LIVE Transfer Talk: Weston McKennie rejects Bournemouth and Aston Villa amid Chelsea, Spurs interest

With the January transfer window now open around Europe there's plenty of gossip swirling about who's moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!

TOP STORY: McKennie waiting for Chelsea, Spurs or Dortmund offer

Weston McKennie is waiting for the right offer to leave Juventus, according to Calciomercato.

The 24-year-old United States midfielder is reported to have turned down a €40 million move to AFC Bournemouth and, while he has also rejected a second approach from Aston Villa, he could still leave the Bianconeri this January amid interest from Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund.

Those teams are yet to make a formal approach, but it is reported that he would be willing to leave Juventus if an agreement is reached over a fee, with the midfielder only willing to begin a new chapter at another club if he can continue his career at the top level.

Juve are open to offers, but with injuries to Juan Cuadrado and Mattia De Sciglio, they also see McKennie as a useful option with his versatility to be deployed on the right flank. He has made 16 appearances this season.

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21.28 GMT: No agreement has been reached between Chelsea and Benfica amid discussions over a move for Enzo Fernandez, writes Fabrizio Romano.

It is understood that a meeting took place on Wednesday between the two sides, but while the Blues have stepped up their pursuit of the 21-year-old Argentina international midfielder, they are still some distance away from reaching full agreement. He has also been linked with Newcastle United.

20.55 GMT: Forward Chuba Akpom is attracting interest from the Premier League, reveals Sky Sports.

Everton and Crystal Palace are reported to be interested in his signature, with both sides looking to add a striker this month. The 27-year-old is the top scorer in the Championship this season, having registered 13 goals in 19 games for Middlesbrough.

20.22 GMT: Juventus are set to challenge AC Milan in the race for defender Jakub Kiwior, writes Calciomercato.

Kiwior, 22, has caught the attention of a number of sides of late, with his performances for Spezia helping him establish his place in the Poland national team, who started him in all four games at the FIFA World Cup. The Bianconeri are believed to be looking at a number of defensive reinforcements this month, with the Serie A side also keen to find solutions at full-back.

19.49 GMT: Up next, some news on Marquinhos, who is keen to extend his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, according to Le Parisien.

Talks are understood to be in the advanced stages as PSG look to extend the 28-year-old centre-back's current deal, which is set to expire in the summer of 2024, and there is confidence in the boardroom at the Parc des Princes that they can reach full agreement with him soon.

The Brazil international joined the Ligue 1 side from Roma in July 2013.

19.16 GMT: Bayern Munich are looking to discuss a return move from Monaco for goalkeeper Alexander Nubel, reports Kicker.

The 24-year-old joined the Ligue 1 side on a two-season loan in the summer of 2021, and a compensation fee would need to be agreed if he is to be recalled to the Allianz Arena. It is reported that they also see Borussia Monchengladbach star Yann Sommer as an option in the summer.

18.43 GMT: Barcelona are in pole position to land defender Inigo Martinez, understands Sport.

It is reported that Athletic Bilbao are yet to offer the 31-year-old a new contract, and the Blaugrana are hopeful of landing him on a free transfer, having identified him as an ideal option to play on the left side of the defence. Martinez is keen to make the switch to the Camp Nou, and he is currently prioritising a switch to Xavi Hernandez's side over other proposals.

18.10 GMT: Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, who was just recalled from his loan at Manchester United, is on the radar of Leicester City, reports the Mail. The 33-year-old Slovakia international is seen as potential competition for Foxes No. 1 Danny Ward.

17.37 GMT: Sevilla are interested in signing Wolverhampton Wanderers left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri, reports Mundo Deportivo. With uncertainty over the timeline of when Alex Telles will return, the LaLiga side are keen to acquire a replacement this month, and it looks as though the 21-year-old former France youth international is at the top of their shortlist.

17.04 GMT: Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Sanson is looking to leave the club, according to Foot Mercato. The 28-year-old former France international has struggled to perform since moving to Villa Park in January 2021, and has played just one minute of football this season, but has reportedly rejected moves to Ligue 1 clubs AJ Auxerre and Strasbourg.

