Latest transfer news and rumours – 3 January 2023

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All the top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers…

Liverpool are exploring a deal to buy the Wolverhampton Wanderers’ midfielder Matheus Nunes as per an agreement last summer when the Portugal international was close to signing for the Anfield club but the transfer did not go through.
Emmanuel Dennis is facing the axe at Nottingham Forest, less than five months after his £15m move from Watford.
Manchester United are looking at alternatives to Joao Felix with Atletico Madrid demanding at least double what the club are prepared to pay to loan the Portugal forward for the remainder of the season.
Atletico Madrid’s £13.25m loan demand for Joao Felix is more than twice what Manchester United are willing to pay for the Portugal star.
Enzo Fernandez has reportedly risked angering Benfica officials after the Argentine defied club orders not to travel home for New Year, with the star ‘increasing unlikely’ to remain at the club as Chelsea seek to sign the World Cup winner.
Loris Karius could be set for a Newcastle United exit just four months after joining the club as they weigh up their goalkeeping options.
Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha has reportedly emerged as a target for Barcelona on a free transfer, as the winger enters the final months of his contract.
Cristiano Ronaldo has a clause in his Al Nassr contract that means he could move to Newcastle if they qualify for the Champions League, according to incredible reports.
Leeds United have announced the signing of Max Wober from Red Bull Salzburg

BREAKING! Leeds United have announced the signing of Max Wober from Red Bull Salzburg ✍️ pic.twitter.com/XJ8eIogqLT
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) January 3, 2023

Manchester United star Jadon Sancho has returned to training 10 weeks after his last game for the club.
Al-Nassr boss Rudi Garcia has joked he tried to sign Lionel Messi before sealing a deal for Cristiano Ronaldo.
Jude Bellingham has reportedly been summoned to showdown talks with Dortmund chiefs as Europe’s biggest clubs fight over him.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s new club Al Nassr are reportedly planning an audacious swoop to land two of his former team-mates, Sergio Ramos and Luka Modric.
Newcastle have begun talks with Real Valladolid over signing Ivan Fresneda but they face competition from top European sides, according to reports.
Nuno Tavares, on loan at Marseille from Arsenal, sparked a brawl after kicking a Montpellier player in Ligue 1.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says he will not ‘burn money’ on a new striker this month and expects more from Anthony Martial.
Arsenal have made a second bid for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhailo Mudryk worth up to £62m but are haggling over the upfront fee.
Arsenal have triggered a clause in Bukayo Saka’s contract to keep him at the club until at least 2024, according to reports.
Everton’s proposed new stadium appears to be taking shape after pictures emerged showing the progress that has been made at Bramley-Moore dock over the past year.
AC Milan are reportedly interested in signing PSV’s Noni Madueke in the summer transfer window.
Crystal Palace, Everton and Southampton are monitoring the Championship’s top scorer Chuba Akpom as they seek additional firepower in January.
Manchester United want to keep Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay this month to maintain strength in depth for their squad.
Sebastian Haller has announced his return to training with Borussia Dortmund just six months after being diagnosed with a testicular tumour.
Joao Felix has Premier League interest but Atletico Madrid’s €21m (£18.6m) price is a stumbling block for a loan move.
Michael Beale says he is not looking for any short-term signings in January as he looks to add quality over quantity to his Rangers squad.
Romelu Lukaku has said he wants to put his recent troubles behind him and secure a permanent move to Internazionale from Chelsea.
Manchester United are ready to make an offer worth around £53m to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Randal Kolo Muani, according to reports.