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The transfer market is buzzing with activity, and today’s highlights come courtesy of Simon Jones from Daily Mail Sport. There’s interest in two Wolves goalkeepers and a fresh Brazilian addition to Bournemouth’s squad. For a recap of yesterday’s updates, click here.
Hammers explain Paqueta exit
West Ham United has officially announced that Lucas Paqueta has been given permission to travel to Brazil to finalize personal terms with Flamengo, following his request to transfer.
Paqueta has expressed a strong desire to join Flamengo, the club where his professional journey began.
“Lucas has conveyed that, due to personal and family considerations, he wants to return to Brazil and start anew. This decision follows his exoneration in July 2025 from FA misconduct charges, which took a toll on him over two years,” the club stated.
“Despite the club’s efforts to retain Lucas, he remains firm in his decision to leave,” they continued.
“Consequently, the head coach and the club have, albeit reluctantly, decided to honor his transfer request.”
‘West Ham United would like to take this opportunity to thank our management, players, staff and loyal supporters for the unwavering and devoted support they have shown to Lucas throughout his time at the club and, in particular, over the past two and a half years.’
Lucas Paqueta made it clear he wanted to return to Brazil, West Ham said in a statement
Sterling close to Chelsea exit
Chelsea are close to an agreement with Raheem Sterling to allow him to leave as a free agent. He joined in 2022 but has not played for them for more than 18 months.
Bobb set for £27m Fulham switch
Fulham have agreed a £27million deal to sign Oscar Bobb from Manchester City which will include a further 20percent sell on clause. The 22-year-old will have a medical tomorrow.
No plans for Tsimikas return
As it stands, Liverpool defender Kostas Tsimikas is not returning to the Anfield club.
The Greece international is on loan at Roma and, while they have been exploring the market for alternative left-backs, notably having a bid rejected for Wolves’ David Moller Wolfe, they have yet to find one.
They are subsequently not intending to send Tsimikas back. The knock-on is that Andy Robertson’s situation also remains the same – that he is likely to stay.
One Liverpool left-back who could be on the move is 20-year-old Calum Scanlon who has returned from a hamstring injury and is wanted by Cardiff on loan.
Porto are among those keen in Liverpool forward Keyrol Figueroa who is ready to sign a new contract before going out on loan.
Figueroa, 19, is a goalscorer and there is increased interest from EFL clubs which is deemed a more likely destination than Porto. Figueroa has grabbed 11 goals in 12 Premier League 2 outings this season and nine in his last six.
He is the son of former Wigan defender Maynor Figueroa.
Keyrol Figueroa, 19, is being eyed by a number of Football League clubs
Koumas set to join the Tigers
Liverpool’s Lewis Koumas has undergone his medical and completed the paperwork for his loan to Hull.
The Wales international winger cut short his loan at Birmingham City to join Hull’s promotion challenge and to push for a place in Craig Bellamy’s squad ahead of their World Cup play off.
Turkish giants come back in for Clarets defender
Besiktas have returned to discussions over a move for Burnley defender Quilindschy Hartman as their search for a left back continues.
The Turkish side targeted Hartman at the start of the month but then switched sights with Wolves’ David Moller Wolfe looked at and Liverpool’s Kostas Tsimikas who is on loan at Roma.
Hornets keeper set for League One switch
Watford goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann is in talks to join Leyton Orient.
The 31-year-old Austria international, who is on loan at Deportivo La Coruna, is due to undergo a medical with the League One club today.
Forest look to Sa after Victor injury
Nottingham Forest goalkeeper John Victor has been ruled out for the rest of the season.
The 29-year-old suffered a knee injury against Aston Villa earlier this month, and Sean Dyche confirmed he had undergone surgery.
Subsequently, Forest have enquired after Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa.
As Daily Mail Sport reported yesterday, talks are complicated by Tottenham’s interest in Wolves’s Sam Johnstone.
Brighton defender heads for Paris
Brighton have given permission to centre back Diego Coppola to join Paris FC on loan. The Italy international has had plenty of interest as previously reported on Daily Mail Sport.
Brighton are among the clubs keen on Toulouse defender Charlie Cresswell.
Hibs reject approach from German giants
Scottish Premiership side Hibernian have rejected a £1.9million offer from German side Schalke for top prospect Josh Mulligan.
