Transfer news LIVE: Rangnick unsure on Man Utd deals, Chelsea monitoring Dembele situation

Welcome to the 90min transfer blog, where we'll be keeping you up to date with all the rumours, reports and happenings in the window on this fine Monday.

With the winter break now upon us, clubs may finally kick into gear with just a week on the window remaining.

Follow along with the below live blog to stay up to date with all the latest transfer speculation.


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11:45am - Broja happy at Southampton

There's been plenty of speculation in the last few weeks that Southampton want to make their loan for Chelsea's Armando Broja permanent.

The Albania international has given a glowing reference of the Saints, insisting he's happy with how his spell at St Mary's is going so far.

"It’s an amazing club, amazing players, people, so I’m around good people and I’m enjoying my football.

"I’m happy with the opportunities that I’m getting and trying to help the team out.

"I go into every game playing my way, trying to help the team out as much as possible. For me, it doesn’t matter who I’m up against, I just try to play for the team and play for the win. I just try to give my all for the team."


11:30am - Chelsea monitoring Dembele situation

The contract stand-off between Barcelona and Ousmane Dembele is beginning to get a little ugly.

The Frenchman's deal is up in the summer and Xavi has been vocal about the need for the winger to move on by the end of this window so that Barça can at least make some money from him.

The Evening Standard are the latest outlet to report of Chelsea's interest in Dembele, with Thomas Tuchel still an admirer of the winger from their time together at Borussia Dortmund.


11:20am - Tagliafico desperate to join Barcelona

Barcelona's search for cover at left-back rumbles on, and a certain Ajax and Argentina defender has offered his services to the club.

Nicolas Tagliafico is busy trying to engineer a move from Amsterdam to Catalonia, reports Fabrizio Romano. He's also been linked with Chelsea in recent weeks as the Blues aim to fill the hole left by Ben Chilwell's injury.


10:55am - Arsenal consider making Isak new top target

With the whole world now bored of Arsenal's long and winding pursuit of Dusan Vlahovic, the Gunners may look to press ahead with moves for other targets instead.

Indeed, the Evening Standard write that Arsenal are considering changing tact and could make a move for Real Sociedad's Alexander Isak later this week - the Sweden striker has a release clause of around £75m.


10:40am - Sevilla prioritise Martial signing

While Ralf Rangnick has confirmed that Man Utd are in talks with a number of clubs over deals for their want-away players, transfer proceedings continue to drag on.

Marca write that Sevilla, who have been touted with a move for Anthony Martial all window long, remain keen on a loan move the Frenchman to Andalusia and are determined to overcome the 'enormous difficulties' needed to complete a deal.


10:30am - Milan star Leao owes Sporting €16.5m

Bit of a strange one, this.

Rafael Leao has been one of Milan's best performers this season as they go in search of their first Scudetto in over a decade, but he's got a notable off-field issue to tie up.

Reports in Italy say he's lost his appeal court appeal against a claim that he unlawfully terminated his contract at former side Sporting CP and will either have to pay them €16.5m or take his case to the Portuguese Supreme Court.


10:15am - Chelsea complete signing of new left-back

Good news, Chelsea fans: you've signed a new left-back!

Bad news, Chelsea fans: 18-year-old Dylan Williams will join up with the development squads. Oh well, can't have everything.


10:00am - Barcelona approach for Pedraza rejected

Jordi Alba isn't getting any younger (even if he's still one of Barcelona's better players), and so it's understandable why the Blaugrana are keen on strengthening their options in his position.

Marca write that Xavi has requested the signing of Villarreal's Alfonso Pedraza, but Unai Emery's side have already knocked back an approach from Barça.


9:45am - Lo Celso being shipped around by Spurs

Lo Celso is being shopped around by Spurs | James Williamson - AMA/GettyImages

After being dropped from the matchday squad for Sunday's trip to Chelsea, 90min can confirm that Tottenham are busy offering Giovani Lo Celso around Europe.

Meanwhile, football.london report that Sevilla could be ready to take Spurs up on such an offer - a move that could see the Argentine link up again with Erik Lamela.


9:20am - Aubameyang wants to stay in Europe

Arsenal are keen to shift Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this month and have received a couple of offers from Saudi Arabian sides to take him off their hands, but their former captain will only leave on his terms.

The Athletic report that Aubameyang is expected to spurn interest from Al Hilal and Al-Nassr as he believes he can still cut it at the very highest level.


9:05am - Frank signs new Brentford contract

90min were first to reveal Brentford's intentions to tie head coach Thomas Frank down to a new deal, and the club confirmed on Monday morning that the Dane has put pen to paper on a contract that will run until 2025.

You can read the full story here.


8:55am - Fiorentina chief on Vlahovic 'clarity'

Fiorentina's head honcho Joe Barone is getting pretty tired of talking about the future of Dusan Vlahovic, particularly now that Juventus may be stepping up their interest.

"I have talked a lot about Vlahovic in these days, Fiorentina has not received offers up to now, but we want clarity. Our market is not closed, we are always attentive to all movements in Italy and Europe.

"Let's see what can happen. From Vlahovic and his entourage we want clarity. We have a future."


8:40am - Rangnick in dark over Man Utd transfers

Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick has admitted he is not sure what his playing squad will look like come the end of the transfer window.

He was asked which players could leave the club in the coming days, and while he knows some of his stars are unhappy, can't be certain that they will depart for pastures new.

"I don’t know. I know which players would want to leave. I know that there are some negotiations with clubs but I am not involved in that. I will probably be posted and made aware if something is happening."


8:30am - Chelsea & PSG considering Asensio move

Asensio's looked sharp this season | Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/GettyImages

It's emerged in recent days that Real Madrid fear that Marco Asensio could walk away from the Spanish capital over a contract dispute, with PSG willing to offer the him a bumper deal.

And Defensa Central now report that Chelsea have emerged as a potential destination for Asensio due to the ongoing uncertainty over their current crop of wide forwards.


8:20am - Man City to confirm Alvarez capture

90min reported last week that Manchester City had ousted stiff competition and won the race for Argentine starlet Julian Alvarez, and we can now reveal that the club will soon announce the signing.

You can read the full story here.


8:10am - Tielemans wanted by Spanish giants

Reports in England have recently told of Arsenal's interest in Leicester star Youri Tielemans, who is hesitant over signing a new deal at the King Power Stadium.

But Fichajes report that the Gunners will do well to land the Belgium international with Real Madrid and Barcelona keeping tabs on the midfielder.


8:00am - Good morning!

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Source : 90min