Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal get Sesko ‘yes’, Cunha hope; Garnacho to Chelsea, Vlahovic talks; Dorgu to Man Utd

Transfer news LIVE!
Arsenal are stepping up their striker search as they look to strengthen before the end of the January window. Benjamin Sesko is their top target, and the RB Leipzig man has reportedly already told the Gunners he wants to join, but a move this month will prove hard to pull off. Victor Osimhen, Viktor Gyokeres and Igor Jesus are also of interest and Matheus Cunha could be back on the table after a new contract agreement has stalled.
Manchester United are in talks over a deal for left-back Patrick Dorgu, while an exit for Alejandro Garnacho took another twist with the forward’s agents spotted at Stamford Bridge on Monday amid strong interest from Chelsea. Marcus Rashford has reportedly decided he wants to stay at Old Trafford.
Chelsea are set to sign Mamadou Sarr from sister club Strasbourg and are set for talks with Juventus over Dusan Vlahovic. Tottenham are desperate for reinforcements, particularly in attack and Liam Delapy is now being linked. Manchester City have announced the signing of Lens centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov. Vitor Reis and Omar Marmoush are imminent. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip below!
Latest transfer news and updates
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Arsenal gets ‘yes’ from £70m Sesko
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Chelsea have edge over Arsenal in Vlahovic chase
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Man Utd in Patrick Dorgu talks
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Tottenham accelerate Delap move
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Arsenal offered new hope over Cunha
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Monaco ready Rashford offer
Chelsea have edge over Arsenal in Vlahovic chase
07:50 , Alex Young
Chelsea hope Renato Veiga’s proposed move to Juventus will give them an edge in the race to sign Arsenal target Dusan Vlahovic.
The Times report that the Blues have been alerted to the availability of the Serbian, who has long been of interest to Arsenal.
Chelsea are deep in talks with Juve over a deal for Renato Veiga and are expected to discuss Vlahovic at the same time.
With Christopher Nkunku struggling to get minutes and Nicolas Jackson against Wolves again proving wasteful in attack, Chelsea want a new forward.
Vlahovic has struggled at Juve, who have this month signed Randal Kolo Muani on loan from PSG.
Aston VIlla annoyed by West Ham’s £57m bid for Duran
07:30 , Alex Young
West Ham have seen their £57m bid for Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran rejected.
The Athletic report that Villa have no plans to sell the 21-year-old, and are instead rather irked by the offer having told all clubs that Duran is not for sale.
Duran has a contract running through to 2030, so Villa are in a strong position despite significant interest.
Monaco ready Rashford offer
07:10 , Alex Young
Marcus Rashford has been offered a fresh escape route from Manchester United.
Reports emerged yesterday that, actually, the striker would like to remain at Old Trafford after fielding interest from the likes of Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan.
Ruben Amorim is not similarly ready for a reunion, and now The Sun report that Monaco have thrown their hat into the ring.
In news which will please United, the Ligue 1 side are also reportedly willing to cover most of Rashford’s £325,000-a-week wages.
Arsenal offered new hope over Cunha
06:50 , Alex Young
Arsenal may also have been offered new hope over Matheus Cunha.
The Wolves forward is rumoured to be another prominent transfer target for Mikel Arteta as he seeks to bolster his depleted attacking ranks.
Cunha has multiple other suitors after an impressive season at Molineux, where it is hoped he will stay put and sign a new contract.
Fabrizio Romano says that Arsenal have had the Brazilian on their shortlist for months, with Wolves still having to sort the final details on an extension having verbally agreed it two weeks ago.
He describes Cunha’s situation as still one to be monitored.
West Ham change Cornet loan club
06:34 , Alex Young
West Ham have sent Maxwel Cornet on loan to Genoa after his Southampton deal was cut short.
The 28-year-old was on a season-long loan at Saints but made just four appearances.
Cornet, who signed a five-year deal with West Ham in 2022, was deemed surplus to requirements last summer.
Tottenham accelerate Delap move
06:28 , Alex Young
Tottenham are set to step up their efforts to sign a new striker after Dominic Solanke was ruled out with an injury, with Liam Delap of interest.
The Guardian report that Solanke could be sidelined for up to three weeks, and Spurs have already missed out on Randal Kolo Muani, who has chosen to join Juventus.
Ipswich’s Delap is a key target, but TEAMtalk report that Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is not willing to overpay for a player who has impressed significantly this season.
Ipswich are expected to demand a huge fee to sell their striker in January, but are resigned to losing him in the summer.
Man Utd in talks to sign Patrick Dorgu
06:22 , Alex Young
Manchester United are in talks over a deal for Patrick Dorgu.
The left-back has caught the eye of several clubs across the continent thanks to his form in Serie A with Lecce, most notably Liverpool and Tottenham.
However, it is United who are trying to win the race for Dorgu, with The Athletic reporting that talks are underway with the Denmark international.
An agreement has yet to be reached, but he says that discussions are advancing.
Chelsea pursuit of Garnacho takes new twist
06:16 , Alex Young
Chelsea’s attempts to sign Alejandro Garnacho took a new twist last night.
The Blues were last week said to be keen on a deal for the Manchester United academy graduate, so much so that they are reportedly seeking reassurances over Garnacho’s temperament.
Napoli are also interested having reportedly seen an opening bid worth around £40m rejected, before moving on to other targets.
Advantage Chelsea, then? Perhaps. Fabrizio Romano reports that Garnacho’s agent was at Stamford Bright last night to watch the Blues beat Wolves.
Sesko says ‘yes’ to Arsenal move
06:12 , Alex Young
Benjamin Sesko has told Arsenal that he is ready to join the club.
The Gunners are in the market for a striker following Gabriel Jesus’s injury and have reportedly renewed interest in the RB Leipzig talisman after summer interest.
The Mirror reported then that Sesko wanted the move and that stance has not changed. He prefers a move to Arsenal over Manchester United and Chelsea.
It is reported that Sesko has negotiated a £60m “gentleman’s agreement” to allow him to leave this summer, but a move in January will still prove tricky.
06:08 , Alex Young
Good morning and welcome back to our transfer blog. It was a busy day yesterday, and looks set to be again today.
Abdukodir Khusanov speaks
Monday 20 January 2025 20:30 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
This is what Abdukodir Khusanov has said about his move to Manchester City…
“I’m absolutely delighted to be joining Manchester City, a club that I have enjoyed watching for a long time,” he said.
“This squad is full of the best players in the world, and I can’t wait to meet them and play alongside them. And of course Pep Guardiola is one of the greatest coaches ever and I am so excited to learn from him and improve my game even more.
“This is a very proud moment for me and my family to be joining a great Club like Manchester City and I’m more than ready for this challenge.”
DEAL ANNOUNCED
Monday 20 January 2025 19:10 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Brighton have announced that Jakub Moder has joined Feyenoord on undisclosed terms.
