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Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Jan Vertonghen, Gennaro Gattuso, Christian Eriksen

By Andy Brent, Reporter | 02 January 2020

Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

The transfer window is open! Clubs around the UK and Europe have one final chance to strengthen their squads for the second half of the season.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Napoli, Ajax 'to make January moves for Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen'

Napoli and Ajax will both reportedly look to sign Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen this month rather than waiting until his contract expires in the summer. Read more.

Inter Milan to rival Manchester United for Christian Eriksen?

Inter Milan reportedly join the likes of Manchester United, PSG and Juventus in the race to snap up Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Christian Eriksen on a free transfer. Read more.

Arsenal 'have scouted Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara six times'

Arsenal are reportedly considering bringing youth product Glen Kamara back to the club after scouting him in each of his last six Rangers appearances. Read more.

Cristiano Ronaldo 'set for new three-year Juventus contract extension'

Juventus are reportedly considering offering Cristiano Ronaldo a three-year contract extension which would keep him at the club until 2023, when he would be 38 years old. Read more.

Mikel Arteta: 'Granit Xhaka will stay at Arsenal'

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says that he expects Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka to remain at the Emirates Stadium. Read more.

Nemanja Matic 'opens door to Manchester United exit'

Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic admits that he is unsure about his future beyond the January transfer window amid reported interest from Atletico Madrid. Read more.

Arsenal recall Eddie Nketiah from Leeds loan spell

The 20-year-old made just two Sky Bet Championship starts for Leeds. Read more.

Inter Milan 'prepared to pay £25m for Chelsea full-back Emerson Palmieri'

Inter Milan are reportedly willing to pay up to £25m for Chelsea left-back Emerson Palmieri in January, although the Blues will only sell if they bring in a replacement. Read more.

Lille receive six bids for Manchester United, Spurs target Boubakary Soumare?

Lille allegedly receive as many as six offers for midfielder Boubakary Soumare, who has been linked with Manchester United, Spurs and Wolverhampton Wanderers. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Adama Traore open to future Real Madrid move

Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Adama Traore suggests that he is open to a future move to Real Madrid, despite having previously represented Barcelona. Read more.

Spurs leading January race for West Bromwich Albion's Nathan Ferguson?

Tottenham Hotspur reportedly emerge as the frontrunners to sign West Bromwich Albion defender Nathan Ferguson during the January transfer window. Read more.

Manchester United to rival Chelsea for RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner?

Manchester United are allegedly ready to join the race to sign RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner during the January transfer window. Read more.

Real Madrid 'make contact with Sadio Mane representatives'

Real Madrid allegedly make contact with the representatives of Liverpool winger Sadio Mane regarding a potential transfer during the summer. Read more.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola refuses to rule out Joao Cancelo exit

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola fails to rule out the possibility of Joao Cancelo leaving the Etihad Stadium during the January transfer window. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur to join race for Leicester City defender Ricardo Pereira?

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly ready to join the race for Leicester City defender Ricardo Pereira, who is also said to be a target for Paris Saint-Germain. Read more.

Chelsea planning £20m Fedor Chalov swoop?

Chelsea are reportedly ready to push through a £20m deal for CSKA Moscow forward Fedor Chalov during the January transfer window. Read more.

Bournemouth recall Sam Surridge from loan spell at Swansea

The striker scored seven goals for Swansea. Read more.

Mino Raiola 'vows never to take another client to Manchester United'

Super-agent Mino Raiola says that he has no intention of advising any of his players to move to Manchester United. Read more.

Livingston recall Raffaele De Vita from Partick Thistle loan spell

The midfielder scored two goals in 16 appearances for Thistle. Read more.