TRANSFER NEWS live updates – the latest from Arsenal, Chelsea, Man Utd and Real Madrid as the transfer window hots up.
Chelsea agree deal to sign Gonzalo Higuain – loan move until the end of the season
Arsenal target Denis Suarez has been named in the Barcelona squad for tonight’s Copa del Rey clash
Tottenham midfielder Mousa Demble has completed a move to sign Chinese Super League side Guangzhou R&F
Gareth Bale could be in line for a switch to Manchester United – because of BREXIT
11.25AM UPDATE: Ramsey has ‘signed his contract’
Arsenal ace Aaron Ramsey has signed a contract with Juventus ahead of a move this summer, according to an Italian journalist.
Fabrizio Romano tweeted: “Aaron Ramsey has signed his contract today and will be new Juventus player.
11.10AM UPDATE: Gonzalo Higuain declines to comment on Chelsea
Gonzalo Higuain declined to comment on reports of a move to Chelsea on his return to Italy in the early hours of this morning.
“If you are looking for troubles, you won’t find them with me,” Higuain told Italian media who met him on his arrival at Milan’s Malpensa airport.
Sarri has expressed frustration with his Chelsea strike-force in recent weeks, with Alvaro Morata left out of the squad for the last two matches and Olivier Giroud often a substitute.
10.50AM UPDATE: Latest news from Rangers
Dundee United have launched an audacious bid to sign Jordan Rossiter from Rangers.
United want to take the 21-year-old midfielder on loan for the rest of the season to bolster their bid to gain promotion from the Championship.
Ibrox boss Steven Gerrard is prepared to let Rossiter leave, but any deal would require Rangers to cover a large chunk of the former Liverpool youngster’s wages.
10.30AM UPDATE: Leeds confirm Kiko Casilla signing
Leeds have just confirmed the signing of Real Madrid goalkeeper Kiko Casilla.
Casilla, who has played 136 times in La Liga, is Leeds’ first signing of the window.
He has signed a four-and-a-half year deal at Elland Road, running until the summer of 2023.
10AM UPDATE: Chelsea agree deal to sign Gonzalo Higuain
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Gonzalo Higuain on loan until the end of the season.
Express Sport understands the loan could then be extended for another year subject to certain conditions.
AC Milan boss Gennaro Gattuso admitted at the weekend: “When a player makes up his mind it becomes hard to convince them otherwise.”
9.45AM UPDATE: Leeds will sign Kiko Casilla
Leeds are poised to announce the signing of Real Madrid keeper Kika Casilla on a free.
Casilla had a medical yesterday with official confirmation expected imminently.
9.30AM UPDATE: Arsenal target Suarez in Barcelona squad
Suarez is Arsenal’s no.1 target for the January transfer window, in which they’re hoping to bring in a new midfielder.
Negotiations are currently ongoing, although it’s understood that Gunners boss Unai Emery has convinced his fellow Spaniard to swap the Nou Camp for the Emirates.
However, a deal for Suarez appears to be in major jeopardy following a surprising decision from Barca chief Ernesto Valverde.
9.15AM UPDATE: Dembele completes move
Mousa Dembele has completed a move from Tottenham to Guangzhou R&F.
Dembele had reached the final six months of his contract and moves for £11m.
“[The journey has been] very special,” he said. “The club always treated me fairly. I’ve always had a good experience here.”
9AM UPDATE: Bale to Man Utd… because of Brexit
Gareth Bale could be in line for a sensational move from Real Madrid back to the Premier League – because of Brexit.
Manchester United have long been admirers of the winger and The Sun claim that they would willing to go back in for him if a no-deal Brexit occurs.
And now the decision could well be made for him, especially after Theresa May’s stunning Commons defeat as she presented her withdrawal agreement.
His agent, Jonathan Barnett, HAS said he would “wait and see what happens” with Brexit before making his decision.
Source:www.express.co.uk