16.31 GMT: Athletic Club defender Inigo Martinez is close to joining Barcelona, Sport reports.

Martinez, 31, has a contract which expires in the summer but could move this month for a small fee and Barca are set to land the centre-back they tried to bring in last summer.

15.56 GMT: Morocco World Cup star Azzedine Ounahi is on the verge of joining Napoli player for around €20m, says TyC Sports.

Ounahi, 22, was one of the standout players at the World Cup in Qatar and the midfielder could reportedly be loaned back to club side Angers or moved temporarily to Premier League team Leicester until the end of the season.

15.03 GMT: Would Enzo Fernandez be a good signing for Chelsea?

14.12 GMT: Arsenal defender Cedric Soares hasn't been playing much and Fulham want to sign him.

However, the Evening Standard reports that talks have broken down over the 31-year-old's demands for £65,000-a-week in wages.

Cedric's contract with the Gunners ends in the summer of 2024 but it's unlikely he'll find another club willing to pay him that amount,

13.51 GMT: Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has said he is confident his contract stand-off with the club will end "in a good way."

De Gea's deal at Old Trafford is set to expire at the end of the season, and United have an option to extend it by another year. Sources have told ESPN the club have chosen instead to start negotiations over a longer agreement.

However, if fresh terms are not agreed and United do not trigger his extension, De Gea could leave for free in the summer, although the 32-year-old said he expects to stay.

"I'm very relaxed," De Gea said after the 3-0 win over Bournemouth on Tuesday. "I'm just focused on training, perform as best as I can. But, for sure, it's going to end in a good way."

13.31 GMT: Chelsea and Benfica remain locked in talks over what could turn into a British record transfer fee for Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, sources have told ESPN.

The 21-year-old is keen on a move to Stamford Bridge and Benfica are willing to agree to the move if their €120m release clause is met in full.

Negotiations are ongoing amid conflicting messages from sources close to both clubs. Those close to Benfica suggest Chelsea have indicated they could pay up to €127m, with the extra money designed to entice the Portuguese club into accepting a series of instalments over several years.

However, sources with knowledge of Chelsea's position insist they are yet to commit themselves to such a sum and are hoping to negotiate Benfica down to a lower figure. Payments are likely to be staggered in any agreement that is reached.

13.19 GMT: Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier is on the radar of Bayern, Newcastle United and Chelsea, according to RMC Sport.

Meslier, 22, is one of the best young keepers around and has a contract until the summer of 2026.

Leeds want to keep hold of him but may be tempted by a big offer, with Bayern keen to replace the injured Manuel Neuer this season.

13.01 GMT: Brentford have announced the signing of Freiburg forward Kevin Schade.

Schade, 21, joins on an initial loan with a reported €25m obligation to sign permanently in the summer.

12.30 GMT: What do Arsenal need after their draw with Newcastle?

12.02 GMT: Tottenham Hotspur have smashed the transfer record between two Women's Super League (WSL) clubs over the acquisition of Beth England from Chelsea.

England, 28, has joined Tottenham for a reported fee of £250,000 -- surpassing the previous record of £200,000 paid by Chelsea to secure the signing of Lauren James from Manchester United in 2021.

Keira Walsh's move to Barcelona from Manchester City remains the reported all-time record fee for a transfer in women's football.

11.44 GMT: Former Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has been appointed technical adviser at two-time Asian champions Jeonbuk Motors, the South Korean club said.

Jeonbuk, coached by ex-South Korea international defender Kim Sang-sik, finished runners-up behind Ulsan Hyundai in the K-League last season, ending a run of five consecutive title wins.

Di Matteo led Chelsea to the UEFA Champions League and FA Cup titles in 2012 while filling the manager's role as a caretaker after the sacking of Andre Villas Boas.

The former Italy international was appointed full-time by the club in June 2012 but was sacked five months later. He has since had short managerial stints at Schalke and Aston Villa.

11.02 GMT: Barcelona could swoop for Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino on a free transfer in the summer, according to El Chiringuito.

Firmino, 31, is out of contract at the end of the season and could leave Anfield following the recent signings of Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo.

