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By SIMON JONES Published: 19: 00 AEDT, 14 January 2026 | Updated: 05: 53 AEDT, 15 January 2026 11 View comments The transfer window is open and here are today's latest developments from Daily Mail Sport's Simon Jones. .. scroll down for updates on Liverpool, Aston Villa and Chelsea Liverpool have still to receive an approach from Juventus for Federico Chiesa. The Italy international winger has struggled to cement a place in Arne Slot’s side but has been gaining more minutes in recent weeks with Mo Salah also at Afcon. Juventus are expected to make their interest formal at some stage towards the second half of the window. Liverpool, as it stands, anticipate a quiet window. They retain an interest in Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi but are looking at the summer. Ibrahima Konate has still to agree terms on a new contract also but talks are ongoing. Manchester City are primed to make an offer for Guehi this month but the England defender has not intimated he is ready to leave Palace this month, as yet. Federico Chiesa has struggled to establish himself in Arne Slot's team Meanwhile, Liverpool defender Conor Bradley is already focused on his rehabilitation after undergoing surgery on his season-ending knee injury. The Northern Ireland international, 22, was carried off in the closing stages of the 0-0 draw at Arsenal last Thursday. He posted on Instagram: ‘A big blow but surgery is done so the comeback starts now. ‘It won't be for a little while but I already can't wait to get back playing for Liverpool and Northern Ireland. Thanks for all the support. ’ Aston Villa have accepted a proposal from Roma for Donyell Malen of a £2m loan fee and obligation to buy of £25m. The Dutch international is expected in the Italian capital later today. He wanted to play a more central attacking role and believes he will get that opportunity at Roma. The Italians have received enquiries from Nottingham Forest for Evan Ferguson, as revealed by Daily Mail Sport, but are yet to agree whether to cut short his loan from Brighton. Forest are juggling a number of forward targets, including Jorgen Strand Larsen at Wolves and Mehdi Taremi at Olympiacos. Roma, meanwhile, are also discussing the future of Leon Bailey, who is on loan from Villa and are aware of Unai Emery’s interest in Tammy Abraham who is their player but on loan at Besiktas. Villa also admire Newcastle’s Will Osula. Donyell Malen only joined Villa last January but has struggled to nail down a regular spot in Unai Emery's starting XI Leeds United prospect Harry Gray has joined Rotherham United on loan. The 17-year-old striker, who is the younger brother of Tottenham midfielder Archie and great-nephew of Leeds great Eddie, made his debut in April last year aged 16. Manchester City have been following his progress while a number of other clubs were keen to take him on loan. He is expected to face Stockport at the weekend. Meanwhile, Leeds are set to sign 18-year-old Nigerian defender Leonard Ngenge. The teenager has been to visit the club and trained at Thorp Arch. Como boss Cesc Fabregas says he expects Leeds midfield target Martin Baturina to stay at the club this window. Chelsea striker David Datro Fofana is attracting interest from a number of clubs including Celtic and Derby County. If he leaves on a permanent deal it would free up an international loan spot for the likes of Raheem Sterling or Axel Disasi. The 23-year-old is on loan at Fatih Karagumruk in Turkey. Everton have made enquiries for Fenerbahce striker Youssef En-Nesyri. Manager David Moyes has a long-held interest in the 28-year-old as he tried to sign him twice for West Ham. Everton have discussed a loan with option and there is rival interest from Nottingham Forest and clubs in Saudi Arabia. En Nesyri is currently at AFCON where he is preparing for Morocco's semi-final against Nigeria tonight. Everton goalkeeper Harry Tyrer, meanwhile, is poised to join Cardiff City once their transfer embargo is lifted. Everton have asked about Fenerbahce and Morocco striker Youssef En-Nesyri Brighton winger Jeremy Sarmiento is in talks to join Middlesbrough. The 23-year-old Ecuador international is on loan at Jamie Vardy’s Italian side Cremonese at the moment so all three clubs have to agree on a new deal. Aston Villa left-back Finley Munroe is expected to undergo a medical at Middlesbrough today after they agreed a £350, 000 fee plus sell-on clause. Munroe had been on loan at Swindon where manager Ian Holloway described him as arguably the best full-back he had worked with. Holloway told media: ‘First off, I think Aston Villa are wrong, because they're not taking him. That's why this has all happened. They're not giving him a new deal. ‘I would strongly shout to everybody that I don't think I've had as good a full-back potentially in my lifetime, wherever I've been, maybe Seamus Coleman borrowing him on loan. 