January Transfer Updates

European Football Clubs Weighing Multiple January Transfer Moves and Key Signings

Barcelona sporting director Deco said the club considered Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martínez but ended its interest when Inter declined to negotiate, adding that Barcelona never contacted the player or his adviser. Barcelona have also ruled out a January move for Atlético Madrid’s Julián Álvarez after Atlético rejected their offer and cited his €500 million release clause; Raphinha’s shift to a central attacking role has produced strong results. Liverpool are reportedly determined not to sell Florian Wirtz to Bayern Munich in January, while Chelsea are focusing on Bournemouth’s Alex Scott and Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton as midfield targets. Other reported transfer developments include Manchester United and Liverpool competing for Crystal Palace left-back Tyrick Mitchell, interest in Arsenal’s Declan Rice signing a long-term contract, and Liverpool potentially reappointing Julian Ward as sporting director. At Celtic, Roy Keane said he did not attend the club’s match with the intention of replacing manager Martin O’Neill, whose position has drawn questions after he acknowledged the squad is weaker than at the end of last season.

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