LIVE: the latest football transfer news and rumours from January 3rd 2020

20:30: Drinkwater to return to Chelsea: Sean Dyche says Danny Drinkwater will head back to Chelsea from Burnley when his loan deal officially expires on January 6.

19:00: Vallejo set for Real Madrid return after difficult time at Wolves: Nuno Espirito Santo says Jesus Vallejo must go and find a club who will give him regular football, adding: "The talent is there."

17:30: Rodwell completes Blades move: Chris Wilder has brought Jack Rodwell to Sheffield United, offering the midfielder his support.

 

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17:00: Nmecha joins Boro on loan after curtailed Wolfsburg adventure: Middlesbrough have signed Lukas Nmecha on loan from Manchester City after he failed to impress at Wolfsburg.

 

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15:00: "Cavani? I don't talk about those who aren't in my squad": Diego Pablo Simeone talked to the media prior to the game against Levante. With the winter transfer window open, questions on possible signings were asked very early on. 'Cholo' was asked about Cavani and the coach preferred not to talk about his possible arrival.

13:45: Todibo linked with Schalke move: 'Bild' reports that Barcelona player Jean-Clair Todibo could move to Schalke on a loan deal. 

13:30: Spurs want Lemar, Arsenal targeting Boateng: Tottenham are targeting Thomas Lemar from Atletico Madrid while Arsenal are after Jerome Boateng from Bayern Munich, according to 'Sky Sports'

12:30 Grealish and Maddison, priorities for United in midfield: Manchester United are working on getting in new players for 2020. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to reinforce the midfield and there are two numbers who are being strongly linked: Jack Grealish of Aston Villa and James Maddison of Leicester, say 'The Independent'.

12:00: Chelsea linked with Wilfried Zaha: Frank Lampard can sign players at Chelsea for the first time and he is expected to try and sign the Crystal Palace man. This is despite him playing down interest after Chelsea's draw at Brighton.