January 28th
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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Centre-Back
| AC Milan |
| 15 % |
 | Aston Villa |
| Serie A | Premier League |
Dean Huijsen has been a revelation at Bournemouth this season and his performances have gained the attention of major European clubs. Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Juventus all hold an interest in the talented centre-back.
| Rumour | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Left-Back
| Chelsea |
| 25 % |
 | Everton |
| Premier League | Premier League |
Liverpool are reportedly eyeing a move for Feyenoord winger Anis Hadj Moussa. The Algerian only joined the Dutch club in the summer but Arne Slot was involved in the decision to sign him and he’s being monitored by the Anfield club.
| Rumour | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Centre-Forward
| Wolves |
| 50 % |
 | Nottm Forest |
| Premier League | Premier League |
Neymar is on the verge of completing an emotional return to Santos. The Brazilian legend is has been released by Al-Ahli and he’s on the verge of re-joining his boyhood club on loan until the end of the season.
According to ESPN, Manchester United would consider loaning Victor Osimhen from Napoli if his Galatasaray deal could be terminated during January but that looks unlikely. Meanwhile, Liverpool and Chelsea are battling for the signature of El Hadj Malick Diouf from Sparta Prague.