Tottenham have agreed a £50m deal with Bayern Munich for 19-year-old French forward Mathys Tel. (L'Equipe - in French)
However, Manchester United are aiming to sell 20-year-old Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho and bring in Tel on loan (Independent)
Tel would prefer a move to Old Trafford over Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham and is waiting to see if United's interest is concrete before making a decision. (i Sport)
Al-Nassr are planning to make a second and final offer for 27-year-old Brighton and Japan winger Kaoru Mitoma worth £90m. (CBS Sports)
Arsenal have blocked Scotland left-back Kieran Tierney, 27, from bringing forward a summer move to Celtic. (Telegraph - subscription required)
Paris St-Germain and Spain forward Marco Asensio, 29, is one of a number of attacking players Aston Villa are interested in signing before the transfer window closes. (Mail)
Villa are also considering a bid for Wolves' 25-year-old Brazil striker Matheus Cunha. (Guardian)
England striker Ollie Watkins would be open to joining Arsenal this month but Villa are determined to keep the 29-year-old. (Mail)
Chelsea and Portugal midfielder Joao Felix, 25, is another target for Villa boss Unai Emery. (Express)
Al-Hilal have made a "super offer" for Real Madrid and Brazil winger Rodrygo, 24, as a replacement for 32-year-old Brazil attacker Neymar. (Marca)
Monaco are close to agreeing a deal with Ajax for 34-year-old England midfielder Jordan Henderson. (Fabrizio Romano)
The Ligue 1 side are reluctant to pay a fee for Henderson so want Ajax to terminate his contract so they can sign him on a free transfer. (Telegraph - subscription required)
Everton are weighing up a late bid for 20-year-old Brighton and Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson. (i Sport)
Chelsea are interested in Borussia Dortmund and Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, 27, although any move is likelier in the summer. (Independent)
Wolves' 22-year-old English midfielder Luke Cundle is close to completing a permanent deal to Millwall. (Football Insider)
Newcastle have held talks with 18-year-old Spain Under-19 winger Antonio Cordero over a free transfer when his Malaga contract expires this summer. (Mail)
Tottenham will allow 19-year-old forward Will Lankshear to leave on loan before Monday's transfer deadline, with Burnley, Middlesbrough, West Brom, Cardiff and Luton keen on the England Under-20 international. (Football.London)
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DAILY MAIL
Ollie Watkins would be open to joining Arsenal this month but Aston Villa are determined to keep the England international.
Marco Asensio is one of a number of attacking players Aston Villa are eyeing as Unai Emery looks to bolster his squad before the transfer window closes on February 3.
Manchester United have had to push back Patrick Dorgu's medical with the club just days before Deadline Day because the relevant documentation and contracts were not completed on time for the original test.
Manchester City have hinted at a major boost regarding the fitness of Rodri, with the club set to name him in their 25-player Champions League squad for the knockout stages despite a serious knee injury that has kept him out since September.
Reigning champions Oval Invincibles were the first of the eight Hundred teams to agree a private investment deal on Thursday when the owners of Mumbai Indians secured a 49 per cent stake for £60m.
Newcastle are set to engage architects to lead the redesign of St James' Park or a new build on nearby Leazes Park.
The prospect of an emotional return for Mauricio Pochettino to Tottenham in the event of Ange Postecoglou leaving is very unlikely.
Sean Longstaff is set to rebuff Premier League interest and fight for his place at Newcastle.
Rafa Benitez has ruled himself out of the running for the head coach vacancy at Botafogo.
Newcastle are very unlikely to do any transfer business before Monday night's deadline.
Crystal Palace midfielder Cheick Doucoure is out for the season after suffering another serious injury.
Sportsbank, the investment vehicle who have entered into an exclusivity agreement to take part-control at Crystal Palace, could make a move into domestic cricket.
Bournemouth want to secure a loan deal for a new striker before next week's transfer deadline, with first-choice Evanilson still around five weeks away from being available, and back-up centre forward Enes Unal out long-term with a serious knee injury.
Crystal Palace are working on a deal for Juventus defender Tiago Djalo, 24, who will have to cut short his loan with Porto before transferring to Palace.
Newcastle have held talks with Malaga winger Antonio Cordero over a pre-contract agreement.
THE SUN
Al Nassr are weighing up a shock move for Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic.
Chelsea are ready to go right to the wire in their plans to land Alejandro Garnacho.
Barcelona could play the final two games of their LaLiga season in a third division stadium.
THE INDEPENDENT
Chelsea are interested in Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, although any move is likelier in the summer.
THE TIMES
Tottenham have reached a verbal agreement with Bayern Munich over a deal worth about £50m for Mathys Tel, with the forward set to decide whether to join Spurs or wait for other interested clubs.
The Saudi Pro League has launched another spending spree before its transfer market shuts on Friday, with Al Nassr ready to spend a combined £140m to bring in Kaoru Mitoma and Jhon Duran.