Good luck to Jakub Moder who has joined Feyenoord, on undisclosed terms. 🤝 Everyone at the Albion wishes Kuba all the best for the future! 💙🤍
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) January 20, 2025
DONE DEAL
Monday 20 January 2025 18:10 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Abdukodir Khusanov is officially a Manchester City player…
Deal imminent
Monday 20 January 2025 18:08 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Looks like Manchester City are on the verge of announcing a transfer…
Rashford still has Man United ambitions
Monday 20 January 2025 17:58 , Matt Verri
Marcus Rashford is still open to playing for Manchester United again.
BBC Sport report that Rashford has hopes of remaining at the club and would play if called upon by Ruben Amorim.
A number of clubs across Europe continue to be linked with Rashford, and it is said that a loan move is still the most likely outcome this month.
Man City eye Raphinha move
Monday 20 January 2025 17:34 , Matt Verri
Manchester City’s big spending looks set to continue.
The club have already been active in this window as they look to put a disastrous run of form behind them, and that could continue into the summer.
El Nacional claim that Pep Guardiola has told City he wants Raphinha to be the next top transfer target, with Barcelona wanting £85m for the 28-year-old.
Murillo commits future
Monday 20 January 2025 16:59 , Matt Verri
Murillo has signed a new four-year contract at Nottingham Forest.
The Daily Mail report that Forest have moved quickly to agree fresh terms with the 22-year-old centre-back, who has attracted interest from Liverpool.
Forest signed Murillo for £10m, but he has become one of the most consistent defenders in the league this season.
Konate confirms contract offer
Monday 20 January 2025 16:27 , Matt Verri
Ibrahima Konate has been offered a new contract by Liverpool.
The Frenchman’s current deal expires in 2026, and the centre-back confirmed today that the club have put forward an extension.
However, asked if he was close to signing it, Konate responded: “That’s another conversation!”
West Ham bid for Duran
Monday 20 January 2025 15:53 , Matt Verri
West Ham have submitted a £57m bid for Aston Villa striker.
The Athletic report that Villa are expected to reject that and have no plans to sell the 21-year-old.
Duran has a contract running through to 2030, so Villa are in a strong position despite significant interest in him from a number of clubs.
Chelsea and Napoli still keen on Garnacho
Monday 20 January 2025 15:17
Alejandro Garnacho could still leave Manchester United before the end of the window.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Antonio Conte held direct talks with Garnacho on Friday, as he tries to persuade the winger to join Napoli.
Chelsea also remain interested and have contacted United, with further discussions expected to take place.
Potter set to be reunited with Chelsea analyst
Monday 20 January 2025 15:00 , Matt Verri
West Ham are closing in on an agreement with Chelsea to reunite manager Graham Potter with trusted recruitment guru Kyle Macaulay.
While Macaulay is being targeted as a recruitment analyst, his arrival at West Ham could be seen as a blow to under-pressure technical director Tim Steidten, whose position has been criticised due to a mixed bag of results in terms of signings under his watch.
Macaulay, 38, worked with Potter at Chelsea, Brighton, Swansea and Ostersunds and has the long-term trust of the newly-appointed Hammers head coach.
West Ham are understood to be finalising a compensation package that will give the green light for Macaulay to leave Chelsea and move to the London Stadium.
Read more on that here!
Interest in Emerson amid AC Milan talks with Walker
Monday 20 January 2025 14:17 , Matt Verri
Emerson Royal could leave AC Milan, who are still pushing to sign Kyle Walker.
The Serie A side are said to be keen to bring in Walker on a six-month loan, with an option to make the deal permanent in the summer.
Fabrizio Romano reports that former Tottenham defender Emerson could therefore be on the move, with Galatasaray making an initial approach.
Ancelotti expected to leave Real Madrid
Monday 20 January 2025 13:59 , Matt Verri
Carlo Ancelotti has decided to leave Real Madrid at the end of the season.
There were reports last season that the Italian was considering his future, amid links with the Brazil job.
Ancelotti ultimately decided to stay at Real but, according to Onda Cero, has now decided that this will be his final season at the club.
It’s believed that Xabi Alonso is top of Real’s list as a replacement.
Chelsea to lose transfer guru Macaulay to Potter’s West Ham
Monday 20 January 2025 13:27
Plenty going on at Chelsea today it would appear.
While the club have apparently agreed a deal to sign Strasbourg defender Mamadou Sarr, they are losing someone else to West Ham.
The Telegraph report that the Hammers have struck a deal to reunite Chelsea recruitment analyst Kyle Macaulay with Graham Potter, the man who took him to Stamford Bridge after the pair previously worked together at Brighton.
However, it sounds like the Blues’ head of global goalkeeping Ben Roberts is staying at the club rather than linking back up with Potter at West Ham.
Chelsea set to sign Mamadou Sarr
Monday 20 January 2025 13:14 , George Flood
Chelsea look set to seal the signing of Mamadou Sarr.
Reports from RMC Sport claim the teenage French defender will arrive at Stamford Bridge from sister club Strasbourg – where he will remain on loan – in the summer.
The France Under-19 centre-back has given the green light to the move on a long-term deal according to Fabrizio Romano, who says the fee will be around €15m (£12.6m).
Sarr previously played for Lyon and spent time on loan in Belgium with RWD Molenbeek.
AC Milan target Felix and Zirkzee as Rashford alternatives
Monday 20 January 2025 12:11 , George Flood
Marcus Rashford’s looming AC Milan loan decision also looks set to have an effect on a number of other players and clubs.
It sounds like he is set to snub a potential move to the San Siro as he holds out for Barcelona, who are said to be trying to make a deal work financially.
In the likely event that Milan miss out on Rashford, ESPN report that they are targeting loan moves for one of his United team-mates in either Rasmus Hojlund or Joshua Zirkzee, as well as Chelsea forward Joao Felix.
Rashford wants Barcelona move as AC Milan deadline nears
Monday 20 January 2025 12:00 , George Flood
So what’s the latest on Marcus Rashford?
20 days into the January transfer window and the England forward has still yet to secure an exit from Manchester United despite being dropped by Ruben Amorim and having publicly declared his desire for a fresh challenge elsewhere.
Rashford was said earlier this month to have rejected big-money moves to Saudi Arabia, with the likes of AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus and Napoli all believed to be interested in his services, amid far more tentative links to domestic rivals including Chelsea, Tottenham and West Ham.
United understandably do not want the 27-year-old to join another Premier League team.
Reports from ESPN claim that Rashford has until today to decide on a potential loan switch to Milan, with Dortmund possibly still in the race but the player himself said to be hoping that Barcelona can yet make a deal work.
Dorgu wants Man Utd move as Lecce demand £33m
Monday 20 January 2025 11:21 , George Flood
More details have now emerged on Manchester United’s pursuit of Patrick Dorgu.
The Red Devils were strongly linked with Lecce’s highly-rated left-back over the weekend and reports this morning claim that they are in talks with the Serie A strugglers over a deal.
Fabrizio Romano now says that United are indeed set to open formal discussions over Dorgu, but have not made a bid just yet.
Lecce are said to be demanding €40m (£33.8m) for the 20-year-old, who wants the move to Old Trafford.
