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By SIMON JONES Published: 19: 00 AEDT, 21 January 2026 | Updated: 09: 39 AEDT, 22 January 2026 28 View comments The transfer window is open and here are today's developments from Daily Mail Sport's Simon Jones, including the £30m Brazilian replacing Antoine Semenyo at Bournemouth and the Arsenal youngster flying to Marseille for a loan switch. To catch up on all yesterday's stories, click here. Liverpool left-back Luke Chambers has joined Championship side Charlton Athletic on loan for the rest of the season. The 21-year-old recently returned to action after injury and has previously been on loan at Wigan and Kilmarnock. Luke Chambers, pictured training this week, made his senior debut for Liverpool as a Carabao Cup substitute in 2023 Barcelona are continuing negotiations for Norwich City teenager Ajay Tavares. Norwich boss Philippe Clement had encouraged the 16-year-old winger to stay at Carrow Road for the sake of his pathway but the pull of Barcelona may prove too difficult to turn down. RB Leipzig, Dortmund, Bayern Munich and others have expressed interest but Barca are confident of reaching agreement. Watford have completed the signing of Italian midfielder Edoardo Bove on a five-and-a-half-year contract. Bove signs on a free transfer and will resume his career at Vicarage Road after suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch while playing for Fiorentina in Serie A in December 2024. The 23-year-old had a defibrillator fitted in his chest, preventing him from playing in Italy, and he underwent a medical on Monday. However, he is not expected to feature for another four to six weeks with a planned, phased return to action. 'I would like to thank the entire Watford family for the warm welcome I have received, ' said Bove. 'From day one, they have given me the best possible conditions to take this important step in my career. 'I have been eager to get back on the pitch, and doing so with a historic club like Watford fills me with immense pride. I am excited to train with my new team-mates and to play, and I cannot wait to show my gratitude for the trust that has been placed in me. ' Edoardo Bove has sealed his move to Watford on a five-and-a-half-year deal Manchester United left back Harry Amass is in talks to join Norwich City on loan. The 18-year-old returned to United this month after his loan at Sheffield Wednesday ended, having played 21 games for the Owls. Norwich are fighting relegation in the Championship and sit two points above the drop zone, with results have improved recently under new boss Philippe Clement. They have won five of their last eight league games. Watford and Stoke have also shown interest in signing Amass. Daily Mail Sport's Matt Barlow reports that Spurs have been exploring a move for Crysencio Summerville - who opened the scoring for West Ham in Saturday's damaging defeat. Read more on that story here - and Matt's Mail+ transfer briefing on Tottenham from earlier today here. Crysencio Summerville is being eyed by Tottenham, just days after scoring against them Everton forward Jack Grealish has still to see a consultant to confirm an assessment of his foot injury and how long he will be out for. The 30-year-old has sustained a suspected stress fracture of his foot which raises concerns he could be out for a lengthy period but the full prognosis has still be determined. Burnley striker Michael Obafemi has joined League One side Blackpool on loan until the end of the season. The 25-year-old had been recalled from his loan spell at German side Bochum. Blackpool boss Ian Evatt said: ‘Michael is very talented and for us to be able to bring in a player of his quality is really exciting. ’ Arsenal have given Ethan Nwaneri clearance to travel to France. The 18-year-old attacking midfielder has agreed to join Marseille on loan for the season. The England U21 international will be joined by Quinten Timber, the brother of his Arsenal teammate Jurrien, who is joining from Feyenoord. However, another England midfielder Angel Gomes could be leaving Marseille in the next two weeks. The 25-year-old has struggled for starting opportunities since joining on a free in the summer. Ethan Nwaneri is set to link up with Roberto De Zerbi at Marseille Wolves attacking midfielder Fer Lopez is in discussions to re-join Celta Vigo on loan. The 21-year-old signed for Wolves from Celta last summer in a £19m deal but has made just 12 appearances. Mathys Tel's representatives are to seek clarity from Tottenham over his future this week. Manager Thomas Frank admitted the French forward is upset at being left out of their Champions League squad for fit-again Dominic Solanke who scored against Dortmund on Tuesday night. Tel wants to make a play for France’s World Cup squad but is not playing enough. Paris FC had shown interest, along with Roma and Bundesliga sides, but Spurs ideally want another attacking player in first. Tottenham have a long-held interest in Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones but are yet to make that known officially to the Anfield club. At this stage, the 24-year-old remains a key player for Arne Slot and has spoken previously about wishing to emulate his idol Steven Gerrard by seeing out his career playing for Liverpool. Tottenham signed the midfielder they needed in Conor Gallagher but still want an extra attacking threat. Curtis Jones has spoken about his desire to see out his career with Liverpool but is of interest to Tottenham Rennes have asked if Jeremy Jacquet could be loaned back as part of ongoing negotiations to sell him to Chelsea. The French side have been reluctant to lose the 20-year-old in this window and are looking for £55million knowing Liverpool and Bayern Munich are in the background, but for the summer. Chelsea recalled David Datro Fofana from his loan in Turkey earlier this week which would free up another international loan slot but they also have the futures of Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi to resolve who have interest from abroad. Bournemouth have agreed a £30. 