Kevin De Bruyne is open to the possibility of extending his contract with Manchester City.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Aston Villa remain adamant they do not want to sell Ollie Watkins as it emerged Arsenal's opening offer was around half the price the Midlands club value him at.
Jordan Henderson is in talks over a free transfer from Ajax to Monaco.
English cricket raised more than £100m on the first day of the Hundred franchise sale after stakes were sold to Asia's richest family and the Tom Brady-backed American investment fund that owns Birmingham City.
Pep Guardiola is ready to register Rodri for the Champions League knockout stages in the hope that the Ballon d'Or winner can return from his serious knee injury this season to play in the latter stages of the competition.
THE ATHLETIC
Marco Asensio and Joao Felix are among the list of options Aston Villa are considering as they aim to recruit an attacker this window.
Watford are close to concluding a loan deal for Chelsea left-back Caleb Wiley.
Arsenal are optimistic David Raya will be available for selection against Manchester City on Sunday.
Sergio Ramos is in talks with Monterrey over a possible move to the Mexican club but no formal proposal has been received.
Barcelona have asked for an extension to play El Clasico at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys with the stadium now unlikely to host a Rolling Stones concert on the same weekend as the La Liga match against Real Madrid.
THE GUARDIAN
Aston Villa are weighing up a move for Matheus Cunha with Jhon Duran expected to finalise his transfer to Al Nassr on Thursday.
The Rugby Football Union would consider staging England matches during the Six Nations on Friday nights if it works for broadcasters amid a push from organisers for unions to show more flexibility on kick-off times.
Middlesex's chief executive, Andrew Cornish, has risked antagonising the England and Wales Cricket Board by appearing to criticise a central element of the counties' new diversity rules that come into force on Saturday.
DAILY MIRROR
Jordan Henderson has been stripped of the Ajax captaincy after his bid to force a departure away from the Dutch club took a dramatic turn.
Paris Saint-Germain were the only club in Europe to spend more money in the international transfer market last year than Manchester United.
Arsenal are among the top European clubs currently tracking Adana Demirspor's teenage goalkeeper Deniz Donmezer.
DAILY RECORD
Celtic are reportedly looking at Manchester United full-back Tyrell Malacia as an alternative if they fail to bring Kieran Tierney back to Parkhead this month.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
David Gray has insisted he never lost faith in his ability to manage Hibernian.
The Athletic
Celebrating five years of Jarrod Bowen and Tomas Soucek: Two modern-day West Ham heroes
By Roshane Thomas
Jarrod Bowen was so determined to conceal his move to West Ham United that he ignored calls and messages from his mum for 24 hours.
Inquisitive texts from close friends were also dismissed. Speculation was rife about the then-Hull City forward making a potential move to the Premier League and Bowen only wanted to tell his inner circle once the deal was completed.
It was five years ago today the 28-year-old joined from Hull for £18million ($22.40m). He has registered 66 goals across 223 appearances, is the face of the club, and has cemented himself as a club legend.
In 2020, West Ham saw off competition from Crystal Palace and Newcastle United to land Bowen. It was the night before deadline day that Hull agreed a deal with the east London side and the following morning, he arrived at their training ground to say his goodbyes and collect his possessions.
Bowen then travelled to Leeds around lunchtime to complete the first part of his medical. Afterwards, he made his way to London to finalise his switch.
It was at 10:50pm, 10 minutes before the deadline, when Bowen signed his five-year contract. He switched on his phone and informed family that the deal was done.
Bowen has always been appreciative to West Ham for giving him a chance. His loyalty led to a seven-year contract extension in 2023, which expires in 2030, the longest deal a player has signed in the club’s 124-year history. Around that time, Liverpool were credited with an interest in Bowen, but he hopes to finish his career at the London Stadium.
Bowen has developed from a Championship player into an England international. He played a key role in West Ham’s recent success, most pertinent being his winner against Fiorentina in the Conference League final in 2023. When ex-manager David Moyes transitioned Bowen into a centre-forward last season, he registered his best goalscoring campaign, with 20 goals across 44 appearances in all competitions. Bowen also equalled Paolo Di Canio’s Premier League record of 16 goals scored by a West Ham player in a single season.
In August, ex-head coach Julen Lopetegui appointed Bowen as captain. He was one of the few players to thank the Spaniard after his dismissal last month. Being vocal has not always been one of Bowen’s strengths, but it is an area in which he continues to grow.
“Being appointed captain is probably the best thing that could’ve happened to Jarrod,” former West Ham goalkeeper David Martin says. “I remember when he joined, he was a bit quiet, but you can tell he’s come out of his shell a lot over the last few months.
“Jarrod sets the standards and that shows in his performances. He’s relishing the role.”
Bowen is in contention to feature in Monday’s game against Chelsea. He has made a speedy recovery after sustaining a fractured foot in last month’s home loss against Liverpool. Potter praised Bowen’s attributes in Thursday’s pre-match press conference.
