The transfer window is open and here are today’s latest developments from Daily Mail Sport’s Simon Jones...
Downs completes Hamburg loan
Southampton striker Damion Downs has joined Hamburg on loan.
The 21-year-old USA international, who was born in Germany, joined Saints from Cologne for £7million in July.
His last appearance for Southampton was as a 78th-minute substitute in the 3-0 win over Leicester City on 25 November.
Hamburg are 13th in Bundesliga and four points off a relegation play-off place.
Damion Downs made 14 appearances for the Saints but failed to find the back of the net
Hammers face competition for Bento
West Ham’s bid to sign Brazilian goalkeeper Bento is under serious threat from Genoa.
The Hammers have offered a loan with option to buy to Bento’s club Al Nassr but the 26-year-old is understood to prefer the chance to move to Italy instead.
West Ham are now in a perilous league position following last night’s 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest where keeper Alphonse Areola gave away the crucial penalty after punching Morgan Gibbs-White in the head.
Equally, Genoa are one place above the relegation places in Serie A but are increasingly hopeful of tempting the Brazil keeper to join them.
West Ham’s bid to sign Brazilian goalkeeper Bento is under serious threat from Genoa
Newcastle offered La Liga defender
Newcastle United have been offered the chance to sign Celta Vigo defender Oscar Mingueza.
The 26-year-old can play at centre-back and full-back and is out of contract in the summer. His club are pushing for an £8m fee this window and he has also been proposed to Aston Villa and West Ham.
Newcastle have been offered the chance to sign Celta Vigo defender Oscar Mingueza
Bees targeting another highly-rated young forward
Brentford are keen on Club Brugge’s young forward Kaye Furo.
Director of football Phil Giles and his scouting team continue to impress with their knack of finding attacking talent for the Premier League and the Belgium U21 international fits the bill.
The 18-year-old is 6ft 3ins tall and made his debut as a substitute against Rangers in the Champions League this season.
Tottenham to up offer for full back and eye attacker
Tottenham are preparing an improved offer for Santos’s left wing-back Souza.
Their opening proposal of around £8m was rejected but Santos could sell if an offer closer to £18m arrives for the 19-year-old.
Spurs also want a forward, their need accentuated by the thigh injury suffered by Mohammed Kudus. They have asked about RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande plus Manchester City’s Oscar Bobb who is expected to join Borussia Dortmund. City’s Savinho is admired but considered too expensive.
Spurs have recalled winger Yang Min-Hyeok from his loan at Portsmouth and have sent him to Coventry on loan. He will be joined there by Romain Esse from Crystal Palace.
Tottenham are preparing to make an improved offer for Santos’s left wing-back Souza
Wilson attracting interest ahead of West Ham exit
West Ham striker Callum Wilson is looking to terminate his contract within the next ten days.
Wilson was originally down to be in the squad to face Nottingham Forest last night but was subsequently withdrawn.
The 33-year-old will become a free agent and is attracting interest from the UK and Saudi Arabia.
Another West Ham forward Callum Marshall is due to join VfL Bochum on loan today.
Callum Wilson is expected to terminate his West Ham contract in the next 10 days
Arsenal in talks over teenage Blackburn forward
Arsenal are maintaining talks with Blackburn Rovers over the signing of 17-year-old forward Igor Tyjon.
Arsenal have monitored the England U18 international’s development for over a year and a move this month has not been ruled out.
Blades aiming to extend Bamford deal
Sheffield United are increasingly hopeful of securing Patrick Bamford’s signature for the second half of the season despite interest from Ipswich Town.
Bamford has impressed since signing a short term deal as a free agent following his release from Leeds United and his contract is due to expire in the next week.
Brighton defender set for another Championship loan
Brighton defender Eiran Cashin has cut short his loan spell at Birmingham will join Blackburn on loan.
Bees in talks for Cameroonian prodigy
Brentford are in talks to sign teenage Cameroon international Chris Pondy.
The 17-year-old left-sided centre back is part of the Dauphine Academy and impressed at the recent Afcon U17 Championships. He turns 18 in March.
