Arsenal January transfer news LIVE: Injury could stop Evans move

Arsenal January transfer news LIVE: Injury could stop Evans move image

Pardew: Injury could stop Evans move


West Brom boss Alan Pardew has suggested a hamstring injury suffered by Jonny Evans in Saturday's FA Cup win over Liverpool could scupper a January move for the Northern Ireland defender.

Pardew revealed on Friday that the club have received approaches for the 30-year-old but that none had met the Baggies' valuation of the player, who has 18 months left on his contract.

Read his full comments on Goal.


Pellegri explains Monaco move


Pietro Pellegri Monaco

Italian wonderkid Pietro Pellegri has explained that Monaco's famous talent for youth development persuaded him to choose the club over a host of top European sides.

Monaco completed the signing of 16-year-old Pellegri from Genoa for a reported fee of €25 million on Saturday.

The forward, who was linked with Serie A champions Juventus as well as Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United, has agreed a long-term deal at Stade Louis II.

Read the full story on Goal right here!


Arsenal & Chelsea scout Rochdale teenager


Rochdale manager Keith Hill

Arsenal and Chelsea have both made enquiries about signing Rochdale’s teenage midfielder Daniel Adshead, reports ESPN .

The 16-year-old has made seven appearances for Dale this season after making his first-team debut for the League One club back in September.

He has been scouted regularly by Arsenal and Chelsea, who are now preparing to step up their interest as Rochdale manager Keith Hill attempts to hold on to Adshead.


Gibbs-White agrees Wolves deal


Morgan Gibbs-White, Wolves

Wolves teenager Morgan Gibbs-White has agreed a professional contract with the Championship leaders, reports The Sun .

Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham all showed interest in Gibbs-White, who impressed for England at the Under 17 World Cup last year.

However, the midfielder has decided to commit his future to Wolves and stay at Molineux, rather than push for a move to the Premier League.


Juve move for Arsenal target Carrasco


Yannick Carrasco, Atletico Madrid, 17/18

Juventus have opened talks for Arsenal target Ferreira Carrasco according to Sky Sports Italia (via  CalcioMercato ). 

The Belgian has a €100 million release clause in his contract with Atletico Madrid, and the Serie A side are desperate to replace the recently injured Juan Cuadrado. 


Burnley eye Holding loan


Rob Holding Arsenal

Burnley are keen on signing Arsenal defender Rob Holding on a loan deal until the end of the season, according to  The Sun on Sunday .

Clarets boss Sean Dyche wants to add more competition for first-choice centre-backs Ben Mee and James Tarkowski, and sees Holding as the ideal alternative.

The Gunners will only consider letting Holding leave, though, if they can secure a move for West Brom's Jonny Evans.


Arsenal told to pay up for Aubameyang


Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Borussia Dortmund have told Arsenal to pay up for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this month, according to the Daily Star .

The Gunners are interested in signing the Gabon international but have thus far refused to meet Dortmund's £55m valuation.

A £45m bid was rejected by the German club, who are determined to play hardball as they attempt to retain their key man.


Mourinho: Alexis was cheap!


Alexis Sanchez Manchester United

Jose Mourinho has insisted that Alexis Sanchez was a "cheap" signing for Manchester United, despite his astronomical wages.

"He was cheap, wasn't he?" said Mourinho. "A free transfer! He was free. For that price, he is fantastic. I think everyone thinks the same in this country."

You can read his full comments here.


Dortmund issue Aubameyang warning


Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Dortmund have told Arsenal that they will not easily be parted with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc said: "We have our position, just as last summer when Barcelona tried to sign him. We are willing to work on a transfer if certain criteria are met.

"Arsenal have tried several times but we have refused everything up until now. Either our demands will be fulfilled and there will be a transfer, or they won't be and Auba plays for Dortmund until the summer.

Read the full story on Goal


Arsenal agree terms with Benzema


Karim Benzema, Real Madrid Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has agreed personal terms with Arsenal for a summer move, reports Diario Gol

The France striker's transfer to London is still up in the air, however, with Madrid demanding €60m for the 30-year-old and Arsenal only prepared to pay €40m.