Man Utd dealt Brobbey blow, Gyokeres to Chelsea latest: FootballTransfers Recap

Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith
  • 21 Jan 2024 22:06 GMT
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Brian Brobbey, Ajax, 2023/24
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There is less than two weeks left of the January transfer window, but club across Europe remain reluctant to spend big as they assess FFP repercussions.

However, transfer rumours are still rife and 21 January was no different.

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FootballTransfers runs through the biggest news headlines from the day.

Man Utd Transfer News

Ajax striker Brian Brobbey has stated that he will not be leaving the club to join Manchester United this month, despite rumoured interest from the Premier League giants.

Bayern Munich’s Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting “would be open to joining Man Utd” if Erik ten Hag’s side decide to pursue the forward, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Dwight Yorke has hit out at Man Utd’s rumoured interest in Morgan Gibbs-White, saying that the Nottingham Forest midfielder is not of the level required.

Man Utd have been tipped to “step up” their interest in Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi, who is also wanted by fellow Premier League giants Arsenal.

Martin Zubimendi, Real Sociedad
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Man Utd are willing to spend €70 million on Eberechi Eze, but Crystal Palace are holding out for €90m as they seek to retain their star man, according to reports.

Cristiano Ronaldo has mocked Man Utd for their decision to release him after a brilliant first year at Al-Nassr.

Man Utd should sell Antony and consider signing someone like Tottenham star Son Heung-Min, according to Dwight Yorke, who believes the club needs to act quickly to avoid repeating past mistakes.

Bayern Munich have made it clear to Man Utd that they are ready to sell Matthijs de Ligt at the end of the season.

Man Utd paid more than £60 million for Casemiro when he signed from Real Madrid in 2022 but the veteran could end up costing the club another £20m just to get rid of him as he faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford.

Chelsea Transfer News

West Ham are looking to beat Chelsea and Newcastle to Boniface’s signing, with club director Tim Steidten pushing to make a big money move for the 23-year-old before the end of the month.

Chelsea youngster Diego Moreira has been recalled from his failed loan spell at Ligue 1 club Lyon.

Chelsea’s decision to send Ian Maatsen to Borussia Dortmund on loan already looks like a foolish one after the Dutchman’s brilliant start to life in the Bundesliga.

Viktor Gyokeres, Sweden
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Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyokeres has spoken out following reports of transfer interest from Premier League giants Chelsea.

Chelsea target Artem Dovbyk scored a hat-trick within six minutes against Sevilla on Sunday evening to equal Jude Bellingham’s tally of 14 La Liga goals this season and climb to the top of the goal-scorer standings.

Other Transfer News

Arsenal could be dealt a blow in their pursuit of the ‘new Mesut Ozil’, having initially been considered strong frontrunners to sign him in the summer, with the player set to make the controlling decision in his future.

The leader of the Labour Party in the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, has given his view on Arsenal’s move for Ivan Toney this month.

Brazilian outfit Flamengo are not in talks to sign Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara, despite reports to the contrary.

Thiago Alcantara, Liverpool
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Newcastle have insisted that neither Kieran Trippier or Callum Wilson will be allowed to leave the club this month, with both players being subject to approaches from major European sides in recent days.

Cristiano Ronaldo has opened up where his future lies after Al-Nassr and revealed his plans that could go against the wishes of his mother as he approaches his 39th birthday.

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