Dorgu is an alternative to Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez and Nuno Mendes at PSG, both of whom are said to be considered too expensive.
Man Utd in talks to sign Patrick Dorgu
Monday 20 January 2025 10:51
Manchester United are in talks over a deal for Patrick Dorgu, according to the latest reports.
The Danish international left-back has caught the eye of several clubs across the continent thanks to his form in Serie A with Lecce, most notably Liverpool and Tottenham.
However, it is United who are trying to win the race for Dorgu, with David Ornstein of The Athletic reporting this morning that they have entered talks over a transfer.
An agreement has yet to be reached, but he says that discussions are advancing.
Antony set to leave Man Utd for Real Betis loan
Monday 20 January 2025 10:35 , George Flood
Antony’s exit from Manchester United draws very close.
The Brazilian has been heavily linked with a switch to Spain with Real Betis with no end to his struggles in sight at Old Trafford.
Fabrizio Romano has now given Antony to Betis his patented “here we go” treatment, insisting a verbal agreement has been reached between all parties for the winger to head to LaLiga on loan for the remainder of the season.
The deal does not contain any option to buy, so Antony will be back at United in the summer.
The 24-year-old is now due to travel for a medical.
Chelsea make formal Gittens enquiry
Monday 20 January 2025 10:16 , Matt Verri
Chelsea are said to have made a former enquiry for Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens.
The 20-year-old English winger is attracting interest from a number of Premier League clubs, according to Fabrizio Romano.
He reports that Chelsea made official contact last week, with Liverpool also scouting, but Dortmund expect Gittens to remain at the club this month.
Arsenal offered new hope over Matheus Cunha
Monday 20 January 2025 09:54 , George Flood
Arsenal may also have been offered new hope over Matheus Cunha.
The Wolves forward is rumoured to be another prominent transfer target for Mikel Arteta as he seeks to bolster his depleted attacking ranks.
Cunha has multiple other suitors after an impressive season at Molineux, where it is hoped he will stay put and sign a new contract.
Fabrizio Romano says that Arsenal have had the Brazilian on their shortlist for months, with Wolves still having to sort the final details on an extension having verbally agreed it two weeks ago.
He describes Cunha’s situation as still one to be monitored.
Arsenal interested in Real Madrid star Brahim Diaz
Monday 20 January 2025 09:47 , George Flood
Arsenal have interest in Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz, reports claim.
The former Manchester City and AC Milan winger could be exiting the Bernabeu before the end of the January transfer window.
TBR Football reports that Madrid have received interest in Brahim as well as Endrick and Arda Guler.
They say Arsenal have been interested in Morocco international Brahim since November and could presumably revisit that in January.
Liverpool get Cherki boost as secret transfer agreement revealed
Monday 20 January 2025 08:58 , George Flood
Liverpool fans will be very interested indeed in this new transfer update on Rayan Cherki.
The Reds have once again been heavily linked with the French winger during the current window as Arne Slot prepares for the future of his Anfield attack.
So far nothing has come to pass, but that could all change in the summer.
According to Sky Germany, Cherki has a secret verbal agreement to leave Lyon for a fee of €22m that was settled on after he penned a new contract extension until 2026 in September.
Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund are also said to be monitoring the player.
Neymar set for stunning Santos return on loan
Monday 20 January 2025 08:36
Away from the Premier League, a stunning homecoming looks to be on the cards for Neymar.
The Brazilian superstar looks set to leave Saudi Arabia after only a year-and-a-half with Al-Hilal.
Major League Soccer (MLS) side Chicago Fire had been pushing to sign Neymar, but Fabrizio Romano reports that instead he is now close to sealing a loan return to his homeland with first club Santos.
Liverpool join Man Utd and Chelsea in Gittens race
Monday 20 January 2025 07:58 , George Flood
Liverpool also appear to be firmly in the running for Jamie Gittens.
We’ve already detailed this morning how Manchester United are said to have a “serious interest” in Borussia Dortmund’s English winger, also subject to admiring glances from Chelsea and a rumoured Bayern Munich approach.
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool have also been scouting Gittens this season and are keeping a very close eye on the situation.
Chelsea hijack Liverpool move for Stefanos Tzimas
Monday 20 January 2025 07:37 , George Flood
Chelsea could beat Liverpool, West Ham and Newcastle to a deal for Stefanos Tzimas.
The teenage Greek striker is currently impressing on loan in the German second division with FC Nurnberg, where he is on loan from PAOK.
Liverpool looked to be leading the race for Tzimas last week, with suggestions that Nurnberg could activate a £15m option to sign him on a permanent basis this month before quickly moving him on for a profit.
However, there is plenty of other Premier League interest in Tzimas, with Bild in Germany now reporting that Chelsea have moved to the front of the queue.
Tottenham could step up Guessand interest after Solanke blow
Monday 20 January 2025 07:14 , George Flood
Tottenham reportedly have their eye on Evann Guessand as they urgently seek new signings before the deadline.
Spurs’ already depleted squad has now become even more thin following injuries to Dominic Solanke and Brennan Johnson that have increased the obvious need for transfers even further, with huge pressure mounting on manager Ange Postecoglou after the latest defeat at Everton.
According to TEAMtalk, Spurs have been scouting Nice forward Guessand as they look to bolster their attacking options.
The Ivory Coast international, 23, is said to be available for just £20m and Tottenham could now apparently intensify their interest, though face likely competition from West Ham and Bournemouth.
Man Utd to battle Chelsea for Gittens deal
Monday 20 January 2025 07:04 , George Flood
A transfer battle looks to brewing between Manchester United and Chelsea for Jamie Gittens.
The English winger, 20, continues to impress over in Germany with Borussia Dortmund and has attracted several admirers back in the Premier League.
Chelsea have already been linked with Gittens this month, with the Blues said to have him firmly on their radar along with Alejandro Garnacho.
But according to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Germany, United are also seriously interested in the former Manchester City youngster along with Bayern Munich, who have already made contact over a deal.
He reports that a failure to qualify for the Champions League this season would likely see Gittens leave Dortmund in the summer.
Arsenal handed major new Sesko boost
Monday 20 January 2025 06:58 , George Flood
Arsenal also look to have been handed a major boost in their long-term pursuit of Benjamin Sesko.
The Gunners tried hard to sign the Slovenian international in the summer, but he ended up staying put at RB Leipzig and agreeing a new contract.
However, Sesko is again being linked with a big-money exit from the Bundesliga in January, with Arsenal back in the running as they desperately seek additions up front.
The Mirror report that the 21-year-old has already signalled his desire to move to the Emirates Stadium, with Arsenal rumoured to be pondering a massive £70m bid for his services.
Arsenal make contact over shock Osimhen move
Monday 20 January 2025 06:54 , George Flood
Arsenal are making a shock move for Victor Osimhen, reports suggest.
The Gunners are desperate for reinforcements in attack before the January transfer deadline with the likes of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus currently out with serious injuries.
Arsenal continue to be linked with all manner of strikers, including long-term targets Benjamin Sesko, Viktor Gyokeres and Matheus Cunha.
