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Hello and welcome to Sports Mole‘s live coverage of the latest transfer news and rumours from around the world of football on Saturday, January 20.
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Today’s key events
Viktor Gyokeres plays down Chelsea speculation
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Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres has downplayed speculation surrounding a potential £73m transfer to Chelsea in an interview with Portuguese media this week.
In the lead-up to the January transfer window, The Blues had been linked with several potential new signings, including the likes of Brentford’s Ivan Toney and Napoli forward Victor Osimhen.
Although manager Mauricio Pochettino has not made any additions to the squad yet, there is still time to finalise deals before the deadline on February 1.
According to Portuguese news outlet Record, Chelsea were lining up an offer believed to be in the region of £73m for Gyokeres this month.
Brighton announce Valentin Barco signing from Boca Juniors
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Brighton & Hove Albion have announced the signing of Argentine teenager Valentin Barco from Boca Juniors.
The 19-year-old has put pen to paper on a four-and-a-half-year contract until June 2028 and becomes Roberto De Zerbi‘s first signing of the January transfer window.
Brighton have allegedly triggered the $10m (£7.9m) release clause in Barco’s deal and are understood to have fended off competition from a number of top Premier League clubs to win the race for his signature.
Barco revealed earlier this week that he was grateful for his time at Boca Juniors, but he found it difficult to turn down a switch to Brighton where he can fulfil his “dream” of playing in Europe.
Transfer rumours: Onana to Newcastle, Kean to Atletico, Rodon to Leeds
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Newcastle United have reportedly joined the race for in-demand Everton midfielder Amadou Onana.
The Belgium international’s future is currently the subject of much speculation, with both Arsenal and Manchester United believed to be keen on his signature.
According to The Telegraph, there is also firm interest from Newcastle, with the Magpies looking to boost their midfield department this year.
The report claims that Everton would want around £50m for Onana, and Eddie Howe‘s side would be prepared to pay that fee during this summer’s transfer window.
Inacio ‘holding out for Liverpool, Man United or Real Madrid’
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Sporting Lisbon‘s Goncalo Inacio will reportedly reject the chance to leave his Portuguese club in January, with the centre-back holding out for a summer move to Liverpool, Manchester United or Real Madrid.
There is currently a host of speculation surrounding Inacio’s future, with a number of teams believed to be interested in signing him in 2024.
Inacio, who has scored three times in 27 appearances for Sporting during the 2023-24 campaign, has a €60m (£52m) release clause in his current deal.
According to O Jogo, Newcastle United have made an offer for him this month, but the centre-back has rejected the chance to move to the Magpies, as he is holding out to join either Liverpool, Man United or Real Madrid.
Man United ‘interested in Swedish wonderkid Bergvall’
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Manchester United are reportedly keen on signing Djurgardens IF midfielder Lucas Bergvall.
The 17-year-old has already made 29 first-team appearances for his Swedish club, scoring three times and registering one assist in the process.
There has been a host of speculation surrounding the youngster’s future in recent weeks, with Barcelona believed to have scouted him ahead of a potential move.
Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund are also among the clubs to be credited with an interest in the midfielder, but according to Fussball News, Man United are also firmly in the race.
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