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Shakhtar Donetsk CEO Sergei Palkin has opened up on how Chelsea beat Arsenal to the signing of Mykhailo Mudryk this month – despite the Gunners being strongly linked to the player.

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“Arsenal contacted the player almost one and a half months before they contacted us,” Palkin explained to The Athletic. “If you talk about Chelsea, they called me at the end of December and asked if they can contact Mudryk because they are interested in him and want to talk with him. I said, ‘No problem, you can contact him’.

“The first time they contacted him was around the end of December or the start of January. They contacted the player and the agent of the player and they met the financial conditions. Therefore, why did many people around it have the impression that Mudryk was going to Arsenal? It is because Arsenal contacted him and then Mudryk started to watch some games of Arsenal.

“But negotiations are negotiations. When you didn’t close everything, when you did not (close) the last dot, then you cannot finish the deal. Therefore it was just an outside visual impression that Mudryk is close to Arsenal.”

Magpies Malo move

Newcastle are eyeing a summer move to sign Lyon right-back Malo Gusto, say French media outlet Footmercato.

The 19-year-old is closing in on 50 first-team appearances for the Ligue 1 club and is a France Under-21 international – viewed as one of the brightest prospects in the position in world football.

It is claimed that Lyon would not be open to a January move but a summer switch is possible with Gusto out of contract in 2024.

Everton look to Arnautovic

Everton are evaluating a move to sign Bologna forward Marko Arnautovic this month, reports TuttoMercatoWeb.

The Austrian international was linked with a summer switch to Manchester United but a move collapsed after supporters raised concerns over the former Stoke and West Ham star’s previous comments.

Arnautovic has eight goals in 16 appearances this season and Everton remain desperate for attacking reinforcements with Atalanta’s Duvan Zapata also said to be a target through a loan move.

Diaby move?

Arsenal have been linked with a move to Bayer Leverkusen forward Moussa Diaby after missing out on signing Mykhaylo Mudryk to rivals Chelsea.

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However, it has now been claimed that the Gunners are unlikely to get a cheaper deal for the France international, who has bagged eight goals in 22 appearances for the Bundesliga side this campaign.

Navas tipped for Al-Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo could be reunited with his former Real Madrid teammate Keylor Navas with Al-Nassr opening negotiations to sign the goalkeeper from Paris Saint-Germain.

Ronaldo completed a stunning move to the Saudi Arabian club earlier this month and is expected to earn in the region of £173million per year. The deal comes after Ronaldo ended his relationship with United by mutual consent in November following a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan.

The Portuguese superstar fell out of favour under Erik ten Hag, who selected the striker from the start in just four Premier League matches this campaign as Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial were preferred up front by the United boss.

Read more on Al-Nassr’s transfer plans

Arsenal offered Trossard deal

Arsenal have been offered the chance to sign Brighton ace and Belgium international Leandro Trossards, according to the Evening Standard.

The player wants to leave the South Coast club after a breakdown in his relationship with new boss Roberto De Zerbi. The Gunners have been offered the chance to sign the forward and Arteta is rumoured to be keen on the idea.

The Gunners will have to fend off interest from rivals Tottenham in the process, with Antonio Conte's men already having one bid for Trossard rejected after it failed to meet Brighton's valuation of the wide-forward.

Spurs offered up £12m, but Arsenal are thought to have been informed it would take at least £25m to tempt De Zerbi's side into parting ways with 28-year-old Trossard.

United open Rashford contract talks

Manchester United have opened new contract talks with star forward Marcus Rashford and are confident of tying him down to a five-year deal.

The England international’s current deal at Old Trafford runs through until the summer of 2024 after United recently triggered a one-year extension clause in his existing agreement. The club now want to agree a deal with Rashford which would see him commit his future to the Red Devils until his early 30s.

Rashford, 25, is expected to receive an increase on his £200k weekly salary but the club are not willing to break the £300k barrier for any contracts to decrease wage disparity within their ranks and make their outgoings more sustainable.

Read more on United’s contract talks

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Forest confirm Danilo

Nottingham Forest have confirmed the signing of Brazilian midfielder Danilo.

The young midfielder arrives from Palmeiras and has penned a six-and a-half-year deal which commits him to Forest until the summer of 2029.

ICYMI - Shakhtar allocate Mudryk funds to Ukrainian soldiers

Shakhtar Donetsk president Rinat Akhmetov has confirmed that the club will be donating around £20million to help Ukrainian soldiers and their families following Mykhaylo Mudryk's sale to Chelsea.

