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: Phillips closes in on West Ham move
West Ham United and Manchester City are in negotiations over the midfielder's loan kalvin phillipsreports Sky Sports Deutschland Florian Plettenberg.
While a number of clubs in Europe have been linked with the midfielder, West Ham are reported to be leading the race. It was previously reported that Juventus had shown interest in Phillips, while Newcastle United and Crystal Palace were also heavily linked. Despite this, the report suggests that Phillips is receptive to a move to the Hammers, and that all parties are working towards a deal.
West Ham manager David Moyes is keen to expand his midfield options in January as his team currently sit sixth in the Premier League and are also in the knockout stages of the Europa League, highlighting the need more depth to maintain their push in both competitions. .
Meanwhile, Phillips is reportedly desperate for first-team football so he can break into Gareth Southgate's England squad ahead of this summer's European Championship.
Phillips has seen his Manchester City career stall, following his £45million transfer from Leeds United in 2022. The 28-year-old has failed to start a single Premier League game this season, and it is understood that City are open to getting rid of the midfielder. . However, price and wages indicate that a loan move away from the Etihad seems the most feasible option for Phillips.
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PAPER GOSSIP
– AC Milan seeks agreements for defenders Clement Lenglet and Jakub Kiwior, according to Calciomercato. The Italian giants are desperate for defensive reinforcements and, with Torino Alessandro Buongiorno Although he is unlikely to make a move in January, Milan have turned their attention to Barcelona's Lenglet and Arsenal's Kiwior. However, the report suggests that Lenglet, who is on loan at Aston Villa, may not be feasible as Villa are reluctant to end his loan deal. Meanwhile, Arsenal have shown no signs of being open to a loan deal for Kiwior.
– AC Milan are not considering the possibility of signing the Newcastle striker Callum Wilson, says Fabricio Romano. The report suggests that Wilson is not being considered by the Serie A side, who are happy with their current forward options. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid have also reportedly dropped Wilson, with the Spanish club planning a move for the Juve speedster. Moise Kean instead.
– Al Shabab and Newcastle have reached a “provisional agreement” on the signing of the attacking midfielder miguel almiron, according to Ben Jacobs. The report suggests that the 29-year-old is open to a possible move, however, a deal is yet to be finalised. Almirón has played an integral role for Newcastle manager Eddie Howe this season, featuring 31 times in all competitions; However, he could be sacked with the Magpies keen to facilitate departures to ensure compliance with Financial Fair Play.
– Newcastle are thinking about the Nottingham Forest attacking midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White as a possible replacement for Almirón, the Telegraph suggests, although it is understood that it will be difficult to reach an agreement in January.
– Bayern Munich continues to press to force an agreement for the Paris Saint-Germain right-back Nordi Mukiele, reports Fabrizio Romano. The 26-year-old is interested in a move as the Bavarian team is currently in talks with PSG.
