January 24th
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The January transfer market is now officially open, with clubs across Europe looking to get deals over the line to enhance their squads for the second half of the season. Teams are working tirelessly behind the scenes on identifying targets to sign or loan.
Managers will be constantly assessing their squads with sporting directors and recruitment staff scanning the market for potential deals in the market. A plethora of players will be unhappy with their lack of minutes, with their agents aiming to secure them a move to ensure first-team football for the second half of the season. The rumour mill is beginning to pick up pace and we’ve collated some of the biggest current transfer stories.
| Rumour | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 | |||
Centre-Back
| AC Milan |
| 20 % |
 | Aston Villa |
| Serie A | Premier League |
PSG and Real Madrid are tracking Ibrahima Konate with the defender’s contract at Liverpool expiring in 2026. The French international recently admitted that he had yet to sign a new deal at Anfield and he’s attracting interest from two of the biggest clubs in Europe. Madrid are also in contract with Joshua Kimmich with his contract at Bayern Munich up in the summer.
| Rumour | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 | |||
Left-Back
| Chelsea |
| 13 % |
 | Everton |
| Premier League | Premier League |
Lille midfielder Angel Gomes would reportedly prefer a move to Tottenham this summer despite rumoured interest from former club West Ham and Manchester United. One player that could leave Old Trafford this month is Alejandro Garnacho with Chelsea preparing to make a move after Napoli dropped out the race.
| Rumour | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 | |||
Centre-Forward
| Wolves |
| 25 % |
 | Nottm Forest |
| Premier League | Premier League |
Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund are interest in Arsenal star Oleksandr Zinchenko with the Ukrainian surplus to requirements.