Amougou in for him

The BlueCo group that own Chelsea and Strasbourg are said to be keen on Mathis Amougou.

The 18-year-old midfielder is currently with Saint Etienne.

But contact has been made by BlueCo, according to RMC.

We have already seen Chelsea snap up young talent then loan them to their sister club – could Amougou do the same?

Is he Kimm-ing or not?

Well, it appears not.

Not to Anfield, anyway.

Joshua Kimmich had been a rumoured target for Liverpool in this transfer window to bolster Arne Slot’s side.

Kimmich’s contract at Bayern Munich expires at the end of the season.

But Sky Germany state the Reds are no longer interested – and are happy with how their squad is looking as they hold out hope on an emphatic Quadruple.

Garnacho’s season so far

The Manchester United winger has scored three and assisted just once for United in the Premier League this term.

His last goal was a belter against Leicester on November 10 – Ruud van Nistelrooy’s final game in interim charge.

Garnacho to Chelsea latest

Chelsea are weighing up an opening bid for Alejandro Garnacho as his future becomes increasingly uncertain.

The Manchester United winger is wanted by the Blues and Italian club Napoli but they are now switching their attention to Borussia Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi.

And that could pave the way for Chelsea to head the race for the Argentine who would cost around £50m.

It is believed Garnacho would prefer to remain in the Premier League too – given Chelsea an even stronger hand in the transfer market.

Chelsea have several wingers but with Mykhailo Mudryk possibly facing a lengthy suspension for testing positive for a banned substance, boss Enzo Maresca is exploring new opportunities.

And left-sided forward Christopher Nnkuku is wanted by Bayern Munich leaving further holes to be filled in wide positions.

Cannon bombed out

Leicester City have finally done some transfer business – but it is an outgoing.

Striker Tom Cannon has left the club after just 18 months to join Sheffield United in a £10million move.

Ireland international Cannon, 22, struggled for game time in the Championship last term and spent the first half of this season on loan at Stoke.

Come the start of next season, ironically, Cannon may end up in the Premier League if he can help the Blades to promotion – while the Foxes are at risk of relegation.

Ruud van Nistelrooy will be desperate to reinvest those funds into a new, much-needed striker to come in at the King Power.

Bright fight

Manchester Utd reportedly tried to hijack Julio Enciso’s move to Ipswich from Brighton during the January transfer window.

Enciso, 21, swapped the Amex Stadium for Portman Road after completing a loan move that will see him playing for the Tractor Boys until the end of the season.

According to Versus, however, United targeted the playmaker during the winter market.

The same source claims the Red Devils saw the Paraguay international as a potential replacement for Alejandro Garnacho.

Italian job

Chelsea are being linked with a move for Hellas Verona midfielder Reda Belahyane.

The 20-year-old joined the Italian club in 2022 from Nice and has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign.

Reports in Gianluca di Marzio claim the Blues are eyeing Belahyane as a replacement for Cesare Casadei.

Fed escape

Italy boss Luciano Spalletti has urged Federico Chiesa to quit Liverpool this month, writes Gary Stonehouse.

The winger, 27, moved to Anfield in a £10m cut-price summer deal from Juventus but has struggled to make much of an impact.

When asked if he felt Chiesa’s move to England had been a failure, he added: “I don’t know, but perhaps now he knows some things that will help him develop further.

“I think he can help any team in any league, but some steps forward in terms of physical impact are required.”

Done deal – Enciso to Ipswich

Ipswich have announced the loan signing of Julio Enciso from Brighton.

The Paraguayan has appeared in 12 games for the Seagulls so far this season.

Enciso said: “I am so happy to be here.

“The conversations with the Manager have been good. I am very grateful to him and the Club for believing in me. I can’t wait to get going.

“I’m a real fighter and I will do my best in every game.”

Rash call

Dortmund have reportedly been priced out of buying Marcus Rashford from Manchester United.

His £325,000-per-week wages have all but ruled the German side out of the running for his signature, according to The Daily Mail.

The deal could still be revisited at the end of window if the cost comes down, but Rashford looks set to stay at his boyhood club for now.

Barcelona is Rashford’s last hope if he wants out of Old Trafford.

The 27-year-old’s representatives spoke to Barca’s sporting director Deco on Tuesday.

French connection

Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi is set for £10million move to Rennes.

The Japanese striker has scored 85 goals since joining the Bhoys from Vissel Kobe in 2021.

According to Sky, Celtic are also in talks with Rennes about bringing back former record signing Jota, who has been frozen out in France.

Chil out

Ben Chilwell could be offered an escape route from Chelsea by Borussia Dortmund, SunSport can exclusively reveal.

The German giants are looking for alternatives after missing out on Chilwell’s teammate Renato Veiga, writes Andrew Dillon.

Veiga was being targeted by the Bundesliga club but has opted for Italians Juventus instead on a deal until the end of the season.

Chilwell, 28, has played just 45 minutes of first-team football this season and was part of the infamous ‘bomb squad’ asked to train separately.

Nap time

Serie A side Napoli have made contact over a transfer for an Alejandro Garnacho alternative, reports suggest.

Garnacho, 20, is the subject of heavy interest from the Italian side and Chelsea for a deal which could reach up to £70million.

Manchester United are adamant they will not sell for anything less than their asking price and have rejected a bid of £50m plus add-ons for Garnacho.

