Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United are among those to watch in the finals days of the January transfer window as clubs in the Premier League and across the world look to wrap up deals before the deadline, while Chelsea’s late interest in Alejandro Garnacho could unlock a series of moves.
The Gunners are desperate to sign a striker but a move for RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko looks unlikely this month, with Mikel Arteta’s side chasing Matheus Cunha as an alternative.
Elsewhere, Manchester City announced the signing of Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush, while the Blues are in talks with Juventus for striker Dusan Vlahovic.
Manchester United have opened talks with Lecce for defender Patrick Dorgu as Ruben Amorim prioritises signing a left back. But the club need to sell to buy, with Alejandro Garnacho and Antony set to leave.
Marcus Rashford is also searching for a move away from Old Trafford, with his representative having met Barcelona executives, though a move away is not currently looking likely. Garnacho is a reported target for Chelsea, meanwhile.
Follow all the latest news, rumours and deals below, plus analysis on the done deals and where new signings will fit into the starting line-ups:
January transfer window - live updates
- Arsenal working on Norwegian wonderkid deal
- Chelsea consider Alejandro Garnacho bid
- Arsenal told that Leipzig have 'no plans to sell' Sesko before window closes
- Gunners reportedly lead the race to sign Wolver striker Cunha
- Man Utd expected to bid again for Patrick Dorgu
Manchester United eye Patrick Dorgu as first recruit of troubled Ruben Amorim era
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Mike Jones
Manchester United are interested in signing Patrick Dorgu from Lecce, as they look to make a wing back the first recruit of the Ruben Amorim era.
The 20-year-old Denmark international, who has won four caps, is on United’s radar as they search for signings who suit Amorim’s style of play.
Dorgu, an international teammate of Rasmus Hojlund, broke into Lecce’s team last season, and could address United’s lack of left-footed options on that flank.
Wolves determined to keep Matheus Cunha at the club amid transfer interest
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Mike Jones
Wolves are not expected to sell star player Matheus Cunha during the January transfer window, despite reported interest from a host of Premier League clubs.
The 25-year-old has been a standout performer for Wolves in a miserable season, scoring 10 goals and assisting four more in 21 Premier League appearances.
That has seen him attract interest from a number of Premier League clubs during the current transfer window, with Nottingham Forest and Arsenal said to be considering bids.
Mikel Arteta reveals he has asked Arsenal squad which striker to sign
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Mike Jones
Mikel Arteta has revealed he is consulting his own players over which striker Arsenal should sign this month as he admitted his depleted side needs “help”.
In the wake of Gabriel Jesus‘ anterior cruciate ligament injury - which could keep the Brazilian out for a year - Arteta wants to bolster his attacking options before the transfer window closes in 10 days.
Chris Wood rewarded with new deal after firing Nottingham Forest into title race
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Mike Jones
Chris Wood has signed a two-year contract extension with Nottingham Forest until 2027.
The New Zealand forward has scored 14 Premier League goals to help Forest climb to third in the table.
Wood, 33, initially joined Forest on loan from Newcastle in January 2023, with the deal becoming permanent at the end of the season.
Searing pace and plenty of goals: Can Omar Marmoush fill the Man City void left by Julian Alvarez?
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Mike Jones
Around 36 hours before Omar Marmoush was announced as Manchester City’s third signing in four days, the case for him had never seemed stronger. There was more than one dramatic comeback in the Champions League this week and, as they prepared for what proved a shellacking at Paris Saint-Germain, City may have noted the scoreline from Spain: Atletico Madrid 2-1 Bayer Leverkusen, with both of the victors’ goals by Julian Alvarez.
Can Nottingham Forest do a Leicester? Throwback title charge evokes magical memories
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Mike Jones
Over the last week, Arne Slot’s staff have been trying to look for clues for likely situations that no one in the Premier League has yet been able to see coming. That is the moment when Anthony Elanga, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Morgan Gibbs-White get into position to suddenly break. It has confounded the majority of the Premier League this season, given Nottingham Forest have beaten 12 of the competition’s 19 clubs, including Manchester United and Liverpool themselves. There’s been a glorious throwback in the value of the counterattack, one that has come out of nowhere.
Manchester United admit club at risk of failing financial fair play rules if losses continue
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Mike Jones
Manchester United have admitted they are at risk of failing Financial Fair Play if they carry on losing money.
