Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Wednesday’s latest

Jesse Lingard is set to spend the remainder of the season at Manchester United despite attracting interest from Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.

Sheffield United were one of the clubs who reportedly held an interest in signing Lingard on loan, however, despite being a bit-part feature under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the club do not want to leave themselves short during such a congested run of fixtures in case of injuries.

As The Independent reported yesterday, Willian Jose is on the verge of signing for Wolves on loan with an option to buy. The striker scored twice for Real Sociedad last night in what is set to be his final game for the club. 

Asked about the signing at his press conference today, Nuno Espirito Santo said: “It is as you say but nothing has been signed yet, and he is not our player yet, so I don’t want to talk about him yet, until he is a Wolves player.”

West Brom midfielder Rekeem Harper has joined Birmingham City on loan until the end of the season. The 20-year-old, who has been restricted to just four appearances this season, will hope to boost Aitor Karanka’s side’s bid for survival. 

While it seems Martin Odegaard is certain to leave Real Madrid before the end of the month, it appears Arsenal are in danger of missing out on the talented playmaker, who is said to favour a return to Real Sociedad.

Odegaard spent last season in San Sebastian and enjoyed his time at the club, with La Ser reporting that he is “edging closer to a return and the possibility of a buy option is being negotiated”.

West Ham have made a loan offer for Cagliari striker Giovanni Simeone, according to Sky Italia.

The Hammers are reportedly willing to pay €1m to secure the 25-year-old for the rest of the season, with an option to buy included.

But Simeone, son of Atletico Madrid manager Diego, is said to be “unconvinced” by the offer.

Barcelona presidential candidates Toni Frexia, Victor Fonte and Juan Laporta have all but confirmed that Manchester City defender Eric Garcia will not be signed this month.

The 20-year-old defender is out of contract in the summer and has been heavily linked with a move to the Blaugrana.

But Barcelona’s presidential candidates have held discussions with manager Ronald Koeman and reached a decision.

“It was a cordial conversation with Ronald Koeman to talk about the situation of the team but without him asking us to make this signing. It’s something that will be decided next Tuesday in a meeting with the Management Commission to sign him at the end of the season, which is when he [Garcia] arrives free,” Frexia told Mundo Deportivo.

Laporta added: “There’s been talk of the possibility of signing Eric now paying money. It’s is not viable and we know that City want money. I’m of the position that if he finishes a contract and is interested, he’s signed.”

Fonte, meanwhile, said: “The Management Board wants to close the signing so that at the end of the season he comes. If the operation is done, I’ve asked for a last attempt in case with little money we can meet the coach’s needs, although it’s almost impossible.”

Wolves are hopeful that Real Sociedad striker Willian Jose will join the club in the next few hours, according to Diario Vasco.

Negotiations are reportedly in their final stages as Wolves look to secure a replacement for the injured Raul Jimenez.

Jose will sign on loan, with an obligation to buy for €25m.