Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal and Chelsea want Yildiz; Man Utd eye shock McTominay move; Semenyo latest

Clubs working on some big deals ahead of start of January window

The January transfer window opens in under 48 hours and Premier League clubs are already working on some big deals. Antoine Semenyo is closing in on a £65million move to Manchester City and Arsenal , Chelsea , Tottenham and Manchester United are all making moves ahead of what looks set to be a busy month.

Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal are “actively looking” at potential signings and they could be in the market for a new defender amid their injury problems. The Gunners and Chelsea have also been linked with a shock move for Juventus star Kenan Yildiz. Chelsea were expected to be quiet in January but they have been linked with a stunning swap deal between Jude Bellingham and Enzo Fernandez.

Manchester United have been linked with a shock move to bring Scott McTominay back to Old Trafford and are said to be interested in a cut-price move for James Garner. Tottenham are ready to sell Brennan Johnson and have been linked with Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka. Follow along live below with Standard Sport’s dedicated transfer news live blog!