Latest news and rumors from January window: Villa-Palace striker swap

With the January transfer window open, the rumor mill is in overdrive. Check in every day for the latest buzz around the soccer world.

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Undeterred by JP's fee

Aston Villa are interested in Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta after Juventus backed away from a deal due to his €40-million asking price. Palace are concurrently eyeing up a move for Evann Guessand, whom they tracked last summer before he joined Villa. Guessand has no goals in 13 Premier League appearances this season. (The Athletic)

Jan. 20

Tammy transfer: Talks between Aston Villa and Besiktas regarding Tammy Abraham are progressing. The striker, who's on loan at the Turkish club from Roma, has already approved a return to Aston Villa. (Fabrizio Romano)

Gabby's a Gooner, not a goner: Gabriel Jesus wants to prove he's worth a new contract at Arsenal. The forward's deal expires in 2027 and his former club, Palmeiras, is interested in bringing him back to Brazil. (Daily Mail)

Loan to Ligue 1: Arsenal accepted Marseille's offer to sign Ethan Nwaneri on loan for the rest of the season. There's no option or obligation to buy tied into the deal. (The Athletic)

Cherries cling to Marcos: Bournemouth will resist any offers for Marcos Senesi despite the Argentine defender's contract on the south coast expiring in June. Barcelona, Chelsea, and Juventus are circling. (talkSPORT)

Bobb to bounce: Fulham are in talks to sign 22-year-old winger Oscar Bobb. The Norwegian has fallen down the pecking order at Manchester City and could be allowed to leave on loan or via a permanent transfer. (BBC Sport)

Bailey bails: Leon Bailey is returning to Aston Villa after the Premier League club recalled him from his loan spell at Roma. The Jamaican winger struggled to find consistency over 11 appearances for Roma. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Edin could be 'eading out: Edin Dzeko is deciding whether to leave Fiorentina this month. Schalke, who are chasing a long-awaited return to the Bundesliga, and Ligue 1's Paris FC have made approaches. Dzeko currently prefers a move to Schalke. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Mbick bids: Brighton & Hove Albion are considering returning with a third offer for Charlton Athletic forward Micah Mbick, who's on loan at League Two's Colchester United. The Seagulls' last approach was worth around £3.5 million. (The Athletic)

Jan. 19

Alvarez done at Atleti: Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez wants to return to the Premier League. Chelsea have already made inquiries and could offer €100 million for the former Manchester City forward. (indykaila via Hooligan Soccer)

Atleti's plan of attack: To compensate for the potential losses of Alvarez, Antoine Griezmann, and Alexander Sorloth, Atletico Madrid are considering a summer approach for Paris Saint-Germain's Goncalo Ramos. (Marca)

Italian tussle: Juventus and Napoli are battling to sign Youssef En-Nesyri. Both clubs are in negotiations to acquire the Moroccan striker from Fenerbahce on an initial loan deal. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Livin' la Vida Lucca: It's been left up to Lorenzo Lucca whether he stays in Italy or moves to England. Nottingham Forest and Napoli have agreed to a loan for a €1-million fee plus a €35-million option to buy. (Fabrizio Romano)

Atta boy: Fulham are in talks to sign Udinese's Arthur Atta as a new No. 8 for Marco Silva's team. The Cottagers are also pursuing American international Ricardo Pepi, who broke his arm during a game with PSV Eindhoven earlier in January. (Sky Sports)

Como can't take the Kaiki: Como could turn to Lazio's Nuno Tavares after Cruzeiro rejected their offer for 22-year-old left-back Kaiki Bruno. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Iron Wil: Callum Wilson cleared his locker at West Ham United in anticipation of leaving the club, but he'll now stay with the Irons for the rest of the season despite interest from Celtic. (The Athletic)

Iago in Orlando: Orlando City are in advanced talks to sign defender Iago Teodoro from Flamengo. He captained Brazil at the Under-20 World Cup last summer. (Tom Bogert)

Jan. 18

Potential new Blue: Chelsea have reached an agreement on personal terms with Jeremy Jacquet, their top center-back target. However, there's still no agreement over a transfer fee with Rennes. The French outfit wants around €65 million. (Fabrizio Romano)

Hakuna Mateta: Crystal Palace have rejected Juventus' first bid for Jean-Philippe Mateta. The Italian club offered a €2-million loan and €28-million obligation to buy that would be activated with Europa League qualification, but Palace want €40 million in a permanent sale. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Backup plan: With Marc Guehi joining Manchester City, Liverpool have turned their attention to Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni in a bid to bolster their backline. (TEAMtalk)

Neves numbers: Manchester United want to sign Portuguese international Ruben Neves before the January window closes, but Saudi side Al-Hilal will demand around £20 million for the midfielder. (Football Insider)

3rd time's the charm: Jadon Sancho, currently toiling on loan at Aston Villa, could join Borussia Dortmund for a third time. The German club is interested in signing him on a free transfer once his contract with Manchester United expires. (Fichajes)

Three-way chase: Aston Villa, Manchester United, and Tottenham are all considering a move for Juventus' Pierre Kalulu. A summer bid for the French defender is more likely than a January approach, however. (Calciomercato)

