LIVE Transfer Talk: Barcelona give up on Ousmane Dembele deal, €20m move close?

The 2022 January transfer window is open (find out when it closes here), and there's plenty of gossip swirling about who's moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!

TOP STORY: Barca give up on Dembele deal, €20m move close?

Ousmane Dembele's time at Barcelona could be over, with reports that his representatives have ignored the club's latest contract offer and that he could be available in January for as little as €20 million.

With his contract expiring in summer 2022, AS reports that the Blaugrana gave the 24-year-old until Jan. 15 to respond to their offer of a new deal, but after silence from Dembele's camp, manager Xavi Hernandez has been left feeling let down after welcoming the winger back into the first-team fold.

And Sport says that the France winger has now been offered to both Manchester United and Newcastle for a cut-price transfer fee of around €20m.

Uncertainty over Dembele's future has grown for a number of months, with his agent reportedly requesting a contract of €30m-a-year, plus a €45m signing fee. As time ticks down on his current deal, there are already a number of rival clubs circling for Dembele's signature.

Sport reports that Chelsea have contacted Dembele's representatives this month to test the waters over whether he could be persuaded to move to Stamford Bridge, while United, Newcastle and Juventus have also been linked, with the player believed to favour a move to the Premier League.

Dembele moved to Camp Nou from Borussia Dortmund back in 2017 in a deal worth an initial €105m.

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22.00 GMT: A race is heating up for the signature of Bouna Sarr, with Foot Mercato reporting that four clubs are keen to sign him from Bayern Munich. The 29-year-old midfielder could have the option to return to Ligue 1, with Bordeaux and Lille both making contact, but there is also interest in Italy from AS Roma and Genoa.

21.27 GMT: Thomas Tuchel is reluctant to pursue a move for Layvin Kurzawa, according to Goal.

The 29-year-old left-back has been considered an option for Chelsea, having lost Ben Chilwell for the rest of the season with an ACL injury. However, despite talks with Paris Saint-Germain taking place, it is reported that the Blues boss - who managed Kurzawa at PSG - isn't convinced that he would be the right option.

20.54 GMT: Manchester United are plotting a move for John McGinn in the summer, according to the Telegraph.

The 27-year-old Aston Villa midfielder has captured the attention of Sir Alex Ferguson and Darren Fletcher, which has led the Red Devils to begin planning for an approach in a deal that is expected to cost in the region of £40m. McGinn is contracted at Villa Park until 2025, though with reports that Steven Gerrard's side are keen to offer him an extension, whether a switch to Old Trafford occurs is reported to be dependent on whether he signs improved terms before the summer transfer window.

20.21 GMT: Crystal Palace want to keep Christian Benteke at Selhurst Park, writes BBC Sport. The 31-year-old striker was added to Burnley's shortlist after Chris Wood's £25m release clause was activated by Newcastle United, but with reports that Benteke isn't looking to leave, it looks as though Sean Dyche will now have to look elsewhere for a replacement.

20.04 GMT: Lille have announced the mutual termination of the contract with Mexican midfielder Eugenio Pizzuto. After moving to France in late 2020, injury issues hindered the progress of the 19-year-old, who was never able to make his senior debut with Lille.

19.48 GMT: Fabrizio Romano writes that Arsenal centre-back Pablo Mari has joined Udinese on loan until the end of the season. The 28-year-old has been linked with a move away from the Emirates throughout January, and he is reported to have turned down approaches from South America to continue playing in Europe, and is expected in Udine this week to undergo a medical and finalise his move.

19.15 GMT: Leicester City will be unable to pursue a loan move for centre-back Levi Colwill, with the Athletic reporting that a clause in the loan agreement between Chelsea and Huddersfield Town outlines that he can only be recalled if he does not acquire enough game time. The 18-year-old defender has been a standout performer in the 21 appearances he has made so far this season, and despite reports that he could be recalled to Stamford Bridge, it now looks as though he will remain with the Terriers until the summer.

