THE transfer window is in full flow with teams around the world adding to their squads.
Tottenham have struck first in the pursuit of January signings by securing Gedson Fernandes on an 18-month loan, while Ashley Young has completed his move to Inter Milan.
Arsenal are close to completing a free transfer for Layvin Kurzawa, as Man Utd suffer a setback in their Bruno Fernandes chase.
Follow all the latest Transfer news and gossip below…
NEW TENGS
Jerome Boateng will reportedly be allowed to leave Bayern Munich in the summer amid Arsenal transfer links.
Bayern have reportedly said they are prepared to let the central defender leave for approximately £12.8million.
The Germany international has made more than 300 appearances for Bayern and has won seven successive German title and the 2013 Champions League.
But he feels his future is no longer with the club.
PARTING MESSAGE
PSG have warned Arsenal fans that their potential new signing Layvin Kurzawa could be a waste of money.
Although Kurzawa would arrive for nothing, it appears PSG fans would gladly see the back of the player.
Taking to Twitter, one PSG fan warned Arsenal supporters: “As a PSG supporter, I can say that Kurz is not good at all. Injury prone, neither good offensively or defensively.
“He will be just an addition to Arsenal’s wage structure but will not bring a plus. Not a good deal, I would keep this money for summer and stick with Saka and Kola”
LUK IS OUT
Lukas Podolski has left Vissel Kobe amid speculation he is set to join Johor Darul Ta'zim FC.
The ex-Arsenal man made 59 appearances in all competitions for the Japanese club since he joined in 2017.
Speaking on the club website, he said: “I was able to come to a wonderful country called Japan and get to know Japanese culture.
“I'll keep in touch in the future, but today I will take this opportunity to say thank you. Thank you, all.”
WRONG-NALDO
Monaco have booted out former Brazil centre-back Naldo after two red cards in just seven games amid a nightmare 12-month spell.
The mid-table Ligue 1 club cancelled the ex-Wolfsburg star's contract without the 37-year-old playing a single minute this term.
In January 2019 Naldo became the first player for 30 years to be sent off twice in his first three French top-flight games.
Starting with his debut against Strasbourg, he saw red twice in seven days during Thierry Henry's doomed reign.
Now his fed-up club have released a statement saying: “AS Monaco and Naldo have reached an agreement to terminate the contract which bound them until June 30, 2020.”
BELL HIM UP
United have reportedly launched a £25million transfer bid for 16-year-old Birmingham starlet Jude Bellingham.
Bellingham has exploded onto the scene in the Championship this season making 23 appearances in all competitions.
His performances and ability to play centrally and out wide in midfield as well as up front has led to several scouts watching Bellingham play this season.
But it is understood United No2 Mike Phelan looks to have stolen a march and according to Duncan Castles, Old Trafford bosses have bid £25m for the rising teen.
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