But according to Football Insider, they are now exploring a shock late deal for Galatasaray’s on-loan Napoli frontman Osimhen and have already made contact over the possibility.
Man City weigh up Luiz return
Sunday 19 January 2025 12:19 , Alex Young
Douglas Luiz could be on his way back to the Premier League with former club Manchester City showing an interest.
The Athletic report that Juventus are looking to cash in on Luiz just six months after his arrival, and would entertain bids or loan-to-buy offers.
City want another central midfielder and Luiz is one of multiple options, though would only consider a straight loan at this stage.
Ibrahimovic confirms AC Milan interest in Walker
Sunday 19 January 2025 11:09 , Alex Young
AC Milan have confirmed their interest in signing Kyle Walker.
The right-back has told Manchester City that he would like to explore transfer opportunities, and Milan are front of the queue to sign him.
AC Milan senior advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic has confirmed talks are active.
He told DAZN: “Everyone knows that Walker is a great player, he did great things at City. Now we are checking if it is possible.”
Guardiola accepts concerns over Haaland extension
Sunday 19 January 2025 10:54 , Alex Young
Pep Guardiola accepts Erling Haaland’s bumper new contract could prevent Manchester City signing any more top-level strikers.
The City manager’s comments come as the club appear to be closing in on a deal for Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush.
Guardiola said: “The bigger strikers will not come to be a replacement for Erling, so we have to find them young to accept the role.
“Or they’re different players – like Oscar (Bobb), (James) McAtee, Phil (Foden), and maybe without Erling we’ll play a different way, with a false nine, with alternatives, with more runners from outside, more runners for the channels inside. We will find solutions.
“We could not go to sign (Kylian) Mbappe, for example, as a top-class player because normally we play with just one striker.
“But of course we have alternatives just in case Erling cannot play all the minutes. We have other options.”
Real Betis confirm Antony interest
Sunday 19 January 2025 10:29 , Alex Young
Real Betis are in talks to sign Antony on loan for the remainder of the season.
According to various reports, Manchester United have agreed for the forward to leave and the Liga side’s president has confirmed interest in the expensive flop.
Manu Fajardo said: “A very attractive player in this market, I have little to say about his career, and as I mentioned with (Alvaro) Valles, Antony is still a Manchester United player.
“Throughout the season, we have been one of the teams that has generated the most in the offensive phase, and we have also been the ones that have been the least successful in the finishing zone.
“We are working to improve this in this market.”
Spurs to step up striker search
Sunday 19 January 2025 10:14 , Alex Young
Tottenham are set to step up their efforts to sign a new striker after Dominic Solanke was ruled out with an injury.
The Mail report on fears that the striker could be sidelined for around six weeks, ruling him out until March, to leave just Richarlison as the only recognised lone front man.
Randal Kolo Muani was of interest, but has chosen to join Juventus, leaving Spurs with work to do in the final days of the window.
Chelsea handed Alejandro Garnacho boost
Sunday 19 January 2025 09:55 , Alex Young
Chelsea may have been handed a key new boost in the race for Alejandro Garnacho.
Shock reports first emerged on Friday that the Blues were keen on a deal for the Manchester United academy graduate, having been already linked with Kobbie Mainoo this month.
It is rumoured that Chelsea are seeking reassurances over Garnacho’s temperament following his rocky start under Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford, with Napoli already said to be in hot pursuit of his signature after seeing an opening offer worth around £40m rebuffed by United earlier this week after selling Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to PSG.
However, The Mirror now report that Napoli will look elsewhere in their bid to replace the Georgian star, potentially leaving Chelsea a free run at Garnacho.
Manchester United turn to Ait-Nouri
Sunday 19 January 2025 09:41 , Alex Young
Manchester United have moved on to Rayan Ait-Nouri after missing out on first-choice left-back target Nuno Mendes.
The Independent report that Mendes’ wages and transfer fee have proven too big for United, and now the Wolves star is back on the agenda.
Matheus Cunha has also been linked, though is also of interest to Arsenal.
Sesko says ‘yes’ to Arsenal move
Sunday 19 January 2025 09:27
Benjamin Sesko has told Arsenal that he is ready to join the club.
The Gunners are in the market for a striker following Gabriel Jesus’s injury and have reportedly renewed interest in the RB Leipzig talisman after summer interest.
The Mirror reported then that Sesko wanted the move and that stance has not changed. He prefers a move to Arsenal over Manchester United and Chelsea.
It is reported that Sesko has negotiated a £60m “gentleman’s agreement” to allow him to leave this summer, but a move in January will still prove tricky.
Real Madrid line up second Trent bid
Sunday 19 January 2025 09:18 , Alex Young
Real Madrid will make another attempt to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold this month.
Marca report that the Spanish giants have not be undettered after seeing their opening bid of £20million rejected in the opening days of the transfer window.
A heavy 5-2 defeat to Barcelona in the Supercopa has lit a fire underneath the club and no longer want to wait until the summer.
It remains to be seen if Alexander-Arnold want to leave Liverpool this month though.
Chelsea bid for Yeremay Hernandez rejected
Sunday 19 January 2025 09:09 , Alex Young
Deportivo La Coruna have rejected Chelsea’s opening bid for Yeremay Hernandez.
According to CaughtOffice, the Blues have taken a fancy to the midfielder and tested the Liga side’s resolve with an opening bid of £8.5million
However, Deportivo are not looking to negotiate and only the triggering of his £17m release clause will see the 22-year-old depart this month.
Arsenal and Aston Villa have also been linked, along with the likes of AC Milan, Como and Napoli.
Maresca confirms Chelsea transfer stance after ‘disaster’
Sunday 19 January 2025 08:28 , Alex Young
Enzo Maresca says Chelsea do not need to sign a “killer” striker, insisting Nicolas Jackson will soon hit form in front of goal.
Chelsea, who host Wolves on Monday night, have been linked with January moves for a whole host of strikers — speculation which Maresca deemed a “disaster” on Friday — but the club are hopeful that Jackson will become more clinical if given time.
The Senegal international scored 17 goals in all competitions for the Blues last season but also drew criticism for misfiring from a number of presentable chances.
Asked whether the Blues are looking to make a statement signing in attack, Maresca said: “No, because I think by being a little bit more lucky, we can convert and can score more goals.
“It’s not about [signing] a ‘killer’. In this moment, the one that’s probably missing the goal is Nico. But the way he is working is fantastic, and we don’t have any doubt that Nico is soon going to start scoring goals.”
Read more here!
Arteta sends clear transfer message with Liverpool comparison
Sunday 19 January 2025 08:09 , Alex Young
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are “very short” in attack and need reinforcements after they dropped more points in the title race by drawing with Aston Villa.
The Gunners had been two goals to the good against Villa, but conceded twice in the space of eight second-half minutes to draw.
Arsenal are now six points off Premier League leaders Liverpool, who earlier on Saturday beat Brentford thanks to two late goals.
