David Ornstein

Tonali not leaving Newcastle despite his agent offering him to Arsenal Sandro Tonali was offered to Arsenal by his agent — but there were no talks with Newcastle United and nothing will develop before Monday's transfer deadline.The Italy international's representative re...

🚨 Sandro Tonali offered to Arsenal by agent so #AFC explored but no contact with Newcastle United; nothing to happen this window. 25yo’s camp put idea to Andrea Berta so looked into as per any player of interest. #NUFC exit now impossible 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Sheffield United reach Kalvin Phillips loan agreement with Manchester City Phillips, 30, is set to undergo a medical ahead of a loan move to the Championship club through to the summer.

🚨 Sheffield United reach full agreement with Manchester City to sign Kalvin Phillips. Deal in place between clubs for straight loan until end of season; no buy option. 30yo #MCFC midfielder undergoing medical before completing #SUFC switch 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Jean-Philippe Mateta to continue medical tests ahead of proposed Milan move Jean-Philippe Mateta will undergo further medical tests in London today as AC Milan continue work on a proposed deal. The Athletic reported on Sunday that Palace and Milan had agreed a deal worth mor...

🚨 AC Milan conducting further medical checks on Jean-Philippe Mateta in London this morning ahead of potential switch from Crystal Palace. #ACMilan offer worth more than €30m accepted by #CPFC & Jorgen Strand Larsen lined up as replacement 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet set to undergo Liverpool medical The 20-year-old is set to sign a contract until 2031 with the club, with the option to extend by 12 months.

🚨 Jeremy Jacquet flying to North West this morning for medical today as all parties work to complete summer move from Rennes to Liverpool. 20yo #StadeRennais defender joining #LFC on contract to June 2031 + 1 after clubs agreed £60m deal 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Arsenal’s Mikel Merino expected to be out for considerable period with foot injury The 29-year-old has sustained a suspected broken bone in his foot.

🚨 Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino expected to miss considerable period with suspected broken bone in foot. #AFC surveying market for potential loan as short-term cover for 29yo Spain intl; no guarantee anything materialises before deadline 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Liverpool to not proceed with Lutsharel Geertruida move Complexities in the deal’s chain meant it was considered too complicated.

🚨 Liverpool not proceeding with deal to sign Lutsharel Geertruida. Chance presented to #LFC, ready to advance + 25yo keen; but proved too complicated. Alternative not expected but contender for Jeremy Jacquet of Rennes as summer recruit 🚨
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Everton reach agreement in principle with Chelsea for Tyrique George loan The 19-year-old has made only 11 appearances this term after a move to Fulham broke down last summer, four of those coming in the league.

🚨 EXCL: Everton reach agreement in principle with Chelsea to sign Tyrique George. Deal for 19yo #CFC forward loan + buy option, pending #EFC ratification. England U21 int’l granted permission to travel for medical before completing switch 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Crystal Palace’s Jean-Phillipe Mateta undergoes medical ahead of AC Milan move The 28-year-old striker is set for a proposed transfer in a deal in excess of €30million (£26m).

🚨 EXCL: Jean-Philippe Mateta undergoing medical ahead of proposed transfer from Crystal Palace to AC Milan. Agreement in place between clubs for 28yo France striker to join #ACMilan for price in excess of €30m to #CPFC. W/ @JamesHorncastle 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Crystal Palace make offer for Wolves’ Jorgen Strand Larsen in region of £48m The Norway international would bolster Palace's attacking options as AC Milan pursue a deal for Mateta.

🚨 EXCL: Crystal Palace submit bid for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. Reduced £43m + £5m fee offered by #CPFC being discussed in talks via Jorge Mendes; strong chance #WWFC accept. AC Milan continue to pursue Jean-Philippe Mateta deal 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Liverpool in talks over Lutsharel Geertruida loan transfer The 25-year-old Netherlands international is currently on a season-long loan deal at Sunderland from RB Leipzig.

