Transfer news live: Arsenal surprisingly enter Marc Guehi race, Liverpool prepare £87m Bradley Barcola bid, Antoine Semenyo close

Not only are Arsenal pursuing one wonderkid, Rennes centre-back Jeremy Jacquet, but they are also closing in on the signing of another in the form of Blackburn teenage striker Igor Tyjon.

The England Under-18 star has rejected a new contract at Ewood Park and the Gunners are leading the race for his signature, with the fee expected to be around £1million.

Italian giants AC Milan are looking to strengthen their defensive ranks and are considering two Premier League defenders.

They were trying to sign Nathan Ake, but due to the injury crisis at Man City, they have now gone quiet on the Dutchman.

Instead, they are targeting Liverpool’s Joe Gomez and Nottingham Forest star Murillo to fill the hole. Bayern Munich star Kim Min-jae is also on the club’s shortlist, but the Premier League duo are certainly attracting interest.

Joshua Zirkzee is keen to leave Manchester United this month in order to land a place in the Netherlands squad for next summer’s World Cup, but one of his potential destinations appears to have been taken off the table.

Roma were thought to be interested in Zirkzee, but are now set to sign Giacomo Raspadori on loan from Atletico Madrid.

According to Italian media Gazzetta du SportRoma and Atleti have agreed an initial half-season loan deal, including an option to buy, with personal terms currently under discussion. The Serie A side are unlikely to also look to add Zirkzee, who has scored twice in 15 games for Man United this season.

Bournemouth are interested in Ethan Nwaneri from Arsenal and are open to a loan move until the end of the season, but the 18-year-old’s preference is to stay at least until the end of the season.

The south coast club are keen to reshape their attack amid the impending sale of Antoine Semenyo to Manchester City, and there is a feeling a temporary deal for Nwaneri could make sense for all parties as he has found himself sidelined for Arsenal.

Man United midfielder Manuel Ugarte could be set to leave Old Trafford on loan with Ajax considering a move.

A report in a Dutch publication International Voetbal claims Ugarte is a ‘serious contender’ as Ajax look to strengthen their engine room.

However, Ugarte’s wages could be a sticking point, with the Dutch giants having to negotiate a compromise with United to reach an agreement.

Antoine Semenyo’s transfer to Manchester City has been finalized, according to Sky Sports.

His medical exam was passed and the striker signed a five and a half year contract.

City sign the winger for £62.5m after agreeing a deal outside of his £65m release clause, but Bournemouth could still earn a further £1.5m in performance-related add-ons and will earn 10 per cent of the profits if and when the former Premier League champions sell him.

An announcement is expected Friday morning.

Tottenham are still pursuing left-back Souza despite Santos rejecting their opening offer.

Spurs are believed to have been refused an offer of £8m by the Brazilian side, but came back with a bid of £13m, according to The standard, and the 19-year-old is reportedly keen to join the Premier League.

Thomas Frank’s side are keen to strengthen the left side of their defense – both left-back and left centre-back – this month and Souza could fit the bill.

There were shocking reports out of Spain earlier this week that Chelsea were preparing a stunning £125million transfer for Vinicius Jr, who was unhappy with Real Madrid.

However, Fabrizio Romano rejected these claims and called them “completely beside the truth.”

There have been no discussions or offers, with the Brazilian fully focused on Real and his contract situation at the Bernabeu will be assessed in due course.

Yesterday, Real coach Xabi Alonso spoke of the striker’s satisfaction at the club: “Vini Jr is going to be important. We need him at his best, having fun on the pitch. When he does, he gives us that edge. We have to find him. He is fundamental for us.”

Oscar Bobb’s potential move from Man City to Borussia Dortmund has fallen through.

Dortmund have held discussions over signing the Norwegian winger but, according to Picturethe €70m (£60m) package to secure his signature – once transfer fees, salary and agent fees are taken into account – put them off.

Dortmund only have a budget of around €30m (£26m) so they may wait until the summer to try again.

Crystal Palace are keen to sign right-back Zakaria El Ouahdi from Belgian club Genk, according to Aerial sports.

Palace were without a recognized right-back for Wednesday’s match against Aston Villa, with Daniel Munoz and Nathaniel Clyne missing due to injuries, and Moroccan international El Ouahdi could fill a void.

Significant talks have yet to take place with Genk, but the clubs have a decent relationship after the Eagles signed Munoz with them in 2024.