The January transfer window is in full swing, with Premier League clubs scrambling to strengthen their squads. Daily Mail Sport brings you the latest developments, including a significant move from West Ham United for an international goalkeeper and Newcastle United tracking a rising star.
West Ham Target Brazilian International
West Ham United have submitted a loan offer with an option to buy for Al Nassr's Brazilian goalkeeper, Bento. The 26-year-old shot-stopper, who made his senior debut for Brazil against England in 2024, is the subject of a proposed deal worth £10 million. This move forms part of the Hammers' aggressive January recruitment, which has already seen them complete the £25.2 million signing of striker Taty Castellanos from Lazio on a four-and-a-half-year contract.
In further activity at the London Stadium, the club has also discussed a move for former Tottenham winger Steven Bergwijn, currently at Al Ittihad. However, their interest in Manchester City defender Nathan Ake has been rebuffed by the player.
Newcastle and Manchester City Dominate Headlines
Newcastle United are assessing Wolves' 18-year-old sensation Mateus Mane, who became the club's youngest ever Premier League goalscorer in their 3-0 win over West Ham. The Magpies are also expected to push ahead with a bid for 19-year-old Toulouse defender Dayann Methalie, despite the player recently undergoing knee surgery.
Meanwhile, Manchester City's injury crisis, affecting Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias, is likely to scupper interest from Barcelona and Crystal Palace in defender Nathan Ake. As a consequence, City are exploring a deal for Palace's Marc Guehi. In other City news, 19-year-old defender Juma Bah, on loan at Nice, has emerged as an option for Brentford.
Liverpool, Tottenham and Bournemouth Active in Market
Liverpool are closing in on a deal for Senegalese U17 World Cup defender Mor Ndiaye from Amitié FC, a club part-owned by former Chelsea striker Demba Ba. The left-sided centre-back would arrive as an U21 development player. Despite rumours, the club has had no contact from Juventus regarding a move to re-sign forward Federico Chiesa.
Tottenham Hotspur have seen an £8 million approach for Santos left-back Souza rejected, with the 19-year-old possessing an £87 million release clause. Elsewhere, Bournemouth are weighing up replacements for Antoine Semenyo, with Stoke City winger Sorba Thomas added to a list that includes Leicester's Abdul Fatawu.
Other Key Transfer Updates
Crystal Palace forward Romain Esse is close to joining Coventry City on loan, while Burnley's out-of-favour left-back Quilindschy Hartman is a target for Turkish side Besiktas. Manchester United youngster Harry Amass has attracted loan interest from Stoke City and Watford.
As the deadline approaches, the movement shows no sign of slowing, with clubs across the Premier League and Championship working diligently to secure their key targets for the second half of the season.