Darwin Nunez was Liverpool’s hero, coming off the bench to score twice, and it was in stark contrast to Arsenal’s attacking options.
Raheem Sterling was Arsenal’s only fit senior forward on the bench and Arteta admits they need to add while the January transfer window is open.
“When you look at the performances, I don’t know how many teams are playing at this level on the league, but when you look at the bench, probably you say, I think we are very short,” he said.
Read more here!
Dele to sign for Como
Saturday 18 January 2025 14:54 , Matt Verri
Dele Alli is expected to wrap up his move to Italian side Como.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the former Tottenham midfielder will sign his contract tomorrow to work under Cesc Fabregas.
Dele’s contract will run through to June 2026, with the option to extend by a further year.
Marmoush deal to be wrapped up
Saturday 18 January 2025 14:16 , Matt Verri
Omar Marmoush will join Manchester City for a fee of around £63million.
The forward was on the pitch last night saying his goodbyes to the Eintracht Frankfurt supporters.
Fabrizio Romano reports that a final fee has now been agreed, with the deal to be finalised in the coming days.
Man Utd hopeful of beating Arsenal to Viktor Gyokeres
Saturday 18 January 2025 12:07 , George Flood
Manchester United are said to be confident of beating Arsenal to a deal for Viktor Gyokeres.
The Premier League rivals are generally considered as the two main players in the race to bring Sporting Lisbon’s prolific former Coventry striker back to English football in 2025.
Arsenal have been said to be pondering a deal for Gyokeres as they are also linked with the likes of Benjamin Sesko, Dusan Vlahovic, Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa, Randal Kolo Muani and even Evan Ferguson at Brighton.
However, The Independent report that Manchester United are hopeful of winning the race for the Swedish international and reuniting him with former Sporting boss Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford at the end of the season.
Arsenal hoping to sign Nypan after Zubimendi deal
Saturday 18 January 2025 11:54 , George Flood
A midfield regeneration plan looks just as important to Arsenal as their hunt for a new striker as they look to win the race for Sverre Nypan now.
The Gunners are already expected to trigger the £51m Real Sociedad release clause of Spain’s Martin Zubimendi in the summer and Standard Sport understands they are also chasing a deal for Rosenborg’s teenage starlet.
Nypan, 18, has interest from several major suitors as one of Europe’s brightest young prospects and could be allowed to leave Norway – where it’s currently the off-season – for a fee of just over £10m.
This one could be resolved fairly soon it sounds like, and Arsenal will hope that Nypan jumps at the chance to join compatriot Martin Odegaard at the Emirates Stadium.
Chelsea handed new boost in Alejandro Garnacho race
Saturday 18 January 2025 11:48
Chelsea may have been handed a key new boost in the race for Alejandro Garnacho.
Shock reports first emerged yesterday that the Blues were keen on a deal for the Manchester United academy graduate, having been already linked with Kobbie Mainoo this month.
It is rumoured that Chelsea are seeking reassurances over Garnacho’s temperament following his rocky start under Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford, with Napoli already said to be in hot pursuit of his signature after seeing an opening offer worth around £40m rebuffed by United earlier this week after selling Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to PSG.
However, The Mirror now report that Napoli will look elsewhere in their bid to replace the Georgian star, potentially leaving Chelsea a free run at Garnacho.
Arsenal plot £70m Benjamin Sesko bid
Saturday 18 January 2025 11:41 , George Flood
Arsenal are said to be pondering a huge bid for Benjamin Sesko this month.
The Gunners are notably short on firepower in the Premier League title race with Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus and Ethan Nwaneri all currently out injured, leaving them with just four fit senior forwards to choose from as things stand.
Arsenal had looked likely to splash the cash on bolstering their frontline in the summer, though Mikel Arteta himself has admitted that their transfer plans for the end of the season could yet be brought forward.
RB Leipzig striker Sesko is a long-term target along with the likes of Viktor Gyokeres, with The Sun reporting that Arsenal are currently weighing up whether to launch a massive £70m offer for the Slovenian international or else make do with a short-term loan agreement for another, likely lesser target.
Crystal Palace announce Romain Esse signing
Saturday 18 January 2025 09:25 , George Flood
A done deal to bring you in the Premier League early this morning.
Crystal Palace have now completed and announced the signing of Romain Esse from Millwall.
The teenage winger has signed a five-and-a-half year deal at Selhurst Park after passing a medical on Friday, with Palace understood to be paying an initial £12m fee that could rise to £14.5m with add-ons.
Today’s trip to West Ham will come too soon for Esse’s debut, but he will be available for another London derby at home to Brentford next weekend.
“I’m very excited to be here. It’s a good project and a good opportunity, so I just can’t wait to get started,” Esse said.
The England Under-20 international will take the No21 shirt at Palace.
Arsenal face fight as Real Madrid make Saliba contact
Saturday 18 January 2025 08:40 , George Flood
Arsenal could face a huge fight to keep hold of William Saliba.
Along with Gabriel, the French centre-back has formed arguably the best defensive partnership in the Premier League over recent seasons having grabbed his Gunners chance with both hands following loan stints with Saint-Etienne, Nice and Marseille.
The 23-year-old is rated by most as one of the very best in his position on the planet, with interest in his signature mounting from Real Madrid.
Foot Mercato in France report that Los Blancos want to sign Saliba this summer and are ramping up their pursuit, having already apparently made contact with his entourage.
Madrid are also said to be keen on Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven and Josko Gvardiol at Manchester City, as well as Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold of course.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia completes PSG transfer move
Friday 17 January 2025 21:37 , Jonathan Gorrie
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was strongly linked with a move to Liverpool and Manchester United but has now completed what could well be the biggest January transfer of the window.
The Georgian superstar has signed for PSG in a deal worth around £60m!
Alphonso Davies transfer news
Friday 17 January 2025 20:51 , Jonathan Gorrie
Bad news, Manchester United fans.
Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies has been linked with both the Red Devils and Real Madrid but it now appears as if the German giants will be keeping him.
According to The Athletic, Bayern are close to agreeing a new deal for the Canada international.
Mohamed Salah transfer latest as Al Hilal manager breaks silence over January deal
Friday 17 January 2025 20:14 , Jonathan Gorrie
Al Hilal manager Jorge Jesus has ruled out a January transfer for Liverpool star Mohamed Salah, but has suggested there could be movement at the end of the season.
Salah is now into the final five months of his contract with the Reds and has been vocal all season about the lack of progression over an extension.
Read the full story here!
Eintracht Frankfurt confirm Omar Marmoush latest
Friday 17 January 2025 18:52 , Jonathan Gorrie
Frankfurt have now confirmed Omar Marmoush is in talks with another club – strongly believed to be Manchester City…
ℹ️ Eintracht Frankfurt befindet sich aktuell in Gesprächen mit einem anderen Klub bezüglich eines Transfers von Omar Marmoush. Daher ist der Spieler heute nicht Teil des Kaders.#SGE | #SGEBVB
— Eintracht Frankfurt (@Eintracht) January 17, 2025
Marmoush to Man City details
Friday 17 January 2025 18:41 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Details of Man City’s deal for Omar Marmoush have been revealed.
