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Transfer news RECAP: Man United 'will target Crystal Palace's Michael Olise', whilst Borussia Dortmund are actively working on a loan deal for Jadon Sancho
By Tamara Prenn For Mailonline
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This was Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest news and updates ahead of the January Transfer window on Wednesday, January 3rd.
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We'll be back with all of Thursday's biggest transfer stories tomorrow!
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Aston Villa loanee Finn Azaz tapped by Middlesbrough after impressing with Plymouth Argyle
Aston Villa midfielder Finn Azaz is in talks over a permanent move to Middlesbrough.
The 23-year-old has been excelling on loan at Plymouth Argyle for the past two seasons but Premier League title contenders Villa have the option to recall him amid growing interest in his signature.
Azaz has scored seven goals in the Championship this season and set up another five as he continues to prove his credentials to perform at a higher level.
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Sean Dyche admits he is expecting a 'quiet' January amid ownership and financial uncertainty at Everton
Everton boss Sean Dyche has admitted he is not expecting to conduct much business in the January transfer window, amid ownership and financial uncertainty at the club.
The Toffees were deducted 10 points by the Premier League for breaching FFP rules in November, but bounced back with four successive wins, before they have lost their last three matches.
They sit in 17th place, one point clear of the relegation zone but would be 12th without the penalty.
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Chelsea recall youngster Andrey Santos from Nottingham Forest loan spell after Brazilian starlet made just two appearances for the club
Chelsea have opted to recall Andrey Santos from his loan spell at Nottingham Forest.
Santos joined the Blues from Brazilian side Vasco de Gama in January 2023 for £18million before joining Forest on loan in the recent summer window.
However, his spell in Nottingham did not as planned and, after making just two appearances for the club, has been recalled by Chelsea.
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Borussia Dortmund 'will have NO chance of landing Jadon Sancho on loan if a financially strong rival makes a bid' for exiled Man United winger
Borussia Dortmund's bid for Jadon Sancho would be scuppered if a financially strong club made a rival bid for the Man United outcast, according to reports in Germany.
The German outfit are working with the Red Devils on a deal to take the £73million winger back to the Bundesliga - more than two years on from his big move to Old Trafford - after the player was banished to train with the academy by Erik ten Hag.
Mail Sport reported this week that the 23-year-old is open to returning to Dortmund this season, a move that would mark the end of a difficult few months for Sancho, whose relationship with Ten Hag appears broken beyond repair.
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Man United 'target Crystal Palace star Michael Olise' as Sir Jim Ratcliffe plots overhaul of Erik ten Hag's misfiring attack
Manchester United have reportedly identified Crystal Palace superstar Michael Olise as a primary target to overhaul their faltering attack.
Olise produced a dynamic display to help down Brentford at the weekend, and the Evening Standard now claim that the 22-year-old is admired by incoming minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Amid interest from Chelsea, Olise penned a lucrative new four-year deal to stay at Crystal Palace, although it is understood that a release clause in that contract becomes active from the summer.
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Man United are 'considering a move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson'... as Erik ten Hag looks to strengthen options in midfield
Man United are reportedly interested in signing Brazilian midfielder Ederson from Atalanta during the January transfer window.
According to Goal, United have 'not yet opened talks' to sign the 24-year-old, but are 'evaluating a move for the Atalanta midfielder.'
It comes as Erik ten Hag is looking to bring in more midfield options, following the injuries to Casemiro and Mason Mount.
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Sheffield United are pushing to sign Villarreal striker Ben Brereton-Diaz on loan and Kasper Schmeichel from Anderlecht
Sheffield are pushing to sign Villarreal striker Ben Brereton-Diaz on loan and goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel from Anderlecht.
Chile international Brereton-Diaz, 24, moved to La Liga last summer after leaving Blackburn as a free agent but has struggled to make an impact.
His arrival could see Sheffield United forward Benie Traore move on loan to Nantes.
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Borussia Dortmund 'hold talks with Chelsea defender Ian Maatsen over a January move... but the Bundesliga side only want a loan deal'
Chelsea defender Ian Maatsen has reportedly held talks with Borussia Dortmund over a January move.
Maatsen, 21, enjoyed an extremely fruitful loan spell at Burnley last season, but has struggled for gametime since his return to Stamford Bridge.
Despite the Blues' ongoing injury crisis, Maatsen has started just once in the Premier League and he is now in the final 18 months of his contract.
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TRANSFER GOSSIP: Kalvin Phillips' move to Newcastle is in doubt, and Bayern Munich are ready to splash £15m on striker to partner Harry Kane
The January transfer window is in full swing with negotiations and deals starting to click into place as clubs begin work on their much-needed business this month.
January is always a tricky time for clubs to operate but the transfer departments at every club will be working overtime to strengthen.
We have already seen Man United send Donny van de Beek out on loan to Frankfurt, and Jadon Sancho is among the players likely to join him out the exit door.
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