Transfer news RECAP: Manchester United, City, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal latest as Alexis Sanchez and Henrikh Mkhitaryan near swap deal
- Henrikh Mkhitaryan is expected to join Arsenal as part of deal for Alexis Sanchez
- Manchester United are the favourites to sign the Chilean after City pulled out
- Arsenal forward Theo Walcott will complete a £20million move to Everton today
- Chelsea have sounded out West Ham over a permanent deal for Andy Carroll
The January transfer window is hotting up, with Premier League clubs at both ends of the table looking to do business before the end of the month.
Manchester United are continuing their pursuit of Alexis Sanchez, with Arsenal now looking to include Henrikh Mkhitaryan as part of the deal.
Elsewhere, Theo Walcott is expected to complete a £20million to Everton today and Chelsea are ramping up their interest in West Ham striker Andy Carroll.
If you are viewing this live blog on the MailOnline app, click HERE for full coverage.
It's time to close down this live transfer news feed for the day, but we'll be back with another one in the morning.
If any deals are done between now and then we'll let you know via our main football page.
Theo Walcott has posted a message to Arsenal fans following his move to Everton on Wednesday afternoon.
'I would like to say a big thank you to everyone involved Arsenal,' he wrote. 'The manager, coaches, backroom staff, and all the many people at the club that have been part of my family for the past 12 years.
'I would also like to thank all my team mates I have had the pleasure of playing alongside, but most importantly the fans for their incredible support. I feel sad to leave but also excited for a new challenge. I wish everyone at the club every success for the future.'
KIERAN GILL: Tottenham want to tie Christian Eriksen down to a new-and-improved deal.
Eriksen, who has scored six goals and assisted six in the Premier League this season, has two years left on his £70,000-a-week contract.
Spurs are set to open talks with the 25-year-old attacker and it comes amid talk of interest in Eriksen from Italy's Juventus.
Everton striker Cenk Tosun believes Theo Walcott will be a 'massive signing' for the Toffees after the former Arsenal man sealed a £20m transfer.
The 26-year-old, Everton's first signing this window for £27m from Besiktas, also vowed to end the club's wait for silverware, which stretches back to 1995.
'Theo is a great player, proven in the Premier League - he has done well at Arsenal for many years,' said Tosun. 'I would say that he will be a massive signing for us.'
KIERAN GILL: Tottenham want to tie Christian Eriksen down to a new-and-improved deal.
Eriksen, who has scored six goals and assisted six in the Premier League this season, has two years left on his £70,000-a-week contract.
Spurs are set to open talks with the 25-year-old attacker and it comes amid talk of interest in Eriksen from Italy's Juventus.
England forward Theo Walcott has joined Everton for £25million on a three-and-a-half year deal.
Walcott said on Twitter: 'I would like to say a big thank you to everyone involved at Arsenal – manager, coaches, backroom staff, and all the many people at the club that have been part of my family for the past 12 years,' Walcott said.
'I would also like to thank all my team mates I have had the pleasure of playing alongside, but most importantly the fans for their incredible support. I feel sad to leave but also excited for a new challenge. I wish everyone at the club every success for the future.'
KIERAN GILLL: Watford's Richarlison will consider his future at the end of the season with the Hornets expecting interest in their 20-year-old Brazilian.
Club insiders have confirmed they have no intention of selling their starlet in the next two weeks but Richarlison has impressed several bigger clubs.
Chelsea and Ajax both made enquiries into the exciting youngster last summer before Richarlison joined Watford for £11.5million from Fluminense.
SIMON JONES: Brighton, Fulham and Norwich City have made enquiries about Aalesund winger Edwin Gyasi.
The Dutch-born Ghana international has already been discussed by Sunderland, Middlesbrough and Sheffield Wednesday. Sunderland wanted to bring the 26-year-old winger in on loan but Aalesund would prefer a permanent deal.
Their asking price has alerted others with the Norwegian club willing to accept £600,000 up front with further add-ons taking the deal to just over £1million. Gyasi is quick and can play as a second striker. He scored six goals last season and has scored one in two games for Ghana.
Rochdale have signed defender Sam Hart on loan from Sky Bet League One rivals Blackburn.
The 21-year-old left-back, who joined Liverpool from Manchester United's academy aged 16, will stay at Spotland until the end of the season.
'I'm really excited to be here,' he said. 'I spoke to the manager and the coaches before joining the club and they were all very positive towards getting me here, so I'm enthusiastic about being at Rochdale and I'm looking forward to kicking on.'
SIMON JONES: Manchester United have agreed terms with Alexis Sanchez over his transfer to Old Trafford with the Chile international set to become the club's highest earner on around £14million-a-year.
