15 january
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The January transfer market is now officially open, with clubs across Europe looking to secure deals to boost their squads for the second half of the season. Teams are already working tirelessly behind the scenes to identify targets to sign or loan.
Managers will be constantly assessing their squads with sporting directors and recruitment staff for potential deals in the market. A lot of players will be unhappy with the lack of minutes, with their agents aiming to secure them to ensure first-team football for the second half of the season. The rumor mills are starting to heat up and we’ve compiled some of the biggest current transfer stories.
Today’s biggest transfer stories
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Lionel Messi could return to Barcelona on loan, according to reports from Spain. The Argentinian is the Spanish giants’ greatest ever player, but left for PSG in 2021 due to financial reasons. But it has been suggested that after penning a new deal with Inter Miami, he could return to Barcelona during the MLS off-season.
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Meanwhile, Barcelona have reportedly rejected an early offer for Frenkie de Jong from AC Milan. It is claimed the offer was worth €25m plus €10m add-ons, while Barça had applied for a package worth €45m.
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Liverpool have been linked with a pre-contract deal for Joshua Kimmich as he becomes available on a free in the summer from Bayern Munich. Arne Slot’s men have also been linked with a move for Stefanos Tzimas, with the 19-year-old impressing on loan at Nuremberg. Finally, Newcastle are exploring a deal for Fikayo Tomori with the Englishman’s future in Italy uncertain.