“We played against him for Hull City when I was at Swansea and we really liked him,” said Potter.
“You could see his quality then. He was incredible at attacking big spaces, could go inside and outside, and had everything you need in a modern wide player. Working with him, you see the quality even more.
“From afar, you think he’s a really good player, but when you work with him every day, you think it even more. He’s been a brilliant signing and servant for the club. Signing another Jarrod Bowen would be fine!”
The January 2020 window is also remembered fondly for Tomas Soucek’s arrival from Slavia Prague. It was Moyes’ first window as manager during his second spell at the helm and the additions of Soucek and Bowen helped West Ham avoid relegation that season. They went on to be integral in West Ham’s transition into becoming a club competing in Europe. On Wednesday, the midfielder celebrated his fifth anniversary.
Soucek joined from the Czech side on a £4m loan deal with an option to buy at the end of the season. That £19m option was activated once their Premier League status was secured.
During Soucek’s last six months at Slavia, he hired an English tutor once it became clear a departure was on the cards. West Ham beat Brighton to Soucek’s signature.
The 29-year-old midfielder initially held formal talks with Brighton’s representatives, who flew out to the Czech Republic to meet him. The talks lasted a few days, but once Soucek became aware of West Ham’s interest, he told his representatives it was a “no-brainer” to sign for them.
The midfielder has since scored 34 goals in 217 appearances. The Czech Republic international moved to London with his wife Natalie and young daughter Tereza. At the height of Soucek’s popularity, he and his family had to look for a new apartment due to supporters regularly turning up at his property hoping to get a photo.
“It’s an unbelievable five years,” Soucek tells The Athletic. “I can’t say anything negative. The time has flown by so quickly since the day I joined. It’s been a pleasure to play for this club.
“I have so many great moments on and off the pitch. When I jump into fans, they sometimes call me a legend and that makes me feel warm in my heart. It’s a big honour and to be viewed like that means a lot to me.
“Someone said me and Jarrod joining (in 2020) was one of the best windows in the last few years. We’ve made a big improvement with the club with what we’ve achieved together. I’ve played over 200 games and most of them were with Jarrod.
“As a team, winning (the 2023 Conference League final) in Prague is one of the best moments because it was a dream to win a trophy in my city. But I have other memories, like my first goal against Chelsea (in July 2020). The fans have been supportive and I feel a great connection with them.”
Soucek has drawn comparisons to former Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini. This stemmed from their aerial ability, penchant for scoring headers, and their 6ft 4in (193cm) frames. Soucek has had many defining moments and deputised as captain in Bowen’s absence and has grown in the role.
There was a time when Soucek polarised opinion among the West Ham fanbase due to his gangly frame, but he has won them over with his work rate. There are many examples of Soucek going the extra mile. He gave his jersey to a young fan after the 1-1 draw against Aston Villa. After the chastening 4-1 defeat away to Manchester City, Soucek spoke to fans in the away enclosure. It shows he cares and has a deep connection with the club.
“Tomas’ English wasn’t perfect when he joined, but morally you could tell he was a really good man,” says former goalkeeper Martin. “If you’re going in the trenches, he’s the person you want next to you.
“Tomas and Vladimir (Coufal) would come to the training ground on their days off. We’re doing recovery, none of the starters are supposed to be in, but while we’re out training, Tomas and Vlad would be running laps around the training ground. They just love running and working hard, even on a day when they should be resting. Tomas was averaging almost 12k a game, so to do more running on top of that was impressive.
“When he joined, Vlad and I took him out for a meal in Epping (in Essex). I wanted to help him feel settled because it would’ve been tough for him with no one else speaking Czech. Our bond grew together from that. There was a moment he had a cut eye clearing a set piece. I’ve lost count of the number of times he’s put his body on the line for West Ham. That’s why the fans love him. He gets the club and they get him. As far as I’m concerned, he’s a legend.”
Noticia Record
Arthur Cabral goes to West Ham
Benfica earns 18 million euros, plus two in bonuses
Arthur Cabral will leave Benfica in the next few hours to sign with West Ham, Record knows. The deal will see the Reds cash in €18m, plus €2m in bonuses.
The Brazilian striker, it is worth remembering, had the chance in recent days to go to Atlanta United, in the MLS, which offered 16 million, plus two for objectives, a deal that ended up not happening.
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Jean Clair Todibo received a 'Hero's Welcome' at Nice before kick-off as he attended a two-nil win of his parent club against Marseille last Sunday. Nice fans took to social media asking him to return and stay in the country.
West Ham have already triggered an obligation to buy meaning the Hammers must pay Nice €32m (£26.7m) this summer. They insist they have no interest in loaning him out to Juventus or another club saying he remains in Graham Potter's plans.
The 25-year-old is recovering from a calf injury in France and is back in the gym working on his fitness.
The West Ham centre back is expected to be out for another three weeks and targeting a return towards the later part of middle of February with Arsenal away on 22 Feb a potential return game for the defender.