Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal plot Chelsea hijack; Jacquet agreed; secret Man Utd target revealed

January window is approaching the home stretch

Targets: Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Marc Guehi , Jeremy Jacquet

The January window is already approaching the home stretch as the likes of Arsenal , Chelsea , Manchester United , Tottenham and Liverpool assess their squads for the second half of the Premier League season. The Gunners continue to be linked with a move for Sporting star Ousmane Diomande after missing out on Marc Guehi , who joined Manchester City on Monday. Gabriel Jesus could be heading back to Brazil if Palmeiras get their way.

Chelsea remain locked in talks with Rennes for star defender Jeremy Jacquet. Personal terms with the player have been agreed, but a fee is still being negotiated. The Blues want to pay no more than £50m for a club-record sale, but the French side are demanding at least £56m. The Gunners are monitoring the situation, while Liverpool continue to be linked amid uncertainty over Ibrahima Konate’s future.

Man Utd have been offered Ruben Loftus-Cheek - previously dubbed a “secret target” - by AC Milan, who are willing to accept a loan-to-buy deal as the ex-Chelsea midfielder is hawked around the Premier League. Jean-Philippe Mateta is also a target. Tottenham remain determined to buy a new winger this month, despite the ongoing uncertainty over manager Thomas Frank’s future, and are wrapping up the signing of Souza. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!

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7 minutes ago

Tottenham have made a move to appoint Barcelona great Xavi as their new manager.

With Thomas Frank on the brink of the sack, Spurs are exploring options to replace him and Xavi is of interest.

After an approach to Xabi Alonso failed, Spurs have turned their attentions to Xavi, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.

Xavi has been out of work since leaving Barcelona in 2024, though is understood to be waiting for a Premier League job and has been learning English.

"Tottenham believe it’s time to explore different profiles," the report reads. "The option of Xavi Hernández is gaining traction due to his ability to build medium-term projects and develop young talent, one of the club’s historical cornerstones.

"Tottenham are looking for a manager who can bring back enthusiasm and competitiveness. In that regard, the name of Xavi Hernández is generating internal consensus as an ambitious choice, although not without risk due to his lack of previous Premier League experience."

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21 minutes ago

Chelsea have recalled David Datro Fofana from his loan to Turkish Super Lig strugglers Fatih Karagumruk.

BBC Sport report that the Blues hope to sell the striker permanently this window.

In recalling Fofana, they have also freed up an international loan slot, which may be filled by another first-team player in this window.

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33 minutes ago

Sticking with Manchester United , they are said to be among a number of Premier League clubs that have been offered Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

AC Milan are keen to offload the midfielder, and are willing to sanction a loan-to-buy deal, according to TEAMtalk.

United were said to be in talks with a "secret" target, reports talkSPORT's Ben Jacobs, and the England man is said to be it.

Newcastle, Sunderland, Fulham, Aston Villa, Everton and Brentford are also been sounded out by Milan.

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42 minutes ago

Manchester United have a new target on their transfer shortlist in Joao Gomes.

The Red Devils are plotting a midfield overhaul.

Adam Wharton, Carlos Baleba and Elliot Anderson are all of major interest to United, while CaughtOffside now claim that they are also targeting Wolves’ Gomes.

Liverpool are no longer believed to be interested in the Brazilian, though United could yet have to battle Napoli and Atletico Madrid for his signature.

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51 minutes ago

Arsenal are looking at Ousmane Diomande after missing out on Marc Guehi .

The Gunners, along with Liverpool and Bayern Munich, were keen on signing Guehi on a free transfer in the summer when his current contract at Crystal Palace expires, though injury-hit Manchester City have now swooped to sign him in January in a cut-price deal worth £20m plus add-ons.

That’s left Arsenal searching for other defensive options, with CaughtOffside claiming that they are eyeing Sporting centre-back Diomande, who recently played at the Africa Cup of Nations with Ivory Coast.

They also claim that Eintracht Frankfurt left-back Nathaniel Brown is on the transfer radar at the Emirates Stadium.

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But wait, there could be a twist in the Jeremy Jacquet tale.

As Chelsea continue to struggle to agree a fee with Rennes for the young defender, it could open the door for Arsenal to hijack the deal.

TEAMtalk report that the Gunners are huge admirers of Jacquet, with sporting director Andrea Berta desperate to bring to the Emirates Stadium.

The one spanner in the works is, inadvertently, Ben White, who Arsenal want to shift before making a move for Jacquet.

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Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Jeremy Jacquet, but Rennes are holding firm over their demands over a price.

The Blues want to sign a new defender this month and the French centre-back quickly emerged as their top transfer target.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have an agreement on personal terms with Jacquet while talks with the Ligue 1 side are ongoing.

A Blues contingent has travelled to France in an effort to try and lower the €65m (£56.4m) asking price that would constitute a club-record sale for the Ligue 1 outfit.

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9 hours ago

Paris FC have made Mathys Tel their ‘dream target’ for the January window, reports Sky Germany.

The striker is reportedly keen to leave north London and has been made a ‘number one priority’ by the Ligue 1 side.

The Parisians are also interested in Edin Dzeko, who is said to have received offers from a number of European clubs this month.

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9 hours ago

Mathys Tel is reportedly upset that Thomas Frank decided to exclude him from his Champions League squad - for the second time this season.

He has been removed to make space for fit-again Dominic Solanke.

According to Fabrizio Romano, though, the player and his camp are upset with Frank’s decision.

A report in the Guardian adds that he would be open to leaving the club on loan this month.

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Inter Milan are determined to keep Manuel Akanji permanently come the end of the season, reports Fabrizio Romano.

The defender is on loan from Man City, but his move can be made permanent for just £13m.

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