A remarkable report from ESPN in Portugal has suggested that Ruben Amorim could soon be appointed to a managerial role with a major European club. 

The 41-year-old has been without work now for some weeks, following the decision by Man United hierarchy to end his time as first team head coach at Old Trafford. 

Since Amorim's departure, the Red Devils have embarked on their best run in form of the season so far, winning all four games under new caretaker manager Michael Carrick. 

According to reports, Ruben Amorim is not expected to be out of work for too much longer, with Portuguese giants Benfica likely to offer him a role. 

Amorim's potential move to Benfica would depend, first-of-all, on Jose Mourinho, who is expected to leave the club after the World Cup to become the manager of the Portuguese national side. 

Should this take place, ESPN say Amorim would be chosen to take over at Benfica. 

Per the ESPN report: "ESPN sources in Portugal expect Benfica coach Jose Mourinho to be offered the national team job when Roberto Martinez's contract expires after the World Cup and, if Mourinho does move into the international game, expect Amorim to return to management at Estadio da Luz."

Paul Scholes has surprisingly suggested that Man United should look at signing the club captain from one of the Red Devils' main Premier League rivals. 

Scholes' former club have seen a major upturn in form over recent weeks. 

Winning all four matches since the arrival of Michael Carrick as caretaker manager, and catapulting themselves back into the top four to re-establish themselves amongst the genuine favourites for Champions League qualification. 

Despite the upturn in form, discussions are also underway about the summer transfer window, and how the club can rebuild their squad. 

Reports over the weekend suggested that the Red Devils will consider a move for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali as a Casemiro replacement. 

Aside from the Tonali option, Man United legend Paul Scholes thinks the club should sign Cristian Romero. 

The suggestion comes days after Romero was sent off in Spurs' 1-0 loss to the Red Devils. 

 Speaking on The Good, The Bad and The Football podcast, Scholes said: “Do you know what? I love him. I love watching him play football.

“He’s p***ed off at Spurs, isn’t he? He doesn’t want to be there. 

“He’s having a go at the crowd, he’s having a go at the board, I think his head has checked out a little bit.

“But I would love him at Manchester United. I just love his character.”

The Argentine World Cup winner has made a number of statements criticising club leadership over recent months , but is under contract at Spurs until 2029. 

It remains to be seen if Spurs will be open to a sale, or of Man United make a move for the player. 

Former Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran is set to sign for a new club, cutting short his loan move with Fenerbahce, as reported by french outlet Foot Mercato. 

The Colombian was considered amongst the most exciting striker talents in world football, when in the Premier League with the Villans, but has since seen his status decline after spells in Saudi Arabia and Turkey. 

He is now set to sign for Russian giants Zenit St Petersberg, and is en-route  to the eastern European nation to complete a medical. 

The deal will see the 22-year-old join on loan until the end of the season. 

Former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez looks set to make his return to European football, less than six months on from a big money move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal. 

The Uruguayan striker became one of the most expensive Liverpool players in history when he joined the Reds for 75 million euros in 2022. Although Nunez managed 40 goals in 143 appearances during his time at Anfield, he began to fall out of favour under Arne Slot, and  was eventually sold last summer, following the arrivals of Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak. 

According to reports in the Saudi Arabian press, quoted by the Liverpool Echo, Nunez is set to be on the move once again, after his current club accepted an offer worth £46 million from Turkish giants Fenerbahce.

It comes after Al-Hilal signed Karim Benzema, who is now expected to take Nunez's place in the starting XI. 

Nunez is reportedly keen on a move, as he looks to build scoring momentum ahead of the World Cup. 

The clubs have until 6th February, when the Saudi window shuts, to finalise a deal. 

Free agent Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain appears set to finally make his return to elite level football, following reports today that the former Arsenal and Liverpool man could join a major European side. 

The English midfielder has been out of work, and training with Arteta's Arsenal, since terminating his contract with Besiktas in the summer. 