The Ukrainian champions banked £87m by selling their star player and want want to give back to those helping stave off Russia's invasion.

Akhmetov added that Shakhtar will play a friendly with Chelsea at the Donbass Arena "in a Ukrainian Donetsk."

Forest forced into action

Nottingham Forest may be forced to make another signing after goalkeeper Dean Henderson has sustained an injury.

The shot-stopper is expected to be ruled out for just under a month and Wayne Hennessey is likely to deputise in the meantime.

Arsenal replicated Man Utd transfer tactic during public Mudryk snub

Few things have gone wrong for Arsenal this season - but news of Mykhaylo Mudryk’s Chelsea transfer was a huge setback.

Mudryk had long been identified as Mikel Arteta’s top target, with the Gunners boss in need of extra attacking firepower. Arsenal had two substantial bids turned down by Shakhtar Donetsk, before their London rivals gazumped them with a whopping £87million offer.

It is understood Stamford Bridge bosses signed off on a deal which will see £62m go straight to the Ukrainian giants, with a further £35m to be paid in add-on fees. Mudryk was paraded as Chelsea player during their win over Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Find the full story HERE.

ICYMI - Chelsea to listen to Sterling offers

Chelsea are now prepared to listen to offers for £50million summer signing Raheem Sterling, Football Insider claim.

After the Blues completed the £87m addition of 21-year-old Mykhaylo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk on Sunday, Sterling could now be made available given that the two players operate in the same position.

Sterling, 28, has managed six goals since joining Chelsea from Manchester City in July and is currently sidelined with an injury.

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Chelsea prepare Caciedo offer

Chelsea are open to the idea of signing Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo this month.

The Seagulls are holding out for more than £75m before sanctioning the Ecuadorian's departure.

Newcastle keen on Chelsea stars

Eddie Howe's Newcastle wish to pry all three of Conor Gallagher, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Hakim Ziyech away from Chelsea this month.

The Telegraph report how the Magpies view the Chelsea trio as the ideal candidates to help boost Newcastle's chances of a top-four finish this term.

Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay is another name Howe is not opposed to signing.

Wolves secure Sarabia

Wolves are on the cusp of completing a deal for PSG midfielder Pablo Sarabia.

The 30-year-old is expected in the Midlands tomorrow to complete his medical ahead of the £5m switch.

Arsenal confident of Rice deal

Arsenal are reportedly growing in confidence they can land the signature of Declan Rice next summer, as per the Times.

The Hammers are likely to cash in on Rice in the summer window because his contract only runs as far as the following year and tthe Gunners are waiting in the wings to swoop.

Rice has made clear he wants out of East London in pursuit of Champions League football, something the Gunners are expected to have by next season.

Declan Rice has been linked with a move to Arsenal and Chelsea (Getty Images)

Gallagher tipped for second loan

Conor Gallagher is the subject of interest from both Newcastle and former home Crystal Palace.

The Chelsea midfielder has struggled to make his mark in West London this season and could leave the Blues on loan for a second time, as per football.london.

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Arsenal snubbed by Raphinha

With Mudryk now out of the picture, Arteta has to try and identify some new targets that he feels can offer his side something new out on the attacking flanks.

Arsenal spent much of last summer keeping tabs on Brazilian international Raphinha while he was at Leeds United but the winger eventually opted to join Barcelona.

Given the Blaugrana's precarious financial situation, Arsenal had reportedly hoped they could try and lure the wide-man away from the Camp Nou but those hopes have been dashed quickly.

Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo claim Raphinha has no desire to leave Barcelona during the January transfer window despite a difficult start to life at the club.

Leeds close to sealing Ounahi deal

Leeds United are reportedly close to sealing a move for Angers midfielder Azzedine Ounahi, who starred for Morocco at the World Cup.

According to Il Mattino, via Get Football News Italy, the Yorkshire side are closing in on the 22-year-old playmaker in a deal believed to be worth around £22million.

Leeds appear to have been beaten Premier League rivals Leciester City and Italian league leaders Napoli to his signature.

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Lopetegui tight-lipped on transfers

Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui refused to discuss any incoming transfers as he remained cautious over new arrivals.

The head coach shut down any talk of signings ahead of Tuesday’s FA Cup replay with Liverpool.

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Christophe Galtier has confirmed attacking midfielder Pablo Sarabia is poised to move to the Premier League, with Molineux his expected destination.

