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City sign defender

Manchester City have signed Christian McFarlane from New York City FC.

The 18-year-old left-back has become the first homegrown player at NYCFC to progress to a Premier League club.

Biggest deals this month

Manchester City have been the biggest spenders in the Premier League this season as they look to recover from a poor start to the season.

However, PSG's signing of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Napoli is the most expensive deal of the month so far.

Here is a look at the biggest transfers that have happened this month...

1. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Napoli to Paris Saint-Germain) – £59.1m
2. Omar Marmoush (Frankfurt to Man City) - £63.2m
3. Abdukodir Khusanov (RC Lens to Man City) – £33.7m
4. Vitor Reis (Palmeiras to Man City) – £29.6m
5. Luiz Henrique (Botafogo to Zenit St Petersburg) – £27.9m
6. Elye Wahi (Marseille to Frankfurt) – £21.9m
7. Donyell Malen (Borussia Dortmund to Aston Villa) – £21.1m
8. Jaden Philogene (Aston Villa to Ipswich) – £20m
9. Claudinho (Zenit Saint Petersburg to Al-Sadd) – £16.91m
10. Emmanuel Agbadou (Reims to Wolves) – £16.76m

Fox on loan

Leicester City have loaned out midfielder Hamza Choudhury.

The ace has joined Sheffield United until the end of the season.

The Blades will have the option to purchase the midfielder at the end of the campaign.

Striker deal sealed

Sevilla have signed Montpelier star Akor Adams.

The striker has moved on a deal worth £4.6million.

Balotelli on the move?

Former Manchester City and Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli could be on the move once again in his career.

The Italian joined Genoa just 58 days ago but has struggled to get regular minutes.

Genoa director Marco Ottolini has confirmed that Balotelli could be on his way out of the club.

He said: "Mario wants to play and here he’s not finding enough space, so we’re looking for a good solution for all parties”

TAA 'close to Madrid'

Trent Alexander-Arnold is reportedly extremely close to a move to Real Madrid.

Reports have claimed that a deal to take the Liverpool star is 98 per cent done.

Ferguson gaining Spain interest

Evan Ferguson is reportedly gaining interest from LaLiga side Real Betis.

The striker is expected to leave Brighton and Hove Albion this month on loan.

The Irishman is struggling for gametime and could benefit from a move to Spain.

West Ham, Arsenal and Tottenham are also interested in his signature.

Ace urged to reject United

Patrick Dorgu's former manager has urged him to reject Manchester United.

Jens Fonnskov Olsen managed Dorgu when he was part of Denmark's Under-19s setup.

He told Tipsbladet: "If I have to be a little cheeky, I hope he chooses something other than Manchester United right now.

"I don't know if it's a bad fit, but they're just in a period where... I don't know if you can afford to say no to United, but maybe somewhere where there's a little more structure and where things fit in with his pace.

"Sometimes things have to go in the right order, if you can say it like that.

"The thing is that there are many paths to the goal."

Bee gone

Brentford star Mads Roerslev has left the club for the remainder of the season.

The defender has joined Wolfsburg on loan for the rest of the campaign.

The Bundesliga side have the option to purchase Roerslev in the summer.

Blue exit

Axel Disasi is in talks over a January transfer to Aston Villa.

The Chelsea defender, who can play at centre-back or right-back, is deemed surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge.

And SunSport understands negotiations are well underway between the two Premier League clubs over a deal for Disasi, 26.

However, Disasi is attracting interest from several clubs - including Villa's West Midlands neighbours Wolves.

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Face off

Victor Boniface is reportedly being targeted by Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Nassr.

Fabrizio Romano has claimed the club are in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a transfer for the striker.

Leverkusen is believed to want £42million for the striker.

West Ham have been previously linked with the Nigerian star.

Buendia loan

Emi Buendia is also an option for Bayer Leverkusen.

The out-of-favour Aston Villa midfielder could also be on his way to Germany.

It has been reported that he could join Leverkusen on loan with an option to buy.

The buy option could cost upwards of £16.8million.

City slicker

Bayer Leverkusen have reportedly approached Manchester City over a deal for James McAtee.

Fabrizio Romano has reported the Bundesliga giants have made a loan offer with an option to buy for the star.

It is claimed that Xabi Alonso is a huge fan of the attacker but City are reluctant to let him leave.

Juve target Blue

Juventus are reportedly targeting a move for Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwemenka

Reports have claimed that he is on the Serie A giants' radar ahead of a move this month.

The former Aston Villa prospect has previously been linked with move to Tottenham and West Ham.

Rashford 'pushing for Barca'

Wantaway Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is reportedly preferring a move to Barcelona.

It has been reported in Spain that he wants to force his way to the LaLiga giants.

Marca has claimed that he could take a pay cut in order to help Barcelona sign him.

It is believed that he is willing to wait for Barcelona despite interest from other clubs.

Forest in Luiz line

Nottingham Forest are reportedly waiting to make a move to sign Douglas Luiz.

The Daily Mail have reported the Premier League surprise package could make a move for the end of the transfer window.

However, the Tricky Trees face competition from Manchester City, Chelsea, Manchester United and Fulham.

Spain reward Fuente

Spain has rewarded Euro 2024 winning coach Luis de la Fuente with a new contract.

He will now be contracted to the national side until Euro 2028.

Frank discussions

Frank Lampard's Coventry are reportedly going in again for Swansea captain Matt Grimes.

The Sky Blues have already seen two bids rejected for the midfielder, according to the BBC.

Lampard has won 6 of his 13 games in charge of Coventry since replacing Mark Robins in November.

They are currently 12th in the Championship, six points off the playoffs.

Red return

Manchester United are reportedly considering a shock move to re-sign Alvaro Carreras.

The 21-year-old left-back was on the books of the Red Devils until the summer but never made a senior appearance for the club.

Carreras could now be set for an immediate return to Old Trafford for £17million - just six months after he left in a £7.5m deal.

Reports from outlet Record in Portugal state United have sent scouts to watch the Benfica star.