Arsenal make Vlahovic bid, Chelsea get Mainoo boost, Man Utd eye Rashford replacement: FT recap

Tom Weber

Updated: 13 Jan 2025 20:24 GMT
5 min read

Dusan Vlahovic, Juventus, 2024/25 — © IMAGO

Monday delivered some huge transfer news as Arsenal made a first offer for Dusan Vlahovic.

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Plus, Chelsea received a major boost in their pursuit of Kobbie Mainoo and Man Utd have identified a surprising replacement for Marcus Rashford. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Vlahovic bid rejected

FootballTransfers understands that Arsenal have had an opening bid for Dusan Vlahovic rejected by Juventus.

Chelsea get Mainoo boost

Chelsea's sensational interest in Kobbie Mainoo has been boosted by the news that, contrary to some rumours, Bayern Munich are not keen on the Man Utd wonderkid.

One of Chelsea's young midfielders is about to make way - could he open up a spot for Mainoo?

Man Utd eye Rashford replacement

Man Utd have identified RB Salzburg winger Nene Dorgeles as a surprise replacement for Marcus Rashford.

AC Milan have been hot on Rashford's trail, but Man City captain Kyle Walker could block this deal.

Unprecedented transfer

A six-year-old wonderkid - yes, six-year-old - has completed a transfer between two of Brazil's biggest clubs.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Chelsea are interested in Spain youth international Yeremay Hernandez, and they have a special plan for him.

Jose Mourinho is set to miss out on an Arsenal star to Fenerbahce's hated rivals Galatasaray.

Liverpool have a new striker target and could even break a record to sign him.

Chelsea have asked Marc Guehi to force through a transfer away from Crystal Palace.

Man Utd could offload Tyrell Malacia this month, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Aston Villa have wrapped up their first signing of January.

Could Lionel Messi return to Barcelona after all?

Real Madrid are looking for a replacement for Eduardo Camavinga.

Darwin Nunez has received an eye-watering offer to end his Liverpool nightmare.

Renato Veiga is looking to leave Chelsea.

Real Madrid are getting desperate in their pursuit of Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Lastly, Man Utd have received a worrying update on Alejandro Garnacho's future.

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