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CHELSEA want to make more signings before the window is up – and they've reportedly set their sights on Marcus Thuram next.

The Monchengladbach striker could be the next man through the door at Stamford Bridge after the signing of Joao Felix.

The former Benfica man will spend the rest of the season at Stamford Bridge before returning to La Liga in the summer.

Chelsea rivals Tottenham, however, are interested in their own star who plays in Portugal Pedro Porro of Sporting Lisbon.

Elsewhere, Inter Miami are still hoping to sign Lionel Messi despite rumours regarding a contract extension at PSG.

The MLS side were said to be on the verge of agreeing a sensational deal to sign the PSG ace back in November but he now looks set to stay in France, despite Miami's hopes.

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  • Jack Figg

    Good morning football fans

    Chelsea have completed the loan signing of Atletico Madrid ace Joao Felix.

    The Blues have bolstered their attack by bringing in Felix on a temporary deal that cost them £10million until the end of the season.

    They will also cover all of the Portugal international's wages for the rest of the campaign.

    The deal will not include an option for the West Londoners to make the move permanent, with Atletico having extended the 23-year-old's contract by a year to 2027.

    The Portuguese ace also attracted interest from Manchester United and Arsenal this month – but the forward opted to snub both of them.

    Meanwhile, United have reached a deal to sign Burnley star Wout Weghorst on loan.

    The Red Devils have been trying to find a new centre-forward since Cristiano Ronaldo left after a bombshell interview in which he slammed the club from top to bottom.

    It appears the Manchester giants have found their man after agreeing a deal with Weghorst, who is on loan at Besiktas, and his parent club.

    According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, however, an agreement would only be completed once the Turkish giants have found a replacement.

    Romano tweeted: "Manchester United have reached full, verbal agreement to sign Wout Weghorst.

    "Understand deal will cost around €3m (£2.65m) to Besiktas — Weghorst will join on loan from Burnley.

    "Final step needed, Besiktas will only approve the deal if they find the right replacement."

    And Aston Villa have completed the signing Alex Moreno, who has become the first arrival of the Unai Emery era.

    Villa have prised Moreno from Real Betis for a fee SunSport understands to be in the region of £12.5m.

    A club statement read: "Aston Villa is delighted to announce the signing of Alex Moreno for an undisclosed fee.

    "The defender joins Villa from Real Betis in his native Spain, with whom he won the Copa del Rey last season.

    "Comfortable playing as either a left-sided full-back or in a more advanced position on the left flank, the 29-year-old has also played for Mallorca, Elche and Rayo Vallecano during his career to date."

    Finally, Chelsea have overtaken Tottenham in the race to sign Sporting Lisbon star Pedro Porro.

    Spurs have been a long-term admirer of Porro due to their lack of quality at right wing-back.

    However, with the North Londoners baulking at the right-back's £37m release clause, the Blues can take advantage.

    According to Mundo Deportivo, the West Londoners are now the club "closest" to signing the Spain international.

    The same report suggests Chelsea's recent run of poor results has added to arguments to bring in reinforcements, with Reece James a frequent injury problem.

    It will come as a bitter blow for Tottenham given their desperate need for an improvement in the position, with transfer guru Romano reaffirming that Porro is their main target.

  • Kostas Lianos

    Aubameyang back to Spain?

    Chelsea star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could be heading back to Spain for the second time in the last year.

    Aubameyang, 33, joined Barcelona last January, but left in the summer for the Blues.

    The centre-forward hasn’t had great fortune in front of goal for the Blues this season either, and with the imminent arrival of Joao Felix, he may find himself on the way out.

    According to the Daily Mail, various LaLiga clubs are keeping tabs on the Gabon international, such as Atletico Madrid

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  • Kostas Lianos

    Worry A-Wout it

    Manchester United target Wout Weghorst has sustained a reported injury ahead of his potential move to the club.

    Weghorst, who is currently on loan at Besiktas, and United have reportedly reached a deal to move to Old Trafford.

    The Red Devils want to sign the centre-forward on loan from Burnley as Cristiano Ronaldo’s replacement.

    The Netherlands international supposedly missed Besiktas’ training with muscle contractions and a groin injury.

    According to Fanatik the 30-year-old trained away from the rest of the team in the gym after a fitness setback.

    It is unclear whether it could jeopardise his potential switch to United or if it is a precautionary measure

  • Kostas Lianos

    Dan the man

    Arsenal have been joined by Nottingham Forest in the transfer race to sign Palmeiras star Danilo.

