Welcome to the 90min Tuesday live transfer blog – the place that will keep you up to date with the breaking news throughout the day.
We’re over halfway through the January window now, but only a handful of high profile deals have been completed thus far as clubs look to either hold on to or extract maximum value from players they let go.
Ferran Torres, Philippe Coutinho and Lucas Digne are the windows big movers to date, but expect plenty of late business to keep us entertained right up until deadline day.
For now, follow the live blog below to get all the latest news.
Live transfer blog
8.25am – Premier League trio hunt Araujo
Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea are said to be pursuing Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo, who is yet to sign a significant contract at Camp Nou.
The Premier League trio’s financial muscle could price financially troubled Barça out of a renewal, with any new contract likely to see Araujo healthily rewarded for his breakthrough.
8:20am – Howe pushing for Carlos & Ekitike
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe wants the club to follow through and execute their ambitious January transfer plans.
The Magpies have held countless meetings to outline their commitment to strengthening the squad, but are finding it hard to conclude deals for several targets. Kieran Trippier and Chris Wood are over the line, but moves for the likes of Diego Carlos and Hugo Ekitike are dragging their feet.
8:10am – Brentford eye double deal
Brentford are hoping to wrap up deals for Championship duo Brennan Johnson and Keane Lewis-Potter before the end of the January transfer window.
90min understands that the Bees are working hard to bring in a few players before the end of the month, with Thomas Frank looking to strengthen his squad to ensure Premier League survival.
8.05am – Good morning!
We’re back on the live transfer blog, time to strap in for another day of relentless gossip, speculation and maybe even some done deals…
This article was originally published on 90min as Transfer news LIVE: Carlos & Ekitike latest, Araujo wanted by PL trio.
Source: www.90min.com