The transfer window is open and here are all the developments from Daily Mail Sport’s Simon Jones – including the terms of Douglas Luiz’s return to Aston Villa and Norwich’s bid for Bodo goal hero. For all of yesterday’s updates click here.
Paqueta seals West Ham exit
Flamengo have heralded Lucas Paqueta’s return to the club from West Ham as ‘an historic move’.
West Ham reluctantly agreed to sell for £36.4m yesterday after Paqueta requested a transfer and only to Flamengo. The midfielder travelled to Brazil last night for his medical.
James Ward-Prowse is swapping the claret of West Ham for the claret of Burnley
… and Ward-Prowse leaves London Stadium too
James Ward-Prowse has also completed his move from West Ham to relegation rivals Burnley, on loan. The 31-year-old said: ‘There’s a big battle between now and the end of the season, but I’m going to relish every moment.’
The Hammers did sign Adama Traore from Fulham for £1m with a further £1m to follow on staying up. The 29-year-old has signed an initial six-month deal.
Besiktas are keen on Hammers keeper Alphonse Areola.
City get a few bob for Bobb!
Manchester City have secured a 20 percent sell-on and matching rights on future bids for Oscar Bobb after selling him to Fulham for £27million, pending his medical today.
Fulham are considering a revised offer for PSV Eindhoven striker Ricardo Pepi, who is valued around £35m.
Manchester City defender Nathan Ake is on AC Milan’s wishlist, and City keeper Stefan Ortega is also attracting enquiries.
Oscar Bobb has played 26 games in the Premier League for Manchester City
Chelsea’s Paez swaps France for Argentina
Chelsea have recalled Kendry Paez from Strasbourg and are sending the Ecuador winger on loan to River Plate in Argentina.
Villa can sign Luiz for £21m after loan
Aston Villa have completed the signing of Douglas Luiz from Juventus after his loan to Nottingham Forest was cancelled.
Villa have an option to make the move permanent for £21m plus add-ons. Villa have have recalled defender Yasin Ozcan from his loan at Anderlecht to sign for Besiktas.
Newcastle say no to Zouma
Newcastle United are not pursuing a move for Kurt Zouma. The 31-year-old free agent, who played in the Premier League for Chelsea and West Ham, was offered to them after leaving Cluj this month.
Kurt Zouma signed for Romanian club Cluj last summer but left after just four appearances
Coventry back in for Onyeka
Coventry City have returned to talks for Brentford midfielder Frank Onyeka.
The 28-year-old has not featured for the Bees since October but played four games for Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Norwich’s £7m bid for Bodo hero
Norwich City have offered £7m to Bodo/Glimt for striker Kasper Hogh who also had interest Celtic. Hogh scored the winner in their Champions League game at Atletico Madrid last night – a goal that ensured they stayed in the competition by reaching the playoff round.
Norwich striker Josh Sargent is still intent on joining MLS side Toronto FC, having vowed to not play for the Championship club again.
Kasper Hogh celebrates his vital winner for Bodo/Glimt in Madrid last night
Coppola’s Paris deal
Brighton defender Diego Coppola, 22, is joining Paris FC on loan, seven months after signing for the Seagulls from Hellas Verona.
Ipswich say no to Szmodics joining Derby
Ipswich have rejected a bid from Derby County for striker Sammie Szmodics.
The 30-year-old joined the Tractor Boys in a £9m deal from Blackburn in summer 2024.
Sammie Szmodics bagged four goals in Ipswich’s Premier League campaign last season
Watford set to loan Udinese defender, 21
Watford are closing on a loan for Udinese centre-back Saba Goglichidze. The 21-year-old signed a five-year deal with the Italian club last summer but has been restricted to eight appearances in Serie A so far this season.
Salford’s forward thinking
Salford City are keen on Bolton forward John McAtee, 26.
To catch up on all the moves and stories so far this week, go to:
WEDNESDAY: Latest on free agent Jesse Lingard
TUESDAY: Tammy Abraham seals Aston Villa move
MONDAY: West Ham agree Flamengo’s £36m deal for Lucas Paqueta
