LIVE Transfer News: Arsenal & Chelsea Vie for Victor Valdepenas Amidst January Window Frenzy

January window is approaching the home stretch Targets: Victor Valdepenas, Ruben Neves and Jeremy Jacquet London Standard Alex Young @ alexwsyoung 2 minutes ago Transfer news LIVE! The January window continues to heat up as the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham and Liverpool explore the market as the second half of the Premier League season begins. The Gunners are set to send young star Ethan Nwaneri on loan to Marseille, while Gabriel Jesus continues to be linked with a return to Brazil, which could open the door for an arrival. There has been a twist in the transfer talks between Chelsea and Rennes for star defender Jeremy Jacquet. While personal terms have been agreed with the highly rated Jacquet, an agreement over a fee between the two clubs is still missing, which has led to suggestions that the player will remain in France for the rest of the season before joining Chelsea in the summer. Arsenal have also been linked, while Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi has been touted as an alternative. Man Utd continue to be interested in Ruben Neves, but now Real Madrid have joined the race for the former Wolves defender, who is in the final six months of his contract with Al-Hilal. Ruben Loftus-Cheek - previously dubbed a “secret target” - is of interest. Tottenham still want to sign a new winger this month, and will soon announce the signing of Souza. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below! Latest transfer news headlines 6 minutes ago Lamadrid undergoing medical at West Ham Venezuelan winger Keiber Lamadrid is finalising a move to West Ham, writes Sam Tabuteau. The 22-year-old began his medical on Tuesday night ahead of a joining on a loan move until the end of the season. Standard Sport understands the Hammers will hold an option to make the move permanent. Lamadrid will initially join up with West Ham’s development squad, with a deal expected to be concluded by the end of the week. Read more here! 27 minutes ago Liverpool to launch huge Van de Ven move Liverpool are prepared to launch a summer charm offensive for Micky van de Ven. With fellow centre-back Ibrahima Konate expected to leave at the end of the season, with his contract set to expire and no signs of progress in talks over an extension, the Reds will be on the market for a replacement. And Spurs star Van de Ven is top of their shortlist. TEAMtalk report that any deal for Van de Ven is likely to involve a significant transfer fee. The 24-year-old has been one of Spurs' most consistent performers this season and has worn the captain's armband in the absence of Cristian Romero. His current contract runs until 2029. Getty Images 42 minutes ago Tottenham explore £20m Jones move Tottenham are interested in a January deal for Liverpool's Curtis Jones. The Times report that Spurs view Jones as the progressive passer their midfield needs, and hope to team him up with Conor Gallagher, who joined last week. While Gallagher moved from Atletico Madrid for more game time, Jones has started all but one for Liverpool's last 10 games. A £20million fee has been mooted. Getty Images 57 minutes ago Chelsea continue to monitor Senesi Chelsea continue to monitor Marcos Senesi's situation at Bournemouth amid their ongoing search for a new centre-back. talkSPORT reports that Chelsea are among a number of clubs who have shortlisted the Argentine as a possible target as he enters the final six months of his contract at Dean Court. Bournemouth have yet to receive a formal approach for the 28-year-old and are determined to resist any offers amid rival interest from Juventus and Barcelona. Getty Images 1 hour ago Arsenal could hijack Jacquet deal There could be another twist in the Jeremy Jacquet tale. As Chelsea continue to struggle to agree a fee with Rennes for the young defender, it could open the door for Arsenal to hijack the deal. TEAMtalk report that the Gunners are huge admirers of Jacquet, with sporting director Andrea Berta desperate to bring to the Emirates Stadium. The one spanner in the works is, inadvertently, Ben White, who Arsenal want to shift before making a move for Jacquet. AFP via Getty Images 1 hour ago Man Utd begin Neves talks Al Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves is keen on a move to Manchester United as interest in him ramps up. Football Insider report that representatives for the 28-year-old have made contact with United over a January move. The former Wolves midfielder is in the final six months of his contract in Saudi Arabia and a return to Europe appeals as he enters his prime years. An fee of £20million has been mooted. Getty Images 1 hour ago Jacquet to Chelsea transfer twist Chelsea's move for Jeremy Jacquet has hit a snag. According to French journalist Fabrice Hawkins, talks with Rennes over a fee are proving troublesome with the Ligue 1 side holding out for a club-record sale figure of €60million (£56m), which Chelsea are currently not willing to match. An alternative plan would see Jacquet stay with Rennes for the rest of the season before joining Chelsea in the summer. That way the Blues still beat a long list of Jacquet admirers to his signature and get him for a bit less. One to keep an eye on. AFP via Getty Images 8 hours ago Arteta makes transfer admission Mikel Arteta admitted Ethan Nwaneri has not played as much as he has deserved ahead of the teenager's imminent loan departure. The Gunners have been in talks with Marseille to take Nwaneri on loan until the end of the season. An agreement is believed to have been reached, but the 18-year-old was named on the Arsenal bench against Inter Milan on Tuesday night. READ MORE! Arsenal FC via Getty Images 13 hours ago Liverpool set to reward 'future captain' with new deal The Guardian report that Liverpool consider Dominik Szoboszlai as a future club captain. The club are reportedly keen to reward the Hungarian’s development in the squad with a bumper new contract. Getty Images 14 hours ago Barca consider ter Stegen replacement Barcelona are monitoring Alex Remiro as a potential back-up option after Marc-Andre ter Stegen was granted permission to join Girona on loan. Remiro, the Real Sociedad goalkeeper, has a release clause worth €50million according to Mundo Deportivo, but his contract his up next year and Barca believe that they can get him for as little as €10m instead. Getty Images Latest updatesOlder updates