West Ham target Spurs and Chelsea pair on loan: TRANSFER WINDOW WATCH
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.Hammers reach agreement over PaquetaWest Ham have reached agreement with Flamengo over the sale of Lucas Paqueta.The fee is £36.4million with a sell-on clause also included. Paqueta will travel to Brazil later today.Koumas set to join the TigersLiverpool's Lewis Koumas has undergone his medical and completed the paperwork for his loan to Hull.The Wales international winger cut short his loan at Birmingham City to join Hull’s promotion challenge and to push for a place in Craig Bellamy’s squad ahead of their World Cup play off.Turkish giants come back in for Clarets defenderBesiktas have returned to discussions over a move for Burnley defender Quilindschy Hartman as their search for a left back continues.The Turkish side targeted Hartman at the start of the month but then switched sights with Wolves’ David Moller Wolfe looked at and Liverpool’s Kostas Tsimikas who is on loan at Roma.Hornets keeper set for League One switchWatford goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann is in talks to join Leyton Orient.The 31-year-old Austria international, who is on loan at Deportivo La Coruna, is due to undergo a medical with the League One club today.Forest look to Sa after Victor injuryNottingham Forest goalkeeper John Victor has been ruled out for the rest of the season.The 29-year-old suffered a knee injury against Aston Villa earlier this month, and Sean Dyche confirmed he had undergone surgery.Subsequently, Forest have enquired after Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa.As Daily Mail Sport reported yesterday, talks are complicated by Tottenham’s interest in Wolves’s Sam Johnstone.Brighton defender heads for ParisBrighton have given permission to centre back Diego Coppola to join Paris FC on loan. The Italy international has had plenty of interest as previously reported on Daily Mail Sport.Brighton are among the clubs keen on Toulouse defender Charlie Cresswell.Hibs reject approach from German giantsScottish Premiership side Hibernian have rejected a £1.9million offer from German side Schalke for top prospect Josh Mulligan.The 23-year-old midfielder, who has been compared in style to Aston Villa’s John McGinn, has been outstanding this season, drawing enquiries from the likes of Celtic and Leeds United also.However, Hibernian don’t want to sell in this window. Mulligan is also recovering from injury at the moment after damaging ankle ligaments. He hopes to recover quickly to stake his claim for Steve Clarke’s World Cup squad.Lingard closing on resolution to his futureFree agent Jesse Lingard has been talking to various British clubs in recent days, including Premier League sides.However, Daily Mail Sport understands the 33-year-old former Manchester United and England forward is in advanced talks with clubs in Serie A.Lingard has been open to offers since finishing his stint with FC Seoul in December. Jesse Lingard scored 19 goals in 67 games for Seoul but looks set for a return to Europe nowDerby rebuffed in Szmodics approachIpswich have rejected an offer from Derby for 33-year-old striker Sammie Szmodics.Derby are weighing up whether to go back in with another offer but Ipswich need forward options after making enquiries to improve their own goal threat.Traore completes Hammers switchFulham forward Adama Traore has completed his move to West Ham, where he will link up with Nuno Espirito Santo once again.The fee is understood to be £1million with a further £1m on West Ham staying up.‘I'm so happy to be here, so happy to help the team the maximum I can and show my quality,’ said Traore.‘My mentality is always to do better. It's always to improve as a player, to help the team as much as I can and I always say, if I'm the same person as yesterday, it's one day lost.‘I love the challenges. I think, of course, we have to go game by game. And this is what we're going to do, trying to do our best. I think everything comes from belief. And I believe we're going to achieve what we're looking for.’The Cottagers continue to work on deals for Manchester City's Oscar Bobb and Ricardo Pepi at PSV. Despite their £28m offer for Pepi falling short, they are looking at a deal worth up to £35m for the USA strikerLuiz undergoes Villa medicalDouglas 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 pushAmbitious 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-ProwseBurnley 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. James Ward-Prowse has been frozen out under Nuno Espirito Santo at West Ham and now looks set to bolster Burnley's survival bidSurridge leaning towards staying StatesideIpswich 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 standsMoyes no longer keen on Norton-CuffyEverton 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 speculationHowever, 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 duoWest 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 KinskyWolves 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 dealAston 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 LuizWolves target England international GomesMarseille'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 £30.3mIpswich 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 PragueBurnley 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 loanFoxes 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 moveMONDAY: West Ham agree Flamengo's £36m deal for Lucas PaquetaSUNDAY: Arsenal set sights on Real Madrid full backSATURDAY: Forest join queue for Jean-Philippe MatetaFRIDAY: Tottenham move for Liverpool's Andy Robertson
