Transfer news live: Guehi deal breakthrough amid Liverpool and Arsenal interest, Man Utd update

Reports have linked Burnley defender Hjalmar Ekdal with a move to Nice but Scott Parker has played down that speculation.

“At this present moment in time, Ekdal’s been in and around things,” he said.

“There may be an option there, but at this present moment in time, that’s not something that we’re really active on, but again, we’ll see how things go.”

Manchester United’s interim head coach Michael Carrick should not be considered for the permanent role beyond the current season, according to pundit Gary Neville, a sentiment echoed by Roy Keane who urged the club to pursue the “best of the best” for the top job.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s summer signing has proved a masterstroke for Leeds, with the former Everton striker boasting eight goals in his last nine Premier League games.

But Farke is not scared to bring in another centre-forward to provide competition and cover for the Englishman, saying: “I’m always greedy, I’m never scared of (bringing in) quality.

“You need competition. On the other hand, you have to make sure that the group is not too big and the players who are there also feel trusted and backed.”

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank has hailed the signing of Conor Gallagher as “exactly what we needed” following his £35m arrival from Atletico Madrid yesterday.

Frank said: “I think it’s a top signing. I can’t praise Fabio and Vinai enough, the ownership for doing it and getting it over the line. It went quick.

“What he brings in terms of abilities. First and foremost, he’s a very good player. Great experience in the Premier League and LaLiga. He’s captained two teams, so that character, leadership and experience, and he’s still young at 25.

“Plenty of development to reach, but coming in on a good level, bringing his pressing abilities, directness, scoring goals and also being able to find good positions on the pitch. He’s exactly what we need.”

Tim Vickery of Sky Sports says that Lucas Paqueta could be sold if West Ham’s valuation of the midfielder is met.

Paqueta has interest from Brazilian side Flamengo and the possibility he makes the move in January hasn’t been ruled out.

“Flamengo can afford Lucas Paqueta. Flamengo don’t want to go above £40m, West Ham’s price, it seems, is £50m,” Vickery told Sky Sports.

“Flamengo are huge, probably the biggest club outside of Europe. The Club World Cup is huge over here, it gave them a lot of money and ambition.

“They’re champions of Brazil, champions of South America, but it’s not enough. They want world domination.

“Flamengo is where Pacqueta started. In the short-term, remember the World Cup; this is why a lot of South American players are looking to reposition themselves.”

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior has insisted the club will only act in the transfer market this month if the right opportunity arises.

When asked if he would sign anyone this window, he said: “I think if we do, it needs to be the right player.

“We need to be patient. I want to assess this group. It’s really, really important to me.

“I like to give the players I work with a chance to show good surprises.

“We still have time. We have obviously conversations every day, myself and the board about potential transfers both out and in. But at the same time, I need to focus on the players in the building.

“And if I feel it’s the right time or the right player,then we’ll make that decision.”

Liam Rosenior has revealed Chelsea are working to “contain a virus” in the squad with players and coaches forced to stay away from the training ground.

Rosenior oversaw his first home match in charge at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, with Arsenal winning the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.

Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes has no plans to leave the club in January but will address his future at the end of the season.

Fernandes resisted a move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal last summer as well as turning down two other offers to leave the club.

He gave an interview expressing his disappointment that the club’s hierarchy seemed willing to let him move on and was convinced to remain at Old Trafford by Ruben Amorim.

With Amorim now no longer in charge Fernandes will look at his future once more and decide if he is best served moving away from Manchester United.

Conor Gallagher has given his first interview to the club since joining Spurs and stresses his desire to create “special moments” at Tottenham.

Gallagher told the official Spurs website: “I’m so happy and excited to be here, taking the next step in my career at an amazing club.

“I wanted to be a Spurs player and thankfully the club felt the same. It was very easy, it happened very quickly and I’m ready to get on the pitch.

“I know how great the fans are, I’m really happy to be a part of it here and want to create special moments and memories together.”

Liam Rosenior will speak to Chelsea ‘bomb squad’ duo Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi before deciding whether or not they have a future at Chelsea.

“I haven’t [spoken with them yet],” Rosenior said. “To be honest I’ve had so much on. This is my fourth day in the job. I will have conversations with them.

“Raheem’s had an outstanding career. I’ve got huge respect for him and Axel, who was someone I’ve really, really liked for a long time. But in this moment, with the amount of games that we’ve got and the stuff I’ve had to do — not just in terms of training but with the staff — I haven’t got on to that topic. I will do it in the next few days.

“Honestly, I have to have a conversation with them. I have to have a conversation with the club. It’s been a whirlwind. There’s a lot for me to do and that’s near the top of my list.”