In response, Napoli have turned their attention towards Borussia Dortmund star Karim Adeyemi.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Naples chiefs have made contact with the German club over a deal.

Forest swoop

Nottingham Forest are reportedly set to smash their record transfer fee on Arsenal target Matheus Cunha.

The Wolves playmaker is hot property after bagging 10 goals in 21 games to start the season.

According to Sky, Forest are preparing a bid in the region of £60million for Cunha.

The Gunners and several other Prem clubs are also circling.

Rising the ranks

Ruben Amorim is keeping a close eye on Chido Obi-Martin by inviting him to Manchester United first team training.

The former Arsenal wonderkid, 17, has been making headlines in United’s youth ranks during his first season with the club.

Obi-Martin scored twice in a 5-2 Youth Cup win against Preston North End, having also produced a pinpoint ball for Jack Fletcher’s goal.

And the teenager is already mingling with senior players after joining a few training sessions, according to The Daily Mail.

Juve got a deal

Chelsea have recouped a proportion of Renato Veiga’s £11.8m transfer fee – by loaning him out to Juventus.

Veiga joined Chelsea in a deal from Swiss club Basel last July.

He has made just one Premier League start this season in 18 appearances in all competitions.

Veiga was played at left-back by Chelsea but wants more minutes at centre-back.

Juventus will pay £4.2m to take the Portuguese star until the summer, with his return before Chelsea’s Club World Cup campaign in June.

Ben and gone

The transfer chase for Liverpool whizkid Ben Doak is over for now, writes Gary Stonehouse.

The Scottish winger, 19, has been in sensational form during his season-long loan at promotion-chasing Middlesbrough.

Liverpool rejected £15m bids from both Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town for the livewire.

Brentford and Leicester also believed to be keen.

The Reds were holding out for £25m but received no further offers – and now it is too late for him to go anywhere else this month.

Marmoush speaks

Manchester City’s newest recruit Omar Marmoush is all smiles this morning after completing a £64m switch to the Etihad.

He said: “It’s a pleasure and an honour for me and my family to be representing Manchester City.

“It makes them happy. It makes me happy my dreams are becoming reality.

“I’m really excited and can’t wait to meet my teammates, get on the pitch and start my journey with the club.”

Bah-d form

Manchester City have been slammed over the potential signing of young defender Juma Bah.

Valladolid have threatened to take legal action against the centre back, 18, for breach of contract.

According to reports in Spain, City were in talks with the LaLiga side for a deal worth up to £6.75m.

But Sierra Leone-born Bah, 18, and his representatives informed Valladolid that they were instead going to pay up the terms of his current youth contract at a cost of around £5m.

Valladolid are furious, writes Dan King, because Bah has refused to sign a pro deal that would have cost more to buy out.

Going Stateside

Wilfried Zaha has joined MLS side Charlotte in a bid to reignite his career.

The ex-Crystal Palace winger turned down a £200,000-a-week deal to pursue his Champions League dream with Galatasaray 18 months ago.

Zaha scored 10 goals in 42 appearances for the Turkish side last season before being sent on loan to Lyon.

Charlotte’s General Manager Zoran Krneta said: “Wilfred is a world-class talent who has proven himself at the highest level of the sport as an elite goal scorer and chance creator.”

Walking away

Kyle Walker is joining AC Milan on an initial six-month loan deal, writes Martin Blackburn.

Both Milan clubs showed an interest in the England defender but it is AC who have clinched his signature for the remainder of the season.

They will have the option to buy the 34-year-old in the summer  – although there is no obligation to do so.

Done deal – City confirm Marmoush

Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush is heading to the Etihad.

Manchester City have confirmed the capture of 25-year-old Eintracht Frankfurt star in a deal worth £64million.

The club will pay an initial £59m for Marmoush – while his former club could net another £5m in add-ons.

Marmoush – an international team-mate of Mo Salah – has scored 37 goals and added 20 assists for Frankfurt since joining in 2023.

Vinicius Jr in £296m Saudi bombshell

Vinicius Jr is being lined up for a world-record £296million move to Saudi Arabia after his Ballon d’Or snub, Give Me Sport have reported.

The Real Madrid superstar, 24, has emerged as a target for three Middle Eastern giants amid doubts over his long-term future at the Bernabeu.

Vinicius Jr joined Real in 2018 from Flamengo for £40million, a year after penning a contract with the Spanish giants.

He’s since scored 101 goals in 291 games while winning three titles and two Champions Leagues.

But Vini was left deeply upset last year when it emerged he had missed out on the latest Ballon d’Or award.

Sesko update

RB Leipzig manager Marco Rose has given an update on the future of striker Benjamin Sesko.

The striker has been heavily linked with a switch to Arsenal this month.

However, the manager has claimed that the striker will be staying at the club.

He told Sky: “Benjamin Šeško stays? Yes, that’s still the case for us.”

Ex-Blue ace blow

Ex-Chelsea prodigy Gael Kakuta has hit a new career low… after having his contract ripped up in Iran.

The Blues landed a transfer ban and fine after signing the winger from Lens in 2007.

Kakuta was once dubbed the most gifted player of his generation.

And he had Premier League loan spells away from the Blues with Fulham and Bolton.

He joined Iranian league runners-up Esteghlal last summer, penning a one-year deal.

But they ripped up his contract on Monday after France-born Kakuta failed to live up to expectations.