Arsenal identify TWO new targets, Chelsea want Guehi, Man Utd face Mainoo nightmare: FT recap

Tom Weber

Updated: 6 Jan 2025 19:51 GMT
5 min read

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2024/25 — © IMAGO

Monday delivered some huge transfer news as Arsenal added two new exciting players to their shortlist.

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Plus, Chelsea are concretely interested in re-signing Marc Guehi and Man Utd fans have received a nightmare update on the future of Kobbie Mainoo. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Arsenal eye Bellingham

FootballTransfers understands that Arsenal have begun taking an interest in Jobe Bellingham, who can join a Premier League club as part of a gentleman's agreement.

The Gunners are looking for a dynamic midfielder and have also been linked with Brentford's Mikkel Damsgaard as a potential Martin Odegaard backup.

Chelsea love Guehi

Chelsea are looking to add a centre-back this month and could decide to re-sign academy graduate Marc Guehi, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Alternatively, they could recall Trevoh Chalobah from Crystal Palace.

Man Utd to sell Mainoo?

Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho are no longer untouchable at Man Utd, according to David Ornstein.

Amorim accusation

Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim has bizarrely been accused by Richard Keys of trying to get himself sacked.

He also levelled this accusation at former Chelsea head coach Graham Potter.

Yet Potter is now the favourite to land the West Ham job, with the Hammers having decided to sack Julen Lopetegui.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Cesc Fabregas is looking to sign one of his former Chelsea teammates for Como.

Barcelona are refusing to do business with one of their LaLiga rivals because of Dani Olmo.

AC Milan appear to have blown Man City out of the water in the chase for Samuele Ricci.

Chelsea defender Renato Veiga has been 'offered' to Juventus.

Aston Villa have agreed terms with Borussia Dortmund attacker Donyell Malen.

Premier League clubs have received a big boost in their pursuit of Facundo Mastantuono.

There is a good argument to be made that Premier League clubs should avoid Victor Osimhen and Viktor Gyokeres this month.

Jack Grealish would have plenty of options if he decided to leave Man City.

Real Madrid have been criticised for their 'insulting' Trent Alexander-Arnold bid.

Alexander Isak has provided an update on his future.

Nuno Mendes to Man Utd is picking up steam.

Lastly, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is having doubts about one unexpected player.

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