    The Gunners have been linked with a move for the midfielder ever since last year.

    Midfield is a priority position which manager Mikel Arteta is keen to address in the next transfer window with his side sat top of the Premier League.

    According to the Daily Mail, however, the North Londoners have been joined in pursuit of Danilo by Forest.

    Nottingham are in talks with Palmeiras over an £18million deal plus add-ons

  • Kostas Lianos

    Lucas Moura deal

    Tottenham have decided against triggering the option on Lucas Moura's contract which would have extended his stay beyond the summer, as per SunSport's Tom Barclay.

    Spurs had the chance to keep the Brazilian until summer 2024 but opted not to activate it.

    He can now speak to foreign clubs over a pre-contract agreement for next season and has been linked with a return to his homeland.

    Moura, 30, joined from Paris Saint-Germain for £25million five years ago and has racked up 213 appearances for the North Londoners.

    His most famous moment came when he scored a second-half hat-trick at Ajax to send Spurs through to the final of the Champions League in 2019.

    But the forward has been plagued with a tendon problem this season, with his only starts coming against Sporting Lisbon and Marseille in the Champions League

  • Kostas Lianos

    Dan the man

    Arsenal have been joined by Nottingham Forest in the transfer race to sign Palmeiras star Danilo.

    The Gunners have been linked with a move for the midfielder ever since last year.

    Midfield is a priority position which manager Mikel Arteta is keen to address in the next transfer window with his side sat top of the Premier League.

    According to the Daily Mail, however, the North Londoners have been joined in pursuit of Danilo by Forest.

    Nottingham are in talks with Palmeiras over an £18million deal plus add-ons

  • Kostas Lianos

    Thierr we go

    Thierry Henry and Andrea Pirlo are in the running to become the next Belgium boss.

    The Red Devils are looking to replace former manager Roberto Martinez after he quit following their disastrous group stage exit at the 2022 World Cup.

    The Belgians are now looking for a new head coach and HLN believe two legendary players are in the race.

    The report adds that Belgium assistant manager Henry has “expressed his interest” in the role, days after saying he would be willing to take a pay cut to replace Martinez.

    But Pirlo is also interested in the top job as he looks to take a major step in his managerial career

  • Kostas Lianos

    Gunner say no

    Barcelona ace Eric Garcia is not interested in quitting for Arsenal.

    Garcia has struggled for minutes under Xavi this season with Barca and the Gunners are interested in signing him.

    According to Mundo Deportivo, however, the centre-back would not consider the move.

    The Spain international “only has in mind” to play for the Blaugrana

  • Kostas Lianos

    Southampton sign Alcaraz

    Southampton have signed Carlos Alcaraz from Racing Club on a four-and-a-half-year contract following a £12million deal.

    Saintsissued the following statement: "Southampton Football Club is delighted to confirm it has completed the transfer of midfielder Carlos Alcaraz from Racing Club.

    "Alcaraz, 20, has put pen to paper on a four-and-a-half-year contract at St Mary’s, becoming the second signing for the Men’s First Team this month, following on from the arrival of Croatia international winger Mislav Orsic last week.

    "A burgeoning talent in South America, the creative Alcaraz has risen to prominence while starring in his home country of Argentina over the past three years.

    "He made his debut for Racing Club at the age of 17, in January 2020, quickly establishing himself as a regular and going on to make a total of 83 appearances for the side"

  • Kostas Lianos

    Leicester target Gonzalez

    Leicester have contacted Fiorentina to discuss a potential £25million move for their Argentinian winger Nico Gonzalez, as per SunSport's Graeme Bryce.

    The 24-year-old is the perfect fit for Brendan Rodgers who has been on the hunt for a left-footed right winger since failing to land Ademola Lookman on a permanent deal.

    Gonzalez fits the profile perfectly and would add a goal threat for the struggling Foxes.

    The Fiorentina forward has been a success in Serie A, scoring 13 goals and providing nine assists in 50 appearances since he signed from Stuttgart 18 months ago

  • Kostas Lianos

    Villa sign Moreno

    Aston Villa have completed the signing Alex Moreno, who has become the first arrival of the Unai Emery era.

    Villa have prised Moreno from the clutches of Real Betis for a fee SunSport understands to be in the region of £12.5million.

    The length of the left-back's contract with the Villans, however, is currently unknown.

    A club statement read: "Aston Villa is delighted to announce the signing of Alex Moreno for an undisclosed fee.