🚨 Liverpool exploring deal for Lutsharel Geertruida. Chance offered to #LFC & talks under way about taking over Sunderland loan of RB Leipzig defender. #SAFC assessing replacements in case Dutch int’l goes 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social after @fabrizioromano.yopro20.com
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Crystal Palace in talks to sign Evann Guessand on loan from Aston Villa The 24-year-old is the subject of interest from various European clubs though Palace are currently regarded as frontrunners for his signatur

🚨 Crystal Palace in talks with Aston Villa to sign Evann Guessand on loan. 24yo winger also subject of strong interest from multiple European clubs but #CPFC regarded as favourites at present; pursued Ivory Coast int’l before #AVFC switch 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Crystal Palace close on Jorgen Strand Larsen £45m transfer agreement with Wolves Palace want to strengthen their attack before the winter transfer window shuts and Strand Larsen has emerged as their top target.

🚨 Crystal Palace close to agreement for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. Talks between #CPFC & Jorge Mendes on behalf of #WWFC advanced; £45m + £5m fee being discussed. Leeds United bids scaled £40m but #LUFC not currently going higher 🚨
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Raheem Sterling leaves Chelsea by mutual agreement The 31-year-old last played for Chelsea in May 2024.

🚨 BREAKING: Raheem Sterling leaves Chelsea with immediate effect. Mutual agreement to part ways; settlement secures #CFC financial savings & enables 31yo winger to take next step on free transfer. Englishman departs 3.5yrs into 5yr contact 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Aston Villa agree Douglas Luiz loan deal with option to buy The switch will see the Brazil international return to the club where he made over 200 appearances between 2019 and 2024.

🚨 Douglas Luiz completing last parts of medical before signing for Aston Villa from Juventus. Agreement now finalised between clubs; 27yo #Juve midfielder ends Nottingham Forest spell to join #AVFC on loan with buy option at €25m + add-ons 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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West Ham close to Adama Traore deal, James Ward-Prowse to leave for Burnley Igor Julio's season-long loan from Brighton & Hove Albion is also set to be ended early.

🚨 James Ward-Prowse given permission to undergo medical before completing loan move from West Ham United to Burnley. Deal for 31yo midfielder sanctioned by #WHUFC head coach Nuno Espírito Santo & does not include buy option for #BurnleyFC 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Aston Villa set to sign midfielder Douglas Luiz on loan Luiz made over 200 appearances for Villa between 2019 and 2024.

🚨 Aston Villa set to sign Douglas Luiz on loan + option to buy. Nottingham Forest season-long move will be broken & #AVFC close to fresh deal for Juventus midfielder. 27yo agreed with Unai Emery to reunite 🚨

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The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more Welcome to The Athletic's fourth edition of The Transfer DealSheet for the 2026 January window

🚨 Leeds United only club to bid for Strand Larsen so far but Crystal Palace interest strengthening amid Nottingham Forest pursuit of Mateta
🚨 Aston Villa exploring re-signing Luiz - not done but in contact with Juventus
➕ More transfer news @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Nottingham Forest in £35m offer for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta Personal terms between Forest and the 28-year-old will not be an issue.

🚨 Nottingham Forest offer Crystal Palace £35m for Jean-Philippe Mateta. Personal terms between 28yo striker & #NFFC no issue but #CPFC will only consider sale if get ~£40m package + replacement; Strand Larsen among options being considered 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Liverpool unwilling to sanction Andy Robertson’s Tottenham move at present The Athletic reported on Friday that Tottenham were working on a deal to sign Robertson this window.

🚨 Andy Robertson from Liverpool to Spurs not currently proceeding. #THFC agreed in principle for move to happen after #UCL group stage but required Tsimikas recall by #LFC; not possible so far. Roma seeking replacement but time running out 🚨
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Chelsea activate recall option for Aaron Anselmino from Borussia Dortmund The 20-year-old Argentina youth international moved to Germany in August on a season-long agreement.

