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: Juve join race for Henderson
Juventus are actively exploring the possibility of signing Al Ettifaq midfielder Jordan Hendersonreports the Gazzetta dello Sport.
He bianconeri They are said to have been offered an 18-month loan deal to sign the 33-year-old, but sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli is discussing a clause that would allow them the option of terminating the loan at the end of the season.
An offer of 1.5 million euros per season has been presented by the Serie A club, who see in the former Liverpool captain a “concrete option” to strengthen their midfield, although they accept that there is no possibility of him can match his current salary in the Saudi Pro League.
ESPN sources reported on Sunday that while Ajax Amsterdam head coach John van't Schip confirmed they were looking at a potential deal for Henderson, Al Ettifaq is reluctant to transfer him.
That could prove an obstacle for the England international, who is believed to be looking towards Europe as a route out of Saudi Arabia.
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PAPER GOSSIP
– Liverpool are keeping a close eye on the Sunderland goalkeeper Antonio Patterson, reports The Mirror. The Reds are said to be shopping around for options as they are currently open to offers for the current back-up. Caoimhin Kelleher, for whom they would supposedly accept a £20 million offer. Patterson, 23, has made 27 Championship appearances this season for the Black Cats.
– Advocate Renan Lodi is ready to complete the move from Marseille to Al Hilal, reveals Fabrizio Romano. Both clubs have agreed a full deal for the 25-year-old, who was previously on Brentford's radar. He will join the Saudi Pro League side on a loan deal that includes a mandatory permanent option worth €20 million, and is preparing to sign a three-year contract until the summer of 2027 on Monday.
– Bayern Munich resists all offers for the midfielder Joshua Kimmich until summer, according to Rudy Galetti. Al Hilal are said to have been putting pressure on the Bundesliga club in the hope of landing the 28-year-old, but the latest indicates that no departure from the Allianz Arena will be discussed in the current transfer window. Kimmich has also recently been linked with Paris Saint-Germain.
– Two Premier League clubs are interested in signing the Barcelona centre-back Andreas Christensen, writes Football Insider. Both Manchester United and Newcastle United are believed to have placed the 27-year-old on their wish lists, but the blaugrana They are not expected to consider moving him until the summer. The Red Devils would also be looking at the Nice star Jean Clair Todibo as a possible alternative.
– Brentford are interested in the Tottenham Hotspur left-back Sergio Reguilon, according to the Daily Mail. The Bees are reported to be exploring a loan move for the 27-year-old, with manager Thomas Frank keen to land a left-back this month. Reguilon was previously on loan at Manchester United as a cover option for Luke Shaw during the time he was injured.