'Maybe he was potentially and I think Fin's in the same bracket, in my opinion. So there you go. ’ Leeds remain in discussions with Fiorentina too over the terms of Jack Harrison’s proposed loan. The 29-year-old has started only once in the Premier League this term. Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva is a summer target for Juventus as he is out of contract. Man City midfielder Bernardo Silva, out of contract in the summer, is a target for Juventus Nottingham Forest have been rebuffed in an approach for Bournemouth winger Marcus Tavernier. The Cherries are continuing discussions with Robbie Keane’s Ferencvaros over a possible deal for 20-year-old midfielder Alex Toth after seeing their initial £8. 6m offer rejected. The offer was £7m plus add-ons. West Ham striker Callum Wilson is attracting interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia as he finalises the termination of his contract over the next few days. Wilson will become a free agent and has interest from England also. West Ham are expecting to have further talks with Flamengo in the coming days as the Brazilians continue to push for the signing of Lucas Paqueta. The 28-year-old reported for training today though has been struggling with his recovery from a back issue. He still wants to join Flamengo but is in contention to face Spurs on Saturday, as it stands. Burnley centre back Hjalmar Ekdal is a target for French side Nice. The 27-year-old Sweden international has made 14 Premier League appearances this season and set up one of Burnley’s goals in the 5-1 thrashing of Millwall in the FA Cup last weekend. Nice are willing to offer around £3. 5million for Ekdal who spent last season on loan at Groningen in the Netherlands. Crystal Palace have accelerated negotiations for Angers forward Sidiki Cherif. Angers have been asking £21. 6million for the 19-year-old who has also attracted interest from Eintracht Frankfurt and Paris FC who have also asked about Tottenham’s Mathys Tel. It would be a record sale for Angers. He has represented France at youth level and can play across the front line. Brentford are showing interest in Lazio Italy international winger Matteo Cancellieri. The Bees rebuffed Wolfsburg's approach for Kristoffer Ajer and now Toulouse defender Charlie Cresswell has emerged as a target for the Bundesliga side. Former Leeds centre back and England Under 21 international Cresswell has been on West Ham’s radar in recent months. Manchester United forward Ethan Wheatley is to join Bradford City on loan. Man United youngster Ethan Wheatley is set to join Bradford City after being recalled from his loan spell at fellow League One side Northampton (pictured above in action for the Cobblers) Norwich City have completed the signing of 18-year-old Irish youth international winger Luke Chukwu from St Patrick’s Athletic. He has signed until 2028. Your browser does not support iframes. Sunderland are looking at Maccabi Netanya winger Jocelin Ta Bi after his move to Celtic stalled. Leicester City defender Wout Faes has joined AS Monaco on loan for the remainder of the season. West Ham had asked about Monaco’s Eric Dier but it’s understood the ex-England centre back is reluctant to leave the Principality. West Ham had enquired for Eric Dier but it is understood he's reluctant to leave AS Monaco Palmeiras are exploring a deal for Brighton defender Igor Julio, who is on loan at West Ham. Stoke are advancing in talks with Hull to sign Cody Drameh on loan. The Potters have also confirmed the loan signing of keeper Gavin Bazunu from Southampton. Preston forward Will Keane, twin brother of Everton defender Michael, is joining Reading on loan.
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