wage request.

12:55Josh O'Brien

Ian Wright urges Gunners to sign Wijnaldum

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has told his former side to sign struggling PSG star Georginio Wijnaldum this window to prevent a midfield crisis.

The Gunners are short in that area with both Thomas Partey and Mohamed El Neny away on international duty.

Speaking on The Kelly and Wrighty Show, Wright said: "I saw Wijnaldum's name. That would be amazing. A loan signing from PSG.

"Someone like that in the midfield. Of that experience. He is a Premier League winner. Just to help with the youngsters and a Sambi Lokonga just to keep it going.

"Then, they can add to the squad and, all of a sudden, Arsenal can start challenging and challenging seriously."

12:22Josh O'Brien

Newcastle prowl the market for attacking reinforcements

Newcastle's leading scorer Callum Wilson remains sidelined with an injury after his calf tear from last month and Eddie Howe has conceded sigining a replacement would ease some of the pressure around the club.

"He [Wilson] had a scan. I think he's going to be out for eight weeks," Howe explained.

"We would love to [make more signings].

"New signings at this moment would breathe new confidence into the team. So, fingers crossed."

11:48KEY EVENT

Lukaku on PSG's radar

PSG could make a move for Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku according to reports in France.

The Belgian only moved to the Blues in the summer, but gave an interview recently which suggested he could make an early exit.

Lukaku has since apologised but PSG believe he could replace Kylian Mbappe if the Frenchman leaves.

11:21Samuel Meade

Milan's Bailly plan

Milan are looking to sign Eric Bailly for Man Utd according to Sky Italia.

The Ivorian defender continues to struggle for opportunities with several centre-halves on the books at Old Trafford.

Milan want to sign Bailly on loan initially with an option to buy - much like the deal that they put together for Fikayo Tomori.

10:50Samuel Meade

Arsenal weigh up Watkins move

Arsenakl could turn their attention to Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins this month according to the Express.

The Gunners are looking to sign a striker with the future of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang far from certain.

Fiorentina's Dusan Vlahovic is heavily linked, but Watkins could be an alternative.

Alexandre Lacazette is also out of contract in the summer.

10:27KEY EVENT

Kepa on Lazio's radar

Lazio are looking to sign Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga this month, reports The Athletic.

The Blues shotstopper remains the club's No 2 behind Edouard Mendy, but will step in whilst he is away at AFCON this month.

Lazio still have plans to sign the goalkeeper, but his hefty wages remain an issue.

10:08Samuel Meade

Hayden returns to Villa Park

09:52Samuel Meade

Marseille hold Kolasinac talks

Marseille are considering a move for Arsenal full-back Sead Kolasinac - according to L'Equipe.

The Ligue 1 outfit have held talks with the 28-year-old over a move to the south of France when his contract expires.

Kolasinac is no longer part of the first team picture in north London and is set for an Emirates exit.

09:30Samuel Meade

More on Ronaldo..

So the Man Utd No 7 has held talks with Jorge Mendes regarding his future.

Things have not gone as planned at Old Trafford this term.

A source close to Ronaldo told The Sun: "Cristiano is very concerned about what is happening at United.

"The team is receiving a lot of criticism and he knows he is regarded as one of the leaders.

"There are quite a lot of problems and Cristiano is feeling the pressure and is very stressed by the situation.

"He desperately wants his United move to be a success, but he is starting to recognise that winning trophies with the current set up could be a real struggle.