While the 32-year-old's career may have somewhat derailed in recent years, following an injury plagued conclusion to his Anfield career, Oxlade-Chamberlain is still one of the most experienced players of his generation. 

Scottish giants Celtic clearly still see the player's value, as they have entered talks to sign him this week. 

News of the talks were confirmed by Celtic manager Martin O'Neill. 

With the 2026 January transfer window now having officially slammed shut, it is time to conclude on every piece of business done throughout the day by a Premier League side. 

Below includes a list of all the fully completed deadline day deals, however there are some transfers, like Palace's last minute deal for Dwight McNeil, that have been lodged on "deal sheets" allowing extra time to be confirmed. 

Also on a deal sheet is West Ham's proposed move for Axel Disasi, and Spurs' signing of Scottish youngster James Wilson is also yet to fully confirmed. 

These will be fully completed in the coming hours. 

As reported by TNT Sports, here is every Deadline Day deal: 

Jorgen Strand Larsen, Wolves to Crystal Palace -  £48m. 

Emeka Adiele, West Ham to Utrecht

Justin Oboavwoduo, Manchester City to Juventus

Adil Aouchiche, Sunderlkand to Schalke

Frankie Runham, Chelsea to Ipswich (On Loan)

Patrick Roberts, Sunderland to Birmingham City

Ethan Wheatley, Manchester United to Bradford City (On Loan)

James Scanlon, Manchester United to Swindon (On Loan)

Kalvin Phillips, Manchester City to Sheffield United (On Loan)

Aaron Anselmino, Chelsea to Strasbourg (On Loan)

Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba, Aston Villa to West Brom (On Loan)

Samuel Iling Jr, Aston Villa to Pisa (On Loan)

Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Crystal Palace to Stoke City (On Loan)

Matt O'Riley, Marseille to Brighton (recalled from loan)

Brajan Gruda, Brighton to RB Leipzig (On Loan)

Mamadou Sarr, Strasbourg to Chelsea (Recalled from loan)

Sverre Nypan, Middlesbrough to Manchester City (recalled from loan)

James McConnell, Ajax to Liverpool (recalled from loan)

Leo Hjelde, Sunderland to Sheffield United (On Loan)

Justin Oboavwoduo, Manchester City to Juventus

Before even making public the signing of Wolves forward Jørgen Strand Larsen, Crystal Palace are back in the market for another Premier League player. 

According to the Athletic, the Eagles have agreed a deal to sign Dwight McNeil. 

The offer is worth £20 million. 

Everton are thought to have been open move following their earlier signing of Chelsea forward Tyrique George. 

It remains to be seen if a deal can be completed in time for this evening's deadline. 

Spurs have agreed a transfer with a player who was in talks with bitter rivals Arsenal just hours ago, according to Ben Jacobs. 

Tottenham look set to see Hearts FC striker James Wilson join the club, with the 18-year-old now in the process of confirming a move to the other side of north London. 

Stalls over the structure of Wilson's transfer to Arsenal gave time to Spurs to arrive with a more attractive offer. 

While Wrexham may have lost their Irish star in James McClean, they might be getting a new one.

The Welsh side - who are currently sixth in the Championship and in a play-off spot - are 'in the mix' to sign Wexford man Festy Ebosele on loan, according to the42's David Sneyd.

The wing-back is currently with İstanbul Başakşehir, after joining from Udinese last year, and has played 13 Super Lig games this season for the Turkish side, with eight starts.

A club in the English second tier are in negotiations to sign Kalvin Phillips from Man City, according to The Telegraph. 

Phillips was once rated amongst the best midfield players in England, but has seen his career hit a roadblock at the Etihad Stadium. This season the former international star, once dubbed "Yorkshire Pirlo," has played just once for the Citizens, against Huddersfield, in the EFL Cup. 

Per reports, Sheffield United want to sign Phillips on loan for the remainder of the season. 

There is competition from a number of European clubs, so it remains to be seen if the Blades can agree a deal in time.