Transfer News Across Europe On January 4

Welcome to the roundup of the latest transfer news for today, Wednesday, 4th, January 2023.

Even though the Gunners have already reached a personal agreement with the 21-year-old winger from Shakhtar Donetsk, Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea are planning a last-ditch effort to sabotage Arsenal’s January approach for the player according to the Sun.

File photo of Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhailo Mudryk.

The 21-year-old midfielder from Argentina, Enzo Fernandez, has a 120 million euro (£105.8 million) release clause in his contract with Benfica, who demand payment in full before allowing the transfer. Chelsea is reluctant to meet this clause according to the Telegraph.

Chelsea and Benfica spent Tuesday night in intense negotiations, but they were unable to agree on crucial elements of Fernandez’s transfer. They will resume their discussions on Wednesday according to transfer expert Franco Romano.

Although the 28-year-old Dutch forward Memphis Depay has been linked with a return to Manchester United, Barcelona manager Xavi wants him to stay at the Nou Camp, Metro claimed.

Despite his stellar recent performances, English defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka, 25, could yet be sold by Manchester United in January, Mail claimed.

On Wednesday, Tottenham will discuss possible trades for 24-year-old English midfielder Marcus Edwards and 23-year-old right back Pedro Porro of Spain with Sporting Lisbon, Mail reported.

Borussia Monchengladbach and France striker Marcus Thuram, 25, is no longer available due to other areas being prioritized by Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe according to Sports Insider.

French midfielder Manu Kone, 21, who currently plays for Borussia Monchengladbach, has attracted the interests of four teams: Bayern Munich, Newcastle, Paris St. Germain, and Liverpool, who are all vying for his signature according to Franco Romano.

German attacker Kevin Schade, 21, passed a physical and is on the verge of joining Brentford for £22 million from Freiburg, Times reported.

Aaron Pressley, a 21-year-old Scottish forward for Brentford, has agreed to a loan move with Accrington Stanley according to Soccer Insider.

A goalkeeper for Leeds United, Illan Meslier, is sought after by Chelsea, Newcastle United, and Bayern Munich, but the Elland Road club is unwilling to transfer the 22-year-old Frenchman according to RMC Sport.