The transfer window is open and here are all the developments from Daily Mail Sport’s Simon Jones – including Fulham being rebuffed in an approach for a Newcastle star and Forest agreeing a deal for a goalkeeper.
Will Liverpool sign a defender before the window closes?
Liverpool are exploring a move for Sunderland defender Lutsharel Geertruida.
The 25-year-old can play at right-back and centre back and is known to Liverpool boss Arne Slot from their time together at Feyenoord.
The Netherlands international has been on Liverpool’s radar previously when he was looking for more game time after a frustrating spell with RB Leipzig last season following a £17m move from Feyenoord.
A deal is considered a long shot at this stage because of the timings with the window closing tomorrow, the complication of taking on the loan and Sunderland’s need to find a replacement but talks are ongoing.
Geertruida has played 17 times in the Premier League this season.
Sarr to return to Chelsea
Mamadou Sarr will return to Chelsea from his loan at Strasbourg tomorrow ahead of becoming part of Liam Rosenior’s first team squad.
The 20-year-old will be replaced at Strasbourg by Aaron Anselmino who was recalled from his loan at Borussia Dortmund last weekend.
Anselmino had interest from English clubs plus Dortmund but his agent Diego Merino had talks with Chelsea yesterday and the Argentine is heading to France for his medical and to complete formalities today.
Wolves in the market
Wolves are continuing talks over a loan deal for Marseille’s England international midfielder Angel Gomes.
The 25-year-old is preparing to travel to England with the possibility the deal can become permanent for £6m in the summer.
Gomes joined Marseille on a free in the summer but has struggled for game time.
Wolves have also been in discussions over the possibility of adding Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City.
Besiktas, who hit an impasse in talks with Wolves over a £15m deal for defender Emmanuel Agbadou, have asked about Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare.
Mateta frustrated by delay to AC Milan move
Jean-Philippe Mateta expressed his frustration last night after his move to AC Milan was held up as Crystal Palace try to secure a replacement.
The 28-year-old was waiting for permission to fly from London to Italy and have a medical ahead of sign a three-and-a-half-year contract for Milan.
The striker posted a frustrated emoji on his Instagram on Saturday evening as he waits for his move to be given the green light.
Palace are still trying to sign Wolves’ Jorgen Strand Larsen. They had agreed a fee of £45m plus £5m in add-ons but the structure of payments caused a sticking point.
Leeds remain interested in Strand Larsen but will not go above £40m to sign him at this stage.
West Ham departure?
Besiktas have asked about West Ham goalkeeper Mads Hermansen.
The 25-year-old was signed from Leicester City for £20m last summer but has struggled for form and has not been favoured by Nuno Espírito Santo, however, he did start in their FA Cup win over QPR. He has made just five appearances overall and Besiktas are asking for a loan with option to buy.
City teen joins Juventus
Manchester City youngster Justin Oboavwoduo has posted a farewell to the club ahead of joining Juventus.
The 19-year-old forward, who can play on the wing or behind the striker, has been at City since he was eight and won the FA Youth Cup in 2024.
He was included in the City squad that travelled to Saudi Arabia to play in the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup.
An England U20 international, he has signed for Juventus until 2029, with competition ahead of him fierce for his position in City’s first team.
Oboavwoduo took to Instagram to say: ‘My journey at @ManCity has come to an end. Beyond grateful for the experiences I’ve had which I’ll cherish for life I wish all the players and staff the best of luck in the future.’
AC Milan on verge of signing Chelsea youngster
One player Milan are signing is Chelsea’s teenage midfielder Yahya Idrissi Regragui. The 18-year-old Morocco youth international travelled to Italy yesterday.
Milan have also made an approach for Chelsea defender Axel Disasi who remains on West Ham’s list of targets. The Hammers have bid around £12.5m for Southampton’s Taylor Harwood-Bellis which has still to be rejected.
Liverpool attentive over Jacquet as Chelsea push to seal deal
Liverpool remain attentive to discussions over the sale of Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet.
Chelsea are pushing to get a deal done for the 20-year-old centre back this weekend though his club don’t want to lose him in this window.
Rennes would agree a transfer now for the summer and that would suit Liverpool.
Chelsea have had one offer rejected and are reluctant to match the £56miion valuation but are aware of Liverpool’s interest.
Liverpool have been approached by a number of agents over defensive reinforcements, notably right-backs, ahead of Monday’s transfer deadline.
Everton and Sunderland compete for George
Everton have asked to take Chelsea forward Tyrique George on loan with an option to buy.
Asked if he was confident of adding a signing, manager David Moyes said: ‘Yes I do [think there’s a chance]. But don’t have a big headline saying he thinks it’s coming because it might not and then we disappoint people.’
Sunderland have also lodged their interest.
Another Chelsea striker David Datro Fofana has interest from Auxerre and Real Mallorca.
Forest agree deal for City’s Ortega
Nottingham Forest have agreed a deal worth £500,000 for Manchester City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega. The 33-year-old has agreed a six month contract.
Forest remain discussions for Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi also.
Sunderland land Malmo goalkeeper
Sunderland have agreed a £3.4million deal for Malmo goalkeeper Melker Ellborg.
The 22-year-old Swede is travelling to the north East to undergo a medical over the next 24 hours.
Ellborg’s arrival will allow Sunderland’s Anthony Patterson to join Millwall.
Sunderland attacking midfielder Adil Aouchiche is a target for German side Schalke.
The 23-year-old is on loan at Aberdeen, who also have an option to buy the player. He was left out of the squad for Saturday’s match at Kilmarnock as talks advance.
Fulham rebuffed in Willock enquiry
Fulham have enquired after Newcastle midfielder Joe Willock but were told he is not for sale.
Leicester City and Birmingham City are two of six Championship clubs that have made enquiries to Newcastle regarding defender Jamaal Lascelles.
Foxes agree loan for Saints midfielder
Leicester City are signing Southampton midfielder Joe Aribo, 29, on loan until the end of the season.
The Foxes are also in talks with Manchester City for attacking midfielder Divine Mukasa, 18.
Norwich set to land £3m forward
Norwich City have agreed a deal worth around £3million for Randers FC striker Mohamed Toure.
The Championship club will pay an initial £2.6m fee, with £400,000 worth of add-ons to the Danish Superliga side.
The Australia international, 21, underwent a medical yesterday
Norwich striker Josh Sargent remains intent on leaving for Toronto.
To catch up on all the moves and stories so far this week, go to:
SATURDAY: Liverpool make Curtis Jones stance clear
FRIDAY: Liverpool’s Curtis Jones wanted by Serie A giants
THURSDAY: Palace agree loan for Aston Villa’s Guessand
WEDNESDAY: Latest on free agent Jesse Lingard
TUESDAY: Tammy Abraham seals Aston Villa move
