The transfer window is open and here are today’s latest developments from Daily Mail Sport’s Simon Jones, including the former England striker wanted by Celtic and Everton and Rangers star Tavernier interesting former Liverpool boss. And click here for all of yesterday’s developments…
Opportunistic Liverpool
Liverpool maintain it will be a quiet window for them though they remain alert to opportunities.
Manager Arne Slot, talking about January transfer plans, this morning said: ‘Everyone is aligned about the challenges we are facing. That is not to say we are going to act but everyone is aligned. There is no-one who has a different opinion on it. That is not to say anything is going to happen.’
Harrison set for Fiorentina move
Leeds winger Jack Harrison is expected in Florence for his medical at Fiorentina today.
Fiorentina have agreed a loan deal with Leeds and Harrison is set to join for the rest of the season.
The loan includes an option to buy for around £6m.
Leeds are still weighing up moves for another forward and centre back this window after signing Facundo Buonanotte from Brighton yesterday.
They have checked on Napoli winger Noa Lang’s situation.
Coach Daniel Farke said on Thursday: ‘We missed out in the last days of the summer window on a creative, No 10, wide player. Since then, we have developed a good, capable group and we will only do something with the top characters who improve our squad.’
Malen completes Roma switch
Donyell Malen has completed a move to Roma for a fee of £21.6m.
He will wear the number 14 shirt at Roma, who are currently fifth in Serie A.
The Italian side accelerated their pursuit of the 26-year-old Netherlands forward amid rival interest from Atletico Madrid and Juventus.
Malen signed for Villa from Borussia Dortmund a year ago for an initial fee of £21m and has made 46 appearances for the club, scoring 10 goals.
Leeds finally land Buonanotte from Brighton
Leeds United have signed Facundo Buonanotte from Brighton at the second time of asking.
The Argentina midfielder was due to fly to Leeds in August only to make a late U-turn after Chelsea stepped in at the last minute to sign him. However, with his game time limited, Leeds asked again and the 21-year-old has cut short his loan at Chelsea to move to Elland Road on a loan with option to buy.
‘I really wanted to come to Leeds instead of anywhere else. The time was right for me to come here to Leeds,’ he told LUTV.
‘First, I want to help Leeds. I need to do a good job here. And then, of course, if I have a chance to go to the World Cup, obviously I want to go.’
Chelsea eye defenders Jacquet and Ramon
Chelsea are ready to add a new centre back this month and have checked on Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet and Jacobo Ramon at Como.
Celtic make move for Wilson
Celtic have made an enquiry for West Ham’s former England striker Callum Wilson who is in the process of cancelling his contract. Everton, who have struggled for goals all season, are also weighing up an offer along with Saudi Arabian clubs.
Cherries push for Vasco’s Rayan
Bournemouth have accelerated talks with Vasco da Gama for 19-year-old forward Rayan who is valued around £30million.
Bournemouth see the Brazil U20 international as Antoine Semenyo’s replacement and have moved to head off competition from Zenit and Borussia Dortmund. Rayan has been offered a five and a half year deal and is keen on the move.
The Cherries hope to progress in talks for Ferencvaros midfielder Alex Toth today.
Onyeka wanted by Valencia… and EFL pair
Brentford’s Nigeria midfielder Frank Onyeka is attracting interest from La Liga strugglers Valencia, plus Coventry City and Birmingham City.
Munetsi set for Paris match
Wolves midfielder Marshall Munetsi underwent a medical yesterday ahead of his loan move to Paris FC.
Wolves want £15m for defender Emmanuel Agbadou after Besiktas offered a loan with obligation to buy at £12m.
Blues want Priske business
Birmingham City are interested in Djurgardens striker August Priske, 21. Scotland striker Lyndon Dykes has joined Charlton Athletic on a six-month deal after Birmingham agreed to cancel his contract.
Benitez eyes Tavernier swoop
Rangers’ long-serving captain James Tavernier has emerged as a target for former Liverpool and Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez – now coaching Greek giants Panathinaikos. Tavernier, 34, is out of contract in the summer.
To catch up on all the moves and stories so far this week go to:
THURSDAY: Conor Gallagher’s replacement lined up at Atletico
WEDNESDAY: The latest on Federico Chiesa’s Liverpool future
TUESDAY: The Championship clubs chasing Tom Lawrence as he shines in Perth
