Transfer news RECAP: Christian Eriksen 'offered six-month deal by Brentford', while Manchester United 'target £40m move for Aston Villa star John McGinn' - the latest from the Premier League and Europe

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Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is not convinced that PSG defender Layvin Kurzawa is the answer to his side's problems at left wing-back, according to reports.

The Blues are looking to strengthen this position in the current transfer window after Ben Chilwell was ruled out for the rest of the season with a serious knee injury last month.

Kurzawa has been identified as a possible option, and it was recently revealed that Chelsea have held talks with PSG over signing the 29-year-old.

Barcelona have been dealt a major blow in their bid to move Samuel Umtiti on this month after the defender suffered a broken metatarsal during training.

Umtiti, 28, only put pen to paper on a new four-and-a-half year contract at Barca last week, which raised many eyebrows given he has only made 50 appearances over the past four seasons.

However, the Frenchman accepted a 10 per cent pay cut as part of the extension, allowing Xavi and co to reduce their wage bill and finally register new signing Ferran Torres as a result.

Lionel Messi will not make a shock return to Barcelona despite claims his wife is not enjoying life in France, according to reports.

The 34-year-old only left the Nou Camp last summer after Barcelona's financial crisis led to him making the move to Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer.

But just halfway into his first season in the French capital, the Argentinian has already been linked to a return to the Catalan giants. 

Manchester United are reportedly considering a big-money move for Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn in the summer transfer window.

United, currently led by interim coach Ralf Rangnick, are already casting an eye to the end of the season when they hope to appoint a new manager - and are also looking at potential signings.

McGinn is said to be on United's shortlist to improve the midfield and the 27-year-old is valued at around £40m. 

Barcelona have shortlisted five players for potential loan deals until the end of the season, according to reports.

The Catalan giants' well-documented financial woes have left them limited in the transfer window.

With reported debts of £1.15billion in August, Barca are unlikely to be able to welcome any new arrivals to the Nou Camp and are under pressure to reduce their wage bill if Xavi wants to change his squad. 

But the LaLiga side have shortlisted Juventus's Alex Sandro, Borussia Dortmund's Raphael Guerreiro, Ajax's Nicolas Tagliafico, Manchester United's Alex Telles and Villareal's Alfonso Pedraza as potential loanees to strengthen the squad until the summer.

Arsenal legend Martin Keown has urged his former club to hijack Tottenham's move for Wolves star Adama Traore.

The Spaniard has played a pivotal role for the Midlands outfit, featuring in over 150 matches across all competitions since joining from Middlesbrough in 2015.

The 25-year-old has impressed in performances for Wolves in recent seasons, attracting interest from several of Europe's elite. 

Many Manchester United fans would agree that the position that most needs strengthening at the club is in midfield.

And the Red Devils have identified three potential signings to bolster their squad.

Declan Rice has repeatedly been linked with a move to Old Trafford, while Borussia Dortmund's Jude Bellingham and RB Leipzig's Amadou Haidara are also on their shortlist.

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc admits the club was 'surprised' by Erling Haaland's claim that he is being pressured into making a decision about his future.

Haaland, 21, has become hot property in European football after bagging an incredible 78 goals in 77 appearances for Dortmund.

Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich are all said to be eyeing a deal for the Norwegian striker, who is reportedly valued at £150million by Dortmund.

Ousmane Dembele has just 48 hours to decide his Barcelona future as the club consider selling the forward rather than risk losing him for nothing at the end of the season.

The 24-year-old Frenchman has been in talks over a new deal, and he has had a new contract offer on the table for a number of weeks.

The former Borussia Dortmund forward is reportedly keen to stay at the Nou Camp, but hesitant over what is a reduced deal.

Diego Costa has waved goodbye to Atletico Mineiro after terminating his contract with the Brazilian club.

Costa, 33, only joined Antonio Mohamed's side last summer after calling time on his second stint at Atletico Madrid. 

But just five months into his spell at the Estadio Mineirao, the Spain striker has parted company with Atletico and could now be heading back to England, with Arsenal reportedly considering a free transfer.

Phil Jones has played just one game in two years but Manchester United are playing hardball over their desired transfer fee for the defender.

The 29-year-old centre-back made his first start in 708 days in the Red Devils' 1-1 draw with Wolves earlier this month.

Clubs such as Newcastle and Burnley are said to be interested in Jones, but United reportedly don't want to sell the player for a penny less than £15m.

Brentford are reportedly in talks with Christian Eriksen over a stunning return to football, with the Premier League newcomers offering the Dane a six-month contract, half a year on from his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.

Eriksen, 29, left Inter Milan earlier this season by mutual consent after Serie A rules would not allow the Dane to play with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), which was fitted after his collapse during Denmark's game against Finland in Copenhagen.

The former Tottenham star has been linked with a return to the Premier League in recent weeks and the Bees are hoping to bring him to the Brentford Community Stadium.

All the talk is about who Eddie Howe will bring to St James' Park this month but there could be a potential outgoing.

Fabian Schar's contract is up at the end of the season and he has featured regularly for Eddie Howe's side this season.

However, Ligue 1 side Bordeaux are interested in signing Schar and want to sign him this month - rather than waiting until the summer when they can get him on a free.

Real Madrid are one of many top clubs across Europe who are believed to be interested in signing Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland this summer.

Karim Benzema though is reportedly unhappy over Florentino Perez's attempts to bring in a new forward.

The 34-year-old who has scored an incredible 24 goals in 27 games this season could look to leave the Santiago Bernabeu if the LaLiga leaders bring in Haaland.

Bruno Fernandes has been one of Manchester United's most important players since his arrival in January 2020 but he is said to be in no rush to sign a new deal at Old Trafford.

The Portuguese superstar turned down an offer last year and has now reportedly put talks on hold.

Fernandes wants parity with the club's top earners including Cristiano Ronaldo and David De Gea so it will take a big offer to extend his stay at the club. 

Chelsea are hoping to strengthen their options at left-back with Ben Chilwell out for the season with injury.

Thomas Tuchel reportedly has his eyes set on a loan move for Paris Saint-Germain defender Layvin Kurzawa.

The Chelsea manager is keen to reunite with his former player after Lyon rebuffed their attempts to recall Emerson Palmieri from his season-long loan. 

Kieran Trippier and Chris Wood have already walked through the door at St James' Park this month and Eddie Howe doesn't plan to stop there.

Reports have indicated they are hatching a plan to sign PSG goalkeeper Keylor Navas.

The 35-year-old has had a successful career but faces stiff competition at the Parc des Princes after their summer signing of Italy's Euro 2020 hero Gianluigi Donnarumma.

It's been over a week since Championship side Nottingham Forest stunned Arsenal by dumping them out of the FA Cup.

There were some very impressive performances amongst the Forest team that day - one of which was Djed Spence who Ian Wright said produced one of the best right-back performances he has seen for a 'very long time'.

His display has reportedly picked up the attention of the Gunners who could face some stiff competition from two Serie A giants for his signature this month.

Mo Salah isn't the only Liverpool star who will have their contract run out in the summer of 2023 - as Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino also just have one more season left after this on their current deals.

And the latter of the deadly trio has reportedly been offered to Barcelona for just £16.5m.

Firmino who joined Liverpool back in 2015 is an Anfield favourite, but Spanish press have reported that Klopp has 'agreed' for the club to part ways with the Brazilian this summer.

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Kieran Lynch with you today, make sure to stay tuned for all of the deals and rumours as they happen today.