🚨 EXCL: Chelsea trigger clause to recall Aaron Anselmino from Borussia Dortmund loan. #CFC evaluating CB market + want 20yo back from #BVB to consider next steps. Same option on Sarr but Acheampong likely to stay; sale viewed as impossible 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Vasco da Gama striker Rayan travels for medical ahead of Bournemouth move The 19-year-old became the youngest player in Vasco's history after making his senior debut in 2023 aged 16 years, five months and 16 days.

🚨 Rayan scheduled to arrive in UK today & undergo medical on Monday before completing proposed permanent move from Vasco da Gama to Bournemouth. 19yo #VascoDaGama attacker joining #AFCB as replacement for Antoine Semenyo 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Tammy Abraham travelling for Aston Villa medical after deal agreed with Besiktas The forward, 28, is set to sign a four-and-a-half-year deal with Villa.

🚨 Tammy Abraham flying to UK as we speak ahead of completing permanent transfer from Besiktas to Aston Villa. 28yo #Besiktas striker set for medical on Saturday before joining #AVFC on 4.5yr contract for €21m + Yasin Ozcan. W/ @J_Tanswell 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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🚨 EXCL: Tottenham Hotspur working on deal to sign Andy Robertson from Liverpool. #THFC brought forward plan to vie for 31yo #LFC left-back as free agent this summer; not done but talks between all sides advancing in bid to strike agreement 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...

Wolfsburg have increased €23m Charlie Cresswell bid rejected by Toulouse Toulouse want in excess of €30m to consider a sale.

🚨 Wolfsburg improve proposal for Charlie Cresswell to package worth €23m. Latest offer from #VfL again turned down by Toulouse - expected to require in excess of €30m for #ToulouseFC to consider selling England U21 centre-back this window 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Chelsea considering loan deal to sign Douglas Luiz for rest of season Luiz has only made 13 appearances this season for Nottingham Forest while on loan from Juventus.

🚨 EXCL: Chelsea considering move to sign Douglas Luiz on loan for rest of season. 27yo midfielder currently with Nottingham Forest from Juventus but #CFC see as system fit; Brazil int’l would add quality, experience, depth until summer 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Nottingham Forest agree loan deal with Napoli for Lorenzo Lucca The 25-year-old scored twice in 23 games for the Italian champions this term.

🚨 Nottingham Forest reach total agreement with Napoli to sign Lorenzo Lucca. 25yo #SSCNapoli striker joining #NFFC on loan until summer + ~€40m option to buy. Italy int’l due to fly from Naples this evening to take medical & complete move 🚨
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Tottenham’s Lucas Bergvall set for period on sidelines with ankle injury The 19-year-old suffered an ankle injury during Tuesday's win over Borussia Dortmund.

🚨 Lucas Bergvall set for spell out with injury suffered during Tottenham Hotspur win over Borussia Dortmund. 19yo #THFC midfielder sustained high ankle sprain in tackle vs #BVB; new problem & assessments ongoing to establish firm timescale 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...

Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri travelling to complete Marseille loan move The north London club hope that the 18-year-old will travel to France on Wednesday to complete the deal.

🚨 Ethan Nwaneri travelling to France after Arsenal authorised 18yo to complete Marseille move. #AFC attacking midfielder will undergo medical & seal #OM loan until end of season (no buy option) + development fee decided by minutes played 🚨
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Everton’s Jack Grealish feared out for multiple months with suspected foot stress fracture The attacker has played 20 league matches this season.

🚨 Jack Grealish suffers suspected stress fracture to foot - concern injury will see Everton attacker miss months rather than weeks. Prognosis clearer after 30yo sees specialist in coming days to assess problem; major blow for England int’l 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Aston Villa interested in Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta, Palace eye Villa’s Guessand Villa are keen to strengthen their front line but there has been no breakthrough in talks with Besiktas over a deal for Tammy Abraham.

🚨 EXCL: Aston Villa express interest in Jean-Philippe Mateta + Crystal Palace evaluating move for Evan Guessand. #AVFC studying 28yo as striker option amid complex negotiations with Besiktas over Tammy Abraham. #CPFC wanted 24yo last summer @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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