Arsenal believe Henrikh Mkhitaryan will join them too as part of the deal though the Armenian was at Carrington on Wednesday.
Mkhitaryan has not been happy with the way United have pushed him into leaving though recognises that Arsene Wenger wants him in London and that he will likely gain more game time at Arsenal than he has enjoyed under Jose Mourinho.
Well then.
Alexis Sanchez is on the verge of joining Manchester United after the Chile forward agreed a four-and-a-half-year deal with the club.
The Arsenal star is set to earn £14million a year after tax.
MORE TO FOLLOW
CHRIS WHEELER: Jose Mourinho is close to signing a contract extension at Manchester United to stay in charge at Old Trafford beyond the end of next season.
United sources have confirmed that talks are progressing well and Mourinho is expected to sign his new deal before the end of the month.
The Portuguese coach is halfway through a three-year deal after taking over from Louis van Gaal in the summer of 2016. The new two-year contract would tie him to United until 2021 with the option of a further 12 months.
The 21-year-old Serbian will stay in the Welsh capital until the end of the season, subject to international clearance.
Zinedine Zidane says he cannot imagine Real Madrid without Cristiano Ronaldo.
According to reports, the forward wants to leave the European champions over a contract dispute with president Florentino Perez and has been linked with a return to Manchester United.
'Cristiano is a part of this club, where he belongs. The club, the fans, everyone loves him... I always say the same thing, I do not see a Madrid without Cristiano,' he said.
SIMON JONES: Augsburg director Stefan Reuter has confirmed that left back Kostas Stafylidis is close to joining Stoke on loan.
The 24-year-old wing-back has had limited first-team opportunities this season but Stoke want more cover for left-back Erik Pieters.
He will become Paul Lambert's first signing
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's recent behaviour has been met with bafflement by his Borussia Dortmund bosses.
The striker was dropped for last weekend's Bundesliga clash with Wolfsburg for skipping a key team meeting. It was the second time this season he has been banned by his club for 'disciplinary reasons'.
The 28-year-old is a reported target for Arsenal as a potential replacement for Alexis Sanchez, who is expected to depart the Emirates this month.
ADAM CRAFTON: First things first, some perspective. Theo Walcott scored 108 goals in 397 appearances for Arsenal, at a rate of a goal every 3.7 games.
At his best, Walcott's raw, inhibited speed electrified Arsene Wenger teams. He was the pocket rocket that helped his side storm back to draw 2-2 against Pep Guardiola's brilliant Barcelona in 2010.
He scored crucial goals to seal Champions League qualification against Udinese in 2012. He has scored several memorable goals in impressive Arsenal victories over Arsenal.
SIMON JONES: Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi is a potential target for Borussia Dortmund as they look to sell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Arsenal.
The Belgium international wants to play more regularly with this summer's World Cup in mind and is resigned to a place on the bench should he stay at Stamford Bridge.
Sevilla have approached Chelsea about a loan while West Ham also have a long-held interest but the prospect of playing for Dortmund would appeal.
CHRIS CUTMORE: You might not be aware that, as well as being rap’s most successful businessman, Jay Z is also a sports agent. A very successful one too – last year he made nearly £14million from his ties with the likes of NBA All-Star Kevin Durant and baseball's five-time Silver Slugger Robinson Cano.
One place below Jay Z in Forbes’ list of the world’s most successful sports agents in 2017 sits a much less-celebrated name. Fernando Felicevich does not have the global clout of a superstar rapper yet still made around £13.5m last year from football deals.
When Alexis Sanchez joins Manchester United, Felicevich will earn up to £15m from that one deal alone. Enough to leave Beyonce’s other half lagging well behind. As Jay himself might say: you can’t knock the hustle.
Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is demanding close to a £17million pay hike to stay with the Spanish giants.
According to Sport, the Portuguese forward has made it clear to Real's hierarchy that he wants monetary parity with Barcelona rival Lionel Messi or he will leave the club.
At present Ronaldo earns £18.6m a year at the Santiago Bernabeu but wants those figures to rise to £35.5m.
Arsenal legend Ian Wright believes his old club's decision to pursue Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Borrusia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 'all feels a bit panicky'.
The attacking duo, who played together at Borussia Dortmund, are set to replace star man Alexis Sanchez, who is preparing to leave the Gunners for Manchester United this month.
And while both have pedigree in Europe's elite competitions, former Arsenal striker Wright is adamant the moves feel 'forced' on the club.
JOE STRANGE: From the outside, Everton's transfer strategy during last summer's window appeared confused at best and foolish at worst.
Ronald Koeman and director of football, Steve Walsh, splashed out £140million and welcomed eight new players into the first-team squad. Less than two months after deadline day, the Dutchman had been sacked.
