Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal accelerate Vlahovic move after Zubimendi signs; fresh Mainoo to Chelsea update

Evening Standard

·15 janvier 2025

Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal accelerate Vlahovic move after Zubimendi signs; fresh Mainoo to Chelsea update

Gunners strike huge deal to kick off January transfer window

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The January transfer window is really hotting up now and Arsenal are among the clubs making the headline moves. While expected to go through in the summer, the Gunners are reportedly ready to sign Real Sociedad and Spain star Martin Zubimendi after deciding to trigger his £51million release clause. It’s also said that Mikel Arteta’s side are ready to make an offer to land Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic this month, too.

Chelsea, meanwhile, continue to hold an interest in Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel amid interest from the Bavarian giants in Christopher Nkunku. Reports also suggest they are ready to make a huge £70million offer to land Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United.

It will be fascinating to see how it all unfolds, with major updates also expected at Tottenham, Manchester City, West Ham and Liverpool this month. Follow all the news, gossip and rumours with Standard Sport below!

Live updates

36 minutes ago

Mikel Arteta confirms 'very clear ideas' as Arsenal chase striker signing

Mikel Arteta says he has “very clear ideas” about the type of striker he wants to sign for Arsenal.

The Gunners have been on the hunt for attacking reinforcements already, but those efforts have stepped up following Gabriel Jesus’ knee injury.

The Brazilian has suffered an ACL injury in his left knee, and will undergo surgery in the coming days, after being carried off on a stretcher during Arsenal’s defeat to Manchester United in the FA Cup on Sunday.

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1 hour ago

Marcus Rashford wants Barcelona move

It remains to be seen where - if anywhere - Marcus Rashford goes this month.

According to Spanish publication Sport, the England international wants a move to Barcelona, albeit the LaLiga giants may not have the funds.

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2 hours ago

Chelsea prepare £70m Kobbie Mainoo offer

Kobbie Mainoo is the latest big name to be linked with a move away from Manchester United.

According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Chelsea are in fact ready to go in with a £70million offer to try and land the England international.

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2 hours ago

Arsenal set to sign Martin Zubimendi

Perhaps the biggest news of the transfer window so far will in fact be confirmed this summer.

According to the Daily Mail, Arsenal WILL sign Martin Zubimendi this summer after triggering the £51m release clause in his Real Sociedad contract.

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2 hours ago

Arsenal to accelerate Dusan Vlahovic interest

Dusan Vlahovic is a name consistently linked with Arsenal, though nothing ever came of it.

Still, could this time be different?

According to Football Transfers, the Gunners have made an opening loan offer to Juventus to try and sign the striker this month.

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9 hours ago

Postecoglou hopes to boost Solanke with transfer 'help'

Ange Postecoglou believes there is more to come from Tottenham forward Dominic Solanke - provided the club "get him some help" in the transfer window.

Spurs remain in the market for a new forward this month, though Paris Saint-Germain's Randal Kolo Muani is set to join Juventus on loan following enquiries from the north London club.

Asked if Solanke was as good a replacement for Harry Kane as he could have hoped for, Postecoglou said: "If we can get him some help, yeah. Dom has just been outstanding in the way he’s carried the frontline for us during this period.

"With the way we play, we put a lot of demands on that position. It’s not just him standing up there scoring goals, it’s working hard for the team. I really think if Richy [Richarlison] was available, I think [Dom] would have been able to contribute even greater for us in terms of his output in goals.

"With Dom being a new player, it probably would have been easier for him to slip in and do his job but he’s taken on the responsibility of helping the whole team. He’s been great for us. I really feel there is more to him and his game. We’ll be able to get more out of him if we can him some help."

Glasner sends Chalobah warning amid Chelsea interest

Trevoh Chalobah will be left out of the Crystal Palace squad to face Leicester if manager Oliver Glasner feels uncertainty over his future is in danger of becoming a distraction.

Chelsea are considering recalling Chalobah from his year-long loan at Palace six month early in order to bolster defensive numbers, after hamstring injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile left them short of centre-backs, and they are

Earlier on Tuesday, Glasner admitted Palace feel like “passengers” in a situation where Chelsea are the “pilot driving the plane”.

Speaking more on the situation, the Austrian said: “I cannot tell you details of the contract. It’s not for the public. But there is uncertainty at the moment.

“Everyone wants and needs clarity when you play a Premier League game. You cannot be thinking all day about different things. You cannot be getting ready at 7pm in the evening for Premier League games.

“Every player has to be focused on what he has to do, the plan, what we want to do. If I think this is in danger, then I have to take a decision. That is just the situation.”

Arteta has 'very clear ideas' who Arsenal want to sign

Mikel Arteta says he has “very clear ideas” about the type of striker he wants to sign for Arsenal.

The Gunners have been on the hunt for attacking reinforcements already, but those efforts have stepped up following Gabriel Jesus’ knee injury.

And asked if he has an idea about what kind of forward he would like to bring in, Arteta said: “We have very clear ideas of the players that we want, yes.

“It was before Gabi and it was with Gabi injured right now and we have to wait and see how things develop.”