Latest news and rumors from January window: Arsenal's Arda ambition

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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Pushing Arda for more quality

Mikel Arteta asked Arsenal to make an ambitious approach for Real Madrid's Arda Guler. The Premier League leaders could attempt to sign the Turkish playmaker on loan with an option or obligation to buy for €90 million. Guler's influence has waned a little at Real Madrid after he made a strong start to the season under head coach Xabi Alonso. (e-Noticies)

Jan. 8

Traitorous TAA: Manchester United are sensationally among the favorites to sign former Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold if he decides to leave Real Madrid. (Football Insider)

Guehi grab: Manchester City are prepared to offer an initial £15 million for Marc Guehi with a further £5 million in add-ons. The Crystal Palace defender's contract expires in June, but City want a deal done now. (Football Insider)

Kayode clamor: Manchester City admire Brentford right-back Michael Kayode and could make an approach in the summer. They could face competition from Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Juventus, and Newcastle United. (Caught Offside)

Antsy Milan: AC Milan are experiencing difficulties in their efforts to sign Chelsea's Axel Disasi, Juventus' Federico Gatti, and Fenerbahce's Milan Skriniar. Liverpool's Joe Gomez and Nottingham Forest's Murillo are also on the Rossoneri's radar. (Calciomercato)

Spurs spending: Tottenham Hotspur could attempt to energize Thomas Frank's sluggish midfield by signing Sporting CP's Morten Hjulmand. They could also try to sign FC Porto's Samu Aghehowa and Club Brugge's Christos Tzolis. (TEAMtalk)

Tottenham transfer close: Spurs agreed to personal terms with exciting Brazilian left-back Souza. Transfer negotiations are ongoing between the north London outfit and Santos. (Fabrizio Romano)

Giac in the box: Roma and Napoli verbally agreed to terms that could see Giacomo Raspadori move to the Italian capital. It's now up to Raspadori to approve his transfer to Roma. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Nwaneri nonplussed: Bournemouth are interested in signing Ethan Nwaneri on loan from Arsenal until the end of the season. But the 18-year-old, who's been previously linked with Borussia Dortmund, wants to assess his options in the summer. (The Independent)

Jan. 7

No Old Trafford olive branch: Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Rasmus Hojlund, and Andre Onana are unlikely to return to Manchester United despite Ruben Amorim's exit. It was a club decision to push the group out. (The Sun)

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)

Dayot deal: Bayern Munich have a verbal agreement in place with defender Dayot Upamecano on the structure and length of a new contract. The final point being discussed is the insertion of a release clause. (Fabrizio Romano)

Guendouzi's gone: Matteo Guendouzi is joining Fenerbahce. The Turkish club has a verbal agreement in place with Lazio over a €29-million deal. Paperwork is being drafted to finalize the transfer. (Fabrizio Romano)

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)

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 2024. (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)

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)

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)

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)

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