Transfer: Saudi clubs splash £1bn for Vinicius as Arsenal move for Duran

Saudi Arabian clubs are willing to splash over £1 billion on bringing Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr to the Middle East.

Ruben Amorim’s relationship with Marcus Rashford has broken down to the extent that Manchester United’s manager speaks to the player only when addressing the squad generally.

Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, and Porto have inquired about signing Carney Chukwuemeka on loan from Chelsea.

Santos are set to sign 19-year-old Brazilian striker Deivid Washington on loan from Chelsea.

Al Hilal are emerging as the most likely destination for Mohamed Salah should he decide to leave Liverpool and join the Saudi Pro League.

Chelsea are confident of securing a significant sell-on clause in the deal that will see midfielder Cesare Casadei move back to Italy.

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is reportedly “unconvinced” by Rasmus Hojlund and could even let the striker leave at the end of the season.

Rafa Benitez is down to the final two candidates for the head coach vacancy with Copa Libertadores champions Botafogo.

Arsenal are reportedly exploring a shock move for Aston Villa star Jhon Duran – even though Alexander Isak remains their “dream target”.

Manchester City want a straight loan deal if they are to land Douglas Luiz from Juventus this month and hold an interest in team-mate Andrea Cambiaso with a view towards the summer.

Antony could soon find himself with a touch of familiarity at Real Betis as the Spanish side are interested in taking Tyrell Malacia on loan, Sky Sports reported.

Shakhtar Donetsk have made an offer of around £12 million for West Ham winger Luis Guilherme.

Former Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom could be set to seal a move back to England, with Premier League clubs interested.

Neymar was reportedly convinced to rejoin boyhood club Santos after the Brazilian side created a video using AI with Pele’s voice urging him to “return home”.

Carlo Ancelotti says there is “no doubt” he will continue with Real Madrid if they win the Champions League or LaLiga.

Liverpool’s Ben Doak is set to remain on loan at Middlesbrough for the rest of the season.

Aston Villa midfielder Emiliano Buendia is set to join Bayer Leverkusen on loan.

Lyon expect to appoint former AC Milan head coach Paulo Fonseca to replace Pierre Sage.