The transfer window has swung open, and with it comes a flurry of activity across the football world. Among the latest developments, Manchester City has reportedly reached an agreement to bring Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi into their fold.

Abraham preference clear amid Premier League battle for forward 

In another intriguing move, Tammy Abraham has set his sights on joining Aston Villa this month. Despite late interest from Nottingham Forest, the former Chelsea striker remains keen on a return to the Premier League. However, his current club, Turkish side Besiktas, has yet to be convinced to release him.

Over at Norwich City, striker Josh Sargent finds himself in a bit of a predicament. After refusing to play in their recent match against Walsall, he has been relegated to training with the under-21 squad. Toronto FC has expressed interest in bringing the USA international back to the MLS, but their offer was rejected. Nevertheless, Sargent is eager to return to North America for personal reasons.

As these stories unfold, fans will be watching closely to see how clubs and players navigate this exciting and unpredictable transfer period.

Norwich star banished to under-21s amid MLS interest

Norwich City striker Josh Sargent has been forced to train with the club’s under-21s after refusing to play against Walsall last weekend.

Toronto have made a bid for the USA international, which was turned down, but he is intent on a move back to the MLS for his family.

He will also be unavailable for tomorrow’s clash with Wrexham. Norwich head coach Philippe Clement confirmed the disciplinary measure saying: ‘Sarge is training with the second team. What he did was not acceptable for anybody in the club. He knows that that’s the situation now, so I don’t think there’s much more to say about that now.’

Toronto and Norwich remain in talks but the Canadian club’s opening offer of around £15m fell short of the Canaries’ valuation.

Hammers midfielder Irving in line for shock move 

West Ham midfielder Andrew Irving is in talks to join Sparta Prague in a surprise move.

Sparta owner Daniel Křetínský also holds a stake in West Ham, while their sporting director is former Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky.

Scotland international Irving has had a number of clubs enquiring to take him on loan but Sparta now look favourites.

Rosicky told iSport: ‘We had a plan to bring in another midfielder. Santiago Eneme was out for a fairly significant period, which made it even more difficult. But yes, we still need one more body.’

Meanwhile, Flamengo target Lucas Paqueta is increasingly doubtful to face Tottenham tomorrow.

City and Guehi agree £20m deal 

Marc Guehi has agreed a five-and-a-half-year contract with Manchester City for a basic fee of around £20million. Crystal Palace will retain a sell-on for their departing captain and the overall fee with add-ons could take it closer to £30m. 

Outgoing Palace boss Oliver Glasner confirmed on Friday that Guehi’s move was in the ‘final stages’. Things then moved quickly and he will have his medical on Sunday. 

Glasner said his captain would not play at Sunderland on Saturday, before the manager revealed that he, too, would be leaving the club in the summer. 

City’s ability to convince Guehi of making the move in this window, as opposed to the summer, has been key in the negotiations and the player is believed to have been convinced that a switch to the Etihad Stadium is the right decision.

Guehi was in line to potentially make greater financial gain in the summer as a free agent when the likes of Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Arsenal were ready to make substantial offers. 

But City, Palace and the player decided now was the time to move. 

Palace, meanwhile, have been rebuffed in an initial proposal for Angers forward Sidiki Cherif, 19. The French club are holding out for a £21.6m permanent fee, while Palace want a £3m loan with an option to buy.  

Fulham interested in Eredivise star

Fulham are maintaining dialogue over a possible deal for PSV Eindhoven striker Ricardo Pepi despite him undergoing surgery this week.

The 22-year-old USA international fractured his forearm last week and faces up to seven weeks out.

Fulham made an offer around £22million at the start of the window for Pepi which was rejected and PSV insiders insist it would take more like £30-35m to prise away the striker.

PSV have been showing interest in Wolves forward Hwang-hee Chan.

Leeds join race for Strand Larsen

Leeds have joined the queue of clubs to enquire for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen.

Crystal Palace, Forest have enquired while a deal was considered too expensive for West Ham. Everton were unsure about his drop off in form.

Sunderland land wing king

Sunderland have signed winger Jocelin Ta Bi for £3.5m from Maccabi Netanya.

As Daily Mail Sport reported earlier this week, Sunderland stepped in after a move to Celtic fell through. Sunderland have agreed a four-and-a-half-year deal for the 20-year-old.

City starlet Heskey joins Wednesday 

Manchester City have agreed to allow youngster Jaden Heskey to join Sheffield Wednesday on loan.

