Transfer news LIVE: Galatasaray want Ugarte and Cristiano Ronaldo to leave?

February 2nd 

The January transfer window is in the final stages for most major European leagues and clubs are working tirelessly behind the scenes on identifying targets and figuring out their budgets.

Managers will be constantly assessing their squads with sporting directors and recruitment staff scanning the market for potential deals. The rumour mill is still gathering pace and we’ve collated some of the biggest current transfer stories – you can access the full rumour below.

Today’s biggest transfer stories

Galatasaray retain an interest in Manuel Ugarte but Manchester United are unlikely to sanction a sale. United would have accepted a suitable offer earlier in the window but there’s now no time to bring in a replacement – you can read more here.

Liverpool are closing in on securing the signature of Jérémy Jacquet from Rennes. Chelsea were leading the race for the France U21 international but he’s opted to join Liverpool and the Anfield club will pay an initial €60m fee.

There’s been speculation that Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Al-Nassr. The Portuguese superstar has went on strike at the Saudi Pro League and you can read exactly why here!