january transfer window

Zamalek president Mortada Mansour has confirmed that West Brom have reached an agreement to sign Ali Gabr on a loan deal that includes the option of a permanent summer transfer.

Chelsea transfer target Edin Dzeko will start for Roma during Wednesday's Serie A clash against Sampdoria at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, according to coach Eusebio Di Francesco.

New arrival Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Mesut Ozil can successfully play in the same team together at Arsenal, according to manager Arsene Wenger.

Arsene Wenger claims that a deal with Borussia Dortmund for striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is not close at this stage and insists Arsenal have "other things in mind as well".

Chelsea have allowed Kenedy to join Newcastle United on loan for the rest of the season as they remain confident of securing the services of Roma left-back Emerson Palmieri.

Barcelona have organised a farewell for veteran defender Javier Mascherano who will leave the club this week. They are also hopeful of concluding a deal for Aleix Vidal.

Arsenal are keen to terminate Kelechi Nwakali's loan deal with VVV Venlo and send him on a temporary basis to Dutch second-tier club Maastricht.

Antonio Conte's wish of signing a left full-back and a striker during the January transfer window is nearing fruition after Chelsea reached an agreement with Roma.

Arsenal remain confident of completing the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang despite Dortmund's demands that they sign a replacement before sanctioning a move.

Addicks director Richard Murray stressed that the Londoners have not had to deal with any bids as yet but concedes that Konsa's agent is looking to take him to the Premier League.

Gus Poyet claims that guarantees over the future of Arsenal and Tottenham target Malcom were the first thing he sought while interviewing for the vacant manager's job at Bordeaux.

New manager Paul Lambert has stressed the importance of veteran Peter Crouch to Stoke's Premier League survival push and says he has no intention of allowing him to join Chelsea.

Sam Allardyce insists that Everton will not offload striker Oumar Niasse before the end of January, while Newcastle are reportedly seeking a loan deal for Sandro Ramirez.

Mauricio Pochettino has played down speculation of a move to Tottenham for Bordeaux forward Malcom but reiterated that the club remain open to new arrivals this month.

Malcom had been identified as a potential replacement for Alexis Sanchez by Arsenal, but Tottenham have now moved ahead in the race for the winger.

Pep Guardiola has congratulated Alexis Sanchez ahead of his imminent move to Manchester United, and insists there are no hard feelings.

Manuel Pellegrini is keen on signing Javier Mascherano in January, as Rafinha edges closer to Inter Milan move.

Michael Carrick has made just one appearance this season due to a heart condition and is expected to retire at the end of the campaign.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang remains Arsenal's preferred target to replace Manchester United bound Alexis Sanchez.

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool are not actively looking for potential new targets that they "don't know so far", but admits he could do more business if a deal really stands out.

Nathan has joined Portuguese outfit Belenenses on loan for the rest of the campaign after being recalled from Ligue 1 club Amiens SC.

Everton manager Sam Allardyce insists that Everton are now focused on reducing the size of their bloated first-team squad after signing Cenk Tosun and Theo Walcott.

Inter Milan are keen to sign Daniel Sturridge during the ongoing January transfer window as Luciano Spalletti wants a proven goal scorer.

Barcelona are keen to keep Sergi Roberto at the club and have agreed a new deal in principle until 2022 with improved terms.

Antonio Conte is desperate to sign a striker in January and after Andy Carroll's latest injury setback, he has set his sights on AS Roma's Edin Dzeko.

Kelechi Nwakali was expected to spend the entire campaign with VVV Venlo but, Arsenal are planning to recall him owing to limited game time.

Manchester United are the latest European giant to express an interest in signing highly-rated Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri, according to reports.

Manchester United are hoping to register Alexis Sanchez in time for this Saturday's Premier League clash against Burnley.

Following the departure of Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona, reports claim that Liverpool are no longer willing to sanction a loan exit for teenager Ben Woodburn.

Tottenham have taken steps to initiate discussions over the potential transfer of Paris Saint-Germain winger Lucas Moura, according to the latest reports from France.