Matheus Cunha to Arsenal LATEST, Garnacho UPDATE, Chelsea WORLD RECORD: FootballTransfers recap

Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith
  • 21 Jan 2025 23:00 GMT
  • 5 min read
Matheus Cunha, Wolves, 2024/25
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Tuesday 21 January saw several major transfer developments, including updates on Matheus Cunha, Alejandro Garnacho and Naomi Girma.

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Below, FootballTransfers runs through the biggest stories from the day.

EXCLUSIVE Transfer News

FootballTransfers understands that personal terms are not an issue in Arsenal's pursuit of Matheus Cunha.

Man Utd Transfer News

Man Utd are stepping up their pursuit of Patrick Dorgu and are ready to match Lecce's asking price, according to a report.

However, Alejandro Garnacho has agreed personal terms with Napoli ahead of a possible move to Italy.

Napoli have also reportedly informed Man Utd that Victor Osimhen could be available for a cut-price fee if they are able to sign Garnacho.

The Red Devils will pursue a move for Liam Delap, Bryan Mbeumo, Jonathan David or Matheus Cunha if Garnacho leaves the club in January.

Meanwhile, Man Utd are reportedly set to submit a €60 million bid for Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande before the January transfer window closes.

Finally, Ruben Amorim has been accused of wanting to be sacked after his controversial comments on Sunday.

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd
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Chelsea Transfer News

Chelsea are ready to bid again for Marc Guehi despite striking an agreement for Mamadou Sarr on Monday, according to a report.

Meanwhile, the Blues have been told that Alejandro Garnacho would prefer to remain in the Premier League, rather than move abroad, amid links with the Man Utd star.

In other news, Enzo Maresca has insisted that injuries to Romeo Lavia and Enzo Fernandez will not impact Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s future at Chelsea.

Lastly, Chelsea Women have reportedly agreed a deal to sign San Diego Wave defender Naomi Girma for a world record soccer transfer fee of $1.1 million (€1.06m).

Other Transfer News

Manchester City have officially completed the signing of Vitor Reis from Palmeiras.

However, Arsenal were previously confident of securing his signature, according to a report.

Aston Villa have officially completed the signing of Andres Garcia.

Carlo Ancelotti has emphatically dismissed reports claiming he has decided to leave Real Madrid at the end of the season.

Marcus Rashford has been tipped for a shock move to Arsenal before the end of the transfer window by Joe Cole.

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd
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Aston Villa could still be convinced to sell Jhon Duran before the January window slams shut, according to a report.

Real Madrid could reportedly “steal” the signing of Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah from under the noses of arch-rivals Barcelona.

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