Flamengo midfielder Joao Gomes is also a target, with Wolves having already signed Matheus Cunha on an initial loan from Atletico Madrid.

“We will see, it’s true we have interest in some players but when they are here and our players we can talk about them, not before,” said Lopetegui. “I want to put the focus on our players. We don’t want to waste energy on other things. We will talk only about our players.”

Duran's price tag

Aston Villa are paying £14.75million to sign exciting Colombian teenager Jhon Duran from Chicago Fire.

Duran, 19, has scored eight goals and set up six more in 28 appearances for MLS outfit Chicago.

Villa, who are 11th in the Premier League, have moved swiftly to beat off top-flight rivals for Duran who could cost a further £3m in add-ons.

The deal is subject to Duran obtaining a work visa and it is considered a long shot that the ace will be signed and cleared in time to play at Southampton on Saturday as he is still in America.

But Villa boss Unai Emery, who has also paid £14m for left-back Alex Moreno, wants the starlet to compete with Ollie Watkins and Danny Ings upfront.

Duran has three caps for Colombia as a sub and came on in their win over Paraguay in November.

Aston Villa have signed Chicago Fire striker Jhon Duran (Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Man Utd and Chelsea told Dumfries price

Denzel Dumfries is quickly become a transfer gossip magnet.

The 26-year-old Dutch right-back is again being touted for a move away from Inter Milan, with Manchester United, Chelsea and Bayern Munich linked.

Tuttomercato claim that both United and Chelsea have been in contact with Inter and received an asking price of £35million, but Bayern Munich are out of the race.

Denzel Dumfries continues to be linked with a move to Man Utd (Getty Images)

Dortmund confirm Bellingham state of play

Borussia Dortmund are yet to receive an offer for Jude Bellingham, sporting director Sebastian Kehl has confirmed to Kicker.

"There are no offers at all for Jude Bellingham as of now, nothing is decided," ex-BVB captain Kehl declared of the 19-year-old English sensation, who's expected to leave Germany after three seasons this summer.

"We will speak to Jude and his family, no pressure — there are absolutely no proposals."

Jude Bellingham is wanted by a whole host of clubs (Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

Reus' agents spotted at Man Utd

Marco Reus' agents were spotted watching Manchester United's win over Manchester City on Saturday afternoon as the Borussia Dortmund star weighs up his future.

The 33-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and has already confirmed he is considering his options ahead of a possible free transfer in the summer. Reus admitted he is having talks over his future as he deliberates whether to stay at Dortmund or leave Signal Iduna Park after 11 years at the club.

According to reports, Al-Nassr are plotting a move for the veteran wideman as they want him to become the next big name to make the switch to the Saudi Pro League. This is after Cristiano Ronaldo joined the club in a £173million-per-year deal following his acrimonious release from Manchester United.

Read the full story HERE.

Borussia Dortmund star Marco Reus is out of contract in the summer (DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

Klopp provides transfer update

Don't expect Liverpool to splash the cash before deadline day, as Jurgen Klopp has provided a disappointing update for supporters on the transfer front.

"Is this the right moment to strengthen? I can't see it," Klopp admitted earlier this afternoon. "We look outside as well, it's not as if we are stubborn and think that's it and we go with these boys until 2050."

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Villa reach agreement for MLS starlet

Aston Villa have confirmed that they've reached an agreement with Chicago Fire to sign striker Jhon Duran.

The 19-year-old Colombian bagged eight goals in 27 MLS appearances last year, prompting links to Liverpool.

Duran, though, is now heading to Villa Park.

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Gerrard's ex-teammate cools Poland talks

Steven Gerrard's former teammate, Jerzy Dudek, has cooled speculation that the ex-Liverpool captain has seriously been offered the Poland job.

"As far as contact goes, so far Steven has only received one message from the PZPN (the Polish FA)," Dudek wrote in hs column for Przeglad Sportowy

"Steven thanked them for their message because he appreciates the interest. But it's difficult to treat one text message as a serious offer.

"The president Cezary Kulesza should ask himself what kind of manager we want and what the new manager's attributes should be. Then we need to find the person who meets those criteria."

Saliba opens up on Arsenal contract talks

Arsenal defender William Saliba doesn't seem to imagine himself anywhere other than the Emirates, with negotiations over a new contract ongoing.

"I am so happy here," the Frenchman, 21, told the Evening Standard. "The club is speaking with my agent and me, the only thing I can do is [focus on my football]. I am so happy here."

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