Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal to seal Martin Odegaard, Man Utd to sell Jesse Lingard, Liverpool chase wonderkid

FERDINAND ON ARSENAL’S ODEGAARD SIGNING

Rio Ferdinand has given his verdict on Arsenal’s imminent loan signing of Real Madrid midfielder Martin Odegaard.

“I’ve heard about this kid for a long time now. He had a good loan spell in Spain at Sociedad and did really well,” the former Manchester United defender said.

“He’s got potential, 100%. It’s about Mikel Arteta unlocking that. I think this kid is a talent, there’s no doubting that. But he’s got to find a home now. Hopefully at Arsenal.

“I want him to do well. Arteta had a reputation when he was at City and now here at Arsenal for getting the best out of young players, hopefully that follows true with this player.

“That’s the only thing that worries me. If he comes in and takes someone like Emile Smith Rowe’s position, I’ll be devastated. Because he’s come in and done unreal things. The way he’s played, he’s been a breath of fresh air at Arsenal, I’m sure the fans if they were there would be going crazy about him.

“He brings assists, he brings a calmness to the way Arsenal play. He’s the type of player who could have played over a number of generations at Arsenal in the way he plays football. So I hope he doesn’t come in and kind of stunt his growth in the team because he’s been really good the last few weeks.”

LEEDS HAVE NO PLANS TO MAKE JANUARY SIGNINGS

Leeds will not spend any money before the close of the January window, despite new investment from the San Francisco 49ers.

The Athletic claim that there are no plans to make “significant signings” as Marcelo Bielsa is happy with his squad.

LIVERPOOL ‘AGREE DEAL’ TO SIGN DERBY YOUNGSTER

WEST HAM WANT LINGARD

West Ham hope to sign Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard on loan, according to the Evening Standard.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is now reportedly willing to let the 28-year-old leave having been reluctant sanction a loan move.

Sky Sports claim that West Ham have made an approach, but they currently have the maximum number of on-loan players in their squad.

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DZEKO COULD MAKE PREMIER LEAGUE RETURN

Former Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko could be on his way back to the Premier League, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

The 34-year-old is expected to leave Roma after reports of a falling out with manager Paulo Fonseca.

And West Ham and Everton are believed to be amongst the sides interested in the Bosnia international.

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