Arsenal Target Moises Caicedo Banished, Klopp’s Bellingham Talks, Mbappe’s PSG Request & Other Transfer News Of The Day

Infoexpert24 rounds up the latest transfer news, gossip, and rumors making rounds in the world of football today Saturday 28th January 2023.

Moises Caicedo has been banished from training by Brighton until the end of the transfer window following bids from both Arsenal and Chelsea.

The Gunners had a £60million offer rejected out of hand on Friday, while Chelsea had previously had a £55m bid rebuffed, and both clubs were expected to return with improved offers before Tuesday’s deadline.

Caicedo looked set to try and force a move, releasing a statement on social media on Friday night saying he wanted to leave, but Brighton have no intention of letting him go.

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Pre-empting the possibility of the 21-year-old skipping training, Caicedo was told to stay away from the training ground by Brighton bosses.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has held talks with both Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham and Benfica’s Enzo Fernandez as he prepares to bolster his midfield with a huge big-money signing.

Another in-demand midfielder, West Ham’s Declan Rice, has decided to join Arsenal in the summer.

Arsenal have also rejected a £7m bid from Monaco for midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga, who is not allowed to leave unless the Gunners find a replacement before the end of the transfer window.

Kylian Mbappe has asked Paris Saint-Germain to sign Bernardo Silva from Manchester City at the end of the season.

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In the short term, PSG are looking to lure Rayan Cherki away from Lyon and are preparing a third bid for the 19-year-old, having already seen two offers rejected.

Anthony Elanga has attracted loan interest from PSV Eindhoven but Manchester United are reluctant to let any players go this winter.

Nicolo Zaniolo has turned down the chance to join Bournemouth this month, with the Roma midfielder holding out for a switch to either AC Milan or Tottenham in the coming days.

Real Madrid are close to re-signing left-back Fran Garcia, who would be loaned back to Rayo Vallecano until the end of the season.

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On the other side of the El Clasico divide, Barcelona want Girona right-back Arnau Martinez but will have to fend off interest from Atletico Madrid.

Bayern Munich have joined Juventus in the race to sign Empoli goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, who wants guarantees of regular playing time before making a decision on his next club.