Vini Jr faces Mbappe Real Madrid threat, Benzema responds to Man Utd link: FootballTransfers Recap

Suraj Radia
Suraj Radia
  • 24 Jan 2024 17:00 CST
  • 6 min read
Karim Benzema is unhappy at Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad, 2023/24
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It was another exciting day in the transfer market as we enter the final week of the window with teams looking to fine tune their squads for the remainder of the season.

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There were moves for the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Real Madrid as they finalise their transfer targets and try to complete deals before the end of the month.

Find out the biggest stories from the day's action on FootballTransfers.

Ronaldo to the rescue! Cristiano ready to solve big Man Utd problem

Casemiro
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr are poised to do Manchester United a major favour by signing unwanted stars Casemiro and Aaron Wan-Bissaka from the Old Trafford club.

EXCLUSIVE: Arteta’s Xavi Simons plan revealed as Neto remains Arsenal priority

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Arsenal are chasing RB Leipzig attacker Xavi Simons but the player on-loan from PSG at the Bundesliga side remains a backup option to Wolves’ Pedro Neto, FootballTransfers has been told.

EXCLUSIVE: Fulham back out of Cordoba deal over Russia concerns

Fulham have decided to withdraw from negotiations with Krasnodar for Colombian striker Jhon Cordoba over concerns about dealing with a Russian club, FootballTransfers has learned.

CONFIRMED: Newcastle told Everton's Onana price as Leeds attempt Godfrey switch

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Everton are open to the prospect of Amadou Onana's departure during the current January transfer window, with sources indicating a potential fee of approximately £60 million would be enough for Newcastle to secure him.

Arsenal told to match Hojlund fee to sign ‘new Zlatan’

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Bologna have made it clear to Manchester United and Arsenal that they will have to pay €85 million in order to sign Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee.

Real Madrid 'will sacrifice Vini Jr' after Mbappe transfer

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Vinicius Junior could find himself making a shock exit from Real Madrid if Kylian Mbappe joins the club when his contract at Paris Saint-Germain expires, according to reports in Spain.

Arsenal considering SHOCK transfer for ex-Tottenham star

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Arsenal could make a shock move for a former Tottenham player, with Mikel Arteta still keen on strengthening his defence before the end of the month.

Pochettino gives Chelsea three-man transfer list after rejecting Barcelona star

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Mauricio Pochettino is firming his grip on Chelsea’s transfer plans, with the Blues looking to reinforce their squad and continue slowly turning their season round.

Liverpool 'in the race' with Man City to sign Bayern Munich star

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Liverpool and Manchester City are battling it out at the top of the Premier League and the two titans could also face a massive transfer battle this summer, with both teams said to be interested in Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich.

Benzema responds to transfer speculation amid Man Utd and Chelsea links

Karim Benzema is reportedly looking to return to Europe
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Karim Benzema has responded to the transfer speculation linking him with an exit from Al-Ittihad this month, with the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United considering luring him away from the Saudi Pro League.

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