Arsenal eye LaLiga wonderkid, Chelsea get Garnacho boost, Man Utd make fresh Dorgu bid: FT recap

Tom Weber

Updated: 24 Jan 2025 20:30 GMT
5 min read

Friday delivered plenty of big news as Arsenal's interest in a defensive prodigy was revealed.

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Plus, Chelsea received a welcome boost in their pursuit of Alejandro Garnacho and Man Utd made a fresh bid for Patrick Dorgu. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Arsenal, Real Madrid want Gasiorowski

FootballTransfers understands that Arsenal and Real Madrid are interested in Valencia youngster Yarek Gasiorowski.

Exclusive: Everton eye Tzolis

We are also told that Everton have been keeping tabs on prolific Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis.

Chelsea receive Garnacho boost

Napoli are close to reaching an agreement for Karim Adeyemi, leaving Chelsea with a free run at Alejandro Garnacho.

But who would benefit from his arrival at Chelsea - and who wouldn't?

Man Utd make new Dorgu bid

Man Utd have launched an improved offer for Lecce's Patrick Dorgu after seeing their opening €27m bid knocked back.

Saudis want Duran

Al-Nassr are preparing a blockbuster offer for €100m Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran.

How would this affect the future of Liverpool legend Sadio Mane at Al-Nassr?

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Neymar's return to Santos is now only a matter of time.

Man City captain Kyle Walker has officially joined AC Milan on loan.

Arsenal and Man City are in formal talks to sign long-time Man Utd target Sverre Nypan.

West Ham are determined to sign Ajax striker Brian Brobbey.

However, he has also been offered to Man Utd (again).

Man Utd flop Antony will join Real Betis this weekend, and the Spanish club will cover a surprisingly big share of his salary.

Liverpool have identified Takefusa Kuba as Mohamed Salah's ideal replacement.

BlueCo have completed a deal that could have major consequences for Chelsea.

Real Madrid have given up on Trent Alexander-Arnold - for now.

Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal's transfer plans.

Man Utd are now the favourites to poach another Arsenal wonderkid.

Lastly, Marcus Rashford could be freed from Man Utd by...Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

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