Big Deals and Transfer Rumors Emerge from Thursday's Newspapers

LONDON, ENGLAND - January has finally arrived in the football world, bringing along with it a flurry of fresh transfer rumors and big deals.

According to reports in Italy, Chelsea have made an offer to take Douglas Luiz on loan for the remainder of the season. The £42m-rated Juventus midfielder had been tied down by the Turin giants for just six months after his initial arrival from Brazil.

In other news, Arsenal appear to be closing in on Alejandro Garnacho, with Napoli now looking at alternative targets. Manchester United are weighing up a potential improved bid for Patrick Dorgu, the top target from Lecce who has been met with initial rejection.

Chelsea meanwhile have landed a major coup by securing Ryan Longman's long-term services from Wrexham at a substantial fee. Longman had previously held talks with Championship clubs over moving to new clubs.

A major incident unfolded in the Champions League between Feyenoord and Bayern Munich, with a heavy smoke cloud prompting an immediate suspension due to fans' safety concerns.

Arsenal are willing to go big on their transfer target but only if they can sign their primary choice. Michael Carrick has backed Liverpool loanee Ben Doak from staying at Middlesbrough until the end of the season.

The battle for Everton's Dan Neil has intensified, with Sunderland reportedly interested in signing him despite limited chances of a mid-January deal. Brentford striker Yoane Wissa is set to face trial court in France over an alleged acid attack on fellow player and kidnapping attempt.

Everton remain keen on landing the 20-year-old Lecce defender Patrick Dorgu at Manchester United's end. Sheffield United, meanwhile have submitted a £3m bid for Everton veteran Jonjoe Kenny while Hertha Berlin awaits his decision after suffering from injury in recent times.

The Premier League Summer Series is set to welcome the likes of Manchester United in their US tour, with Lewis Hamilton gifted an Italian home due to Ferrari requirements.

The governing body's threat over stadium capacity has sparked doubts on future plans for Manchester United. Their long-serving star player Ruud van Nistlerrooy said that he was unhappy about lack of help that Leicester took from the club's board in terms of purchasing transfers.