The winter transfer window is now open in Europe, and there are plenty of moves in the works and rumors floating around. Transfer Talk brings you the latest news on rumours, comings and goings and of course, closed deals!
TOP STORY: Arsenal and Tottenham linked with Barrenetxea
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Real Sociedad winger Ander Barrenetxeareports The Sun.
North London clubs had been searching for the 22-year-old throughout November and December but he was then sidelined with an ankle injury for three weeks.
The Spaniard returned to action 10 days ago and was watched by scouts from both Premier League teams during the Basque derby against Real Betis, when he played just over an hour in the 0-0 draw.
Arsenal value Barrenetxea as one of the best options and see him as someone who can compete with Gabriel Martinelli and the other wingers at the club.
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta spent one season at the LaLiga club in the 2004-05 season and still maintains a positive relationship with them.
Meanwhile, Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou compares Barrenetxea to Jot from his time at Celtic and is desperate to add someone to his injury-hit front line.
Postecoglou has given the go-ahead to move forward with a deal, while both clubs value the fact that he can play both wings and in the centre.
Barrenetxea has played 22 games in all competitions this season, scoring four goals and assisting another two.
PAPER GOSSIP
– Barcelona are interested in a move for the attacking midfielder Jesse LingardAccording to Mundo Deportivo, the 31-year-old has been a free agent since his contract with Nottingham Forest expired in the summer. Barcelona had already shown interest in Lingard, but signed Ferran Torres, while the Englishman is tempted by a transfer to MLS but still wants to play at the highest level of European football.
– Newcastle United asked to see if it would be possible to sign Joshua Kimmich of Bayern Munich, reports christian falk, who adds that the midfielder is not interested in a winter signing. However, the 28-year-old's future in the summer is open, with Bayern willing to negotiate with clubs and his contract ending in 2025.
– Bayern Munich hopes to beat Manchester United in the signing of the Nice centre-back Jean Clair TodiboAs reported by FootballTransfers, several major European clubs have shown interest in the 24-year-old. Bayern are also studying the possibility of signing Lens Kevin Dansothat Paris Saint-Germain likes, but the 25-year-old is considered too expensive for The Parisians move during the January transfer window.
– Tottenham Hotspur are interested in the Borussia Mönchengladbach centre-back Ko Itakuraas reported by Florian Plettenberg. The 26-year-old's release clause in the summer will range between €10 million and €15 million, while the Bundesliga club wants to renew his contract.
– Hellas Verona left side jose doig He could be set to join Sassuolo, Sky Sports Italia reports, despite the 21-year-old apparently coming close to joining Olympique de Marseille. The Scot is open to a move to Sassuolo, which would be worth €6 million plus add-ons.