According to reports in Germany, City are paying a transfer fee of €75m (£63.3m) fixed, plus €5m (£4.2m) in bonus payments.
🚨💶 EXCL | Omar #Marmoush will earn approximately €16-17m gross per year at Manchester City, which corresponds to €10m net annually.
At #SGE, his salary was approximately €2m gross.#MCFC are paying a transfer fee of €75m fixed, plus €5m in bonus payments, as revealed… pic.twitter.com/yxPRKWCP5D
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) January 17, 2025
Amorim on transfer rumours
Friday 17 January 2025 18:21 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Here’s what Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has said about his players being linked with exits…
“Like I said, I want to keep my players. I’m focused on these players. I don’t know what is going to happen with this window. We will see.
“They are our players, so we have control on that. We decide on that. Sometimes it’s harder for the players because they have some information and you can feel it in every team and every summer. It’s like that.
“For me, it’s harder to prepare the game when we lose. When we win, we can manage everything: expectations, bad mood for some players.”
Cambiaso latest
Friday 17 January 2025 18:01 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Thiago Motta has revealed that Andrea Cambiaso will be in the Juventus squad to face AC Milan this weekend despite talk of a move to Manchester City.
According to BBC Sport, Man City are interested in signing the Italy international and their task of getting a deal done appeared to have been made easier as Juventus have just welcomed a new full-back in Alberto Costa.
However, Motta has insisted that Cambiaso is still set to be involved against Milan on Saturday as Juve look to maintain their unbeaten run in Serie A so far this season.
Read more here!
AC Milan cool on Rashford, Joao Felix and Walker double deal eyed
Friday 17 January 2025 17:46 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
It had gone rather quiet on Marcus Rashford recently.
That’s not the case this evening with Sky Sports claiming AC Milan are cooling their interest in Manchester United.
In fact, If they do not pursue Rashford, Milan would be free to move for Manchester City defender Kyle Walker because as per Serie A rules, Milan have one spot available for a UK or Albanian player – and Walker now appears to be a more viable target.
In addition, Sky Italy are reporting Milan are exploring a potential deal for Chelsea’s Joao Felix.
Ange Postecoglou reveals latest on new Tottenham signings
Friday 17 January 2025 17:31 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Ange Postecoglou has revealed that Tottenham were interested in Juventus-bound forward Randal Kolo Muani, but says he is “as confident as you can be” of adding to his squad this month.
Kolo Muani is set to join Juve on loan from Paris Saint-Germain after interest from a number of Premier League clubs, but Postecoglou insisted Spurs did not reach an advanced stage of interest in the France international.
Read the full story here!
Arsenal eye Nypan transfer coup
Friday 17 January 2025 17:23 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Arsenal are interested in Norwegian midfielder Sverre Nypan.
The 18-year-old has been touted as one of the brightest young prospects in Europe after making his debut for Rosenborg in 2022 aged just 15.
Read the full story here!
Crystal Palace transfer hint
Friday 17 January 2025 17:03 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner admits the club could look to sign a new defender this month.
The Eagles lost centre-back Trevoh Chalobah earlier this week after Chelsea recalled the 25-year-old from a brief loan spell at Selhurst Park.
Read the full story here!
Maresca hits back over Chalobah row
Friday 17 January 2025 16:33 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Enzo Maresca has claimed Trevoh Chalobah is happy to be back at Chelsea, who he says only loaned the defender out to Crystal Palace to help their financial situation.
The Blues have recalled the 25-year-old back to help ease their defensive shortage following hamstring injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashuile.
Palace manager Oliver Glasner said on Tuesday that Chalobah did not want to end his loan early, but now Maresca has said that Chalobah is pleased to be back at Cobham.
Read his full quotes here!
Guardiola praises Man City owners
Friday 17 January 2025 16:13 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Pep Guardiola has praised Manchester City’s owners with the club seemingly on course to seal a triple transfer.
Reports are suggesting that City are closing in on deals for Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov, Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush and Palmeiras centre-back Vitor Reis.
Read the full story here!
West Ham dealt transfer blow
Friday 17 January 2025 15:44 , Matt Verri
Marco Silva has insisted Fulham striker Rodrigo Muniz is simply not for sale.
Standard Sport understands West Ham are keen on the Brazilian, having identified Muniz as a target during Julen Lopetegui’s brief spell in charge of the club.
Silva believes Muniz will remain in west London and that Fulham are not willing to enter talks with any teams interested in his signature.
“No not at all,” Silva said when asked if any clubs have been in contact for Muniz.
“We are not open to listen to anything about Rodrigo and it’s better if no one contacts us because it will be a quick and easy answer from us.
“There’s no chance at all to even start to talk to clubs.”
Brighton eye Tosin swoop
Friday 17 January 2025 15:13 , Matt Verri
Brighton are considering a move for Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo.
That’s according to The Daily Mail, with it claimed that the Blues have not yet made a decision on whether they would sell.
Tosin signed for free in the summer and so presents the chance to bring in profit, particularly now Trevoh Chalobah has returned to the club as defensive cover.
Arteta offers update amid Zubimendi reports
Friday 17 January 2025 14:29 , Matt Verri
Mikel Arteta was asked about Martin Zubimendi strongly being linked with a move to Arsenal.
The midfielder is expected to join the Gunners in the summer from Real Sociedad, as Arsenal look to rebuild in that area of the pitch.
As it stands, both Jorginho and Thomas Partey will be out of contract at the end of the season.
Arteta said: “We have certain situations with contracts expiring. We can renew those contracts like we have done in the past.
“We are always actively evolving the squad and understanding what the players want to do when they finish our contract together, and we have to be prepared.”
Chelsea make approaches for Garnacho and Gittens
Friday 17 January 2025 14:01
Chelsea are said to have made enquiries for both Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens.
The Blues are clearly on the lookout for new additions in attacking areas and want to target top young stars this month.
Following on from that earlier bombshell report from France, David Ornstein of The Athletic now claims that Chelsea have made early approaches to Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund respectively over Garnacho and Englishman Gittens.
He says the duo are among “multiple” potential transfer candidates in the wide positions, with talks over both at an early stage.
Chelsea eye shock move for Alejandro Garnacho
Friday 17 January 2025 13:05
Chelsea are said to be eyeing a blockbuster deal for Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho according to fresh reports this afternoon.
Along with that of Marcus Rashford, the Argentine winger’s future at Old Trafford has become subject to doubt amid a struggle to establish himself under Ruben Amorim.
Napoli are believed to be leading the race for Garnacho after agreeing to sell Georgian forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to PSG, having apparently seen an opening bid worth around £40m rejected by United.
Now French outlet L’Equipe report that Chelsea – who have already been linked with Kobbie Mainoo this month – could launch a stunning move for Garnacho with Christopher Nkunku believed to be on the way out as they also target Borussia Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi, who has also reportedly been subject to an offer from Napoli.
