<a href="/transfer-centre" class="sdc-site-localnav__header-title" data-role="nav-header" aria-controls="sdc-site-localnav-body" aria-expanded="false"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewbox="0 0 34 34" class="sdc-site-localnav__icon"> <path d="M6.02 12.67c.01.194.087.362.247.525l.188.192L16.52 23.45c.188.19.44.294.706.294s.518-.104.707-.293l10.135-10.134.123-.126c.162-.163.24-.332.248-.53.006-.173-.155-.438-.442-.725-.187-.187-.386-.368-.59-.537-.05-.04-.096-.078-.138-.11l-.496.495-9.193 9.193-.355.354-.354-.354-9.197-9.198-.484-.484c-.043.033-.09.07-.14.112-.204.168-.402.348-.59.536-.285.288-.446.553-.44.727z" /> </svg>Transfer Centre </a> <br>Plus: Spurs to step up interest in Wolves' Sam Johnstone; Marcus Rashford turns down lucrative Saudi offers; Arsenal line up a move for Brighton's Evan Ferguson <br>Thursday 2 January 2025 22:28, UK<br>The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...<br><strong>DAILY MIRROR</strong><br>Trent Alexander-Arnold has demanded a long-term contract and a commitment to make him Liverpool captain if he is to stay at Anfield.<br>Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player<br><br>Tottenham are stepping up their shock interest in Wolves goalkeeper Sam Johnstone.<br>Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has remained coy over a possible move for Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee.<br><strong>THE SUN</strong><br>Thomas Tuchel will be in attendance for Tottenham's match against Newcastle - his first Premier League game as England manager.<br> Transfer Centre LIVE! <br> Stream Sky Sports with NOW <br> Download the Sky Sports app <br> Get Sky Sports on WhatsApp <br>Marcus Rashford has turned down three money-spinning moves to Saudi Arabia as he weighs up his next move.<br>Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player<br><br>Manchester United's Harry Maguire was among hundreds of flood victims after his £4m home was hit by the New Year's Day deluge.<br>Arsenal are lining up a move for Brighton striker Evan Ferguson, according to reports.<br>Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen is a surprise target for Real Madrid.<br><strong>DAILY MAIL</strong><br>Aston Villa are in talks with Borussia Dortmund over a move for Netherlands striker Donyell Malen.<br>Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player<br><br>AC Milan are yet to contact Liverpool in regards to a move for Darwin Nunez in the January transfer window.<br>Julen Lopetegui has backed Jarrod Bowen to make a speedy recovery after the West Ham skipper was ruled out for six weeks with a fractured foot.<br>Mads Hermansen has seen a specialist as the Leicester goalkeeper struggles to recover from the groin injury that has ruled him out of the last three matches.<br><strong>THE TIMES</strong><br>Marcus Rashford has turned down the chance to become one of the best-paid players in the world after rejecting a £35m-a-year deal from the Saudi Pro League that would have doubled his salary at Manchester United.<br>Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player<br><br><strong>DAILY TELEGRAPH</strong><br>Premier League executives and managers are warning the transfer market will be changed for ever as so many top-flight clubs are unable to spend in January because of profitability and sustainability rules.<br>Marcus Rashford has rejected three offers from Saudi Pro League clubs in deals worth up to £35m per season.<br><strong>THE GUARDIAN</strong><br>Carlo Ancelotti has refused to be drawn on Real Madrid's pursuit of Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Champions League holders were rebuffed when they made an initial inquiry about the England right-back's availability a few days ago.<br>Charlotte FC are hopeful of striking a deal to take Newcastle wide-man Miguel Almiron back to the MLS.<br>The January transfer window is<strong> OPEN!</strong><br>Follow all the latest deals, news and rumours on the <strong>'Transfers' </strong>section of the<strong> <a href="https://qrcode.skysports.com/TransfersSkySportsApp">Sky Sports app</a>!</strong><br>Looking for news about <strong>YOUR club? </strong><a href="http://www.skysports.com/football/transfer-rumours">Find dedicated transfer pages for <strong>EVERY Premier League team</strong>.</a><br>Tom from Southampton became a millionaire for free with Super 6! Could you be the next jackpot winner? Play for free!<br> <a href="/" class="svg-logo site-footer__site-logo"> <img class="svg-logo__image" alt="Sky Sports" src="https://e0.365dm.com/tvlogos/channels/Sky-Sports-Logo.svg" onerror="this.onerror=null;this.src='https://e0.365dm.com/tvlogos/channels/Sky-Sports-Logo.png'"> </a> © 2025 Sky UK <br><br><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZEFVX3lxTE9wNkN5T1hUWFNodVlXMTNTNXlRTjlEcTU3VU1YdC1Va2pxdjFwdTZRNHdtV2RvaEhfY0Yyd3daLTQ4NzVMZTFOaFdFV2NrNmtpMkVBd0tqcFpESllJY1kwWF9ubHo?oc=5">source</a>
