{"id":384093,"date":"2026-01-22T12:11:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T12:11:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/384093\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T12:11:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T12:11:15","slug":"wolves-explore-january-deal-for-kalvin-phillips-aston-villa-press-on-with-move-for-ruben-loftus-cheek-and-mls-club-join-summer-fight-for-bernardo-silva-transfer-window-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/384093\/","title":{"rendered":"Wolves explore January deal for Kalvin Phillips, Aston Villa press on with move for Ruben Loftus-Cheek… and MLS club join summer fight for Bernardo Silva: TRANSFER WINDOW WATCH"},"content":{"rendered":"

The transfer window\u00a0is open and here are today’s developments from Daily Mail Sport’s\u00a0Simon Jones, including the West Ham star wanted by Turkish giants Galatasaray and the latest on Aston Villa’s midfield options. For all of yesterday’s updates click here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Wrexham willing to pay club-record fee to bolster promotion bid this month – and are looking to France<\/p>\n

Wrexham<\/a> have opened talks about Crystal Palace<\/a> target Sidiki Cherif as they look for a goalscorer to push them into the Championship promotion places.<\/p>\n

Palace had offered a loan with fee of \u00a32.7m plus option to buy the Angers forward at \u00a313.6m but the French side want close to \u00a320m for the versatile 19-year-old.<\/p>\n

Wrexham have put aside a transfer kitty for a top striker this window which would outstrip the club-record \u00a310m they spent on Nathan Broadhead from Ipswich<\/a>\u00a0last summer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

After three straight promotions the Welsh club sit ninth in the Championship, just two points off the play-off places.<\/p>\n

\"Sidiki <\/p>\n

Sidiki Cherif (right) has scored four goals for Angers this season and interest is growing<\/p>\n

Chicago to fight Euro giants for Bernardo this summer\u00a0<\/p>\n

Chicago Fire<\/a> have thrown their hat into the ring for Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva<\/a>, who will be a free agent this summer – and the ambitious MLS<\/a> club are also keen on Barcelona<\/a> forward Robert Lewandowski<\/a>. Read the full story here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

West Brom take goalkeeper search to the Max\u00a0<\/p>\n

West Bromwich Albion<\/a> are exploring a deal for Bristol City goalkeeper Max O\u2019Leary.<\/p>\n

Albion lost 5-0 to Norwich City<\/a> this week as new boss Eric Ramsay took charge and he is looking to remedy defensive frailties immediately.<\/p>\n

Republic of Ireland international O\u2019Leary is viewed as someone who can bring competition and experience to the squad.<\/p>\n

He returned for five games over Christmas<\/a>\u00a0while Vitek was injured but coach Gerhard Struber admitted: \u2018He is, of course, with his last season and with his performance, he knows that he normally is a Championship goalkeeper with game time, and he’s not happy with that, that he’s in the end the No2 here.\u2019<\/p>\n

\"Max <\/p>\n

Max O’Leary played against West Brom in Bristol City’s 2-1 win over Christmas\u00a0<\/p>\n

Derby say no-go on Zetterstrom… until summer at least<\/p>\n

Daily Mail Sport’s Tom Collomosse reports:\u00a0Derby are unwilling to consider offers this month for goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom, who they value at minimum \u00a315million.<\/p>\n

Zetterstrom has been outstanding for the Rams this term and has attracted interest from a host of top-level clubs but Derby are extremely reluctant to consider a sale before summer at the earliest.<\/p>\n

Wolves eye experience of Phillips\u00a0<\/p>\n

Wolves<\/a> have revived their interest in Manchester City<\/a> midfielder Kalvin Phillips<\/a> and are exploring a deal for this month.<\/p>\n

The two clubs face each other this weekend. Wolves had discussed a move for the fit-again 30-year-old last month and believe his experience can help as they brace themselves for late interest in Joao Gomes and Andre.<\/p>\n

Wolves, who are allowing attacking midfielder Fer Lopez to return to Celta Vigo on loan, have asked about signing FC Basel winger Philip Otele, 26, on loan with an option to buy.<\/p>\n

\"Kalvin <\/p>\n

Kalvin Phillips, 30, joined Manchester City in 2022 and Wolves have come back in this month<\/p>\n

Villa hopeful of deal for Loftus-Cheek\u00a0<\/p>\n

Aston Villa<\/a> are pressing ahead in attempts to sign Ruben Loftus-Cheek from AC Milan. Daily Mail Sport reported on Tuesday that Villa had been offered the opportunity to sign the 29-year-old and talks are continuing over the structure of a potential deal.<\/p>\n

