European Transfer Rumours: Inter Eye Curtis Jones as Arsenal Consider Major Changes

Joel JJ By Joel JJ • 31st January 2026


European Transfer Rumours: Inter Eye Curtis Jones as Arsenal Consider Major Changes

Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones has attracted interest from Serie A side Inter Milan, while Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli are expected to make moves to La Liga.

However, Joshua Zirkzee currently appears likely to remain in the Premier League. Inter Milan are in talks with Liverpool over a loan move for 25-year-old England central midfielder Curtis Jones, with an option to make the transfer permanent. (Fabrizio Romano)

Arsenal could sell Brazilian forwards Gabriel Jesus, 28, and Gabriel Martinelli, 24, as part of a plan to sign Atletico Madrid and Argentina striker Julian Alvarez, 25. (Teamtalk)

Arsenal are also close to selling defender Oleksandr Zinchenko to Ajax. The 29-year-old Ukraine international joined Nottingham Forest on loan last summer but has made only four Premier League appearances. (The Athletic – subscription required)

Nottingham Forest are monitoring a potential move for Manchester City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, 33, whose contract expires this summer. (Florian Plettenberg – Sky Germany)

Everton midfielder Dwight McNeil, 26, is another option for Nottingham Forest, but the Toffees’ efforts to find a replacement for the England international could complicate the deal. (Sky Sports)

Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee, 24, wants to remain at Manchester United for the rest of the season, despite repeated links with a return to Italy, where Roma are interested. (The Sun)

Argentina central defender Lautaro Rivero of River Plate is being monitored by Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham, Atletico Madrid, Juventus and Strasbourg. According to the 22-year-old’s contract, a release clause of £86m must be met for him to be sold. (El Crack Deportivo – Spanish)

Real Madrid are ready to sell French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, with Arsenal and Liverpool both keen on signing the 23-year-old. (Fichajes – Spanish)

Aston Villa have received a loan offer from Hoffenheim for their Scotland Under-21 striker Rory Wilson, 20. (Sky Sports)

Wolves are interested in signing Scotland striker Che Adams, 29, who has been playing for Italian side Torino since leaving Southampton on a free transfer in the summer of 2024. (Talksport)

Karim Benzema is considering a return to Europe or a move to Major League Soccer after talks over a new contract in Saudi Arabia broke down. The former Real Madrid and France striker, now 38, will see his deal with Al-Ittihad expire in June. (ESPN)

Manchester City are considering recalling 19-year-old Norway midfielder Sverre Nypan, currently on loan at Middlesbrough, to be part of their squad for the remainder of the season. (Manchester Evening News)

Barcelona are planning a summer bid for Manchester United and Argentina centre-back Lisandro Martinez, 28. (Fichajes – Spanish)

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