January 17th
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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 already 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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Left Winger
| Man Utd |
| 46 % |
 | Atlético Madrid |
| Premier League | LaLiga |
Barcelona have reportedly been offered Christopher Nkunku with the Frenchman expected to depart Chelsea during this window. The attacker has struggled for regular minutes this season with Bayern Munich monitoring his availability. But it’s now been suggested that Barca could make a move with the Spanish giants also linked with Marcus Rashford.
| Rumour | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Right-Back
| Man City |
| 83 % |
 | AC Milan |
| Premier League | Serie A |
William Saliba remains Real Madrid’s top centre-back target and they could move for the Arsenal star in the summer. Madrid’s issues at centre-back this season have been well documented and Saliba is one of the best in the world.
| Rumour | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Centre-Forward
| Everton |
| 55 % |
 | Atalanta BC |
| Premier League | Serie A |
Meanwhile, Chelsea are in talks with Borussia Dortmund over a deal for Karim Adeyemi, according to Sky Germany. West Ham and Tottenham reportedly hold an interest in Barca’s Ansu Fati with Everton weighing up offering a contract to former Chelsea winger Willian.