Football rumours from the media
What the papers say
Arsenal will not allow Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to leave for less than £50million amid interest from Barcelona, according to the Daily Express.
Sheffield United are the only club to make an offer for Genk’s Norway international midfielder Sander Berge as talks continue over a £27m move, the Daily Mail reports.
Poland forward Krzysztof Piatek wants to join Tottenham from AC Milan before the transfer deadline, the Daily Express says.
Wolves will complete the £21m signing of Daniel Podence from Olympiakos in the next 48 hours, says the Daily Telegraph.
Manchester United could let midfielder James Garner, 18, leave on loan until the end of the season, according to the Manchester Evening News.
Social media round-up
Pedro offered cut-price Chelsea exit https://t.co/qnHVD8AeRopic.twitter.com/szup0yHJuf— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) January 29, 2020
Tottenham set sights on Olivier Giroud afer Daniel Levy gives Jose Mourinho just £10m to spend on a new striker https://t.co/dQz1oBYaUX#THFCpic.twitter.com/ymsriG07wz— MailOnline Sport (@MailSport) January 29, 2020
Players to watch
Pablo Mari: Arsenal are still locked in crunch talks with Flamengo for Mari, with the Brazilian side wanting more than the £7.5m the Gunners put on the table for the defender, according to the Daily Mail.
Rodrigo: Barcelona have ended their interest in Rodrigo due to Valencia’s asking price, the Evening Standard reports.
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Maxi Gomez: Manchester United have made Valencia’s 23-year-old Uruguay striker Gomez, who has a release clause of £118.5m, their number one summer transfer target, says Spanish publication Cadena Ser.
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