6m deal in principle with Vasco da Gama to sign forward Rayan. Talks have been ongoing over the past week after the 19-year-old showed a willingness to join the south coast club ahead of waiting for other bidders in the summer. He will fill the void left by Antoine Semenyo and is expected to travel to the UK later this week. Bournemouth had to navigate Vasco’s shared ownership structure to get the deal concluded. Rayan, who has agreed a five and a half year deal, is a Brazilian international at U17 and U20 level and has been on the radar of Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti. Stoke are in talks over a £4m deal for Dutch striker Milan Smit. The 22-year-old from Go Ahead Eagles has scored ten goals this season. Stoke boss Mark Robins has been forced into the market after Divin Mubama, who was on loan from Manchester City, suffered ligament damage during a challenge against QPR on Saturday. Liverpool defender Kostas Tsimikas is continuing to attract attention from Nottingham Forest. The Greece international is still on loan at Roma but the Italians are looking at ways to re-shape their squad this window and may curtail his loan to help fix issues elsewhere. Sean Dyche wants a left back and left winger to strengthen his Forest side in their bid to stave off relegation and Tsimikas, with his Premier League experience, is on their radar still. Liverpool have yet to receive an official enquiry but are aware of ongoing interest owing to the 29-year-old’s situation at Roma. Man United have been offered Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi from Besiktas on loan but are not pursuing a deal for the former Leicester City midfielder as it stands. United midfielder Toby Collyer’s proposed loan move to Hull City is now more likely to be confirmed next week. The 22-year-old was expected to undergo a medical last weekend but that has been delayed as he wants to recover properly from a recent calf injury and be fully fit to contribute. Manchester City midfielder Oscar Bobb is closing on a move to Fulham if the clubs can agree on the structure of a £35million transfer. Arsenal have given Ethan Nwaneri clearance to travel to France. The 18-year-old attacking midfielder has agreed to join Marseille on loan for the season. The England U21 international will be joined by Quinten Timber, the brother of his Arsenal team-mate Jurrien, who is joining from Feyenoord. Another England midfielder, Angel Gomes, could be leaving Marseille in the next two weeks. The 25-year-old has struggled for starting opportunities since joining on a free in the summer. Aston Villa have enquired about Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta after Juventus were rebuffed in their offer for the 28-year-old. Palace have an interest in Villa striker Evann Guessand. Winger Leon Bailey returned to Villa from Roma last night after his loan was cut short. Ajax are interested in the Jamaica international. Villa are among the clubs to have been offered AC Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek who is ready to move back to England. A return for Douglas Luiz has also been floated to Villa after Boubacar Kamara was ruled out for most of the season. Luiz is on loan at Nottingham Forest from Juventus. Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta (right) is of interest to Aston Villa Ajax are trying to sign Arsenal left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko on a permanent deal. His medical was delayed yesterday as Ajax tried to upgrade their original loan proposal. They had also been rebuffed in a loan offer for Manchester United's Manuel Ugarte. Chelsea have stepped into the race for highly-rated Sheffield Wednesday left back Yisa Alao. Manchester United and Liverpool had both made offers for the 17-year-old who has already broken into the first team and has been offered his first professional contract. United had offered around £400, 000 with substantial add-ons and were considered favourites but Chelsea are willing to offer more to crisis club Wednesday who are struggling to stay in the Championship following their points deduction. He started his first senior game at home to Brentford in the FA Cup earlier this month, followed by a first Championship start against Portsmouth last weekend. Alao was outstanding in Wednesday's defeat to Portsmouth but was taken off after an hour as manager Henrik Pedersen tries to manage his progress and minutes on the pitch. Chelsea are understood to be willing to offer around £600, 000 plus substantial bonuses on performances for Alao but also under serious consideration will be the youngster's career pathway. Wednesday entered administration in October 2025 due to severe financial issues under owner Dejphon Chansiri, leading to unpaid wages, EFL charges, and an18-point deduction. Begbies Traynor were appointed administrators, and a consortium led by James Bord has been selected as the preferred bidder for a takeover, with the process awaiting final approval. Yisa Alao is a target for Premier League heavy hitters and Chelsea are in the race Ipswich Town are signing Chelsea forward Charlie Runham on loan with an option to buy the 19-year-old. Norwich City are trying to sign Bodo/Glimt goal hero Kasper Hogh, the Danish striker who scored twice against Manchester City last night. Leeds United have confirmed the arrival of 18-year-old Leonard Ngenge. The centre-back has two senior Nigeria caps but will start with Leeds’ under-21s. He has signed until June 2027. He was previously with Remo Stars FC. West Ham midfielder Guido Rodriguez is wanted on loan at Valencia. The Hammers have agreed to sign Venezuela winger Keiber Lamadrid on loan from Deportivo La Guaira. They are also among the clubs to have checked on Axel Disasi's situation at Chelsea. West Ham have checked on the situation of Axel Disasi (above) at Chelsea Watford have signed free agent midfielder Edoardo Bove on a six-month deal. The 23-year-old had a cardiac arrest 14 months ago. Sheffield United defender Nils Zatterstrom is in talks to join Genoa. Bournemouth have confirmed the signing of Alex Toth from Ferencvaros on a five-and-a-half-year deal for £10. 4m plus £2. 6m and a sell on. Birmingham are frontrunners for Brighton winger Jeremy Sarmiento. Jamaica international Kasey Palmer is in talks to join Luton Town today. The 29-year old is due to undergo a medical ahead of his switch from Hull City. Palmer, who started out at Chelsea, has made nine appearances for Hull this season and would be a loan signing.
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