United told a supporters’ group that further ticket price rises could follow as they bid to improve their financial position and seek to avoid breaking Profitability and Sustainability Rules.
United lost £113m in the last financial year and £305m over three years while new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has come under fire for putting some tickets at Old Trafford up to £66.
New Man City signings to be thrust straight into team amid injury crisis
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Mike Jones
Manchester City’s three new signings could be plunged into debuts against Chelsea on Saturday as Ruben Dias has been added to Pep Guardiola’s injury list.
Defender Dias suffered a groin problem in Wednesday’s Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, leaving City waiting to find out how long he faces on the sidelines.
Ruben Amorim not sure if Marcus Rashford will stay or go
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Mike Jones
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has said he does not know if Marcus Rashford will stay or go in the final days of the January transfer window.
Rashford was seen training with his United team-mates on Wednesday morning but he was not included in the matchday squad for Thursday’s Europa League win over Rangers, with Amorim naming only nine of 12 substitutes. Rashford has not played for United since December 12.
Forest bid for Wissa, interested in Cunha
Friday 24 January 2025 23:30
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Mike Jones
According to The Athletic, Nottingham Forest submitted an offer of £22m for Brentford’s Yoane Wissa yesterday.
It is expected that Brentford will reject the bid.
“Forest’s proposal is significantly below Brentford’s valuation of the forward,” adds the report.
Meanwhile, Forest are also said to be interested in Wolves’ Matheus Cunha, with the Brazilian reportedly refusing to agree on a new deal at the Molineux.
Forest would likely face competition from Arsenal and Man Utd for Cunha’s signature.
Enzo Maresca does not rule out move for Man Utd winger Alejandro Garnacho
Friday 24 January 2025 23:00
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Mike Jones
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca says he is happy with his squad but would not rule out a move for Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho in January.
Representatives for the 20-year-old were in attendance as Chelsea beat Wolves at Stamford Bridge on Monday amid reports the club hold an interest.
Maresca, who is likely to be without Mykhailo Mudryk for an extended period as the Ukrainian awaits the outcome of an FA investigation into doping, handed a Premier League debut to academy graduate Tyrique George during the 3-1 win, after being left with only three available senior wide forwards.
Chelsea consider Alejandro Garnacho bid
Friday 24 January 2025 22:30
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Mike Jones
Chelsea are considering a bid for Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho, reports Sky Sports.
Garnacho played the entire match against Rangers on Thursday, with Ruben Amorim addressing his future.
"He's playing for Manchester United," he said when asked whether he may have played his final game for the club. "He was really important for us today. Let's see in the next days.
"I think he's improving in every aspect of the game. He was better today playing inside and also outside, changing positions. He's improving the recovery position. You can see it.
"For the whole 90 minutes, he's always there recovering and helping. Sometimes showing some frustration is really good because he wants more."
And now Sky Sports claim a bid could arrive from the Blues, with Mykhailo Mudryk provisionally suspended by the Football Association in December and neither Christopher Nkunku or Joao Felix able to find their best form.
Mikel Arteta keen on warm-weather camp for Arsenal after ‘super-busy schedule’
Friday 24 January 2025 22:00
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Mike Jones
Arsenal are close to formalising a warm-weather training camp in Dubai following their emphatic 3-0 victory over Dinamo Zagreb which put them on the brink of automatic qualification for the Champions League last 16.
Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard scored in a comfortable win at the Emirates Stadium which meant Arsenal could even afford to lose their final group fixture in Girona next week and still be assured of a direct passage through to the next phase.
Arsenal will face Newcastle in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at St James’ Park on February 5.
Adeyemi in talks with Napoli?
Friday 24 January 2025 21:30
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Mike Jones
News broke over the last couple of days that Napoli have entered talks with Karim Adeyemi as the club keep tabs on alternatives to Alejandro Garnacho.
Patrick Berger of Sky DE reports that Napoli are willing to pay an overall package of €52.5m, while other reports state that the club are still in talks with Man Utd over Garnacho.
Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus undergoes successful surgery on his ACL
Friday 24 January 2025 21:00
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Mike Jones
Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has undergone successful surgery on his ACL injury.
The 27-year-old is set to miss the rest of the season after he was injured during the FA Cup defeat by Manchester United 10 days ago.
Sharing partner Raiane Lima’s post on his Instagram story, Jesus is pictured in a hospital bed.