When Koeman was given the boot, Everton were struggling at both ends of the pitch - toothless up-front and spineless at the back.
Arsenal fans have been given even more reason to get excited about the signing of Henrikh Mkhitaryan after it was revealed he is a fan.
The Armenian is closing in on a move to north London, with Alexis Sanchez going the other way to Manchester United, and some intriguing quotes have been found.
Speaking to UEFA during his time as an FC Pyunik player nine years ago, the midfielder said: 'My favourite team is Arsenal.
JACK BEZANTS: With Real Madrid languishing fourth in La Liga, president Florentino Perez is plotting an attacking overhaul that could spell the end for the 'BBC'.
According to Marca, Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema have the rest of the season to prove their future belongs at Madrid but Perez will almost certainly sanction an attacking overhaul in the summer.
And if Madrid have their way, Neymar, Eden Hazard and Robert Lewandowski will be plying their trade at the Santiago Bernabeu next season.
In Portugal, Sporting Lisbon have confirmed the return of Fredy Montero to the Estadio Jose Alvalade.
The forward left for China in 2016 but returns via a loan spell in the MLS with Vancouver Whitecaps.
The England forward is on the verge of a move to Everton.
But have his achievements been overlooked by Arsene Wenger and some Arsenal supporters?
SIMON JONES AND JACK BEZANTS: Chelsea have made enquiries for Roma full-back Emerson Palmieri.
The 23-year-old is fit again after an anterior cruciate knee ligament injury and has emerged as a target for Juventus and other European sides.
Chelsea want extra cover at left-back for Marcos Alonso and had targeted Alex Sandro of Juventus and Alex Telles at Porto, but both are valued over £40million.
Brandon Comley has left Queens Park Rangers to join Colchester United on a permanent deal, having spent the first half of the season loan at the League Two club.
Meanwhile, Walsall midfielders Jordon Sangha and Milan Butterfield have extended their loan deals at Rushall Olympic. They will remain there until the end of the season.
KIT HOLDEN: As Alexis Sanchez prepares to leave Arsenal, the stage is set for the arrival of another controversial striker.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is the man set to fill Sanchez's boots at the Emirates, with the Gunners moving ever closer to a £53million deal for the Borussia Dortmund front man.
The 28-year-old Aubameyang has been brilliant for Dortmund in recent years, his electric pace and prolific goalscoring delighting the Borussia faithful.
Big news ahead of the World Cup in Russia
Arsenal will have a 'hard time' trying to sign Brazilian winger Malcom this month, according to Bordeaux president Stephane Martin.
The Gunners are keen on the talented 20-year-old as they look for a replacement for Alexis Sanchez, who is closing in on a move to Manchester United.
But Martin, who claims no talks with Arsenal have taken place, insists it will not be easy to prise away a player they value at £45million.
SAMI MOKBEL AND LUKE AUGUSTUS: Cardiff are set to complete a loan swoop for Liverpool's Marko Grujic.
Middlesbrough were also trying to sign the Anfield star but Neil Warnock looks to have won the race.
The Serb has found it hard to break into the first-team at Anfield and Jurgen Klopp is keen for him to gain some experience elsewhere.
CHRIS WHEELER AND SAMI MOKBEL: Henrikh Mkhitaryan is expected to join Arsenal from Manchester United despite a warning from his agent that he could try to derail Alexis Sanchez's transfer to Old Trafford.
Mkhitaryan's move to the Emirates has edged closer after it became clear that United have beaten Manchester City in the race to sign Sanchez from Arsenal.
The Armenia international is under contract at Old Trafford until 2020 and his agent Mino Raiola insisted that he will either leave on his own terms or stall and jeopardise the swap deal with Sanchez.
Hello and welcome to Sportmail's live transfer coverage.
As we edge into the second half of January, clubs around the Premier League and Europe are looking to bolster their squads for the rest of the season.
But will the futures of Alexis Sanchez, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Co be resolved today? Let's find out!
Most watched Sport videos
- Netflix teases Tom Brady's Greatest Roast of All Time comedy special
- Tony Bellew opens up on school expulsion after injuring classmate
- Coventry fans clap team after FA Cup exit
- Fans boo during Onana's interview
- Landlord Liverpool star under criticism
- Ruud Gullit on England, the Euros, Chelsea and Man United
- Jordan Smylie's horrific slide tackle that broke a rivals leg
- Mauricio Pochettino is 'disappointed' for Chelsea defeat to Arsenal
- Arsenal Manager Arteta reflects on 5-0 win against Chelsea
- Mike Tyson trains ahead of fight with Jake Paul
- Athletes shine on Laureus Awards red carpet in Madrid
- Two Premier League stars have been ARRESTED
Host commentator
Host commentator
Host commentator