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Malen, Chalobah and five transfers that could be completed this week
Cameron Smith
- 6 Jan 2025 11:30 CST
- 4 min read
The 2025 January transfer window is now in full swing and multiple clubs across Europe are already in negotiations over several high-profile deals.
A number of players are expected to push for transfers over the next few weeks, while many of the biggest teams on the continent will aim to bolster their squads in their pursuit of major trophies.
Below, FootballTransfers runs through five deals that could be completed before the end of this week.
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Emmanuel Agbadou to Wolves
Reims defender Emmanuel Agbadou is on the verge of joining Wolverhampton Wanderers, as per David Ornstein.
Wolves have agreed to pay an €18m fee to sign the Ivory Coast international, with a further €2m in add-ons, and he will sign a four-and-a-half year deal at Molineux after undergoing a medical.
Agbadou has made 15 appearances for Reims so far this season and he could be in contention to feature for Wolves against Bristol City on Saturday.
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Donyell Malen to Aston Villa
Aston Villa have finalised personal terms with Donyell Malen, according to Ben Jacobs, but they are yet to reach an agreement with Borussia Dortmund.
However, a move appears to be edging closer and Jhon Duran could be set to join Paris Saint-Germain as a result, with Luis Enrique’s side eyeing a deal for the Colombian amid his uncertain future under Unai Emery.
Malen is now likely to join Villa before the January window closes, and the deal could be agreed this week.
Stefan Bajcetic to Real Betis
Liverpool are set to cut Stefan Bajcetic’s loan deal at RB Salzburg short following the sacking of Pepijn Lijnders in December.
Jurgen Klopp’s former assistant manager was the main reason for Bajcetic’s move to Austria in August and Liverpool are now hoping to recall him in January before sending him out on loan again.
La Liga side Real Betis are currently the frontrunners for his signature and a deal could be arranged this week.
Trevoh Chalobah to Chelsea
Chelsea are considering recalling Trevoh Chalobah from his season-long loan spell at Crystal Palace following Wesley Fofana’s recent injury setback.
The Englishman was told to find a new club by Enzo Maresca in the summer, however Chelsea are now discussing the possibility of bringing Chalobah back to the club in order to provide much-needed defensive depth.
Chalonah is reportedly open to the idea of an early Stamford Bridge return and his contract at Palace does include a break clause, despite recent reports to the contrary.
Current ETV
Trevoh Chalobah
D (CR)
C. Palace
Trevoh Chalobah
D (CR)
C. Palace
ETV Range
€12.3M - €20.5M
Ben Doak to Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace have already seen two offers for Ben Doak rejected by Liverpool, but they are set to lodge a third bid, according to Sky Sports.
The Scotland international is currently on loan at Middlesbrough and Liverpool are eager for the 19-year-old to continue his development in the Championship.
However, Palace are reportedly preparing a new offer in the region of €25 million as they look to finalise an agreement as soon as possible.
