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Latest news and rumors from January window: No way back for Rashford

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With the January transfer window open, the rumor mill is in overdrive. Check in every day for the latest buzz around the soccer world.

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No Old Trafford olive branch

Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Rasmus Hojlund, and Andre Onana are unlikely to return to Manchester United despite the sacking of Ruben Amorim. It was a club decision to push the group away from the first-team squad and there's little sign that will change. (The Sun)

Jan. 7

Rubbish reports: Vinicius Juniors' links with Chelsea are inaccurate. There have been "no talks, no bid, no negotiations" between the winger, London club, and Real Madrid. (Fabrizio Romano)

Guehi has a price: Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner admitted there's a possibility that Marc Guehi will join Manchester City this month. "If a massive offer comes from City and Marc wants to do it, it will happen," he said. (BBC Sport)

Kenneth capture: Lazio are finalizing a €15-million transfer for Ajax and Netherlands midfielder Kenneth Taylor. The 23-year-old is a product of the Dutch club's famed youth academy. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Franca frenzy brewing: Manchester City, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur could make a move for talented wing-back Wesley Franca upon hearing that Roma boss Gian Piero Gasperini wants to fund deals for other parts of his squad, particularly up front. (TEAMtalk)

MA not MIA: Marc-Andre ter Stegen stepping away from the Barcelona squad in Saudi Arabia has nothing to do with him leaving the club. The goalkeeper suffered an injury. (Florian Plettenberg)

Wood worries: Nottingham Forest are on the lookout for firepower due to Chris Wood's fitness issues. They've been in contact with the representatives of Wolverhampton Wanderers frontman Jorgen Strand Larsen. (Football Insider)

Jan. 6

Toothless Tottenham: Tottenham Hotspur could attempt to sign an attacker. Their options are short in that department after Mohammed Kudus suffered an injury and Brennan Johnson joined Crystal Palace earlier in the January window. (The Telegraph)

Milan seek savings: AC Milan are interested in Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae, but the Italian giants will need Bayern to cover some of the South Korean's wages for any deal to happen. (Gazzetta dello sport)

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Zirkzee difficulty: Roma director of football Frederic Massara admits the club's attempts to sign Joshua Zirkzee could be complicated by Ruben Amorim vacating the head coach position at Manchester United. (Sky Sport Italia)

Sale hinges on Salah: Juventus' hopes of signing Federico Chiesa depend on whether Mohamed Salah stays with Liverpool or not. Chiesa left Juve for the Reds in 2014. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Jorgen not stranded: Jorgen Strand Larsen remains a coveted striker despite Wolverhampton Wanderers' woes, but Newcastle United will need to compete with Tottenham if they make a move for him this month. (Newcastle Chronicle)

Jan. 5

Cancelo culture: Barcelona are on the verge of signing Joao Cancelo from Al-Hilal. The full-back remains a huge admirer of the Catalan club and a deal is expected to be completed "very soon." (Fabrizio Romano)

Guardiola wants Guehi: Manchester City have emerged as contenders to sign Marc Guehi in January after injuries to center-backs Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol. (BBC Sport)

Waiting on Wharton: Adam Wharton is one of the big names to follow in the transfer market. Real Madrid are battling with Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Manchester United to sign the Crystal Palace midfielder. (AS)

Barca's black cat: Barcelona are considering a huge £70-million offer from Sunderland for Fermin Lopez. The versatile Spaniard, 22, has been linked with a Premier League move before, most recently with Chelsea. (Fichajes)

Chiesa coming back: Juventus, looking for another winger in January, have made contact with Liverpool to express an interest in re-signing Federico Chiesa. Negotiations are still in the early stages, but the Italian is open to the move. (Fabrizio Romano)

Jan. 4

Keeping tabs on Tonali: Chelsea are monitoring Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali. Though a January offer is unlikely, the Blues are considering a summer move for the Italian international, especially as several other clubs continue to be linked with Enzo Fernandez. (Football Insider)

Domino effect: Napoli still want to sign Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo in January, but they'll only be able to make that move happen if they can sell winger Noa Lang first. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Real want Rodri: Real Madrid retain interest in Manchester City midfielder and former Ballon d'Or winner Rodri, but they'll wait until the summer to make an official offer for the Spaniard. (Marca)

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Eyes on Marmoush: Aston Villa are interested in signing Omar Marmoush from Manchester City. Tottenham already made an approach for the Egyptian international forward, who has only started two Premier League matches so far this season. (TEAMtalk)

Frattesi financials: Galatasaray submitted a bid for Inter's Davide Frattesi. The Turkish club offered €5 million for an initial loan plus a €30-million purchase option. The two clubs are haggling over terms of the option; Inter want to insert an obligation to buy at "easy" conditions. (Fabrizio Romano)

