Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid admit defeat with Alexander-Arnold bid

Real Madrid are starting to accept that Trent Alexander-Arnold will stay at Liverpool in this window. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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are starting to accept that will stay at in this window, while left-back could be set to leave the Emirates Stadium amid interest from . Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe TOP STORIES - - - - TRENDING RUMORS - It will be "almost impossible" for Real Madrid to sign in this transfer window, reports, after already seeing offers rebuffed by Liverpool. The Anfield club aren't willing to lose a key player at this stage of the season -- as they chase winning the and the Champions League -- despite Madrid and the player's preference for getting a deal done now.

He has long been Madrid's top target for a free transfer in the summer, but the long-term injury to led them to try to bring a move forward to January. Marca say that's "highly unlikely," with no reason for Liverpool to contemplate a transfer now, and as a result Madrid will have to make do for the rest of the season. Meanwhile, there is no interest in midfielder from , also according to .



- is expected to leave Arsenal before the end of the transfer window, reports the . Borussia Dortmund are at the front of the queue for the 28-year-old's signature amid plans to reinforce their squad at left-back after previously holding interest in 's . Zinchenko arrived in north London for a fee of £30 million from in the summer of 2022.

However, reports that Dortmund could also offer an escape route from to add to the position. - have no plans to off-load striker as negotiations over a new contract continue, according to . Multiple teams in the are reported to have "sounded out" a move for the 22-year-old, but the club believe they could demand more in the summer following his recent positive form, scoring seven goals in his past 10 matches across all competitions.

Pepi is open to staying put, but the striker wants to be made an important part of their project. - Manchester City remain interested in midfielder , but they are unlikely to be able to land him in this transfer window, according to . The 25-year-old is one of the club's top options as they continue to look for a long-term successor for , but with competing for the title, they have no plans to part ways with one of their key players in the middle of the season.

- left-back has made it clear to and that he's not interested in a transfer during this window, reports . The 21-year-old, who came through the ranks at but failed to make a appearance, impressed in Benfica's Champions League game against Barcelona this week. The under-21 international has a contract through to 2029 and a €50m release clause.

COMPLETED DEALS - has been handed new Barcelona deal until 2028. The defender signed from fourth division side Cornellà in 2023 and has established himself as 's backup at left-back this season. The 22-year-old has made 18 appearances in all competitions in this campaign, with eight of them coming as a starter.

EXPERT TAKE OTHER RUMORS - RB Leipzig boss Marco Rose has insisted it's impossible for Arsenal target to leave in the January transfer window. ( ) - AC Milan are planning to make a formal offer for Feyenoord striker , who is valued at €30m, even if no player leaves San Siro. ( ) - Chelsea's is edging ever-closer to joining Lazio for a fee of €12m.

( ) - Napoli will sign from Borussia Dortmund if Manchester United do not lower their €70m asking price for . ( ) - Chelsea are to make an offer of €15m to sign 19-year-old midfielder from AS Saint-Étienne. ( ) - An enquiry for Al Ettifaq midfielder has been made by AS Monaco, reports .

The Ligue 1 club are looking to sign an experienced player to reinforce their options this month, and they are hopeful of being able to persuade the 34-year-old to leave the Saudi Pro League. ( ) - Arsenal left-back has turned down potential moves to Bayer Leverkusen, Juventus and Sevilla to sign a precontract agreement with former club Celtic, who he will rejoin in the summer. ( ) - Brighton & Hove Albion have held internal talks over the future of striker , who is wanted on loan by several clubs.

Bournemouth, Everton, Fulham and Tottenham have all lodged their interest. ( ) - Manchester United have made a move to sign 18-year-old defender from Arsenal. The England under-19 international is also wanted by Barcelona and Eintracht Frankfurt.

( ) - West Ham are hoping to push through a deal to sign RB Leipzig striker on loan for the rest of the season. of Ajax is a backup option. ( ) - Former Chelsea, Arsenal and Fulham midfielder , 36, is in London looking for another Premier League club and is ready to snub clubs from Saudi Arabia.

He spent the first half of the season with Olympiacos but is now a free agent. ( ) - Boca Juniors have made an official offer to sign Roma midfielder . The Argentina international has not signed a contract extension with Roma, with his deal ending in June.

( ) - Juventus have entered into negotiations with West Ham to sign defender on loan. Todibo is only on loan at West Ham from Nice, but that deal has an obligation to make it permanent which would need to be triggered before a temporary switch to Juve. ( ) - is the No.

1 candidate to take over the vacant coaching position at FC Porto. The Argentine has been at the helm of Mexican club Cruz Azul for the last year. ( ).