We all knew that Newcastle United would be busy this transfer window and Tuesday's reports and rumors show that it was no joke.
How about taking away the only true target forward that your relegation rival had by triggering his release clause? That seems to be happening with Burnley forward Chris Wood having a medical before joining Newcastle. Then there's a report of a potential Premier League return for Marouane Fellaini.
Among the other tidbits of the day, Barcelona is trying for a blast from the past and Jose Mourinho is making moves at AS Roma.
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And there are still 20 days left in the window.
Belotti turns down massive deal
According to a report, Torino striker Andrea Belotti has rebuffed a big offer from Saudi club Al Hilal. His fall from the unbelievable 2016/17 season has been sharp, but at 28 years old Belotti still theoretically has plenty to offer. Might be time to find a new challenge, though.
Andrea #Belotti has turned down a rich bid from #AlHilal, which have offered to #Torino’s striker a 4-years contract (€7,5M/year). #transfers
— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) January 11, 2022
Lucas Digne latest
Everton has plenty of suitors for wantaway full-back Lucas Digne, but the offers aren't exactly of the nature they were hoping...cash reportedly preferred, but Aston Villa's Anwar El Ghazi could be included as well.
Digne and El Ghazi, both on the table for Aston Villa and Everton as reported during the weekend. Talks still on. Let’s see in the coming days. ⤵️ #AVFC #EFC https://t.co/kPWq7aEzc6
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 11, 2022
Benitez ready to spend big on Russian?
Everton is reportedly eyeing a move for AS Monaco’s Russian midfielder Aleksandr Golovin, but the Championat report picked up by the Liverpool Echo says that the French club wants $45-$55 million.
Do the Toffees have the appetite to throw around that kind of coin this January? Its 15th-place position in the Premier League standings could be bring about some risky decisions.
Latest Newcastle rumor ... Fellaini?
Perhaps the rumor mill around Newcastle may have finally jumped the shark with mention of a potential Mo Fellaini return. That's what La Derniere Heure in Belgium is reporting, also pointing to Galatasaray and Besiktas as potential suitors to lure the Belgian midfielder from China.
Marouane Fellaini is ‘attracting interest’ from Newcastle United as they look to bolster their squad this month. #NUFC https://t.co/0XUuAcPecG
— NUFC360 (@NUFC360) January 11, 2022
And the list of names is only continuing to grow:
Newcastle are keen on Benoît Badiashile after Botman deal collapsed. West Ham are also interested. Nothing agreed yet. 🇫🇷 #NUFC #WHUFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 11, 2022
From today’s medical tests, AS Monaco expect Badiashile to be back with the team in 2-3 weeks. Timing will be key to understand next steps.
Chris Wood to Newcastle is happening
This could be the move that saves Newcastle from relegation in this transfer window, or it could be setting $27 million $34 million on fire.
Newcastle is reportedly taking away the main forward threat that Burnley had and claiming him for itself. These two relegation-threatened teams will meet on the final day of the season.
Burnley striker Chris Wood is due to undergo a medical at NUFC, as per report from @JPercyTelegraph
— Craig Hope (@CraigHope_DM) January 11, 2022
To update, I'm told Chris Wood's release clause is £25m. Burnley are furious in losing him to Newcastle. https://t.co/mEh7FTcT8d
— Craig Hope (@CraigHope_DM) January 11, 2022
Marseille getting forward help
Olympique Marseille is getting a new forward as veteran Cedric Bakambu is set to return to Ligue 1 after a spell in China, per Fabrizio Romano.
Cédric Bakambu will sign a two year and half deal as new Olympique Marseille player. Full agreement has been reached today - he’s gonna be new #TeamOM striker. 🔵 #OM
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 11, 2022
Paperworks set to be signed too. Confirmed. ⤵️ https://t.co/4ebHiN1O5Q pic.twitter.com/yRAcMP9b0V
Oscar for Barcelona's winter window?
There might be another arrival to the Old Continent from China: Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar is wanted by Barcelona, but Barcelona is having a tough time negotiating with his Shanghai-based club.
EXCLUSIVO! Segundo apuração do nosso @marcelobechler, o Barcelona procurou o meia Oscar, atualmente no Shanghai SIPG, da China! O contato foi feito no início do ano, mas a dificuldade financeira do time espanhol dificulta a negociação. 💰❌ E aí, acha que seria uma boa? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/ngKrg4QgHd
— TNT Sports Brasil (@TNTSportsBR) January 10, 2022
American set for AS Roma departure
It's been rumored for a few weeks, but Bryan Reynolds looks destined for Belgium and Anderlecht.
Loan deal for Bryan #Reynolds to #Anderlecht is close but still not done. The parties hope to unlock it in the coming hours @ASRomaPress https://t.co/WQMlgh02kE
— John Solano (@Solano_56) January 11, 2022
Mourinho shipping out another Roma player
Spanish midfielder Gonzalo Villar, who hasn't found a way to break through in Jose Mourinho's lineup, is on the verge of a move back to Spain with Getafe according to Gianluca DiMarzio.
Ai titoli di coda l'avventura all'#ASRoma #Calciomercatohttps://t.co/q88HmAkejg
— Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) January 11, 2022
