Gyokeres' Man Utd decision, Chelsea make first signing, Arsenal step up Sesko pursuit: FT recap

Tom Weber
Tom Weber
  • Updated: 20 Jan 2025 19:32 GMT
  • 5 min read
Viktor Gyokeres, Man Utd
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Monday delivered some huge transfer news as Viktor Gyokeres made a decision on joining Man Utd.

Plus, Arsenal stepped up their pursuit of Benjamin Sesko and Chelsea all but wrapped up their first signing of January - and the summer. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

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Exclusive: Newcastle push for Gyokeres

FootballTransfers understands that Newcastle have held fresh talks over Viktor Gyokeres, who is unlikely to be interested in a move to Man Utd given the state of the club.

Arsenal want Sesko at all costs

Arsenal would be prepared to break the bank on top target Benjamin Sesko this month.

However, the player won't move in January and this will be a 'saga' for the summer.

Benjamin Sesko
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Chelsea to sign Sarr

Chelsea have reached an agreement with sister club Strasbourg to sign defender Mamadou Sarr in the summer.

Man City remain busy

Man City have officially signed Abdukodir Khusanov.

But he won't be the only January arrival, with the Cityzens working on at least three more deals.

And there may even be a fifth - and the player in question is a familiar face.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. West Ham have made a massive offer for Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran.

Aston Villa themselves are also working on more incomings.

Marcus Rashford could massively influence how Liverpool replace Mohamed Salah.

Mo Salah
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Neymar is closing in on a departure from Al-Hilal, but this won't be the end of his Saudi nightmare.

Carlo Ancelotti has decided to leave Real Madrid at the end of the season.

Man Utd have chosen their replacement for Alejandro Garnacho.

Meanwhile, Antony will leave the club shortly.

Chelsea are interested in an Arsenal flop who is thriving on loan this season.

Interest in Joao Felix is increasing and Chelsea are set to lose money on the Portuguese.

Finally, Vinicius Jr's move to Saudi Arabia is 'only a matter of time.'

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