Guendouzi grab: Multiple Premier League clubs are interested in signing Lazio's Matteo Guendouzi, but Fenerbahce have made the only official offer thus far, submitting a €27-million bid for the midfielder. (L'Equipe )

Jan. 3

Madrid's midfield search: Real Madrid continue to look for help in midfield. Paris Saint-Germain star Vitinha and Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton are being considered, while the Spanish giants are also monitoring Argentine internationals Enzo Fernandez and Alexis Mac Allister. (AS)

Biding time: Manchester United continue to look into the possibility of signing Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba, but are likely to wait until the summer before submitting an official offer. (Sky Sports)

Maamma, there goes that man: Liverpool, Manchester United, and Newcastle are all monitoring Watford striker Othmane Maamma. Born in France, the 20-year-old has represented Morocco at youth level. (TEAMtalk)

Rogers raid: Chelsea are plotting a move for Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers, one of the Villans' standout performers this season. The Blues are also keeping an eye on Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri. (Caught Offside)

Osimhen offered: An English intermediary has offered Victor Osimhen to Bayern Munich. Galatasaray could offload the prolific Nigerian striker in order to generate revenue. (Sport Bild)

Quid pro quo: Inter are willing to offer Al-Hilal either Francesco Acerbi or Stefan de Vrij in exchange for Joao Cancelo. A swap deal would reunite Cancelo with Inter, and either of the veteran defenders with their former manager Simone Inzaghi in Saudi Arabia. (Fabrizio Romano)

Jan. 2

Rodrygo wants out: Real Madrid winger Rodrygo wants to leave the club during the January window. He's in talks with two "top agents" to help facilitate a departure, but the Spanish giants are unlikely to sanction a move following the injury suffered by Kylian Mbappe. (Diario Sport)

Bruno gets the boot: Manchester United are still planning to sell club captain Bruno Fernandes. They may not even wait until the summer. The Red Devils aren't ruling out the possibility of moving the Portuguese midfielder in January if a suitable offer arrives. (Football Insider)

Elliott on the move: Harvey Elliott's underwhelming loan spell at Aston Villa is likely to be cut short, allowing him to return to Liverpool this month. Charlotte FC are prepared to give him more playing time if he's willing to join the MLS club on another short-term loan. (Fabrizio Romano)

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VVD getting new partner: Liverpool are on the verge of signing Ecuadorian defender Joel Ordonez from Club Brugge. The 21-year-old center-back is expected to arrive at Anfield this month for around £43 million. (Mirror)

Back at the table: Real Madrid and Vinicius Junior are expected to resume negotiations soon over a contract extension. Despite rumors of discontent over recent salary offers, the Brazilian is keen to stay at the Bernabeu. (AS)

Letting Leon go: Bayern Munich are willing to sell veteran midfielder Leon Goretzka in January. Tottenham, Arsenal, and Manchester United are all interested in the German international. (Caught Offside)

Jan. 1

Reunited and it feels so good: Roma are interested in bringing Mohamed Salah back to the Italian capital in the summer. They can't sign him in January because their non-EU roster spots are already filled. (La Repubblica)

Diomande dance: Manchester United expect to face competition from Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain for Yan Diomande. RB Leipzig could demand as much as £61 million for the Ivorian winger. (Sky Sports)

Camavinga quells rumors: French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is the subject of interest from Liverpool, but the 23-year-old isn't interested in the move and wants to remain at Real Madrid. (TEAMtalk)

Mateta mulls move: Johnson's impending arrival could help expedite Jean-Philippe Mateta's departure from Crystal Palace. Manchester United are interested in the 28-year-old French striker. (Football Insider)

Nathan says no: Manchester City defender Nathan Ake has rejected a potential move to West Ham. Several other Premier League clubs remain interested in the versatile defender. (talkSPORT)

Lorenzo to Lazio: Lazio have reached an agreement with free-agent winger Lorenzo Insigne. The diminutive Italian has been looking for a new club since leaving Toronto FC in July. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Dec. 31

Neymar staying put: After helping Santos avoid relegation, Neymar has agreed to a one-year contract extension that will keep him at his boyhood club until December 2026. (Fabrizio Romano)

Guehi wants Madrid: Liverpool want to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi in the summer, but the English center-back will prioritize a transfer to Real Madrid, who will overhaul their backline after the season. (AS)

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Schlotterbeck on the scene: Real Madrid are also in the mix for Nico Schlotterbeck as the continue to seek defensive reinforcements. Borussia Dortmund value the German center-back at around £60 million. (Sport)

Derby duel: Manchester City are confident they can beat rivals Manchester United to the signing of Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. Any move would likely have to wait until the summer window. (TEAMtalk)

Eyes on Italy: Arsenal are monitoring AC Milan left-back Davide Bartesaghi. The 20-year-old could follow in the footsteps of Riccardo Calafiori by leaving Serie A for the Premier League title contenders. (Caught Offside)

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