    "The defender joins Villa from Real Betis in his native Spain, with whom he won the Copa del Rey last season.

    "Comfortable playing as either a left-sided full-back or in a more advanced position on the left flank, the 29-year-old has also played for Mallorca, Elche and Rayo Vallecano during his career to date"

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  • Kostas Lianos

    Guendouzi’s Prem return?

    Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has told his transfer team to land Marseille star Matteo Guendouzi.

    Emery signed Guendouzi while at Arsenal for a bargain £7million fee from Lorient in 2018.

    Now reports in France say Spanish tactician has already spoken to his former player, who is valued at £27m, and is keen to reunite with him at Villa Park.

    The France international made 48 appearances under Emery in his debut season at the Emirates but fell out of favour under Mikel Arteta.

    The 23-year-old was then sent out on loan to Hertha Berlin and Marseille before the French giants landed him on a permanent deal

  • Kostas Lianos

    Watford’s Pell spell

    Manchester United ace Facundo Pellistri is being targeted by Watford.

    The Hornets are fourth in the Championship as they aim to get themselves back into the Premier League.

    Slaven Bilic’s team is hoping to sign the prospect on loan in order to boost their promotion hopes, according to The Telegraph.

    However, Watford will face competition from other Prem clubs as well as teams from abroad for the winger’s signature.

    Valencia are also believed to be one of the clubs interested, but want an option to buy the Uruguay international at the end of a loan deal, as per Sport Witness

  • Kostas Lianos

    Trossard transfer battle

    Arsenal are facing a transfer war with rivals Tottenham over Brighton star Leandro Trossard.

    Trossard’s contract expires at the end of the season but SunSport understand the Seagulls have the option to extend it by a year if he is still at the club beyond January.

    The winger is on Spurs’ radar but other Premier League teams are also keen for the Gunners’ target.

    Arsenal’s long-standing interest dates all the way back to before the Belgium international joined Brighton from Genk in 2019

  • Kostas Lianos

    This is the Enz

    Benfica star Enzo Fernandez appeared to end any Chelsea transfer speculation after passionately celebrating a goal.

    Fernandez has been subject to heavy interest from the Blues, following his breakout performances in Qatar that helped Argentina win the 2022 World Cup.

    The 21-year-old was even left out of the Portuguese giants' 1-0 win over Portimonense last Friday amid the West Londoners' pursuit.

    But the midfielder returned in a cup game against Varzim, scoring on 78 minutes as the game ended 2-0.

    And the Argentina international gave the biggest hint yet that he is not leaving after pointing to the Benfica badge and ground, insinuating he is staying put.

    Chelsea were at loggerheads with the Lisbon outfit as they refused to pay the playmaker's £105million release clause and failed in their bid to negotiate

    VIDEO: Enzo Fernandez appears to end Chelsea transfer speculation with passionate celebration after scoring on Benfica return

  • Kostas Lianos

    No Messing about

    Inter Miami are still hoping to sign Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi.

    David Beckham's club was on the verge of agreeing a sensational deal to sign Messi in November and make him the highest-paid player in American top-flight history.

    But Marca claimed the 35-year-old is expected to stay in Paris and sign a contract extension.

    The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner's deal in France runs out in the summer, but the Ligue 1 champions want to keep him.

    And the Parisians also want to improve his £700,000-a-week wages.

    But Inter Miami manager Phil Neville refuses to rule out the possibility of signing the Argentina captain

  • Kostas Lianos

    Barcelona’s big sale

    Barcelona are ready to have a firesale of stars amid financial issues.

    The cash-strapped Barca spent a combined figure of around £150million to bring in the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Jules Kounde in the summer.

    The Blaugrana were forced to take drastic measures to balance the books, like selling a 25 per cent stake of their in-house production company and 10 per cent of their TV rights for the next 25 years.

    Now the Catalan giants will have to sell players and Raphinha is one of them, with the club hoping to recoup the £55m they paid to sign the winger from Leeds.

    Ferran Torres is also allowed to leave for the right price, having joined from Manchester City for £55m only two years ago.

    And perhaps most surprisingly, Barcelona are said to be prepared to listen to offers for Fati, who was previously a top target for Manchester United, with the club agreeing a £135m deal to sign him in 2020 before the Spaniards pulled the plug

  • Kostas Lianos

    Pedro Porro bidding war

    Chelsea have overtaken Tottenham in the race to sign Sporting Lisbon star Pedro Porro.