The 20-year-old forward, son of former England striker Emile, has passed his medical and is due to be in their squad for Saturday’s clash with Portsmouth. Wednesday are also signing QPR goalkeeper Murphy Cooper. 

Wilson exploring Saudi suitors 

Callum Wilson is looking to explore offers in the Middle East over the coming days.

Al Shabab are among the clubs keen to speak to the 33-year-old who will be a free agent once his contract is terminated with West Ham.

Celtic and others have an interest but Wilson is looking to discuss a move abroad initially. 

Opportunistic Liverpool 

Liverpool maintain it will be a quiet window for them though they remain alert to opportunities. 

Manager Arne Slot, talking about January transfer plans, this morning said: ‘Everyone is aligned about the challenges we are facing. That is not to say we are going to act but everyone is aligned. There is no-one who has a different opinion on it. That is not to say anything is going to happen.’ 

Harrison set for Fiorentina move 

Leeds winger Jack Harrison is expected in Florence for his medical at Fiorentina today.

Fiorentina have agreed a loan deal with Leeds and Harrison is set to join for the rest of the season.

The loan includes an option to buy for around £6m.

Leeds are still weighing up moves for another forward and centre back this window after signing Facundo Buonanotte from Brighton yesterday.

They have checked on Napoli winger Noa Lang’s situation.

Coach Daniel Farke said on Thursday: ‘We missed out in the last days of the summer window on a creative, No 10, wide player. Since then, we have developed a good, capable group and we will only do something with the top characters who improve our squad.’

Malen completes Roma switch

Donyell Malen has completed a move to Roma for a fee of £21.6m.

He will wear the number 14 shirt at Roma, who are currently fifth in Serie A.

The Italian side accelerated their pursuit of the 26-year-old Netherlands forward amid rival interest from Atletico Madrid and Juventus.

Malen signed for Villa from Borussia Dortmund a year ago for an initial fee of £21m and has made 46 appearances for the club, scoring 10 goals.

Leeds finally land Buonanotte from Brighton 

Leeds United have signed Facundo Buonanotte from Brighton at the second time of asking. 

The Argentina midfielder was due to fly to Leeds in August only to make a late U-turn after Chelsea stepped in at the last minute to sign him. However, with his game time limited, Leeds asked again and the 21-year-old has cut short his loan at Chelsea to move to Elland Road on a loan with option to buy. 

‘I really wanted to come to Leeds instead of anywhere else. The time was right for me to come here to Leeds,’ he told LUTV. 

‘First, I want to help Leeds. I need to do a good job here. And then, of course, if I have a chance to go to the World Cup, obviously I want to go.’ 

Chelsea eye defenders Jacquet and Ramon

Chelsea are ready to add a new centre back this month and have checked on Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet and Jacobo Ramon at Como.

Cherries push for Vasco’s Rayan 

Bournemouth have accelerated talks with Vasco da Gama for 19-year-old forward Rayan who is valued around £30million.

Bournemouth see the Brazil U20 international as Antoine Semenyo’s replacement and have moved to head off competition from Zenit and Borussia Dortmund. Rayan has been offered a five and a half year deal and is keen on the move.

The Cherries hope to progress in talks for Ferencvaros midfielder Alex Toth today.

Onyeka wanted by Valencia… and EFL pair 

Brentford’s Nigeria midfielder Frank Onyeka is attracting interest from La Liga strugglers Valencia, plus Coventry City and Birmingham City.

Munetsi set for Paris match  

Wolves midfielder Marshall Munetsi underwent a medical yesterday ahead of his loan move to Paris FC.

Wolves want £15m for defender Emmanuel Agbadou after Besiktas offered a loan with obligation to buy at £12m. 

Blues want Priske business   

Birmingham City are interested in Djurgardens striker August Priske, 21. Scotland striker Lyndon Dykes has joined Charlton Athletic on a six-month deal after Birmingham agreed to cancel his contract.

Benitez eyes Tavernier swoop   

Rangers’ long-serving captain James Tavernier has emerged as a target for former Liverpool and Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez – now coaching Greek giants Panathinaikos. Tavernier, 34, is out of contract in the summer. 

To catch up on all the moves and stories so far this week go to:

THURSDAY: Conor Gallagher’s replacement lined up at Atletico 

WEDNESDAY: The latest on Federico Chiesa’s Liverpool future 

TUESDAY: The Championship clubs chasing Tom Lawrence as he shines in Perth