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By SIMON JONES Published: 20: 14 AEDT, 5 January 2026 | Updated: 19: 10 AEDT, 6 January 2026 41 View comments The transfer window is open and here are today's latest developments from Daily Mail Sport's Simon Jones. .. Liverpool have had no contact from Juventus for Federico Chiesa at this stage -  formal or otherwise - despite reports suggesting the Italian giants were plotting a move to re-sign the attacker.   Chiesa, 28, played 131 times for Juventus between 2020 and 2024 before joining the Reds for £12. 5million at the start of last season. He has struggled for gametime at Anfield however, starting just two Premier League games over the past 18 months. Despite Liverpool's lengthy list of attacking absentees in recent weeks, Chiesa hasn't seen his involvement increase dramatically, although he did start the 2-1 win over Wolves last month.   Some reports had subsequently suggested Chiesa, who won three trophies with Juventus, could be on the move this month.    Federico Chiesa has started just two Premier League games for Liverpool since joining in 2024 HAMMERS LAND £25m STRIKER TO BOOST SURVIVAL BID West Ham have completed the £25. 2m signing of Taty Castellanos from Lazio. The 27-year-old becomes the Hammers' second January signing after the £21m arrival of striker Pablo from Gil Vicente. Castellanos, who will wear the No. 11 shirt, has joined West Ham on a four-and-a-half-year deal. The Hammers hope Taty Castellanos can be the man to power them away from the relegation zone NEWCASTLE PUSH FOR TEEN DEFENDER  Newcastle are expected to push ahead with a bid for Toulouse defender Dayann Methalie despite the 19-year-old undergoing knee surgery. The left-back, who can also play at centre back, has undergone a procedure to remedy knee pain but is expected back within a month and Newcastle want to head off competition for the talented teenager. Newcastle striker William Osula is still wanted by Eintracht Frankfurt despite the fact they plan to sign Arnaud Kalimuendo on loan from Nottingham Forest. However, Osula, who is recovering fitness after an ankle injury, also has interest from Aston Villa. Kalimuendo is still expected to undergo his medical with Frankfurt in the next 48 hours after they agreed to pay a £1. 2m loan fee to Forest with option to buy. Newcastleare expected to push ahead with a bid for Toulouse defender Dayann Methalie (left) Tottenham have been rebuffed in an approach for Santos left-back Souza. Spurs are understood to have offered £8m. The 19-year-old has also attracted attention from Chelsea, he has an £87m buy out clause. CHERRIES WEIGH UP SEMENYO REPLACEMENTS Bournemouth have added Stoke City winger Sorba Thomas to their list of potential replacements for Antoine Semenyo. Daily Mail Sport revealed that Leicester City's Abdul Fatawu is one of Bournemouth's targets as they anticipate Semenyo's £65m departure, but Wales international Thomas has also come under consideration after an impressive season in the Championship where he has scored nine league goals this season. Thomas, 26, scored one and set up the other in Stoke's 2-0 win at Norwich on Sunday. Bournemouth have added Stoke winger Sorba Thomas to their list of potential replacements for Antoine Semenyo - who is set to join Manchester City in the coming days in a £65million deal BEES EYE UP MAN CITY YOUNGSTER Manchester City defender Juma Bah has emerged as an option for Brentford. The 19-year-old is on loan at Nice so that would have to be curtailed if The Bees pursue initial talks. Brentford are exploring centre-backs on the market as Wolfsburg are keen on Kristoffer Ajer. Another City centre-back Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, 20, underwent a medical at Bundesliga club Cologne on Sunday ahead of a fresh loan move with option to buy. The England U20 international was at Celtic for the first half of the season. City have asked about 18-year-old forward Mathys Detourbet from sister club Troyes in France. The France U21 international, who can play off either wing, made his first team debut a year ago. City defender Nathan Ake is continuing to assess options after rejecting a move to West Ham. Your browser does not support iframes. Winger Luis Guilherme is completing his £14m transfer to Sporting Lisbon from West Ham. Lazio striker Taty Castellanos is still scheduled to undergo a medical with West Ham even though manager Nuno Espírito Santo is at risk of losing his job. The Hammers have also discussed Al Ittihad winger Steven Bergwijn, formerly of Spurs. Manchester United left-back Harry Amass has loan interest from Stoke and Watford who have had to send Caleb Wiley back to Chelsea following injury. Watford have also asked about Julio Soler at Bournemouth who had interest from Ajax. Amass is on loan at Sheffield Wednesday. Leeds United are following Salford's Under-16 centre back Archie Oldham.

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