Barca, meanwhile, are worried about the lack of goals beyond Robert Lewandowski, according to the report, and are attracted to Firmino because he would arrive as a free agent.

Coach Xavi Hernandez is said to be a fan and values the fact he has different qualities to Lewandowski, which could help Barca in certain moments. Dutch striker Memphis Depay is expected to leave Barca in the summer when his deal expires, while there is a clamour in the local media for Ansu Fati, Ferran Torres and Raphinha to contribute more goals.

10.14 GMT: Brentford are closing in on the signing of Freiburg forward Kevin Schade, says Sky Germany.

Schade, 21, has one goal and two assists in 12 games so far this season. The deal is reportedly for a loan, with an obligation to sign permanently for €25m in the summer.

Schade has completed a medical in West London and was clocked as one of the fastest players in the Bundesliga at 36.37km/h last season. He has also played for Germany Under 21s and is eligible for both Germany and Nigeria.

09.51 GMT: The Daily Telegraph says Manchester United are in talks to sign former England international goalkeeper Jack Butland.

Martin Dubravka was recalled from his loan spell by Newcastle United and United only have 35-year-old Tom Heaton as back-up to David de Gea.

Butland, 29, moved to Crystal Palace in 2020 but has slipped behind Vincente Guaita and Sam Johnstone in the pecking order.

The goalkeeper has nine England caps, the last of which came in 2018, and made his name at Stoke from 2013-2020. His contract at Palace expires in the summer.

09.38 GMT: Chelsea have entered the race to sign Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhailo Mudryk and could thwart Arsenal's attempt to sign the highly rated Ukraine international, sources at Shakhtar have told ESPN.

Premier League leaders Arsenal had a €65m to sign Mudryk rejected last week and sources have said that the Gunners have returned with a second offer in an effort to force a deal through.

But with Arsenal unwilling to meet Shakhtar's €100m valuation of the 21-year-old, Chelsea have now opened talks with the club in an effort to negotiate a deal for the player.

Sources have said that Chelsea will hold further talks with Darijo Srna, Shakhtar's director of football, in London later this week.

09.00 GMT: United States center-back Aaron Long is close to finalizing a deal to join LAFC, a league source told ESPN.

Long has spent the last seven seasons with the New York Red Bulls, where he blossomed into one of the league's best defenders. He was the MLS Defender of the Year in 2018 and has been capped 29 times by the national team, serving as captain five times.

Long, whose contract with the Red Bulls expired at the end of the 2022 season, was an unused substitute for the U.S. in all four World Cup matches in Qatar.

PAPER GOSSIP (by Adam Brown)

- Internazionale are making progress in the plan to extend the contract of defender Stefan de Vrij, reports Gianluca Di Marzio. The 30-year-old has been offered a two-year deal that includes the option of a third year from the Serie A side, who are keen not to lose him on a free transfer. They are also looking to reach an agreement with Milan Skriniar, who is also out of contract in the summer.

- Brentford are closing in on the signing of Kevin Schade, says Sky Sports. The 21-year-old Freiburg and Germany under-21 forward is set to make the switch to the Bees on an initial loan deal that includes an obligation to make it permanent for £20m. It is reported that he is travelling to London to undergo a medical, with anticipation that the deal could be announced soon.

- Sergio Rico is on the radar of AC Milan, reveals Gazzetta dello Sport. The 29-year-old Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper is yet to make an appearance this season, and the Rossoneri are optimistic of landing him on a loan deal. Rico returned to PSG after some time on loan at LaLiga side Mallorca last season.

- Former Brazil international striker Hulk is set to join Adana Demirspor, according to NTV. The Turkey-based outlet writes that the 36-year-old attacker has agreed to join the Super Lig club from Atletico Mineiro, where he has contributed to 15 goals and two assists in 31 appearances across all competitions this season.

- An offer from Augsburg of €10m has been rejected by Porto for Toni Martinez, says Relevo. It is reported that the Liga NOS side are determined to keep the 25-year-old forward at the club, and they intend to resist further offers for his signature. He has also been linked with Fiorentina, Torino, and Espanyol.