Transfer News: Latest updates on players’ movements, rumours, contract extension

Follow all the latest rumours, reports and updates on football transfers.

It’s the January again and with it comes the winter transfer window along with its non-stop rumours.

This winter transfer window has been dominated by Alexis Sanchez who is close to a move to Manchester United from Arsenal.

Cristiano Ronaldo is also in the news following reports that he wants a return to Manchester United.

Keep up with Pulse Sports for the latest on transfers

Alex Sanchez

Manchester United are set to announce the signing of Sanchez today, Friday, January 19 from Arsenal.

The Chilean is set to earn £450,000-a-week and take the iconic No. 7 jersey at Manchester United.

 

A Manchester United jersey with a Sanchez name on it has been found at an Adidas flagship store in London.

Leon Goretzka

 

Schalke have confirmed that Leon Goretzka will join Bayern Munich in the summer.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan

 

With Sanchez on his way to Manchester United from Arsenal, Henrikh Mkhitaryan is reportedly going the other way.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confirmed on Thursday, January 18  that he is expecting to land Mkhitaryan and that wage demands aren't a problem.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

 

Arsenal are on the verge of sealing a £53m deal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with Borussia Dortmund.

The Gunners have been chasing the Gabon star over the past month to replace departing star Sanchez.

Fernandinho

 

Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho has signed a new two-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2020.

Chelsea

 

Chelsea’s search for a striker has taken a surprising twist following reports that they made an enquiry on Stoke City target man Peter Crouch.

Chelsea were interested in Andy Carroll but the striker’s ankle injury has scuppered the move.

Stoke City have however denied the reports that they have been contacted by Chelsea for Crouch.

The latest name they have been linked with is former Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko.

Christian Benteke has also been mentioned.