LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Henderson to join Ajax, Fernandez leaves Man Utd
Hello and welcome to Sports Mole's live coverage of the latest transfer news and rumours from around the world of football on Wednesday, January 17.
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Today's key events
Jordan Henderson to join Ajax after terminating Al Ettifaq contractAlvaro Fernandez joins Benfica on loan from Manchester UnitedMan United enquire over Barcelona's Ronald Araujo
Liverpool, Arsenal 'to battle for Wolves' Ait-Nouri'
Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Rayan Ait-Nouri has reportedly emerged as a potential transfer target for Liverpool and Arsenal.
Since initially moving to Molineux on loan in 2020, Ait-Nouri has gone on to make 97 appearances in all competitions, contributing four goals and eight assists.
Despite spending time out of the team under previous boss Julen Lopetegui, the Algeria international has flourished in Gary O'Neil's wing-back system.
While the 22-year-old does not have a single goal or assist to his name during 2023-24, he has only enhanced his reputation with his performances.
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Jordan Henderson 'agrees to join Ajax from Al Ettifaq'
Al Ettifaq midfielder Jordan Henderson is on the verge of completing a swift exit from the Saudi Pro League to join Ajax, according to a report.
Given his previous unwavering support for the LGBTQ+ Community, the 33-year-old sparked widespread fury when he left Liverpool for Saudi Arabia - where homosexuality is punishable by death - after a 12-year spell at Anfield.
Henderson strenuously denied that he was motivated to join Al Ettifaq for financial reasons amid reports of a £700,000-a-week deal, instead insisting that he wanted to help grow the game in the Middle East.
Henderson was immediately appointed captain and has been a regular fixture in Steven Gerrard's XI, but only six months after joining, it was reported that the England international was pining for a move back to Europe.
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Juventus Women complete deal for Giulia Bison
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Crystal Palace youngster John-Kymani Gordon loaned to AFC Wimbledon
Transfer rumours: Ederson to Newcastle, Benrahma to Marseille, Ejaria to Plymouth
Newcastle United are reportedly exploring a January deal for Atalanta BC midfielder Ederson.
The Magpies are finding it difficult to do business this month due to the rules surrounding Financial Fair Play, but news of Joelinton's long-term thigh problem could see them enter the market for a new midfielder.
According to Sky Sports News, Newcastle are keeping a close eye on Ederson's situation at Atalanta with a view to potentially making an offer for him before the end of the winter window.
Ederson's Italian club are believed to be willing to listen to offers in excess of £35m for a player who has also been linked with Manchester United this month.
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Tottenham Hotspur recall Alfie Devine from Port Vale loan
Ratcliffe 'planning to bring elite striker to Man United this summer'
Manchester United's incoming minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly planning to bring an elite centre-forward to Old Trafford during this summer's transfer window.
Ratcliffe was in the stands for Man United's 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon, a match which saw both Rasmus Hojlund and Marcus Rashford register.
Hojlund is the team's leading goalscorer this season with seven, but Rashford only has four, and the Red Devils are short of options at centre-forward, with Anthony Martial still on the sidelines.
Martial only has a contract at Old Trafford until this summer, and the Frenchman is widely expected to move on, which will open up space in the squad for a new striker to arrive.
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Greenock Morton convert Iain Wilson loan into permanent deal
Man United 'make enquiry for Barcelona's Ronald Araujo'
Manchester United have reportedly asked for information on Ronald Araujo's situation at Barcelona, with the Red Devils identifying the centre-back as a leading transfer target.
Bayern Munich continue to be heavily linked with the Uruguay international, and it is understood that the German champions are still pushing to sign him during the January transfer window.
However, Barcelona are unlikely to allow the defender to depart in the middle of the 2023-24 campaign unless an substantial offer from Allianz Arena arrives.
According to German journalist Florian Plettenberg, Bayern view him as their 'top target', with the German club's head coach Thomas Tuchel determined to secure his signature.
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Man United's Alvaro Fernandez completes Benfica loan move
Manchester United have announced that left-back Alvaro Fernandez has joined Portuguese giants Benfica on loan for the second half of the 2023-24 campaign.
The 20-year-old had been on loan at Granada, but it was announced over the weekend that his spell with the La Liga outfit had come to an end ahead of the expected switch to Benfica.
According to the Manchester Evening News, the Primeira Liga outfit have an obligation to purchase the full-back if he makes a certain number of appearances this season.
The report claims that Benfica also have a separate buy option if he does not feature in the required amount of matches, while Man United have a buy-back option and sell-on clause.
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