The 23-year-old midfielder, who has been compared in style to Aston Villa’s John McGinn, has been outstanding this season, drawing enquiries from the likes of Celtic and Leeds United also.
However, Hibernian don’t want to sell in this window. Mulligan is also recovering from injury at the moment after damaging ankle ligaments. He hopes to recover quickly to stake his claim for Steve Clarke’s World Cup squad.
Lingard closing on resolution to his future
Free agent Jesse Lingard has been talking to various British clubs in recent days, including Premier League sides.
However, Daily Mail Sport understands the 33-year-old former Manchester United and England forward is in advanced talks with clubs in Serie A.
Lingard has been open to offers since finishing his stint with FC Seoul in December.
Jesse Lingard scored 19 goals in 67 games for Seoul but looks set for a return to Europe now
Derby rebuffed in Szmodics approach
Ipswich have rejected an offer from Derby for 33-year-old striker Sammie Szmodics.
Derby are weighing up whether to go back in with another offer but Ipswich need forward options after making enquiries to improve their own goal threat.
Traore completes Hammers switch
Fulham forward Adama Traore has completed his move to West Ham, where he will link up with Nuno Espirito Santo once again.
The fee is understood to be £1million with a further £1m on West Ham staying up.
‘I’m so happy to be here, so happy to help the team the maximum I can and show my quality,’ said Traore.
‘My mentality is always to do better. It’s always to improve as a player, to help the team as much as I can and I always say, if I’m the same person as yesterday, it’s one day lost.
‘I love the challenges. I think, of course, we have to go game by game. And this is what we’re going to do, trying to do our best. I think everything comes from belief. And I believe we’re going to achieve what we’re looking for.’
The Cottagers continue to work on deals for Manchester City’s Oscar Bobb and Ricardo Pepi at PSV. Despite their £28m offer for Pepi falling short, they are looking at a deal worth up to £35m for the USA striker
Luiz undergoes Villa medical
Douglas Luiz is undergoing his medical ahead of joining Aston Villa. The 27-year old midfielder’s loan from Juventus to Nottingham Forest was curtailed so he could join injury-hit Villa.
The deal includes an option to buy at £21m plus add ons.
Salford eye McAtee to boost promotion push
Ambitious Salford are planning a bold attempt to sign John McAtee from League One Bolton to help with their push for promotion.
McAtee, the older brother of Nottingham Forest’s James, cost Bolton £1million when they signed him from Luton Town 18 months ago.
Lincoln City, Bradford City and Huddersfield Town are also interested in signing him for their own promotion pushes in League One.
Though McAtee has not started as regularly as he wanted this season, he has done in Bolton’s last two games and they have won both.
Salford are in the division below and chasing promotion from League Two but lost ground with a defeat to Chesterfield last night. They hope to appeal to Salford-born McAtee that he can become a local hero by joining their cause this month.
Clarets set to sign Ward-Prowse
Burnley are to finalise the loan signing of James Ward-Prowse from West Ham today.
The 31-year-old has travelled north for his medical ahead of linking up with Scott Parker.
James Ward-Prowse has been frozen out under Nuno Espirito Santo at West Ham and now looks set to bolster Burnley’s survival bid
Surridge leaning towards staying Stateside
Ipswich have made enquiries for Nashville striker Sam Surridge.
The 27-year-old former Nottingham Forest forward has been prolific since moving to Tennessee and that has alerted clubs back in the UK.
However, while tempted, Surridge is understood to be leaning towards staying in the MLS as it stands
Moyes no longer keen on Norton-Cuffy
Everton manager David Moyes is not pursuing a deal for Genoa right back Brooke Norton-Cuffy at this stage.
The England Under 21 international is available this window and the ex-Arsenal scholar has been discussed for a possible return to the Premier League.
Everton want a right back and a striker this month but are struggling to find the right fit. Norton-Cuffy is one that has been put to them, alongside the likes of Bologna’s Emil Holm, Guela Doue at Strasbourg, and more, but Moyes is looking at other options.
Dembele relaxed about PSG situation
Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele has no plans to leave Paris St Germain for Saudi Arabia as it stands.
The 28-year-old is attracting interest from the Saudi Pro League after PSG president Nasser El Khelaifi warned that every player needs to fit into the club’s wage structure.
That was taken as a warning to Dembele by some as PSG approach the point of negotiationing a new deal with the France international.
