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Hello and welcome to Sports Mole's live coverage of the latest transfer news and rumours from around the world of football on Monday, January 8.
Stick with us below to keep up to date with all of today's transfer rumours and done deals.
Today's key events
West Ham United goalkeeper Krisztian Hegyi loaned to Den Bosch
Krisztián Hegyi has joined Dutch club FC Den Bosch on loan until the end of the 2023/24 season.
— West Ham United (@WestHam) January 8, 2024
Everyone at the Club wishes Krisztián the best for his loan spell.
Newcastle 'open to Sean Longstaff offers in January'
Newcastle United would reportedly be prepared to sell Sean Longstaff for the right price in January.
Having come through the academy at St James' Park, the midfielder has an important connection between the squad and supporters at St James' Park.
Furthermore, the 26-year-old has established himself as a regular in Eddie Howe's starting lineup, now contributing 11 goals and 11 assists from his 161 appearances in all competitions for the Magpies.
However, Newcastle have reached somewhat of an impasse in their efforts to build on the early spending under Saudi-Arabian owners PIF (Public Investment Fund).
Ex-Lazio midfielder Valon Berisha joins Austrian outfit LASK Linz
Valon #Berisha unterschrieb bei unseren Schwarz-Weißen einen Vertrag bis Sommer 2026 ⚽️
— LASK (@LASK_Official) January 8, 2024
Zum Beitrag: https://t.co/uXg5h1LKWg pic.twitter.com/667k9pDmD4
Frankfurt youngster Marcel Wenig joins Nuremberg on loan
Wir haben da noch einen Neuzugang im Gepäck! 🤩
— 1. FC Nürnberg (@1_fc_nuernberg) January 8, 2024
Marcel #Wenig wechselt per Leihe von @Eintracht zurück zum Club! 🔴⚫
Alle Infos: ⤵#fcn | #HolaMarbella https://t.co/X6kQfnpc6a
Chelsea 'weighing up Aitor Paredes swoop'
Chelsea have reportedly identified Athletic Bilbao defender Aitor Paredes as a January transfer target.
Despite having spent in excess of £1bn across three transfer windows, it has been widely claimed that Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital are prepared to conduct further business.
Head coach Mauricio Pochettino allegedly feels that his squad could benefit from a new central defender, central midfielder and forward to boost their chances of a return to Europe.
Furthermore, the Argentine is said to want more height at his disposal, yet Chelsea may have to part ways with a number of players before deals can go through.
Transfer rumours: Kilman to West Ham, Carvalho future, Mukiele to Bayern
West Ham United have identified Wolverhampton Wanderers centre-back Max Kilman as a January transfer target, according to a report.
The Hammers are working without Nayef Aguerd for the next few weeks while he represents Morocco at the African Cup of Nations, and the ex-Rennes man is also being linked with a move to Saudi Arabia.
West Ham reinforced their backline in the summer with the capture of Dinos Mavropanos from Stuttgart, but another centre-half is expected to arrive if Aguerd does end his stint at the London Stadium.
According to The Guardian, West Ham boss David Moyes has been keeping an eye on Kilman for some time, although the Europa Conference League champions will not capture the 26-year-old on the cheap.
Barcelona 'offered chance to sign Jesse Lingard'
Barcelona have reportedly been provided with the chance to sign Jesse Lingard during the January transfer window.
Sitting seven points adrift of Real Madrid and Girona in Spain's top flight, the Catalan giants would ideally enter the market to strengthen their squad.
While they may take that approach, their well-documented financial problems means that many of the players linked with a switch to the La Liga outfit are currently unaffordable.
Although the acquisition of Vitor Roque will improve their options in attack, Xavi has lost the services of the injured Gavi for the remainder of the campaign.
Welcome!
Good morning and welcome to another day of transfer news and rumours!
Before we get started with a look at all of today's biggest transfer talk, let's first have a quick recap of what happened yesterday.
Yesterday's top stories
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