The January transfer window opened on Wednesday 1 January for English clubs and will run for just over a month with Deadline Day being Monday 3 February.

The window officially closes at 11pm GMT for English clubs.

Most major European leagues also close on February 3 with Germany, Scotland and Spain all having the same time slot as England though France’s window closes at 1pm GMT.

Despite some reports that Mathys Tel wanted to leave Bayern for Manchester United – having rejected Spurs – The Athletic says that Tel is keen to stay at Bayern and reassess his options in the summer.

Spurs had a reached agreement thought to be around £50m for his transfer, but the 19-year-old, who has fallen out of favour under Vincent Kompany at Bayern, turned down that option.

United and Arsenal were both keeping tabs on the situation, but David Ornstein suggests the chase could be over.

Sticking with Tottenham for the time being, Ange Postecoglou says the club remain an attractive proposition for new players ahead of Monday’s transfer deadline.

Spurs are in desperate need of reinforcements and while Postecoglou has repeatedly called for his depleted squad to be given help, the club have only signed one outfield player going into the final day of the transfer window.

Tottenham can still end a 17-year trophy drought this term with key Carabao Cup, FA Cup and Europa League fixtures to come during the next six weeks.

Tottenham are also reported to on the hunt for Alejandro Garnacho, after losing out on the chase for Mathys Tel of Bayern Munich.

Tel rejected a move to Tottenham after a transfer fee had been agreed between the two clubs.

But the Mail reports that Spurs have quickly shifted their attention to Old Trafford, where Garnacho is available and being courted by Napoli and Chelsea among other clubs in Europe.

Reports suggest Man Utd want £60m for the young winger.

Spurs are closing in on the signing of AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori.

That’s according to Sky Sports, which claims the former Chelsea centre-back is a key target at Tottenham.

Spurs want to add another defender before the deadline on Monday, with Christian Romero and Radu Dragusin both injured and Micky Van de Ven only just recovered from a hamstring strain.

The club hijacked Wolves’ deal for Kevin Danso so have some cover and that may mean a move for Tomori is not as urgent as once thought.

Sky Sports says that although Spurs and Milan are in ‘advanced talks’, no agreement has yet been made with the player.

A tearful Neymar was welcomed back to his boyhood club on Friday by thousands of Santos fans and a concert in the home stadium beneath an electronic sign saying, “The prince is back.”

The 32-year-old signed a six-month contract, which he said could be extended.

Neymar later admitted his return was also due to his feeling unhappy at Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal earlier this year as he struggled to get playing time.

About 20,000 raucous Santos fans filled their Vila Belmiro Stadium in the rain outside Sao Paulo to celebrate the Brazilian’s return.

His evening arrival highlighted by fireworks capped a three-hour fiesta which also featured local singers.

“I am very happy. We lived great moments here. There’s still a lot that could come,” Neymar said on the pitch.”

As a player, Steven Gerrard forged a reputation as an unstoppable force, the captain who inspired his teammates to overcome impossible odds through heart and will.

Gerrard led by example, the talisman who made others believe. But, once again, he is faced with the reality that the art of management requires a different set of powers.

As his departure from Al-Ettifaq by “mutual consent” – with the club struggling in mid-table amid a run of just two league wins in 14 matches – cuts short his £15m-a-year sojourn in Saudi Arabia, Gerrard the manager appears destined to fall well below the achievements of Gerrard the player.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on the club’s bid for Ollie Watkins and their aim to bring in a striker before the end of the January transfer window.

“I’m not going to talk about any individuals,” Arteta said. “We are actively looking to find a solution in that position and we will see what the market brings.

“I’m very confident with the work the club is doing, exploring every single opportunity that can have an impact on the team. If we can agree something we will. If we can’t, we won’t.

“We are trying everything that we can, but I don’t want to give any reassurance or not. It doesn’t depend only on us. Our intentions are clear but the possibilities are affected by three parties.

“We look at what we have in the squad, what we are lacking, what can make an impact and make us much better, regardless of age or background. It’s just a belief that player can be really good for us over time.”

Arsenal have blocked Kieran Tierney from returning to Celtic, according to the Telegraph, with the left-back set to complete the season at the Gunners before rejoining his boyhood club.

Tierney will return to Celtic in the summer but there were talks about bringing that forward, with Myles Lewis-Skelly and Riccardo Calafiori first choice at left-back.

But the Telegraph report that Mikel Arteta will not allow Tierney to leave his squad without a replacement, given Arsenal’s position in the title race and Champions League.

Those close to Alejandro Garnacho maintain that the winger is preparing to leave Old Trafford but the signs are not favourable for this outcome.

Napoli have had interest but would need to significantly raise their valuation of £38m, closer to United’s £70m.

Chelsea have long been interested, but sources close to the situation say there is still considerable negotiation.

It is understood that the possibility of one of Chelsea’s players – such as Joshua Acheampong or Christopher Nkunku – going in the other direction has also been raised.