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Express Sport provides the latest transfer news LIVE. (Image: GETTY)With just over a week of the January transfer window in the rearview mirror, there hasn't been much movement in the Premier League and beyond. However, business appears to be picking up as clubs scramble to recruit mid-season reinforcements whilst adhering to financial regulations.Manchester United are set to complete one of the biggest deals they could complete this month today, in a significant boost for Ruben Amorim.Meanwhile, Manchester City are closing in on a major triple transfer to bolster Pep Guardiola's ranks after a dismal first half of the campaign.Elsewhere in the Premier League, a £21million deal between two top clubs is close to being completed, with a medical reserved. const loadOvpScript=()=>{let e...

Wayne Rooney tipped to partner Pep Guardiola at Manchester City (Image: Getty Images)Wayne Rooney has been advised to link up with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City in a bid to rejuvenate his faltering managerial career. The former England captain is currently without a club after being let go by Championship side Plymouth Argyle.Despite rumors of a lucrative TV punditry offer, Rooney was encouraged to stay in management and make a controversial move to Man City. EFL expert Don Goodman believes learning from Guardiola could be beneficial for Rooney's future career.Talk to Plejmo.comhe said: "I remember him joking about going to Manchester City and learning from Pep Guardiola before. It sounds funny but it wouldn't be the worst idea, right? isn't it when we look at what Mikel Art...

Erling Haaland ditched his rented flat for a big house in Cheshire (Image: Getty)Erling Haaland is apparently ready to move to England after reportedly investing in a six-bedroom mansion in Cheshire.Manchester City striker Haaland has long been linked with Real Madrid. And speculation over his future has only intensified since City's dramatic collapse, which left them battling for a Champions League place.Haaland's contract is believed to include a release clause, which has left City fans angry. But his latest move will give him confidence that he is considering his long-term future with the Blues, as The Sun claims he has swapped his rented Manchester city center flat for a sprawling new home near the top home of Alderley Edge footballers.Jack Grealish did the same thing once he m...

Ange Postecoglou and Eddie Howe could both be left out of Abdukodir Khusanov transfer (Image: Getty)Tottenham and Newcastle United could find themselves powerless in their quest to thwart Abdukodir Khusanov's move to Manchester City.All three clubs have identified the Lensois defender as a raw talent with a promising future. And the Ligue 1 club's chief executive Pierre Dreossi has admitted the Uzbek international will "leave" this month if the right "economic balance" can be found.According to The Athletic, Lens are hoping to flog Khusanov for a fee in excess of £33m. This sum is larger than expected and is bad news for Newcastle, who are working on a tight budget to stay within the PSR limits.The Magpies are hoping to strengthen this winter, but manager Eddie Howe has admitted it...

Express Sport keeps you up to date with the latest January transfer news (Image: Getty)The January transfer window lasts almost a week and fans are yet to see the market come to life. It's believed that a single large transaction could be enough to get the ball rolling in a month when business is typically tricky.Manchester United will be hoping the trigger point comes soon, with Ruben Amorim needing cash to invest in players who can play their 3-4-2-1 system. The Red Devils redeemed themselves with a draw at Anfield on Sunday, but fans will not want the club to become complacent.The likes of Manchester City, Tottenham and Newcastle are also expected to be active if the right opportunities present themselves, while those in the thick of a Premier League relegation battle will naturally...

Pep Guardiola moves closer to making Man City's first January signing (Image: Getty)Manchester City are set to strike first among the Premier League's big guns in this month's transfer window, with one of their top targets free to leave.Pep Guardiola's side are reportedly in talks to sign Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov to strengthen their backline. The reigning champions have scored no less than 27 league goals this season, with teams opening them up at will in recent weeks.And Khusanov is considered one of the best young defenders on the continent. Today, Lens chief executive Pierre Dreossi added fuel to City's transfer race by admitting the 20-year-old would leave before the end of the month.“Khousanov is going to leave,” he told DAZN in France. "There haven't b...

Abdukodir Khusanov (Image: Getty)Manchester City have reportedly targeted brilliant young defender Abdukodir Khusanov in an audacious £20million raid, as Pep Guardiola looks to bolster his defensive options with the 20-year-old Lens star.The race to sign Khusanov is intensifying with interest also coming from heavyweights such as Newcastle, Tottenham and PSG, according to the Mirror.His agent, Gairat Khasbiullin, is optimistic about a move, saying: "Abdukodir is a player who has already shown that he is one of the best in his position in Europe.“He is young and every day he gets stronger. const loadOvpScript=()=>{let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=114291&vp_content=plembed3e7arguyxmsj&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApi...

Pep Guardiola (Image: Getty)Pep Guardiola has expressed his frustration with his side's performance despite beating West Ham. He vehemently denied that Manchester City were “back” to their best form.The team reeled off back-to-back wins and remained unbeaten in three games, thanks to Savinho's hat-trick of assists and Erling Haaland's 20th and 21st goals of the season. Phil Foden also started scoring again as West Ham collapsed.However, Guardiola was far from satisfied with his side's performance in a fiery press conference. "You judge the results. We have seen over the years our level. We are not at our level," he said."We won, we are very happy. But you judge the results, the performance was not good. When we play well, we know it. The first minutes deserve to be 0-1, 0-2...

Victor Osimhen and Mateo Retegui feature in today's transfer blog. (Image: Getty.)The January transfer window is now in its fourth opening day and, although the vast majority of Premier League teams have stood still so far, a flurry of activity is expected shortly.Manchester United are looking to sign players who better fit Ruben Amorim's 3-4-3 shape, with full-backs and a new striker particularly interesting.Following Bukayo Saka's injury, Arsenal are set to enter the market for another striker as they look to keep pace with Liverpool at the top of the table.Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has admitted the Blues could move quickly in the market this month following long-term injuries to centre-backs Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile. const loadOvpScript=()=>{let el=document.create...

Manchester City won against Leicester City last weekend (Image: DARREN STAPLES/AFP via Getty Images)Manchester City are aiming for back-to-back wins as they prepare to face West Ham this Saturday afternoon. Pep Guardiola's side secured a triumph over Leicester City last weekend, ending their disappointing run of just one win in 13 matches.That poor run has seen the reigning champions fall out of the Premier League title race, but a clash with West Ham presents an opportunity for Man City to continue their renaissance. West Ham will want to banish all memories of their heavy defeat to Liverpool, having recently improved under Julen Lopetegui before their last match.Undefeated for four games before their meeting with the league leaders, the Hammers have moved up to 13th in the table, eig...