Benjamin Sesko to Arsenal latest after new update
Friday 17 January 2025 12:42 , George Flood
Arsenal fans may once again be left disappointed when it comes to their club’s protracted transfer pursuit of Benjamin Sesko.
Rumours yesterday suggested that the Gunners were once again in talks with RB Leipzig over a deal for the prolific Slovenian international striker.
However, the Bundesliga club’s head coach – Marco Rose – now looks to have ruled out a January exit for Sesko.
“That’s not the case, not the topic for us,” he was quoted as saying this afternoon by Fabrizio Romano.
Meanwhile, Standard Sport’s Simon Collings describes a potential Arsenal deal for Sesko this month as being viewed as “difficult but not impossible”.
Chelsea agree Silcott-Duberry exit amid Renato Veiga talks
Friday 17 January 2025 11:59 , George Flood
Chelsea winger Zain Silcott-Duberry is closing in on a move to Bournemouth, reports Standard Sport’s Simon Collings.
The Cherries have agreed a deal with their Premier League rivals for the 19-year-old that contains no initial fee but includes performance-based add-ons and a sell-on clause.
Silcott-Duberry is expected to sign a three-year contract with Bournemouth, who have already brought in two new players this month in young defenders Julio Soler and Matai Akinmboni.
Borussia Dortmund are said to have approached Chelsea over a loan move for Renato Veiga, with Torino still keen on a swoop for Cesare Casadei.
Reports also claim that Chelsea want compensation if they were to agree to cancel injured striker Armando Broja’s loan spell at Everton early.
Read the full story here
Romain Esse to join Crystal Palace: The details
Friday 17 January 2025 11:29
Some more information now on Romain Esse’s imminent move from Millwall to Crystal Palace.
Standard Sport understands that the Eagles will be paying an initial £12m fee for the 19-year-old winger, which could rise to £14.5m with add-ons.
Palace insisted that Esse had to join immediately rather than remaining at Championship side Millwall on loan, with a medical scheduled for later on today.
Saturday’s London derby at West Ham will come too early for the England Under-20 international’s debut, so it could be that next weekend’s visit of Brentford to Selhurst Park will see his first Palace involvement instead.
Arsenal talk Gyokeres, Sesko and Ferguson but Vlahovic interest wanes
Friday 17 January 2025 10:54 , George Flood
Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko and Evan Ferguson are all under discussion as potential signings for Arsenal, reports claim.
The Gunners are under huge pressure to bolster their attack this month after the lack of a star No9 has been further exacerbated by serious injuries to both Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus.
The Independent report that Gyokeres and Sesko have both been raised as possible January striker options for Arsenal, along with a surprise candidate in Brighton’s Ferguson who has also been linked with multiple rivals including Chelsea, Tottenham and West Ham to name only a few and is currently out injured.
It is also said that Arsenal did not seriously pursue Randal Kolo Muani as he closes in on a loan move from PSG to Juventus, with Mikel Arteta not believed to be as interested in Dusan Vlahovic as he once was.
Man Utd confident of beating Arsenal to Gyokeres
Friday 17 January 2025 10:02 , George Flood
Manchester United remain hopeful of beating Arsenal to a deal for Viktor Gyokeres, according to the latest reports.
Gunners fans appeared to be given fresh hope over a move for Sporting Lisbon’s prolific striker last night after it was claimed that they were willing to meet his £83m release clause in January.
However, United are considered as Arsenal’s main transfer rivals for Gyokeres with former Sporting boss Ruben Amorim now in charge at Old Trafford.
The Independent now claim that United are hopeful of winning the race for the former Coventry marksman in the summer.
Romain Esse set for Crystal Palace medical today
Friday 17 January 2025 09:33 , George Flood
Crystal Palace are set to clinch the signing of Romain Esse today.
Standard Sport understands the teenage winger will undergo a medical this afternoon after a deal worth around £14.5m was agreed with London rivals Millwall earlier this week.
Palace have had their eye on Championship star Esse since last month, with sporting director Dougie Freedman watching him in action a number of times.
Millwall left the player out of their squad to face Dagenham & Redbridge in the FA Cup on Monday night amid talks over a switch to Selhurst Park.
Read the full story from Dom Smith here
Haaland backed to create ‘incredible legacy’ at Man City
Friday 17 January 2025 09:10 , George Flood
Here’s outgoing Manchester City director of football Txiki Begiristain on Erling Haaland’s huge new contract…
“Everyone at the Club is absolutely delighted that Erling has signed his new contract,” he said.
“The fact he is signed for so long demonstrates our commitment to him as a player, and his love of this club.
“He has made an incredible impact already in his time here and his amazing numbers and records speak for themselves.
“But in addition to his outstanding natural talent and ability, Erling’s dedication, professionalism, humility and desire to keep getting better sum up what we all strive to achieve at Manchester City.
“He is one of the finest strikers in world football, but Erling is still very young and will only continue to improve working under Pep and his coaching team.
“If he works hard, which I know he will, he will create an incredible legacy at this football club.
“Now he can focus on his game and continuing to play a huge part in helping us try to achieve even more success.”
Haaland speaks as new Man City mega-deal made official
Friday 17 January 2025 09:06 , George Flood
That new mega-deal for Erling Haaland at Manchester City is now official.
They describe it as a 10-year contract, though really it’s nine-and-a-half given that it’s confirmed to run until the summer of 2034.
City said: “Everyone at City is delighted with the news and we all wish Erling every success during the remainder of his time here.”
Commenting on the deal, Haaland said: “I am really happy to have signed my new contract and to be able to look forward to spending even more time at this great Club.
“Manchester City is a special Club, full of fantastic people with amazing supporters and it’s the type of environment that helps bring the best out of everybody.
“I also want to thank Pep, his coaching staff, my teammates and everyone at the Club as they have all helped me so much in the past couple of years. They have made this such a special place to be and now I am City no matter what.
“I want to keep developing, keep working to get better and look to do my best to try and help us achieve more success going forward.”
Haaland, it is worth noting, will be 33 by the time his new contract at the Etihad Stadium ends.
Record Haaland contract has huge release clause
Friday 17 January 2025 08:45 , George Flood
Fabrizio Romano also has more on that enormous new contract for Erling Haaland at Manchester City.
He says that the deal does contain a release clause that will become valid in 2029, but describes the figure involved as “very high”.
He also says the massive nine-and-a-half year deal involves a record salary for a City player.
Benjamin Sesko agent addresses Arsenal ‘talks’
Friday 17 January 2025 08:22 , George Flood
Last night we heard from Benjamin Sesko’s agent amid those latest rumours over transfer talks with Arsenal.
Fabrizio Romano now has more from Elvis Basanovic, who told GiveMeSport: “Even if we’re aware of interest from several top clubs for a long time, if you ask me if Sesko will move in January… I can only say, Sesko is an RB Leipzig player and they can answer these questions.”
Not much of an update at all there, granted, but he still doesn’t appear to be closing the door on the potential for his client to finally end up at the Emirates Stadium in January.