Alongside the photograph is the Portugueseword for surgery, “cirgurgia”, followed by a tick.
Arsenal confirmed the extent of Jesus’ injury in a statement last week.
Rashford's Barcelona hopes 'dwindle'
Friday 24 January 2025 20:30
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Mike Jones
Sky Sports’ Melissa Reddy reported yesterday that Marcus Rashford’s hopes of joining Barcelona this month are “receding by the day”.
The Catalan clubs need to “create salary space” in order to sign Rashford, but they are “having issues trimming the squad”, with Eric Garcia having decided to stay and Ansu Fati not wanting to leave.
Reddy does not rule out a move though, saying it would be “opportunistic” and late in the window if it were to happen.
Andoni Iraola interview: The reluctant coach leading a post-Pep tactical revolution
Friday 24 January 2025 20:00
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Mike Jones
When Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth suddenly find themselves against a massed defence, or with an attacking avenue blocked, they are given an instruction that is rare in modern football. That is, really, no instruction at all. Trust yourself.
“I sometimes value much more a player carrying the ball and forcing things to happen,” Iraola explains. “I think when you play too positional – one, two touches to find a free man – you sometimes lose the initiative from the players to just take their man on and attack the spaces.”
Chelsea consider Alejandro Garnacho bid
Friday 24 January 2025 19:30
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Mike Jones
Chelsea are considering a bid for Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho, reports Sky Sports.
Garnacho played the entire match against Rangers on Thursday, with Ruben Amorim addressing his future.
“He’s playing for Manchester United,” he said when asked whether he may have played his final game for the club. “He was really important for us today. Let’s see in the next days.
“I think he’s improving in every aspect of the game. He was better today playing inside and also outside, changing positions. He’s improving the recovery position. You can see it.
“For the whole 90 minutes, he’s always there recovering and helping. Sometimes showing some frustration is really good because he wants more.”
And now Sky Sports claim a bid could arrive from the Blues, with Mykhailo Mudryk provisionally suspended by the Football Association in December and neither Christopher Nkunku or Joao Felix able to find their best form.
Adeyemi in talks with Napoli?
Friday 24 January 2025 19:15
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Mike Jones
News broke over the last couple of days that Napoli have entered talks with Karim Adeyemi as the club keep tabs on alternatives to Alejandro Garnacho.
Patrick Berger of Sky DE reports that Napoli are willing to pay an overall package of €52.5m, while other reports state that the club are still in talks with Man Utd over Garnacho.
Man City complete signing of Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush
Friday 24 January 2025 19:00
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Mike Jones
Manchester City have taken their spending past £120m in a week by bringing in forward Omar Marmoush for €70m (£59m).
The Egypt international has joined from Eintracht Frankfurt to give City three signings in four days, after Abdukodir Khusanov on Monday and Vitor Reis on Tuesday.
Marmoush, who is the second highest scorer in the Bundesliga this season, passed a medical in Manchester and has signed a four-and-a-half year contract.
Arteta rules out early Sterling return
Friday 24 January 2025 18:45
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Mike Jones
Mikel Arteta has revealed Arsenal have no plans to terminate one of their domestic loans.
Raheem Sterling and Neto both joined the Gunners last summer.
As per the rules, Arsenal won't be able to sign a player on loan from another Premier League club amid links to the likes of Matheus Cunha and Evan Ferguson.
"We are not thinking about that," Arteta told reporters when asked if Arsenal were thinking about cutting one of the loan deals short.
Sesko expected to stay at Leipzig
Friday 24 January 2025 18:30
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Mike Jones
It appears that Benjamin Sesko is set to stay at Leipzig, with manager Marco Rose insisting to Sky Germany afterwards that the club will refuse to part with the forward this January.
In addition, according to the Evening Standard, RB Leipzig have told Arsenal that they have no plans to sell Benjamin Sesko this month.
It is thought that Sesko has a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ with Leipzig that he can leave in the summer if an offer of around £60m arrives.
City lead January spending
Friday 24 January 2025 18:15
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Mike Jones
According to Sky Sports, Premier League clubs have already doubled their spending compared to the January window of last year.
Top-flight sides spent £116.2m in January 2024, while the current total for 2025 is up to over £234m.
Manchester City alone have spent £126.1m so far this month, having signed Omar Marmoush (£63.2m), Vitor Reis (£29.4m) and Abdukodir Khusanov (£33.5m).
