Transfer news live: Liverpool identify van Dijk replacement, Palace eyeing ace compared to Cannavaro & more

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Welcome to CaughtOffside‘s live transfer news page – stay tuned here for updates throughout the day as we head into the final two weeks of the January window.

What does the future hold for big names like Matheus Cunha? And who will Manchester United end up signing at left-back? We’ll have all the info here as it comes in…

Ornstein – Aston Villa seal defensive target amid Premier League interest
Axel Disasi of Chelsea looks on
Axel Disasi of Chelsea is heading to Aston Villa (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Aston Villa have secured a deal to bring Chelsea defender Axel Disasi in on loan for the rest of the season.

Full story here. 

Ornstein – Aston Villa seal defensive target amid Premier League interest
Axel Disasi of Chelsea looks on
Axel Disasi of Chelsea is heading to Aston Villa (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Aston Villa have enjoyed a brilliant transfer window.

Chelsea’s Axel Disasi is the latest to join Unai Emery’s revolution.

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Report: Man United pulled out of Mathys Tel transfer over £5 million Bayern Munich request
Mathys Tel in action for Bayern
Mathys Tel is heading to Spurs (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Getty Images)

Losing out on Mathys Tel won’t please Man United’s supporters.

The Red Devils had a genuine reason for pulling out of the deal.

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Report: Newcastle United could still see veteran make deadline day exit
Kieran Trippier in action for Newcastle United
Kieran Trippier could leave this month Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

There’s only a few hours left of the transfer window.

Kieran Trippier might still be on the move.

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New developments hand major transfer opportunity to Liverpool for the summer
Rayan Cherki and Arne Slot
Rayan Cherki and Arne Slot (Photo by Ahmad Mora, Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Liverpool have been handed a boost for the summer transfer window.

It seems that Rayan Cherki might not be heading to Dortmund after all.

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Arsenal ready to pay massive release clause of attacker; player is Mikel Arteta’s priority
The Arsenal badge on a corner flag
Arsenal FC corner flag (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Despite losing out on a number of signings in this window, Arsenal are not giving up.

They are going all out for one final push.

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Exclusive: Leicester City block exit of player who is frustrated at King Power Stadium
Leicester City flag
(Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

One Leicester player is frustrated at his current situation.

The club aren’t going to let him leave in this transfer window, however.

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Graham Potter could help Leeds land goalscorer in last minutes of transfer window
Graham Potter, Head Coach of West Ham United, instructs his team
Graham Potter, Head Coach of West Ham United, instructs his team during the Premier League match against Crystal Palace at London Stadium on January 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

The transfer merry-go-round continues apace.

What Graham Potter does with Danny Ings on the final day could directly affect Leeds.

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“The player has said no” – Newcastle United player refuses to leave the club
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe
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It’s been a volatile window behind the scenes at Newcastle, with Eddie Howe and Paul Mitchell seemingly not on the same page.

Now one player has refused to leave.

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West Ham’s deadline day deal for striker is off
A detailed view of a West Ham United badge
A detailed view of a West Ham United badge on the golf bag of Billy Horschel of the United States on the 18th green during day two of The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 19, 2024 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

West Ham have hit a roadblock on deadline day.

A deal for a striker is now off.

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Tottenham enquire about bringing back former player for free
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou
(Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Desperate times call for desperate measures.

Tottenham haven’t had much success in the transfer window so far, so are hoping to bring back one of their old boys to ease their defensive crisis.

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Aston Villa negotiating to sign playmaker today alongside Rashford and Asensio
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery
(Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Aston Villa are still making moves in this transfer market.

They could land another high-profile player before the deadline.

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Graham Potter could help Leeds land goalscorer in last minutes of transfer window
Graham Potter, Head Coach of West Ham United, instructs his team
Graham Potter, Head Coach of West Ham United, instructs his team during the Premier League match against Crystal Palace at London Stadium on January 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Leeds United are after a striker in the winter transfer window.

Their success could be dependant on West Ham’s Graham Potter and whether he allows Danny Ings to move on.

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Aston Villa youngster agrees deal to leave the club
A detailed image of badges on a supporter of Aston Villa
A detailed image of badges on a supporter of Aston Villa is seen during the Premier League match between Burnley and Aston Villa at Turf Moor on May 07, 2022 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Aston Villa continue to work hard to get deals done in the current window.

One youngster is heading out on loan.

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“Medical done” – West Ham to complete striker deal on transfer deadline day
West Ham manager Graham Potter looks on during the game against Crystal Palace
West Ham United manager Graham Potter. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

It’s been a quiet transfer window up until now for West Ham.

Hammers fans will be delighted to hear that the club are set to finally sign a striker.

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Man United suffer double blow in transfer window; problems increase for Amorim
Man United manager Ruben Amorim
(Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

It’s not just on the pitch where Man United are struggling.

Ruben Amorim is having a nightmare in the transfer window.

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Report: Chelsea beat Premier League rivals to sign young attacker in a £30m deal
Enzo Maresca applauds the Chelsea fans
Enzo Maresca applauds the Chelsea fans (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Chelsea continue to work the transfer market.

It’s been another busy window for the Blues.

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AC Milan pushing hard for deadline day move for Chelsea’s Golden Boy
An aerial view of Stamford Bridge
An aerial view of Stamford Bridge ahead of the Premier League match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on September 01, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Chelsea could be set to lose one of their high profile stars this month.

AC Milan are pushing hard to get the deal done.

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Fabrizio Romano issues crucial update on Chelsea interest in Alejandro Garnacho
Chelsea target Alejandro Garnacho in action for Man United
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Alejandro Garnacho remains a Manchester United player.

It’s known that Chelsea have been interested in his services, however.

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Current club’s “shame” as 28-year-old “top” England international set for Crystal Palace move
Anthony Gordon, Conor Gallagher, Phil Foden, Declan Rice and Ben Chilwell of England sing the national anthem prior to the international friendly match between England and Brazil at Wembley Stadium on March 23, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

It’s been a long transfer window for those players seeking a move elsewhere.

Chelsea have even admitted their “shame” at the treatment of one star in particular.

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Mikel Arteta remains open to late January transfer activity for Arsenal after Ollie Watkins failed bid
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Although Arsenal have seemingly failed in a bid for Ollie Watkins, the Gunners are still in the market for new players.

Will Mikel Arteta be able to get any deals over the line in time?

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Report: Arsenal given hope of signing in-demand attacker on deadline day
Michel, Head Coach of Girona FC, and Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, embrace
Mikel Arteta is looking for a striker to add to his ranks (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

It could be a busy deadline day for Arsenal.

They’ve been given hope of landing an in-demand attacker.

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Sources: Oliver Glasner pushing hard for ace defender being compared to Cannavaro
Oliver Glasner, Manager of Crystal Palace, gestures
Oliver Glasner, Manager of Crystal Palace, gestures during the Premier League match against Manchester United FC at Old Trafford on February 02, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

There’s still time for Crystal Palace to get deals over the line.

One could see them sign a defender being compared to Fabio Cannavaro.

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Sources: Liverpool have “serious interest” in £80m warhorse as potential Virgil van Dijk replacement
Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool looks on during the Premier League match against Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium on February 01, 2025 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

It isn’t clear if Virgil van Dijk will leave Liverpool soon.

The Reds aren’t hanging around to find out the answer and have already identified his replacement.

Full story here.

Report: Crystal Palace close to agreeing deal with Champions League defender

Crystal Palace are in a race against time to sign a new defender.

That won’t stop the south Londoners from making a last minute push.

Full story here.

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