TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: Chelsea prepare to announce £9m loan deal for Atletico Madrid superstar Joao Felix, as Inter Miami REFUSE to give up on signing Lionel Messi from PSG

Follow Sportsmail’s daily live blog for all the latest and rumours throughout the January window.

Man United ‘pulled out of move’ for Alvarez

Manchester United reportedly pulled out of a move for Julian Alvarez last year.

The Argentine forward went on to join Manchester City, and has since won the World Cup.

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Pep Guardiola’s side announced the signing of the 22-year-old on deadline day of last year’s January transfer window for a fee worth £14million, despite Manchester United’s interest.

Chelsea set to announce Joao Felix loan

Chelsea are on the brink of securing a loan deal for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix.

Felix will join until the end of the season, but Chelsea will not have the option to buy him permanently, and he is also set to extend his Atletico contract until 2027.

Sportsmail reported yesterday that the Blues are expected to beat Manchester United and Arsenal to the loan signing of the 23-year-old forward from Spanish giants Atletico Madrid.

Wigan want Arsenal’s Azeez

Wigan have held talks with Arsenal midfielder Miguel Azeez over a potential loan move.

Azeez has only just returned to the Emirates Stadium after a loan spell with Spanish side Ibiza.

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Azeez made his senior debut for the Gunners in a Europa League game against Dundalk in December 2020, but has not played for Mikel Arteta’s men since.

Burnley make enquiry for Semenyo

Burnley have made an approach for Bristol City forward Antoine Semenyo.

City are holding out for £12m before letting him go.

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The 23-year-old is out of contract at Ashton Gate in the summer, but Bristol City have the option of extending his deal by a further 12 months. They value Semenyo at around £12m.

Arsenal and Chelsea target Mudryk travels with Shakhtar for training camp

Mykhailo Mudryk is wanted by Arsenal and Chelsea, but he has decided to travel to Turkey for a winter training camp with Shakhtar Donetsk.

Arsenal have had multiple offers rejected by Shakhtar, while Chelsea have held negotiations with the Ukrainian club over a potential deal.

Arsenal target Mykhailo Mudryk has travelled with the Shakhtar Donetsk squad as they head for their winter training camp in Turkey.

Piers Morgan defends Ronaldo transfer…

Cristiano Ronaldo completed his switch to Al-Nassr last month, and is now no longer playing in Europe.

Some fans have described the forward as ‘finished after making the move, but Piers Morgan has praised Ronaldo for becoming the highest-paid athlete in the world as he approaches his 38th birthday.

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Piers Morgan took to social media to defend Cristiano Ronaldo once again after fans questioned whether his career was ‘finished’ following his move to Al-Nassr.

Newcastle ‘make approach for Moukoko’

Newcastle are reportedly trying to beat Chelsea to the signature of Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Youssoufa Moukoko.

Moukoko is out of contract at Dortmund in the summer.

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Moukoko is out of contract at Dortmund in the summer, and is now free to speak to European clubs ahead of a potential departure from the German club at the end of the season.

West Ham dealt blow in pursuit of En-Nesyri

West ham want to sign Seville forward Youssef En-Nesyri on loan, but the forward is keen on staying in Spain.

En-Nesyri starred for Morocco at the World Cup in Qatar, and now looks set to remain in LaLiga.

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The Moroccan is a long-term target for David Moyes, who wants to increase competition among his forwards, but 25-year-old En-Nesyri has indicated he is not yet ready to leave Spain.

Nottingham Forest in talks for Danilo

Nottingham Forest are currently in negotiations with Palmeiras for Brazilian midfielder Danilo.

Forest made 23 signings in the summer, but are looking to add even more players to their squad this month, and they are targeting Danilo. However, Palmeiras are holding out for £18m for the 21-year-old.

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Sneijder slams United’s interest in Weghorst

Wesley Sneijder has admitted that he can’t believe Manchester United are interested in signing his fellow countryman Wout Weghorst.

The Red Devils have been linked with a move for the giant forward, but Sneijder thinks there are ‘300’ similar players in the Premier League.

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Wigan sign ex-Tottenham defender Caulker

Championship strugglers Wigan have confirmed the signing of former Tottenham defender Steven Caulker.

Caulker also had spells at Liverpool and QPR, and has now returned to England after four years in Turkey.

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Chelsea ‘considering move for Madueke’

Chelsea are being linked with PSV winger Noni Madueke, with the Blues looking to set to have a very busy January.

The club are continuing to back Graham Potter, and could make a move for the youngster.

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The Blues have won just two of their last nine matches and were humiliated 4-0 by Manchester City in the FA Cup third round on Sunday, piling the pressure on Potter.

Ferdinand demands Man United sign Kane

Rio Ferdinand thinks Manchester United must pursue a move for Harry Kane this summer.

United could sign Wout Weghorst this month, but are still looking for a long-term replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo. Ferdinand believes Kane is the player that the Red Devils need.

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Leeds continue to work on Rutter transfer…

Leeds are still trying to get a deal over the line for Hoffenheim striker Georginio Rutter.

The German club want Leeds to pay a club-record transfer fee of £35m, and the Premier League outfit are hopeful of reaching an agreement that will see Rutter travel to Elland Road for his medical tomorrow.

Moreno on brink of Villa switch

Unai Emery is closing in on making his first signing as Aston Villa manager.

The Midlands club have been pursuing Real Betis full back Alex Moreno in recent days, and are now on the verge of bringing him to Villa Park for £12m.

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Aston Villa are finalising the £12million signing of left back Alex Moreno from Real Betis, in what will be their first deal of the January transfer window.

Alcaraz set for Southampton medical

Southampton are closing in on signing Racing Club midfielder Carlos Alcaraz.

The Premier League strugglers have agreed a £12.3m fee with their Argentine counterparts, and Alcaraz is due to have his medical at St Mary’s today.

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Alcaraz primarily plays just in front of the defence and would slot perfectly into Jones’ squad with a lack of centre midfielders at the club a problem for Southampton.

Ferdinand tells Maguire to leave Man United

Harry Maguire starred at the World Cup for England but is yet to win his place back in the Manchester United starting line-up.

Erik ten Hag has preferred playing Luke Shaw as a makeshift centre-back, and Rio Ferdinand believes Maguire should be looking to leave Old Trafford so that he can play regularly elsewhere.

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Rio Ferdinand believes Harry Maguire should force an exit from Manchester United after being left out in the cold by club manager Erik ten Hag with Luke Shaw preferred at centre-back.

Inter Miami still hopeful of signing Messi

We start today with Lionel Messi.

The Argentine forward looks to be closing in on agreeing a contract extension with PSG, but Inter Miami are reportedly not giving up on tempting him over to the US.

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Inter Miami coach Phil Neville has refused to rule out a sensational move to bring World Cup winner Lionel Messi to Major League Soccer.

Hello and welcome to today’s transfer live blog where we’ll be keeping you up to-to-date with all the latest news with regards to comings and goings in Europe’s top divisions.

TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: Chelsea prepare to announce Joao Felix loan deal

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