Transfer News: Done Deals, Chelsea to make announcement concerning Bundesliga Star

Chelsea remain keen on Marcus Thuram deal from Borussia Monchengladbach, despite the Bundesliga side remaining convinced the forward will stay at the club in January, according to the Daily Mail.

The Blues contacted Thuram’s representatives earlier in the window as they seek reinforcements to Graham Potter’s attack.

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Mexico want Marcelo Bielsa

Mexico have made ex-Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa their top target as they conduct a search for Gerardo Martino’s replacement, writes ESPN.

Any new El Tri coach will be asked to relocate to Mexico City and accept the presence of an advisory committee made up of former national team coaches.

Prem battle for Spaniard

Real Valladolid’s 18-year-old right-back Ivan Fresneda is on the transfer shortlist of both Arsenal and Newcastle, report Sky Sports.

The Spain Under-19 international is the youngest player to feature in La Liga this campaign and is now being scouted by Premier League clubs with a view to a transfer this year.

Chelsea not willing to meet Dumfries asking price

Chelsea are unwilling to meet Inter Milan’s €55-60m asking price for Denzel Dumfries, according to La Repubblica (via Sport Witness).

The Blues have already spent more than £100m in January to bring in the likes of Mykhaylo Mudryk and Benoit Badiashile.

They are also after a new right-back to cover for the injured Reece James, but it appears Dutch international Dumfries may be too expensive.

Magpie McTom

Scott McTominay is reportedly “open” to a move to Newcastle.

The Daily Telegraph claim the Manchester United and Scotland midfielder would consider a switch to St James’ Park.

Done Deals

Leyton Orient sign Rotherham United defender on loan

Leyton Orient have signed Rotherham United centre-back Jamie McCart on loan for the rest of the season.

The 25-year-old Scot has struggled to break into the Championship side since moving from St Johnstone last summer.

Attacking Midfielder Signs for Hertford

Pitching In Southern League Division One Central club Hertford Town have signed attacking midfielder Zenon Stylianides from Vanarama National League South side Cheshunt.

The 24-year-old joined the Ambers in September 2022 from Isthmian League Premier side Wingate & Finchley.