Douglas Luiz undergoes Aston Villa medical, the latest on the future of Ousmane Dembele following Saudi rumours, West Ham target Spurs and Chelsea pair on loan: TRANSFER WINDOW WATCH

Douglas Luiz undergoes Aston Villa medical, the latest on the future of Ousmane Dembele following Saudi rumours, West Ham target Spurs and Chelsea pair on loan: TRANSFER WINDOW WATCH
By: dailymail Posted On: January 28, 2026 View: 66

The transfer window is open and here are today's developments from Daily Mail Sport's Simon Jones - including two Wolves goalkeepers attracting interest, Bournemouth's new Brazilian signing. For all of yesterday's updates click here.

Luiz undergoes Villa medical

Douglas Luiz is undergoing his medical ahead of joining Aston Villa. The 27-year old midfielder’s loan from Juventus to Nottingham Forest was curtailed so he could join injury-hit Villa.

The deal includes an option to buy at £21m plus add ons.

Salford eye McAtee to boost promotion push

Ambitious Salford are planning a bold attempt to sign John McAtee from League One Bolton to help with their push for promotion.

McAtee, the older brother of Nottingham Forest’s James, cost Bolton £1million when they signed him from Luton Town 18 months ago.

Lincoln City, Bradford City and Huddersfield Town are also interested in signing him for their own promotion pushes in League One.

Though McAtee has not started as regularly as he wanted this season, he has done in Bolton’s last two games and they have won both.

Salford are in the division below and chasing promotion from League Two but lost ground with a defeat to Chesterfield last night. They hope to appeal to Salford-born McAtee that he can become a local hero by joining their cause this month.

Clarets set to sign Ward-Prowse

Burnley are to finalise the loan signing of James Ward-Prowse from West Ham today.

The 31-year-old has travelled north for his medical ahead of linking up with Scott Parker.

Surridge leaning towards staying Stateside

Ipswich have made enquiries for Nashville striker Sam Surridge.

The 27-year-old former Nottingham Forest forward has been prolific since moving to Tennessee and that has alerted clubs back in the UK.

However, while tempted, Surridge is understood to be leaning towards staying in the MLS as it stands

Moyes no longer keen on Norton-Cuffy

Everton manager David Moyes is not pursuing a deal for Genoa right back Brooke Norton-Cuffy at this stage.

The England Under 21 international is available this window and the ex-Arsenal scholar has been discussed for a possible return to the Premier League.

Everton want a right back and a striker this month but are struggling to find the right fit. Norton-Cuffy is one that has been put to them, alongside the likes of Bologna’s Emil Holm, Guela Doue at Strasbourg, and more, but Moyes is looking at other options.

Dembele relaxed about PSG situation 

Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele has no plans to leave Paris St Germain for Saudi Arabia as it stands.

The 28-year-old is attracting interest from the Saudi Pro League after PSG president Nasser El Khelaifi warned that every player needs to fit into the club’s wage structure.

That was taken as a warning to Dembele by some as PSG approach the point of negotiationing a new deal with the France international.

Ousmane Dembele's future at PSG has been the subject of widespread speculation

However, Daily Mail Sport has been told that Dembele is relaxed about the situation at PSG.

He has a good relationship with the president and Luis Enrique, he is happy at the club and is ‘very focused’ on playing for them.

He still has two and a half years on contract and no conversations have started yet about a new deal or any figures discussed.

West Ham seek loans for Spurs and Chelsea duo

West Ham have made loan approaches for Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky and Chelsea defender Axel Disasi after sending Igor Julio back to Brighton.

Julio's return means the Hammers now have two domestic loan slots available as they pursue several options to bolster their defence.

Fulham winger Adama Traore should sign for West Ham today after undergoing a medical on Tuesday while midfielder James Ward-Prowse is heading for Burnley on loan after they revived talks.

West Ham have made a loan approach for Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky

Wolves goalkeepers in-demand 

Tottenham have asked Wolves about taking keeper Sam Johnstone on loan as an indicator that they would allow Kinsky to leave. 

However, that has been complicated by Nottingham Forest asking for Wolves' other keeper Jose Sa.

Aston Villa close on Douglas Luiz after sealing Tammy Abraham deal

Aston Villa have agreed to re-sign Douglas Luiz on loan from Juventus.

The 27-year-old will cut short his current loan at Nottingham Forest to sign for the club who sold him in 2024. Villa's need is all the greater after Youri Tielemans was ruled out for eight weeks with an ankle injury.

Villa have confirmed the signing of Tammy Abraham from Besiktas for £18.25m. The 28-year-old has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal.

Aston Villa have signed Tammy Abraham and are set to seal a loan move for Douglas Luiz

Wolves target England international Gomes

Marseille's England midfielder Angel Gomes is a loan target for Wolves. 

The Molineux club are also keen on Auxerre striker Lassine Sinayoko.

Cherries seal Rayan signing 

Bournemouth have signed winger Rayan from Brazilian club Vasco da Gama in a deal worth up to £30.3m.

The 19-year-old has signed a five-and-a-half-year contract and is understood to have an £86.8m release clause.

Bournemouth have signed winger Rayan from Vasco da Gama in a deal worth up to £30.3m

Ipswich enquire for Leeds forward 

Ipswich Town have asked about Leeds United striker Joel Piroe but he is reluctant to leave in this window. 

Ipswich have confirmed the loan signing of Sunderland midfielder Dan Neil.

Liverpool youngster targeted by Hull 

Liverpool forward Lewis Koumas is wanted on loan at Hull City who are also signing Manchester United's Toby Collyer. 

Liverpool goalkeeper Fabian Mrozek, 22, is in talks to join MLS side FC Cincinnati on loan in a deal that could become permanent.

Brighton in three-way fight for Cresswell 

Paris FC want Brighton defender Diego Coppola on loan. 

Brighton, Crystal Palace and Wolfsburg have all asked about Toulouse defender Charlie Cresswell. 

Brighton have rebuffed Nottingham Forest's enquiry for Lewis Dunk.

Burnley full back heads to Prague

Burnley right back Oliver Sonne will have a medical with Sparta Prague in the next 24 hours ahead of a loan switch.

Birmingham seal £7m winger deal 

Birmingham City have confirmed the £7m signing of winger Carlos Vicente from Deportivo Alaves.

Coady set for Wrexham exit 

Wrexham defender Conor Coady, 32, is in talks to join Charlton Athletic on loan.

Wrexham defender Conor Coady is in talks over a move to Charlton Athletic on loan

Foxes in talks over Soumare departure 

Leicester City are negotiating the sale of Boubakary Soumare to Al-Duhail SC in Qatar.

Sheffield United forward Ryan One is heading to Lincoln City on loan while Coventry have signed winger Jahnoah Markelo from Swiss side FC Zurich. 

Bruges are interested in Reading left-back Andre Garcia, 18.

To catch up on all the recent moves and stories so far this week, go to:

TUESDAY: Tammy Abraham seals Aston Villa move

MONDAY: West Ham agree Flamengo's £36m deal for Lucas Paqueta

SUNDAY: Arsenal set sights on Real Madrid full back

SATURDAY: Forest join queue for Jean-Philippe Mateta

FRIDAY: Tottenham move for Liverpool's Andy Robertson

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