LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Sancho deal close to being finalised, Liverpool loan Carvalho to Hull
Hello and welcome to Sports Mole's live coverage of the latest transfer news and rumours from around the world of football on Wednesday, January 10.
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Today's key events
Anthony Martial 'wants to stay at Man United until summer'
Anthony Martial is reportedly not interested in leaving Manchester United during the January transfer window and has already rejected a host of interest in his services.
The Frenchman's contract at Old Trafford is due to expire at the end of June, and the Red Devils have declined the option to activate an additional 12 months on his deal, which would have taken him until June 2025.
Man United are believed to be open to offers for the striker this month, and according to Sky Sports News, Fenerbahce and Marseille have both made their interest known, in addition to clubs from the Saudi Pro League.
However, the report claims that the former Monaco youngster has no desire to leave Old Trafford during the winter market and is planning to finish the season at Old Trafford.
Man United, Dortmund 'discussing final details on Sancho deal'
Manchester United attacker Jadon Sancho is reportedly closing in on a return to Borussia Dortmund on loan.
The 23-year-old has not played for his English club since the end of August due to a falling-out with Red Devils head coach Erik ten Hag, which stemmed from the attacker being left out against Arsenal at the start of September.
Ten Hag said that the England international was not present at the Emirates Stadium due to poor performances in training, but Sancho insisted that was not the case in a post on social media, claiming that he had been made "a scapegoat" by his manager.
Sancho has not been involved in the first-team environment at the club for some time, and he is now seemingly preparing to return to Dortmund on loan for the second half of the campaign.
Liverpool confirm Fabio Carvalho loan to Hull City
Liverpool have confirmed that Portuguese attacker Fabio Carvalho has completed a loan move to Hull City for the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign.
The 21-year-old drops back down to the Championship following an unsuccessful stint with German giants RB Leipzig, who agreed to terminate his loan earlier this month.
Carvalho returned to Anfield having failed to register a single goal or assist in 15 matches for Leipzig in all competitions, but he was still the subject of interest from numerous English clubs.
Fulham - who sold Carvalho to Liverpool for £7.7m in 2022 - were believed to have been keen to bring him back to Craven Cottage, while Wolverhampton Wanderers, Leicester City, Southampton and Leeds United were also linked with a swoop.
Wolves recall Dexter Lembikisa from Rotherham loan
READ | Lembikisa recalled by Wolves
Everyone at Rotherham United would like to thank Dexter for his efforts in a Millers shirt. 👏#rufc | #ForeverTogetherForeverProud — Rotherham United (@RotherhamUnited) January 10, 2024
"Rotherham United can confirm that defender Dexter Lembikisa has been recalled by his parent club Wolverhampton Wanderers," read a statement from the club.
"The 20-year-old joined the Millers in July last year and went on to make 27 competitive appearances across all competitions whilst on loan in South Yorkshire.
"Lembikisa managed one goal whilst at AESSEAL New York Stadium which arguably marked the highlight of his loan stint at the club and came in the form of a rocket of a strike in the 2-1 win over Norwich City.
"Everyone at Rotherham United would like to thank Dexter for his efforts whilst representing the club and wish him all the best for the future."
Barcelona coaching staff 'having doubts over permanent Felix deal'
Joao Felix's disappointing run of form for Barcelona has reportedly led to coaching staff at Camp Nou considering their stance when it comes to the Portugal international.
The 24-year-old joined Barcelona on loan from Atletico Madrid in the closing stages of the summer transfer window, and he has been a regular for Xavi's side this season, making 22 appearances.
Felix has scored six goals and registered three assists for his loan club, but he was substituted at the interval of the team's 3-2 win over Almeria in La Liga before the winter break, before being left out of the starting side against Las Palmas in the league last time out.
The Portuguese was back in the XI against Barbastro in the Copa del Rey on Sunday, but he struggled to make his mark and was withdrawn in the 72nd minute.
Ajax 'join race to sign Jordan Henderson in January'
Ajax have reportedly identified Al Ettifaq midfielder Jordan Henderson as a potential January transfer target.
During the summer, Henderson made the controversial decision to end his legendary stint with Liverpool in order to move to the Saudi Pro League.
At the time, the England international - who had previously spoken publicly about his support for the LGBT community - said that he wanted to help 'grow the game' in the Middle East.
In signing a three-year contract with Al Ettifaq, the 33-year-old seemingly committed the next phase of his career to participating in that part of the world, and he has gone on to make 19 appearances in all competitions.
Inter Milan's Lucien Agoume joins Sevilla on loan
Official statement | Lucien Agoumé 👇
— Inter (@Inter_en) January 10, 2024
Besiktas sign Jonas Svensson
Ragnarök in Istanbul? Nah, just Svennsön adding the frosty flair! ❄️😂
— The Black Eagles (@BesiktasEnglish) January 10, 2024
Velkommen, Jonas Svennson! pic.twitter.com/hgXeO8xr5t
Transfer rumours: Batshuayi to Rangers, Ings to Wolves, Soyuncu to Fulham
Rangers are reportedly in discussions with Fenerbahce forward Michy Batshuayi over a move to the club.
The 30-year-old has been in strong form for his Turkish club during the 2023-24 campaign, scoring eight goals and registering three assists in 21 appearances in all competitions.
Batshuayi's contract is due to expire in June, though, and there is currently speculation surrounding his future, with a number of clubs believed to be interested in his signature.
According to The Sun, Rangers are currently in talks with the Belgium international, who has been identified as the Scottish outfit's number one target in the final third of the field.
Spurs 'beat Bayern in race to sign Dragusin'
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly won the race to secure the signing of Genoa defender Radu Dragusin.
With the lack of depth in central defence exposed in a match against Chelsea in November, head coach Ange Postecoglou has been focused on acquiring a new player for that role in January.
Despite links with Nice's Jean-Clair Todibo, it quickly became apparent that Spurs had set their sights on acquiring the services of Dragusin.
Although he only moved to Genoa in the summer, the Romania international's stock has risen considerably, putting him in the sights of bigger clubs.
Cole Palmer: 'I never wanted permanent Man City exit'
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer has admitted that he spent the majority of the summer transfer window wanting to remain at Manchester City.
From 2010 onwards, the playmaker was part of the academy system at the Etihad Stadium and ultimately made the progression into the senior ranks.
A total of 41 appearances were made in all competitions, with six goals and two assists being contributed, and the expectation was that Palmer would act as a seamless replacement for Riyad Mahrez.
However, despite scoring a wonder goal in the Community Shield against Arsenal and an effort in the UEFA Super Cup versus Sevilla, Palmer was surprisingly sold by City towards the back end of August.
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