    Spurs have been a long-term admirer of Porro, owing to their lack of quality at right wing-back.

    However, with the North Londoners baulking at the right-back's £37million release clause, the Blues have the opportunity to take advantage.

    And according to Mundo Deportivo, the West Londoners are now the club "closest" to signing the Spain international.

    The same report suggests Chelsea's recent run of poor results has added to arguments to bring in reinforcements, with Reece James a frequent injury worry

    It will come as a bitter blow for Tottenham given their desperate need for an improvement in the position, with Fabrizio Romano reaffirming that Porro is their main target

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  • Kostas Lianos

    Weghorst deal agreed

    Manchester United have reached a deal to sign Burnley star Wout Weghorst on loan.

    United have been trying to find a new centre-forward since Cristiano Ronaldo left after a bombshell interview in which he slammed the club from top to bottom.

    It appears the Red Devils have found their man after agreeing on a deal with Weghorst, who is on loan at Besiktas, and his parent club.

    According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, however, a deal would only be completed once the Turkish giants have found a replacement.

    Romano tweeted: "Manchester United have reached full, verbal agreement to sign Wout Weghorst.

    "Understand deal will cost around €3m (£2.65m) to Besiktas — Weghorst will join on loan from Burnley.

    "Final step needed, Besiktas will only approve the deal if they find the right replacement"

  • Kostas Lianos

    Joao Felix reminder

    Chelsea have completed the loan signing of Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix.

    The Blues have bolstered their forward line by bringing in Felix on a temporary deal until the end of the season.

    The West Londoners have agreed to pay a £10million loan fee to take the forward until the end of the season.

    They will also cover the entirety of the Portugal international's wages for the rest of the campaign.

    The deal will not include an option for Chelsea to make the move permanent, with Atletico having extended the 23-year-old's contract by a year to 2027.

    The Portuguese ace also attracted interest from Manchester United and Arsenal this month – but opted to snub both of them

  • Joshua Mbu

    Exclusive: Rovers' Cantwell bid rejected

    Blackburn are the mystery club who have had an offer for Todd Cantwell turned down by Norwich.

    The Canaries are willing to listen to offers for Cantwell with the attacking midfielder out of contract at Carrow Road in the summer.

    Blackburn have targeted a move for Cantwell as they look to bolster their attacking options in a bid to boost their Premier League promotion bid, but their offer in the region of £1.5million has been rejected by Norwich.

    Cantwell has made 18 appearances in the Championship this season, but has yet to register a goal or an assist and his last outing came back in November as a substitute against Middlesbrough.

    New Norwich boss David Wagner is willing to let Cantwell move on before the close of the transfer window to make room in his squad for potential new signings.

    Scottish giants Rangers are also interested in signing Cantwell with Ibrox boss Michael Beale publicly admitting he is a big fan of the 24-year-old.

  • Joshua Mbu

    Head-to-head: Mount vs Felix

    Chelsea have announced the loan signing of Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix.

    The Portugal international has primarily operated behind a striker this season.

    And so here's how he compares to Chelsea star man Mason Mount.

  • Joshua Mbu

    Arsenal drop out of Danilo race

    Premier League leaders Arsenal have dropped out of the race to sign Palmeiras midfielder Danilo, reports say.

    The Gunners were keen on the 21-year-old in the summer.

    However, no official move was made and fellow Prem team Nottingham Forest are trying to iron out a deal.

    Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano said: “The final fee being discussed is close to €20m.

    “Monaco in the race too but NFFC working hard to get it sealed.

    “Arsenal discussed him internally in the summer but there are no talks now.”

  • Joshua Mbu

    Felix 'excited' to be at Chelsea

    Joao Felix is "excited" to get started at Chelsea.

    The Atletico Madrid ace completed a loan move to Stamford Bridge today.

    He said: "Chelsea is one of the great teams in the world and I hope to help the team reach their objectives – I’m very, very happy to be here and very excited to play at Stamford Bridge."

  • Joshua Mbu

    Atletico keen on Depay

    Atletico Madrid are keen on Barcelona forward Memphis Depay.

    The Spanish giants have let Joao Felix leave for Chelsea on loan.

    And according to Fabrizio Romano, Depay is an option to replace the Portugal international.

    The Dutch forward was knocked down the pecking order by Barcelona’s summer recruitment, and has featured for just 206 minutes this season.

    Depay has also been linked with a return to Manchester United.

    Table toppers Arsenal have also been mentioned.

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