TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool updates PLUS latest from around Europe
Monday January 1
Vidal to Chelsea claim
10:55: Leon Goretzka’s arrival at Bayern Munich will push Arturo Vidal to Chelsea, says journalist Manuel Veth.
“Sense has been for quite some time that Bayern had nailed down Goretzka,” he wrote on Twitter last night.
“We will likely find out as early as tomorrow if the deal has in fact gone through.
“Goretzka to Bayern would also explain Arturo Vidal’s link to Chelsea.
“From what I understand it is likely the Chilean will be re-united with Conte next summer if/when the Goretzka deal goes through.”
Goretzka deal in place
10:23: Leon Goretzka is set to join Bayern Munich, according to reports in Germany.
Liverpool, Arsenal and Barcelona have all been linked with the 22-year-old.
Goretzka’s contract is up in the summer, meaning he could move for free at the end of the season.
Liverpool had him eyed up as a possible replacement for Philippe Coutinho, if the Brazilian gets his wish to join Barca.
But Sport Bild claim Bayern have wrapped up a summer deal for Goretzka.
Wenger denies Sanchez problem
09:43: Arsene Wenger insists there is no rift the in Arsenal squad over Alexis Sanchez.
Thierry Henry claimed there may be a dressing room split following Sanchez’s refusal to sign a new contract.
But Wenger said: “There was never a problem inside.
“There are some people who want to always create problems. We focus on our own problems and that is the only important thing.”
Van Dijk deal complete
08:57: Virgil van Dijk is officially a Liverpool player.
The defender has completed his switch to Southampton in a £75m deal.
Van Dijk could not be fully registered to play for Liverpool until the transfer window opened today.
But he won’t be eligible to play Burnley in the Premier League today.
Discussing the transfer, Burnley manager Sean Dyche said: “Of course, it affects the whole market and that’s the downside for the smaller clubs because everyone shifts.
“Every club out there when they see that will decide their centre-half has just shot up in value, almost immediately.”
Man Utd eye Griezmann
08:25: Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho will try to save their season by signing Antoine Griezmann this month.
The transfer window is open and Mourinho is seeking additional fire power to his squad.
Romelu Lukaku is struggling to get out of his scoring duck, while Zlatan Ibrahimovic is yet to fully recover from a knee problem.
Express Sport understands Mourinho will bid for Griezmann in the hope of salvaging United’s campaign.
They slipped to third place in the Premier League on Saturday and face Everton away today (5.30pm).
Sanchez to Man City
08:15: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will talks to his board about a possible January move for Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez.
Injuries to Gabriel Jesus and Kevin De Bruyne in the 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace yesterday has sparked concerns over squad depth at City.
Express Sport understands Guardiola is keen to bring Sanchez to the Etihad, with the player willing to run down his Arsenal contract in order to join on a free transfer in the summer.
But Guardiola could move now in order to maintain City’s unbeaten start to the league campaign.
Philippe Coutinho latest
08:00: Liverpool could reportedly demand a strange swap deal with Barcelona for Philippe Coutinho.
Barcelona are desperate to sign Coutinho and Express Sport understands the two clubs will meet this week over a £125m deal.
The ideal situation for the Reds – bar keeping the Brazilian for good – would be to let him go in the summer.
But Spanish outlet Don Balon claim the Anfield club could negotiate the arrival of Barca’s Rafinha as part of the terms.
Chelsea done deal
07:45: Diego Costa has officially left Chelsea for Atletico Madrid in one of the first done deals of the transfer window.
Costa was unveiled on Sunday and said: “I’ve waited a long time for this day, I’m tired of training and I need to play.”
A move to Atletico was put on hold over the summer because the Spanish club were under a FIFA-imposed transfer ban.
“I’ve been working hard and training hard but there’s nothing else to do,” Costa added.
“I’m in much better shape than when I arrived, I’ve prepared well and worked hard and I’m ready to help the team and score goals.”
Costa could make his second Atletico debut as early as Wednesday.
Harry Kane to Real Madrid
07:30: Real Madrid want to sign Harry Kane – and could use Gareth Bale as part of the deal.
The Mirror claim Real are willing to spend £150m on Kane to prise him away from Tottenham.
Bale could also be offered to Spurs as part of the transfer package.
The Wales start left Spurs for Real in 2013.