Erling Haaland agrees major new Man City deal
Friday 17 January 2025 08:07 , George Flood
Not a transfer rumour but there is some huge news just breaking this morning with regards to Erling Haaland.
The Norwegian striker is said to have signed a massive new contract to commit most of his future career to Manchester City.
According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Haaland has put pen to paper on a massive nine-and-a-half year deal at the Emirates Stadium that runs all the way through to 2034 and removes all previous exit clauses.
It is described as “among the most lucrative deals in sporting history”. Wow!
Haaland’s previous City contract had been due to expire in 2027.
Arsenal eye Yoane Wissa amid Bryan Mbeumo links
Friday 17 January 2025 07:56
Arsenal continue to be heavily linked with Bryan Mbeumo, but it could actually be another Brentford attacker off to the Emirates Stadium in January instead?
Yoane Wissa has emerged as a new name on the transfer radar in recent days, with Nottingham Forest said to be looking closely at the DR Congo forward – particularly if they lose Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi to West Ham this month.
However, they could yet face surprise competition from Arsenal, who are said to be admirers of Wissa themselves, per The Telegraph.
Chelsea could beat Liverpool to Karim Adeyemi
Friday 17 January 2025 07:27 , George Flood
Chelsea could beat Liverpool to the signing of Karim Adeyemi this month.
Both clubs have been strongly linked with the Borussia Dortmund winger over recent transfer windows.
Some claimed that Adeyemi turned down a potential switch to Stamford Bridge last summer, but Bild now report that Chelsea are still in talks over the German international.
The Telegraph, meanwhile, say that, while they are not currently in negotiations, a loan deal for Adeyemi could be a possibility for the Blues if they are unable to pull off a deal for any of the winger/forward targets they have already made contact over in January.
That of course includes Bayern Munich starlet Mathys Tel, who could be used as part of a deal involving Christopher Nkunku heading in the opposite direction.
Man City set for triple signing and eye Cambiaso
Friday 17 January 2025 07:17 , George Flood
Manchester City are not wasting much time in the January transfer market as they look to turn their faltering season around.
Last night came the news that they had finally agreed a deal with Eintracht Frankfurt worth around an initial £59m plus add-ons to sign Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush.
Now Fabrizio Romano adds that young centre-backs Vitor Reis and Abdukodir Khusanov will both undergo medicals with City today ahead of their respective moves from Palmeiras and Lens.
And they don’t look to be stopping their either, with multiple outlets claiming that the reigning Premier League champions are also eyeing Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso.
Milos Kerkez wants Liverpool move over Man Utd
Friday 17 January 2025 07:05
Liverpool have seemingly been handed a huge boost in their battle with Manchester United for Milos Kerkez.
The Premier League rivals are among a number of clubs believed to be interested in the Hungarian left-back, who continues to go from strength to strength with high-flying Bournemouth.
The I report that Liverpool are planning to “gazump” their rivals over £50m-rated Kerkez as they look to secure a long-term successor to current left-back stalwart Andy Robertson.
It is also said that the 21-year-old – also linked with Manchester City – would prefer Liverpool over Manchester United.
Arsenal ‘in talks’ over deal for Benjamin Sesko
Friday 17 January 2025 06:58
It is also suggested that Arsenal may be in talks over a move for Benjamin Sesko.
The Slovenian international is another long-term striking target for the Gunners, having been heavily linked with a switch to north London last summer before eventually signing a new contract at RB Leipzig.
Sesko has continued to bang in the goals in Germany and tentative reports on social media site X – formerly Twitter – have claimed that Arsenal are now finally in discussions regarding a deal.
However, that speculation has been apparently dismissed by The Athletic’s David Ornstein.
Sesko’s agent, though, has done little to close the door on Arsenal in his latest update.
Arsenal ready to sign Viktor Gyokeres
Friday 17 January 2025 06:51 , George Flood
Arsenal are ready to launch a huge January move for Viktor Gyokeres, reports claim.
The prolific Sweden striker is a long-term target for the Gunners as they look to sign that new No9 that they so desperately need, particularly with Gabriel Jesus now out injured for the foreseeable future.
However, the Sporting Lisbon frontman was not expected to move on until the summer given the difficulties involved with agreeing such a massive transfer in the midseason window.
But according to French outlet L’Equipe, Arsenal are no longer reluctant to pay Gyokeres’ release clause of around £83m with the likes of rival targets Alexander Isak and Jonathan David believed to be out of reach this month.
Sesko’s agent says ‘ask Arteta about that’ amid Arsenal transfer links
Thursday 16 January 2025 23:36 , Alex Young
Benjamin Sesko’s agent has stoked reports of Arsenal interest in the striker during the January transfer window.
Arsenal are on the hunt for a new striker following Gabriel Jesus’s ACL injury, which is set to sideline him into next season.
Unsubstantiated reports emerged on Thursday that the Gunners were exploring a loan-to-buy deal for the RB Leipzig striker, though they were quickly shot down in both Germany and England.
Sesko has long been of interest to Arsenal, who remain admirers this month, and the player’s agent, Elvis Basanovic, believes his client has the ability to help Arsenal.
Asked if Sesko could play for the Gunners, Basanovic told Arena Sport: “I think you should ask Mr. Arteta about that.
“But I think Sesko could suit many clubs because he has different football skills. He can play alone in attack, with two strikers, a little further back, he has height, speed, and technical speed.
“Benjamin Sesko is really shining, I think this is a phase of development. I think we have already shown in the past that we are sticking to the development path, that we are not looking at current form.”
Read more here!
Man Utd reject Napoli bid for Garnacho
Thursday 16 January 2025 23:05 , Alex Young
Manchester United have rejected a bid worth £40million from Napoli for Alejandro Garnacho.
The Mirror reports that United are ready to cash in on the Argentine, but are looking for a fee closer to £60m.
Napoli have made Garnacho their top target to replace Khvicha Kvaratskelia, who is set to join Paris Saint-Germain for £70m.
Garnacho is open to leaving Old Trafford.
Arsenal ready to trigger Gyokeres release clause
Thursday 16 January 2025 22:44 , Alex Young
More on Arsenal as L’Equipe report that the Gunners are ready to make a move for Viktor Gyokeres.
The Sporting striker, who was expected to follow Ruben Amorim to Manchester United, could now be heading to another Premier League side.
The Gunners’ desperation for a striker following Gabriel Jesus’s injury has prompted the club to accelerate their own interest in the Swede.
He won’t come cheap though due to his £84m release clause.
Arsenal ‘working hard to make important signing’
Thursday 16 January 2025 22:31 , Alex Young
Arsenal are working hard in the transfer market to add to their squad this month, making calls about “important players around Europe”.
That’s according to Fabrizio Romano, who said: “Mikel Arteta already confirmed that Arsenal are working for a new addition.
“I can tell you that in the last 24 to 48 hours there were many calls from Arsenal to ask about important players around Europe.
“Arsenal are exploring opportunities for the striker position. Let’s see what they’re able to do, so a work in progress.”
No named are mentioned but the Gunners have been linked with Dusan Vlahovic, Jonathan David, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko.
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