Transfer: Chelsea move for Douglas Luiz, Garnacho

Premier League side Chelsea have made an offer to take Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz on loan for the rest of the season.

According to reports in Italy, Juventus have made Luiz available just six months after his £42 million arrival from Aston Villa.

Chelsea have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Alejandro Garnacho as Napoli appear to be turning their attention to other targets.

Manchester United are weighing up making an improved offer for top target Patrick Dorgu after seeing their initial bid turned down.

Everton have put Sunderland midfielder Dan Neil on their shortlist of transfer targets but may find it difficult to land him this month.

Brentford striker Yoane Wissa will attend court in France this week for the trial of a woman who allegedly attacked him with acid and attempted to kidnap his child.

West Ham will step up their efforts to support Graham Potter this month with his new transfer expert starting today. The Hammers have taken Potter’s long-term recruitment guru, Kyle Macaulay, from Chelsea in the middle of the January window.

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Steven Schumacher is the favourite to become Bolton boss – while Sam Allardyce dreams of an emotional return, Sky Sports reported.

Ronald Araujo is set to sign a new six-and-a-half-year deal with Barcelona, while the club are negotiating with Pedri over extending his contract.

Norway is on the verge of abolishing VAR from its domestic league after clubs in the country’s top two divisions formally recommended that it should be discontinued.

Rennes are in advanced talks to sign Celtic forward Kyogo Furuhashi for around £10 million.

Hibs are eyeing a swoop for OB ace Alasana Manneh.

St Johnstone are closing in on a move for Latvian international Daniels Balodis.

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