Chelsea eye Barcelona star, Man Utd to axe Rashford, Arsenal tipped to sign Osimhen: FT recap

Tom Weber

• Updated: 18 Dec 2024 22:12 GMT
• 5 min read

Wednesday delivered plenty of big storylines as Chelsea identified a Barcelona star as a January target.

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Plus, Man Utd are gearing up for the departure of Marcus Rashford and Arsenal were told to sign Victor Osimhen. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Chelsea, Newcastle want Garcia

FootballTransfers understands that Chelsea and Newcastle are interested in Barcelona defender Eric Garcia.

Rashford exit

Marcus Rashford's preferred destination has been revealed after his bombshell announcement that he is ready to leave Man Utd.

And Man Utd already have a big-name replacement in mind.

However, Ruben Amorim has suggested that he could still yet have a future at Man Utd - if he raises his standards.

It was, in many ways, the perfect response from the coach.

Mudryk drama

Speaking of Rashford, there have been suggestions that he could be a replacement for Mykhailo Mudryk at Chelsea.

The Ukraine star's fall from grace has been spectacular, with Chelsea previously believing they had a future Ballon d'Or winner on their hands.

Enzo Maresca still believes that his winger is innocent.

Arsenal tipped to sign Osimhen

Rio Ferdinand has told Arsenal to pay up for Victor Osimhen.

It has also been revealed that the Nigeria star was previously involved in a disastrous transfer.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Man Utd are still interested in Nuno Mendes, who is stalling on signing a new PSG deal.

Chelsea have set a massive asking price for Carney Chukwuemeka.

Liverpool winger Luis Diaz is keen to leave the club next summer.

Paul Pogba is not in talks with Olympique de Marseille, according to club president Pablo Longoria.

AC Milan have transfer-listed Man Utd target Theo Hernandez.

Matheus Cunha has dropped a hint that he's keen to join Man Utd.

Joshua Zirkzee, meanwhile, could be on the way out of Old Trafford.

Lille's president has confirmed the club's January stance on Jonathan David.

Chelsea wonderkid Josh Acheampong has officially signed a new contract.

Dusan Vlahovic has sent Arsenal a message with his latest performance.

Lastly, Ademola Lookman wants to join Liverpool.

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