Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal want Neves, Vlahovic latest, Barcelona eye Morata
Welcome to 90min’s transfer blog this Wednesday, keeping you on top of every breaking story, report and rumour that you need to know about.
Transfer action has kicked into life these past few days after a relatively quiet window until this point, and clubs now have less than a week to complete their wheeling and dealing this season.
You can keep on top of everything in the live blog below…
10:30am – Newcastle linked with Szalai move
What’s that? Another player linked with Newcastle? Surely not.
The Chronicle are reporting that Attila Szalai has been offered to the Magpies as a deal for Diego Carlos hangs in the balance.
The Hungary international had been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea in the autumn.
10:20am – Gil wants to ‚leave Tottenham at all costs‘
Oh Bryan Gil, we hardly knew ye.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the Spanish youngster has not adapted to life in England and wants out of Spurs after just six months in north London.
10:15am – Roma keen to build around Zaniolo and Abraham
England striker Tammy Abraham has impressed since moving to Roma, and the club are keen to build around the former Chelsea man.
Gazzetta dello Sport write that Roma want to tie down fellow starlet Nicolo Zaniolo to a new deal amid prior interest from Tottenham and are able to start building a young core.
10:05am – Wolves to make Hwang move permanent
Wolves have been flying under Bruno Lage this season, thanks in part to the contributions of RB Leipzig loanee Hwang Hee-Chan.
And Alex Crook of Talksport reports that the club are ready to activate their £14m clause to make the South Korean’s move to Molineux permanent.
10:00am – Real Madrid lead Endrick race
Imagine being 15 and having the world’s top clubs chasing your signature.
Well, that’s the life of Brazilian starlet Endrick, who has broken into the Palmeiras first team and is being eyed by Europe’s elite.
Marca report that Real Madrid are now the frontrunners to sign the teenager, but it’s hardly a foregone conclusion that he’ll end up at the Santiago Bernabeu.
9:35am – Xavi sets sights on Morata
It seemed inevitable that elite-club journeyman Alvaro Morata somehow find his way to Barcelona eventually.
Mundo Deportivo write that Xavi is keen to sign the Spain striker in addition to Ajax left-back Nicolas Tagliafico before the end of the window.
9:10am – Southampton to make Broja bid
The rise of Albanian youngster Armando Broja has been exciting to watch, going from strength to strength on loan at Southampton.
And now Fabrizio Romano reports that the Saints will make a club-record £25m offer to Chelsea to sign the striker on a permanent deal.
8:55am – Lingard move on the ropes
90min understands that talks between all parties regarding Jesse Lingard’s proposed loan to Newcastle broke down late on Tuesday.
However, a deal isn’t quite dead yet and further negotiations are planned for this week.
You can read the full story here.
8:30am – Vlahovic nears Juventus move
One of January’s longest running sagas appears to be coming to an end, with it being widely reported that Juventus have agreed terms for the transfer of Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic.
Commiserations, Arsenal fans.
8:15am – Arteta draws up transfer wish list
After a rather rancid January, Arsenal have come crashing back down to Earth and it’s become apparent that they need to add to their squad.
The Athletic report that Mikel Arteta has identified three key targets, with Wolves‘ Ruben Neves headlining his shortlist.
Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz are also under consideration.
8:00am – Good morning!
Welcome back to 90min’s transfer live blog.
Get your toast down you, grab your coffee and pull up a chair – it’s time to talk about some deals.