Loan for Lucca: Nottingham Forest are in talks with Napoli over a move for towering striker Lorenzo Lucca. Forest are offering a €1-million loan fee and purchase option worth €35 million for the Italian. (Fabrizio Romano)

Noa not needed: Napoli are looking to offload Noa Lang this winter. Talks with Galatasaray are ongoing. If they move the Dutch winger, they could turn around and sign Irish striker Evan Ferguson, who's currently on loan at Roma from Brighton & Hove Albion. (Corriere dello Sport)

Jan. 17

Dro wants to go: Paris Saint-Germain have moved quickly to finalize a deal for prodigious midfielder Dro Fernandez after the 18-year-old surprised Barcelona by informing the club he wants to leave. PSG will trigger his €6-million release clause and have prepared a four-year contract. (ESPN)

Tarik upon Tyne: Newcastle, seeking defensive reinforcements, are in the mix for Sassuolo's Tarik Muharemovic. AC Milan are also tracking the 22-year-old center-back. (Football Insider)

New Cherif not in town yet: Angers have rejected Crystal Palace's offer for Sidiki Cherif. The Eagles wanted to sign the 19-year-old forward on loan with an obligation to buy, but the French club is only interested in an immediate permanent sale. (Foot Mercato)

Jan. 16

Juve storm the Palace: Juventus are in active talks with Jean-Philippe Mateta's entourage. It would take a fee of around €40 million to sign the Frenchman from Crystal Palace, and he would demand a sizable salary. (Sky Sport Italia)

Happy without Xabi: Vinicius Junior is more likely to commit his future to Real Madrid following the exit of Xabi Alonso. The axed Spanish coach was viewed as a major obstacle to the Brazilian winger signing a new contract. (ESPN)

Ter Stegen staying in Catalonia: Marc-Andre ter Stegen is on the verge of joining Girona on loan for the rest of the season. The German goalkeeper will waive a portion of his Barcelona salary to ease the move. (Cadena SER)

Forest foraging: Nottingham Forest's Murillo is one of the names under consideration by Manchester United as the club prepares for the anticipated departure of Harry Maguire. (Daily Mail)

Casemiro's clause: Casemiro needs to start all 17 of Manchester United's remaining matches this season to trigger an extra year in his contract at Old Trafford. (The Athletic)

Leeds lead Larsen charge: Leeds United have contacted Wolverhampton Wanderers to discuss Jorgen Strand Larsen's potential availability. Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, and West Ham United have all been linked with the striker in the past. (The Athletic)

Marc could spark Atleti midfield: In addition to Wolves' Joao Gomes, Atletico Madrid are interested in Barcelona's Marc Casado as a replacement for Tottenham new boy Conor Gallagher. (Marca)

Doug deep in Italy: Decorated Brazilian winger Douglas Costa is making a surprise move to fourth-tier Chievo. The 35-year-old most recently had a spell with Sydney FC in Australia. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Jan. 15

Kante could leave: Al-Ittihad haven't made any progress on a new deal with N'Golo Kante, which has opened the door for the veteran French midfielder to discuss a move to Fenerbahce. (Fabrizio Romano)

Souza signing: Santos left-back Souza is on the verge of completing his move to Tottenham Hotspur. The 19-year-old will arrive in London this week to undergo a medical and finalize the £13-million transfer. (Sky Sports)

Atleti eye more bite: Atletico Madrid want to sign midfielder Joao Gomes from Wolves. Atletico view the 24-year-old as an ideal option to replace Conor Gallagher after the energetic Englishman's transfer to Tottenham. (Marca)

Hammering out a deal: West Ham will hold an internal meeting with club shareholders to decide if they should lower their asking price and help facilitate Lucas Paqueta's desired move to Brazilian club Flamengo. (ESPN)

Cancellieri is coming: Brentford are close to completing a deal for Lazio forward Matteo Cancellieri. The Bees will pay £15.6 million for the 23-year-old Italian. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Jan. 14

Reluctant Red Devils: Michael Carrick is expected to work with the players at his disposal as the Manchester United hierarchy doesn't intend to sign anyone during the January transfer window. (ESPN)

ReAFCONaissance: Chelsea have held talks with the representatives of Feyenoord winger Anis Hadj-Moussa after being impressed by his performances for Algeria at the Africa Cup of Nations. (Foot Mercato)

Toffees still talking: Everton are yet to reach an agreement to sign Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri from Fenerbahce. The Toffees want to bring in the 28-year-old on loan with an option to buy. (Florian Plettenberg)

Bransaction: Eighteen-year-old defender Branimir Mlacic should undergo a medical at Inter Milan in the coming days. The Serie A title challengers have agreed to a €5-million package with Hajduk Split. (Fabrizio Romano)

Dave waves goodbye: Chelsea are trying to offload David Datro Fofana this month. Celtic, Derby County, and Royal Antwerp are interested. Fofana is currently on loan at Fatih Karagumruk in Turkey. (Fabrizio Romano)

Bogusz claim: Major League Soccer's Houston Dynamo have sent a new bid for Polish midfielder Mateusz Bogusz that's closer to Cruz Azul's $10-million valuation. (Fabrizio Romano)

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