Hearts nearing deal for RKC Waalwijk defender Jordi Altena
Latest from Your Site News' Anthony Joseph:
Hearts are closing in on the signing of RKC Waalwijk right-back Jordi Altena.
Its understood a significant fee has been agreed by the clubs, plus add-ons including a sell-on clause.
Altena, 22, is due to undergo a medical with Hearts in London today.
Slot coy on January transfer plans - but no Elliott recall
Arne Slot has not been drawn on how Alexander Isak's injury could affect Liverpool's January transfer plans.
However, he did say there would not be a return for Harvey Elliott from his Aston Villa loan.
"My first and only thoughts are on the upcoming two games," Slot said ahead of Saturday's game against Wolves.
"Two difficult ones and two home games, which is really nice. It's time for the players who are available to do what they've done many times, which is roll their sleeves up and fans as well to help us on the best possible way to get the results we want.
"The players that are available need to give everything they have as the fans usually do. That's where my focus is on."
On the possibility of an Elliott recall, the Dutchman added: "Harvey is an Aston Villa player. He is supposed to be going there for a season.
"Any questions about him, the best place to ask is at Villa."
Howe not ruling out January transfers
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has claimed the Magpies are keeping an open mind over whether they conduct any business during the January transfer window.
Hurzeler: Howell rumours 'just noise'
Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler has dismissed rumours of a swoop for talented youngster Harry Howell amid rumours of a January move.
Sky Germany had previously reported that Bayer Leverkusen were interested in the 17-year-old, having been impressed with his performance for England's U17s against Germany last season, but Hurzeler attempted to put speculation to bed in his pre-Arsenal press conference.
"We had an open exchange with him, and with his agent," said Hurzeler
"The rumours, I think, are just noise, and he's back with us.
We know that Harry Howell has big potential, he could be a big player for us."
'2026 will be Marc Guehi's year...he shouldn't rush any decisions!' | Transfer Talk Podcast
Speaking on the Transfer Talk Podcast, ESPN's Sam Tighe claims Crystal Palace shouldn't sanction any move for captain Marc Guehi in January given his importance to the team amid a run of important fixtures for the club.
'Antoine Semenyo not the player Man Utd need' | Transfer Talk Podcast
Speaking on the Transfer Talk Podcast, journalist Henry Winter believes that Antoine Semenyo is not the type of player Manchester United need and that the player is more suited to Liverpool or Manchester City.
January window: Antoine Semenyo to Liverpool, Man Utd or Man City? | Mo Salah to leave Liverpool? | Kobbie Mainoo future & more!
Dharmesh Sheth is joined by legendary journalist Henry Winter and ESPN's Sam Tighe to preview the January transfer window.
The future of Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo will be one of the biggest stories of the window as Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool all look to trigger his 65 million release clause.
Papers: Man Utd keen to invest in two new midfielders as fresh target is identified
Headlines from Tuesday's newspapers as Manchester United's midfield shortlist grows with Bournemouth's Alex Scott considered...
'He has to stay' | Does Isak injury put an end to any Salah exit?
Fullkrug flying to Milan to comlete loan move
Latest from Your Site News' Chris Reidy, Sky in Germany and Sky in Italy:
West Ham striker Niclas Fullkrug is flying to Italy to complete a move to AC Milan.
The club have given Fullkrug permission to undergo a medical with the Italian club.
He will join on an initial loan deal for the rest of the season for a loan fee of 4.4m.
It also includes an option to buy him permanently.