Douglas Luiz, on loan from Juventus at Nottingham Forest, and Club Brugge’s Raphael Onyedika have also been offered to Villa.<\/p>\n

Crystal Palace’s \u00a335million-rated striker Jean Philippe-Mateta has underlined his desire to leave the club this month following enquiries from Juventus and Aston Villa Both clubs have also asked about Youssef En-Nesyri at Fenerbahce.<\/p>\n

\"Ruben <\/p>\n

Ruben Loftus-Cheek in action for AC Milan this month, with Aston Villa hoping to bring him in<\/p>\n

Spurs rebuffed in Summerville approach\u00a0<\/p>\n

Tottenham have explored a move for West Ham<\/a> winger Crysencio Summerville but have been told he is not for sale. Galatasaray, meanwhile, have expressed interest in West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek.<\/p>\n

Nwaneri seals Marseille move\u00a0<\/p>\n

Arsenal winger Ethan Nwaneri has completed his loan move to Marseille.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The 18-year-old has made 12 appearances for Arsenal this season but has not featured in the Premier League since a late cameo off the bench against Tottenham in November.<\/p>\n

The French side, who lost 3-0 at home to Liverpool in the Champions League last night, sit third in Ligue I.<\/p>\n

United’s Amass heads to East Anglia – while Barca eye Norwich teen\u00a0<\/p>\n

Manchester United left-back Harry Amass is to join Norwich City on loan. He spent the first half of the season at Sheffield Wednesday, where he played 21 Championship games.<\/p>\n

Barcelona, meanwhile, are pushing to agree terms to sign Norwich’s Ajay Tavares, 16.<\/p>\n

\"Ajay <\/p>\n

Ajay Tavares has represented England at Under 15, Under 16 and Under 17 level and now a huge move to Barcelona could be on the cards<\/p>\n

Bournemouth close on \u00a330.6m Rayan\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bournemouth have agreed a \u00a330.6m deal in principle with Vasco da Gama to sign forward Rayan, following hot on the heels of the Cherries selling Antoine Semenyo to Manchester City.<\/p>\n

The 19-year-old is expected to travel to the UK later this week and has agreed a five-and-a-half-year contract.<\/p>\n

\"Rayan, <\/p>\n

Rayan, 19, is set to swap Brazil for Bournemouth in a \u00a330.6m move to the Premier League<\/p>\n

Obafemi swaps Burnley for Blackpool\u00a0<\/p>\n

Burnley striker Michael Obafemi, 25, has joined League One side Blackpool on loan after being recalled from his loan spell at German side Bochum.<\/p>\n

Garner close to new Toffees deal\u00a0<\/p>\n

Everton midfielder James Garner, 24, is close to agreeing a new contract.<\/p>\n

The midfielder, signed for \u00a39m from Nottingham Forest in 2022, has played 25 games for the Toffees this season and scored two in his last five appearances.<\/p>\n

\"James <\/p>\n

James Garner has enjoyed an impressive season so far at Everton<\/p>\n

Watford seal deal for Bove\u00a0<\/p>\n

Watford have completed the signing of Edoardo Bove from Roma. The 23-year-old midfielder has signed a five-and-a-half-year deal.<\/p>\n

Stoke and Celtic looking at Rak-Sakyi\u00a0<\/p>\n

Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, 23, has interest from Stoke and Celtic. Since making his Palace debut in 2021 he has had three loan spells at Charlton, Sheffield United and this season at Turkish side Caykur Rizespor. He also also represented England Under 21s.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Stoke are in talks over a \u00a34m deal for Dutch striker Milan Smit, 22, from Go Ahead Eagles.<\/p>\n

Liverpool’s Chambers heads to Charlton\u00a0<\/p>\n

Liverpool left-back Luke Chambers, 21, is joining Charlton on loan.<\/p>\n

Manager Nathan Jones said: ‘It\u2019s no secret that we\u2019ve been working hard to bring in a player that can come in and contribute on our left side, including at left wing-back, so I\u2019m delighted that Luke has joined us.<\/p>\n

‘He\u2019s a talented, young, hungry player of real pedigree, having come through the Liverpool youth system and represented their first team, so I\u2019m looking forward to working with him.’<\/p>\n

To catch up on all the moves and stories so far this week, go to:<\/p>\n

WEDNESDAY: Mathys Tel seeks clarity over Spurs future after Euro snub<\/a><\/p>\n

TUESDAY: Chelsea join PSG in race for Alvarez<\/a><\/p>\n

MONDAY: Palace hold out for \u00a335m for Jean-Philippe Mateta\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

SUNDAY: Man United midfielder heads out on loan<\/a><\/p>\n

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