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Football transfer news and rumours LIVE 2019-20 - 17th Jan' 2020

By Sportskeeda Desk | Last ModifiedJan 17, 2020 23:13 IST

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23:13 (IST)17 JAN 2020

Manchester United close in on Bruno Fernandes

Bruno Fernandes

Sky Sports understands that Manchester United are on the verge of an agreement for Sporting Lisbon's Bruno Fernandes. The deal will reportedly be £43 million upfront, with £17 million in add ons.

The Portuguese maestro is set to feature in today's derby against Benfica, before flying to Manchester to ink a contract with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side this weekend.

20:40 (IST)17 JAN 2020

Inter Milan yet to bid for Christian Eriksen
Christian Eriksen


Inter Milan are yet to make a formal bid for Christian Eriksen and the player will be available for Tottenham Hotspur's clash against Watford this weekend, according to Jose Mourinho. In his press conference ahead of the weekend's fixture, he said:

"If they are confident, they are confident because they are ready to make us an offer, which didn't happen yet. So when I see people speaking, especially people with responsibilities speaking about it, I am a little bit surprised. That's all I can say."

Spurs are demanding £17 million for the talented midfielder whose contract expires in the summer. Eriksen's agent has had discussions with Inter's Guissepe Marotta this week, and there have been rumours about a four and half year contract agreement.

20:08 (IST)17 JAN 2020

Tottenham Hotspur step up their pursuit of Max Aarons
Max Aarons


Tottenham Hotspur have shifted gears in their pursuit of Norwich City's Max Aarons. According to Football Insider, the North London club have made several calls to the defender's representatives. 

Jose Mourinho has some concerns about his options at right fullback, so he's keen to clinch the signature of the pacey 20 year old ahead of rival teams.

19:06 (IST)17 JAN 2020

New Barcelona manager Quique Setien blocks Arturo Vidal's departure
Arturo Vidal


According to Sportsmole, Quique Setien is keen to work with Arturo Vidal, as he's an admirer of the Chilean's playing style. 

Vidal has been courted by Inter Milan, since he's hardly featured for Barca this season, and has been in a feud with the Catalan club over bonuses. 

The Chilean was expected to leave this winter, but Setien will look to block any transfer and hand the 32 year old more minutes in the second half of the season.

18:18 (IST)17 JAN 2020

Ashley Young lands in Milan for medical
Ashley Young

Ahead of his move to Inter Milan, erstwhile Manchester United captain Ashley Young has landed in Milan's Malpensa Airport, according to Sky Sports. He'll head to Coni's sports institute for his Inter medical.

Young is expected to join Antonio Conte's squad after a bid of £1.3 million was tabled by Inter. The 34 year old rejected a Man Utd renewal offer, opting instead for a 2 year contract offered by the Italian club.

16:16 (IST)17 JAN 2020

Harry Maguire installed as new Manchester United captain ahead of Ashley Young's impending departure
Harry Maguire


According to Sky Sport's Geoff Shreeves, Manchester United's record signing Harry Maguire will take up the mantle of captain following Ashley Young's purported departure to Inter Milan. 

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed this in an interview with Sky Sports News ahead of Man Utd's clash with Liverpool this weekend. 

Ashley Young is set to join Antonio Conte's outfit in a deal worth £1.3 million. Inter made Young an offer he couldn't refuse, as a 2 year deal has been mooted.

13:48 (IST)17 JAN 2020

Leicester City line up Ryan Bertrand as replacement for Chelsea target Ben Chillwell
Ben Chillwell


The Mail understands that Brendan Rodgers' outfit have pencilled down Southampton's Ryan Bertrand as a potential replacement for rumoured Chelsea target Ben Chillwell.

The move will purportedly occur in the summer, with Leicester reluctant to let go of their important stars this winter.

11:04 (IST)17 JAN 2020

Chelsea favourites to land Boubakary Soumare
<Boubakary Soumare in action>

According to Sky Sports, Boubakary Soumare is likely to land in Stamford Bridge, with the 20 year old favouring a move to Chelsea this month. 

The race to land the midfielder is now between Manchester United and Frank Lampard's outfit, with Real Madrid and Arsenal dropping their interests.

Reports suggest Man Utd may cool their interest once they land Bruno Fernandes, however, Soumare is a different proposition to the Portuguese maestro, as the French midfielder prefers to sit deeper.   

21:10 (IST)16 JAN 2020

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