The Citizens are also reportedly looking at a deal for Andrea Cambiaso – who could cost around £67m – as well as midfield targets.
Several other clubs are looking to do business this month before the window closes on 3 February, so expect the current total to climb considerably.
Mikel Arteta happy with Arsenal in ‘really strong position’ in Champions League
Friday 24 January 2025 18:00
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Mike Jones
A jubilant Mikel Arteta said Arsenal have put themselves in a really strong position to secure automatic qualification for the Champions League last 16 following their 3-0 win against Dinamo Zagreb.
Declan Rice fired the Gunners ahead within two minutes at the Emirates Stadium before Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard completed the victory in the second half.
The result took Arsenal back up to third in the 36-team table with the top eight assured of avoiding a two-legged knockout clash to reach the next phase.
“I am very happy because this is a massive step, and it has put us in a really strong position before we play the last game in Girona,” said Arteta.
“We scored three goals, created a lot of chances, and dominated the game. We are in a really, really good position and a lot of things have to happen (against us) but we have to do our job in Girona and win the game.”
No signings for Newcastle
Friday 24 January 2025 17:45
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Mike Jones
Eddie Howe said: “I would never intentionally lie to the supporters or anybody.
“We are not in a position to be active in the market as we sit here now. That might change if something happens.”
United bid for Dorgu
Friday 24 January 2025 17:30
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Mike Jones
Manchester United have reportedly tabled a €30m (£25.2m) bid for Lecce wing-back Patrick Dorgu.
That’s according to the Athletic who say the Denmark international is compatible with Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 formation.
Al-Nassr prepare Jhon Duran offer
Friday 24 January 2025 17:15
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Mike Jones
The Telegraph claim that Jhon Duran has been identified’ by the Saudi Pro League side to bolster their attacking options.
Al-Nassr are aware a deal would cost around £80m to complete, as they look to sign Duran to add to their attacking options which already include Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane.
The immediate Man Utd issues facing Ruben Amorim after a complicated transfer window
Friday 24 January 2025 17:00
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Mike Jones
Marcus Rashford has been of interest to AC Milan and Juventus, Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund. Yet as the transfer window enters its final furlong, he is still a Manchester United player.
Not in terms of actually playing – he has not appeared in their last 10 matches, and has only even been on the bench for one of them – but in the simple fact that he has not signed for another club. Some of Rashford’s options are closing off.
When Kyle Walker completes his move to Milan, they will not have a slot in the squad for another English player.
Barcelona are forever cash-strapped. Dortmund, having just sacked Nuri Sahin, are in limbo. So, in a different way, is Rashford. His long relationship with United could continue, whether or not either party really wants it to.
Kayode signs for Brentford
Friday 24 January 2025 16:41
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Mike Jones
Brentford have announced the signing of Michael Kayode on loan from Fiorentina.
The defender joins until the summer/
The Bees have an option to make the transfer permanent for around £14m should they decide to.
Michael Olabode Kayode. pic.twitter.com/3Dcn0QRSvT
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) January 24, 2025
Chris Wood on extending Forest contract
Friday 24 January 2025 16:27
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Mike Jones
“I am very excited and very happy to have it completed and done, and I am looking forward to the next couple of years, at least,” Wood said on the Forest club website.
“I saw the ambition when I first arrived. When I spoke to the owner and his family and saw where they want to be and where they see this club to be - it was clear they have high ambitions and big dreams.
“He has backed the club for years, even before promotion to the Premier League, which is fantastic, and the team is pushing in the right direction.
“I am excited for the future. This club has a lot of potential to continue to grow and build, and that is what I want to be a part of.”
Chris Wood rewarded with new deal after firing Nottingham Forest into title race
Friday 24 January 2025 16:14
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Mike Jones
Chris Wood has signed a two-year contract extension with Nottingham Forest until 2027.
The New Zealand forward has scored 14 Premier League goals to help Forest climb to third in the table.
Wood, 33, initially joined Forest on loan from Newcastle in January 2023, with the deal becoming permanent at the end of the season.
New Man City signings to be thrust straight into team amid injury crisis
Friday 24 January 2025 16:00
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Mike Jones
Manchester City’s three new signings could be plunged into debuts against Chelsea on Saturday as Ruben Dias has been added to Pep Guardiola’s injury list.
