Things are getting tasty in the football market as transfer stories ramp up during this January window. Here, we take a closer look at some of the latest transfer news today.
One of the biggest stories of the day comes from the Etihad Stadium, with Manchester City blocking the sale of their £20m centre-back.
Elsewhere, one of Liverpool’s most controversial players is back under the spotlight after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations.
Here are the biggest headlines of the day…
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Man City block Nathan Ake departure
Manchester City strengthened their defensive options with the signing of Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi, yet according to a report by Sports Boom the club are not ready to sanction the departure of Nathan Ake.
The Citizens are currently dealing with a long injury list which includes key defenders such as John Stones and Ruben Dias, though that has translated into minutes for Ake who has made just four Premier League starts this season.
City’s decision to buy Guehi led to several links for the out-of-favour Netherlands international – including interest from Inter Milan, Barcelona and Newcastle United.
However, the 30-year-old is still seen as a key member of Pep Guardiola’s squad and that is expected to be the case until the injury situation at the Etihad improves.
Inter Milan exploring Emi Martinez transfer
According to latest updates from Sky in Italy, Inter Milan are considering making a summer move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez.
The Argentina international has a contract with Villa until the summer of 2029, though this is not the first time that he has been linked with a departure from Villa Park.
The 33-year-old was linked with Manchester United during the summer transfer window, before the Red Devils ultimately decided to recruit Senne Lammens on Deadline Day.
Serie A giants Inter are now chasing the experienced goalkeeper, with the club already drafting a shortlist of possible replacements for their current shot-stopper Yann Sommer.
Mo Salah saga resumes amid AFCON return
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is back under the spotlight after returning to Anfield following the completion of his international duties for Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The 33-year-old is back in the squad for Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Marseille, and fans will be hopeful that his time away from the Reds will have healed any previous bad blood with manager Arne Slot.
The Liverpool boss left Salah out of the side for three matches before AFCON, sparking a high-profile fallout which ramped up speculation regarding the forward’s future at the club.
Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad had an informal bid of £150m rejected back in 2023, though they are still keeping their eyes on the situation amid a possible second bid during this January transfer window.