Ousmane Dembele’s future at PSG has been the subject of widespread speculation
However, Daily Mail Sport has been told that Dembele is relaxed about the situation at PSG.
He has a good relationship with the president and Luis Enrique, he is happy at the club and is ‘very focused’ on playing for them.
He still has two and a half years on contract and no conversations have started yet about a new deal or any figures discussed.
West Ham seek loans for Spurs and Chelsea duo
West Ham have made loan approaches for Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky and Chelsea defender Axel Disasi after sending Igor Julio back to Brighton.
Julio’s return means the Hammers now have two domestic loan slots available as they pursue several options to bolster their defence.
Fulham winger Adama Traore should sign for West Ham today after undergoing a medical on Tuesday while midfielder James Ward-Prowse is heading for Burnley on loan after they revived talks.
West Ham have made a loan approach for Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky
Wolves goalkeepers in-demand
Tottenham have asked Wolves about taking keeper Sam Johnstone on loan as an indicator that they would allow Kinsky to leave.
However, that has been complicated by Nottingham Forest asking for Wolves’ other keeper Jose Sa.
Aston Villa close on Douglas Luiz after sealing Tammy Abraham deal
Aston Villa have agreed to re-sign Douglas Luiz on loan from Juventus.
The 27-year-old will cut short his current loan at Nottingham Forest to sign for the club who sold him in 2024. Villa’s need is all the greater after Youri Tielemans was ruled out for eight weeks with an ankle injury.
Villa have confirmed the signing of Tammy Abraham from Besiktas for £18.25m. The 28-year-old has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal.
Aston Villa have signed Tammy Abraham and are set to seal a loan move for Douglas Luiz
Wolves target England international Gomes
Marseille’s England midfielder Angel Gomes is a loan target for Wolves.
The Molineux club are also keen on Auxerre striker Lassine Sinayoko.
Cherries seal Rayan signing
Bournemouth have signed winger Rayan from Brazilian club Vasco da Gama in a deal worth up to £30.3m.
The 19-year-old has signed a five-and-a-half-year contract and is understood to have an £86.8m release clause.
Bournemouth have signed winger Rayan from Vasco da Gama in a deal worth up to £30.3m
Ipswich enquire for Leeds forward
Ipswich Town have asked about Leeds United striker Joel Piroe but he is reluctant to leave in this window.
Ipswich have confirmed the loan signing of Sunderland midfielder Dan Neil.
Liverpool youngster targeted by Hull
Liverpool forward Lewis Koumas is wanted on loan at Hull City who are also signing Manchester United’s Toby Collyer.
Liverpool goalkeeper Fabian Mrozek, 22, is in talks to join MLS side FC Cincinnati on loan in a deal that could become permanent.
Brighton in three-way fight for Cresswell
Paris FC want Brighton defender Diego Coppola on loan.
Brighton, Crystal Palace and Wolfsburg have all asked about Toulouse defender Charlie Cresswell.
Brighton have rebuffed Nottingham Forest’s enquiry for Lewis Dunk.
Burnley full back heads to Prague
Burnley right back Oliver Sonne will have a medical with Sparta Prague in the next 24 hours ahead of a loan switch.
Birmingham seal £7m winger deal
Birmingham City have confirmed the £7m signing of winger Carlos Vicente from Deportivo Alaves.
Coady set for Wrexham exit
Wrexham defender Conor Coady, 32, is in talks to join Charlton Athletic on loan.
Wrexham defender Conor Coady is in talks over a move to Charlton Athletic on loan
Foxes in talks over Soumare departure
Leicester City are negotiating the sale of Boubakary Soumare to Al-Duhail SC in Qatar.
Sheffield United forward Ryan One is heading to Lincoln City on loan while Coventry have signed winger Jahnoah Markelo from Swiss side FC Zurich.
Bruges are interested in Reading left-back Andre Garcia, 18.
To catch up on all the recent moves and stories so far this week, go to:
TUESDAY: Tammy Abraham seals Aston Villa move
MONDAY: West Ham agree Flamengo’s £36m deal for Lucas Paqueta
SUNDAY: Arsenal set sights on Real Madrid full back
SATURDAY: Forest join queue for Jean-Philippe Mateta
FRIDAY: Tottenham move for Liverpool’s Andy Robertson
