Arsenal eye LaLiga star, Man Utd move for Osimhen, Chelsea target record-breaking deal: FT recap

Tom Weber
Tom Weber
  • Updated: 16 Dec 2024 20:46 GMT
  • 5 min read
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2024/25
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Monday delivered some huge transfer news as Arsenal identified a new midfield target.

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Plus, Man Utd are starting to move for Victor Osimhen and Chelsea could pull off a record-breaking transfer in 2025. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Arsenal target Agoume

FootballTransfers understands that Arsenal are looking at Sevilla midfielder Lucien Agoume as a potential replacement for Thomas Partey.

Man Utd move for Osimhen

Man Utd have approached Victor Osimhen over a 2025 transfer.

But PSG have also initiated fresh contact for the Galatasaray and Napoli star.

The Red Devils could also look for a different solution and target Randal Kolo Muani instead.

Randal Kolo Muani
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Chelsea's record Uguche deal

Chelsea remain keen on Getafe youngster Christantus Uguche and could buy him for a club-record fee.

He is one of many LaLiga stars who could be on the move in January.

Real Madrid's defensive issues

Yet another Real Madrid defender has suffered an ACL injury.

But thankfully the first reinforcement of 2025 is on the verge of getting signed, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Theo Hernandez's agent has been very clear on his future amid links to Man Utd.

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson has been slammed for missing a sitter against Brentford.

Nicolas Jackson
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Meanwhile, questions were asked about whether Viktor Gyokeres has what it takes to play for an elite English side.

Endrick's agent has been in contact with interested clubs but Real Madrid insist that the wonderkid is going nowhere.

Man Utd are gearing up for their first January sale and several clubs are keen.

Could Andre Onana be sold as well after his recent mistakes? Perhaps not but the Red Devils are looking to sign competition.

There's also another goalkeeper they have on their radar - and he used to play for Chelsea.

Chelsea have several players they are trying to offload in January.

Neymar has spoken about his future amid rumours of a move to Inter Miami.

Bayer Leverkusen wonderkid Florian Wirtz has just shocked everybody.

Lastly, Fabrizio Romano has revealed what's behind Ruben Amorim's axing of Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho.

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