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By SIMON JONES Published: 19: 00 AEDT, 31 January 2026 | Updated: 08: 13 AEDT, 1 February 2026 33 View comments The transfer window is open and here are all the developments from Daily Mail Sport's Simon Jones - including the latest in West Ham's search for a centre back and Everton's interest in a Chelsea winger. Liverpool remain attentive to discussions over the sale of Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet. Chelsea are pushing to get a deal done for the 20-year-old centre back this weekend though his club don't want to lose him in this window. Rennes would agree a transfer now for the summer and that would suit Liverpool. Chelsea have had one offer rejected and are reluctant to match the £56miion valuation but are aware of Liverpool's interest. Liverpool have been approached by a number of agents over defensive reinforcements, notably right-backs, ahead of Monday's transfer deadline. Sunderland midfielder could head to Germany Sunderland attacking midfielder Adil Aouchiche is a target for German side Schalke. The 23-year-old is on loan at Aberdeen, who also have an option to buy the player. He was left out of the squad for Saturday's match at Kilmarnock as talks advance. Chelsea youngster Yahya Idrissi Regragui is in talks to sign for AC Milan. The 18-year-old attacking midfielder has been with Chelsea since joining as a 12-year-old from West Ham. The Morocco U18 international is discussing a permanent move to Milan. Leicester City are signing Southampton’s Joe Aribo on loan until the end of the season. The Foxes are also in talks with Manchester City for Divine Mukasa. The 18-year-old attacking midfielder, an England U19 international, has made six first team appearances for City this season. Meanwhile. Aribo, 29, has made 111 appearances for the Saints since joining from Rangers in 2022. Black Cats sign keeper Ellborg for £3. 4m Sunderland have agreed a £3. 4million deal for Malmo goalkeeper Melker Ellborg. The 22-year-old Swede is travelling to the north East today to undergo a medical over the next 24 hours. Ellborg's arrival will allow Sunderland's Anthony Patterson to join Millwall. Sunderland are also rivalling Everton for Chelsea forward Tyrique George. The England U21 international also has interest from Spain, France and Italy. Auxerre and Real Mallorca keen on Blues forward Fofana Chelsea striker David Datro Fofana is wanted by Auxerre and Real Mallorca. Both clubs have been asking for loans with options to buy. Fofana was recalled from his loan at Turkish side Fatih Karagumruk where he scored six goals in 13 games as Chelsea were looking to sell and free up an international loan space. Chelsea remain in discussions over bringing Mamadou Sarr back from Strasbourg with the possibility Aaron Anselmino goes the other way. Talks are continuing with Rennes also today for £56m rated centre back Jeremy Jacquet. Axel Disasi meanwhile, has interest from West Ham and AC Milan. The Hammers have also had a bid rejected for Southampton's Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Chelsea striker David Datro Fofana is wanted by Auxerre and Real Mallorca Newcastle rebuff Fulham's Willock enquiries Fulham have made an enquiry for Newcastle midfielder Joe Willock — but the 26-year-old is not for sale. No offer has been made, but Fulham lodged their interest. Willock has 18 months left on his contract but with a number of injuries, Newcastle need him to stay this window. Willock scored his first goal of the season against PSG in midweek. Joe Willock set to be part of NUFC squad at Liverpool tonight. No offers and, while there is interest, no plans to sell, as it stands. He was outstanding @ PSG this week & with Joelinton out/Bruno nursing ankle, he should get plenty of minutes these next few weeks. Man City goalkeeper Ortega agrees to join Forest Stefan Ortega has agreed to join Nottingham Forest from Manchester City on an initial six-month contract. The clubs are finalising terms ahead of the German joining Sean Dyche's squad as number two to Matz Sels. After struggling to make headway on Jose Sa from Wolves, Sean Dyche's side enquired about City's England international James Trafford but the 23-year-old preferred to stay as back-up to Gianluigi Donnarumma. Forest then turned to Ortega. Forest have lost John Victor for the season after he had knee surgery. Forest have also made a loan offer to Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi. The deal would include an option to buy. Oleksandr Zinchenko underwent a medical at Ajax on Friday ahead of sealing his £1. 2m move from Arsenal to Ajax. Ortega has agreed to join Nottingham Forest from Man City on an initial six-month contract Norwich close in on £3million deal for striker Toure Norwich City have agreed a deal worth around £3million for Randers FC striker Mohamed Toure. The Championship club will pay an initial £2. 6m fee, with £400, 000 worth of add-ons to the Danish Superliga side. The Australia international, 21, is due to undergo a medical today. Norwich striker Josh Sargent remains intent on leaving for Toronto. Inter Milan would like to sign Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones but, with their squad stretched, it is not in the Anfield club’s interests to let any first team players leave this window. Inter Milan have been eyeing up Liverpool's 25-year-old midfielder Curtis Jones Flamengo have announced the signing of Lucas Paqueta from West Ham for £36. 5m. Paqueta has signed a contract with the Brazilian club until December 2030. Fulham have completed the £27million signing of attacking midfielder Oscar Bobb from Manchester City. The Norway international has signed a five-and-a-half-year contract and said: 'I spoke to Sander [Berge], my good friend, and I spoke to the manager, and he explained what the system’s like, and how the lads are, and how the club is. 'He seemed lovely, so it was an easy decision basically. I’m very excited. ' Oscar Bobb has insisted moving from Manchester City to Fulham was an 'easy decision' Everton are among the clubs showing interest in Chelsea winger Tyrique George. Forest have been looking at Dwight Mc Neil of Everton who are willing to let full-back Adam Aznou leave on loan. Leeds United have rejected an approach from Besiktas for goalkeeper Lucas Perri. Wolves are working to bring Scotland striker Che Adams back to the Premier League from Torino. Werder Bremen have approached Burnley over a deal for defender Hjalmar Ekdal who was also the subject of an enquiry from Nice. Brighton winger Tommy Watson is in talks to join promotion-chasing Millwall on loan. A number of other clubs have shown an interest in the England U21 international who was one of the stand-out performers in the Championship for Sunderland last season. Liverpool forward Lewis Koumas and Manchester United midfielder Toby Collyer have signed for Hull City on loan. West Brom want Aston Villa's attacking midfielder Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba for the season but face competition from Leicester. Hoffenheim have enquired about a loan for Aston Villa's Rory Ferguson. West Brom and Leicester want to sign Aston Villa's Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba on loan Norwich City are targeting Randers striker Mohamed Toure. The Australian, 21, is considered more viable than Bodo/Glimt's Kasper Hogh who continues to impress in the Champions League. Rangers are keen on Southampton striker Cameron Archer. Watford midfielder Moussa Sissoko, 36, is in talks to join Rafa Benitez at Panathinaikos. Al Ula are signing Watford's Pierre Dwomoh. Watford have signed left-back Stephen Mfuni from Manchester City on loan. Hibernian have signed Dane Scarlett on loan from Tottenham. Bolton are in talks to sign Wrexham striker Ryan Hardie. To catch up on all the moves and stories so far this week, go to: FRIDAY: Liverpool's Curtis Jones wanted by Serie A giants THURSDAY: Palace agree loan for Aston Villa's Guessand 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
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