18.42 GMT: Jesus "Tecatito" Corona, who made his debut with Sevilla in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Real Betis in the Copa del Rey last 16, was unveiled by the club on Monday. The Mexico international, who joined in a permanent transfer from Porto on Friday, told the club website: "I'm going to try to make history as a Mexican in a club that has a lot of history.

"I have many positive emotions in my stomach. I'm very happy to be here and to have already had my first minutes. The welcome has been spectacular. Since I got off the plane they have behaved spectacularly and have made my fit perfect. I have spoken with [Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez], he has wished me the best and has told me wonderful things about the club and the city.

"We had been waiting for some time to come here, to find out what Sevilla was like with a coach that wanted me. I thank Porto for how much I have achieved. I felt that my family and I needed other goals and I now feel fulfilled. I hope to continue adding to the team, do my job and that Sevilla continues to be among the favourites in the Europa League. What the coach expects from me is the same thing he has been telling me, that I play my game and enjoy football, which is how one manages to stand out."

18.09 GMT: The Athletic reports that talks are taking place between Southampton and Chelsea, with the Saints keen to extend Armando Broja's stay beyond the summer, though a second loan deal is unlikely. The 20-year-old striker has found the net three times in his past seven games while leading the line for Ralph Hasenhuttl's side, and it is reported that he will fight for a place in the starting lineup at Stamford Bridge next season if he does not leave on a permanent transfer.

17.36 GMT: Cesar Luis Merlo reports that Rio de Janeiro giants Flamengo have joined the race for Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco.

The 22-year-old already has an offer from Brazilian rivals Internacional, although a decision could now be delayed if Serie A runners-up Flamengo decide to make an approach. Barco was a key player for the Five Stripes last season, contributing to 13 goals in 24 starts.

17.03 GMT: The Telegraph writes that the Belgian FA have blocked Everton's attempt to appoint Roberto Martinez as manager. The Toffees have moved quickly to find a replacement following the sacking of Rafael Benitez after the 2-1 defeat against Norwich City, but despite reports that the former Everton and Wigan boss was a favourite for the job, it now looks as though Belgium plan to keep hold of their head coach with the World Cup kicking off in November.

16.30 GMT: Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen won't move on a free transfer to another English club when his contract expires this summer, says Fabrizio Romano.

Christensen, 25, is in talks over a new contract but could depart with Barcelona and Bayern Munich leading the chase. However, out of respect for his current club, the Denmark international will only move abroad.

16.04 BST: Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel said he believes the club are doing everything to help struggling striker Romelu Lukaku and urged the Belgium international to find "peace on the pitch" to rediscover his scoring touch.

The 28-year-old was expected to spearhead a title challenge after rejoining his former club from Inter Milan in a €115m deal last summer but has instead scored just five goals in 13 Premier League appearances.

When asked at a news conference on Monday whether his side had to change their tactical approach to get the best out of Lukaku, Tuchel replied: "We do everything to help him. I think this is absolutely the wrong question because it is focusing on one player.

"He is a key player and we want him to be a key player. But for me, this is the wrong approach. This is what we do by the way anyway constantly for any player. This is a team sport. It is not about 10 players serving one player. This is not Chelsea and this is not football. Every player serving the team is the highest principle and this will not change.

"We expect more from our whole offensive performance in the last match. I think we had enough offensive actions, transitions to hurt Man City more than we did.

"He is included in our offensive performance, he is a key player so there will always be pressure. There will not be more pressure than he puts on himself and we need to find a mix between all the expectations, all the pressure and still to be relaxed enough to play your best game.

"It is not only about pushing, squeezing, not only about demands, it is also about feeling peace and relaxed on the pitch. Things will fall in their place when we keep on working hard."

15.44 GMT: Everton legend Wayne Rooney, currently in situ at Derby County, has been linked with the vacant manager's job.