Potter eyes Chelsea raid, Arsenal call Rashford, Man Utd given reality check: FT recap

Tom Weber

Updated: 10 Jan 2025 21:21 GMT
5 min read

Graham Potter, Chelsea, 2024/25 — © IMAGO

Friday delivered some massive transfer news as Graham Potter began targeting a Chelsea star as his first West Ham signing.

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Plus, Arsenal held exploratory talks over Marcus Rashford and Man Utd were given a reality check by Ruben Amorim. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Potter wants Chilwell

FootballTransfers understands that former Chelsea boss Graham Potter wants to make Ben Chilwell his first West Ham signing.

Arsenal eye Rashford

Arsenal have made contact with Manchester United over Marcus Rashford.

However, AC Milan are the club most actively pushing for his signing.

And the first domino for this deal is on the verge of falling.

Amorim's reality check

Ruben Amorim insists that Man Utd's recruitment needs to be much better if the club wants to get back to the top.

His statement came in response to the speculation surrounding Kobbie Mainoo and rumours that Man Utd have been offered a former Man City midfielder.

The first signing of this new era of recruitment could be Randal Kolo Muani, with Man Utd doing everything in their power to strike a deal.

Kvaratskhelia saga

PSG are making progress in the negotiations over Khivcha Kvaratskhelia.

However, there are doubts whether they can match Napoli's massive demands.

One potentially crucial agreement in this saga has already been secured, however.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around. Barcelona are braced for a major, painful sale.

Man City have struck a €40m deal with RC Lens for Abdukodir Khusanov.

But Omar Marmoush for €80m is the biggest gamble of Pep Guardiola's career.

Man Utd flop Antony has taken Ajax to court over withheld wages.

Kylian Mbappe will have a crucial role to play in an Aston Villa transfer.

Jose Mourinho has entered the race to sign a big-name Arsenal star.

Real Madrid have been given a worrying update on their pursuit of Trent Alexander-Arnold.

There are only three 'untouchables' for Enzo Maresca at Chelsea.

Man Utd are set to complete the first signing of the Ruben Amorim era.

Lastly, could Arsenal sign Alexander Isak this year?

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