Defender Dias suffered a groin problem in Wednesday’s Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, leaving City waiting to find out how long he faces on the sidelines.
But they have signed two young centre-backs this week, with Uzbekistan international Abdukodir Khusanov joining from Lens for an initial £33m and Brazilian teenager Vitor Reis from Palmeiras for £29m, while forward Omar Marmoush arrived from Eintracht Frankfurt for £63m.
Emery 'open' to more signings
Friday 24 January 2025 15:52
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Mike Jones
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is open to more signings in the January transfer window as he looks to continue to improve his squad.
“We are open to trying to improve the squad until the last moment, and as well, we are open in case someone is leaving," Emery said ahead of the game against West Ham.
“Of course, Diego Carlos left in the last week, and we have to replace him, and of course we are as well focusing on which players could be potential players to replace Diego Carlos.”
Cunha price goes up
Friday 24 January 2025 15:33
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Mike Jones
Sky Sports News have previously reported that Wolves would sell forward Matheus Cunha for around £60m with Arsenal and Nottingham Forest both interested in him/
However, UOL are now reporting that Wolves will demand as much as £67.5m.
It’s a slight increase, in terms of footballer sales anyway, but one that may put off potential buyers with Wolves happy to keep their talisman.
Kimmich to Liverpool?
Friday 24 January 2025 15:18
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Mike Jones
Joshua Kimmich's Bayern Munich contract expires at the end of the season.
He is being been linked with a move to the Premier League and Liverpool are said to be one of the club's interested in the midfielder.
However, it has been reported they are not actively pursuing Kimmich.
The Reds may wait until the summer before they make any approach.
Mikel Arteta and Arsenal players discuss new signings
Friday 24 January 2025 15:07
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Mike Jones
Speaking ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League clash at Wolves, Mikel Arteta was asked whether he spoke to his current squad about signing new players.
“I always do it, especially if they know them because that’s getting us away from the computer and what the data is saying and it is real,” he said.
“I have seen it, I sense it. A player can score a lot of goals, great. How does this player react when he hasn’t scored for six or seven games? This is what I am interested in.
“What kind of goals does he score? Against which teams, in which context? Is it first half or second half? Is it only with his right foot, only headers, only in open spaces? Does he like the physical contact of this league?
“There are a lot of things. So when you have a player that has spent a lot of days with him, that is really valuable information to have.”
Marmoush speaks after joining City
Friday 24 January 2025 14:55
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Mike Jones
In his first comments after joining City, Omar Marmoush said that “this is a day I will never forget”.
“To sign for Manchester City – one of the best teams in the world – is an amazing feeling. I am delighted, my family are so proud, and we are all very happy to be here in Manchester.
“With Pep, his technical staff and the world-class facilities here, players have everything they need to improve. That was really enticing for me when I had the chance to come here.
“And I cannot deny I also want to win trophies. City have been the most successful club in England for many, many years, so I know I am joining a winning environment and winning culture.
“I want to learn from the staff and my teammates, and I want to become a valued member of this winning team,” he added.
Manchester City accused of ‘tapping up’ 18-year-old centre-back prospect
Friday 24 January 2025 14:43
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Mike Jones
Manchester City have been accused of tapping up teenage defender Juma Bah by his club Real Valladolid.
The Spanish side say the 18-year-old and his agent told them on Tuesday he would be unilaterally terminating his contract and that the player from Sierra Leone then failed to report for training on Wednesday morning.
Valladolid say City are "behind this decision" and "advised the player to take this route".
The club said they were told by the Spanish football federation (RFEF) on Wednesday that the funds needed to activate the termination clause in Bah's contract had been paid.
Chelsea considering Garnacho move
Friday 24 January 2025 14:28
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Mike Jones
Sky Sports is now reporting that Chelsea are considering making a move for Alejandro Garnacho before the end of the window.
The report states that the Argentine “is a player they have been watching closely”, with a move “possible during this window or in the summer”.
However, the Blues “would only proceed with a deal at the right price and on the right terms”, adds Sky.
United are said to want no less than £55m for Garnacho.
Rashford's Barcelona hopes dwindle
Friday 24 January 2025 14:14
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Mike Jones
Sky Sports’ Melissa Reddy is reporting that Marcus Rashford’s hopes of joining Barcelona this month are “receding by the day”.
The Catalan clubs need