Transfer Centre
Plus: Spurs to step up interest in Wolves’ Sam Johnstone; Marcus Rashford turns down lucrative Saudi offers; Arsenal line up a move for Brighton’s Evan Ferguson
Thursday 2 January 2025 22:28, UK
The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers…
DAILY MIRROR
Trent Alexander-Arnold has demanded a long-term contract and a commitment to make him Liverpool captain if he is to stay at Anfield.
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Tottenham are stepping up their shock interest in Wolves goalkeeper Sam Johnstone.
Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has remained coy over a possible move for Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee.
THE SUN
Thomas Tuchel will be in attendance for Tottenham’s match against Newcastle – his first Premier League game as England manager.
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Marcus Rashford has turned down three money-spinning moves to Saudi Arabia as he weighs up his next move.
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Manchester United’s Harry Maguire was among hundreds of flood victims after his £4m home was hit by the New Year’s Day deluge.
Arsenal are lining up a move for Brighton striker Evan Ferguson, according to reports.
Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen is a surprise target for Real Madrid.
DAILY MAIL
Aston Villa are in talks with Borussia Dortmund over a move for Netherlands striker Donyell Malen.
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AC Milan are yet to contact Liverpool in regards to a move for Darwin Nunez in the January transfer window.
Julen Lopetegui has backed Jarrod Bowen to make a speedy recovery after the West Ham skipper was ruled out for six weeks with a fractured foot.
Mads Hermansen has seen a specialist as the Leicester goalkeeper struggles to recover from the groin injury that has ruled him out of the last three matches.
THE TIMES
Marcus Rashford has turned down the chance to become one of the best-paid players in the world after rejecting a £35m-a-year deal from the Saudi Pro League that would have doubled his salary at Manchester United.
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DAILY TELEGRAPH
Premier League executives and managers are warning the transfer market will be changed for ever as so many top-flight clubs are unable to spend in January because of profitability and sustainability rules.
Marcus Rashford has rejected three offers from Saudi Pro League clubs in deals worth up to £35m per season.
THE GUARDIAN
Carlo Ancelotti has refused to be drawn on Real Madrid’s pursuit of Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Champions League holders were rebuffed when they made an initial inquiry about the England right-back’s availability a few days ago.
Charlotte FC are hopeful of striking a deal to take Newcastle wide-man Miguel Almiron back to the MLS.
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