January 31st
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There’s only a few days left of the January transfer window 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-Forward
| Man Utd |
| 10 % |
 | Napoli |
| Premier League | Serie A |
Marcus Rashford’s proposed move to Barcelona appears increasingly unlikely with the Manchester United star reportedly unwilling to accept a pay-cut. Rashford has been available all January but he remains at Old Trafford with just a few days left of the window.
| Rumour | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Defensive Midfield
| Man Utd |
| 65 % |
 | AS Roma |
| Premier League | Serie A |
Al-Ahli remain determined to sign Rodrygo, according to Marca. The Saudi club view the Real Madrid star as the ideal replacement for Neymar after the Brazilian legend returned to Santos. West Ham are determined to sign Evan Ferguson from Brighton on-loan as they aim to bolster their attacking options.
| Rumour | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Left Winger
| Bayern Munich |
| 17 % |
 | Chelsea |
| Bundesliga | Premier League |
Tottenham have reportedly agreed a fee in the region of €60 million for Mathys Tel. The Bayern Munich starlet has made it clear that he wants to leave the Bundesliga club with several English clubs interested. Spurs appear in the driving seat but Arsenal will ‘pull out all the stops’ to sign him, according to the Mirror. Another Bundesliga star attracting attention is Gregor Kobel with Chelsea and Manchester United reportedly monitoring the Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper ahead of a summer move.