Osimhen TRUTH, Nico Williams UPDATE, Alexander-Arnold to Tranmere: FootballTransfers recap

Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith
  • Updated: 5 Jan 2025 21:46 GMT
  • 5 min read
Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray, 2024/25
© IMAGO

Sunday 5 January saw Manchester United earn a crucial point against Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain emerge victorious in the Trophee des Champions final.

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There was also a number of major transfer news stories, including updates on Victor Osimhen, Nico Williams and Trent Alexander-Arnold.

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

Man Utd Transfer News

Man Utd are reportedly prepared to pay transfer fees to TWO clubs in order to sign Victor Osimhen during the January transfer window.

However, Galatasaray are “100% convinced” the Nigeria international will remain at the club until the end of the 2024-25 campaign.

Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim wants to offload Marcus Rashford this month and a move to AC Milan is now on the cards.

Joshua Zirkzee is also eager to leave Old Trafford and he has reportedly "demanded" to be allowed to depart.

In addition, Man Utd are keen for Trent Alexander-Arnold to reject Real Madrid as Los Blancos will target a move for Diogo Dalot if the England star remains at Liverpool.

Finally, Red Devils fans have slammed Matthijs de Ligt for his errors against Liverpool on Sunday afternoon.

Matthijs de Ligt, Man Utd
© IMAGO - Matthijs de Ligt, Man Utd

Chelsea Transfer News

A host of Chelsea fans have urged their club to sign Ipswich Town forward Liam Delap following his goal against Fulham on Sunday.

However, Paris Saint-Germain are set to rival Real Madrid in the race to sign Blues superstar Cole Palmer, with a €200 million bid reportedly being prepared.

Arsenal Transfer News

Arsenal have seen a January bid for Botafogo striker Igor Jesus rejected, according to reports in Brazil.

Meanwhile, Barcelona have re-joined the race to sign Gunners target Alex Baena, despite their failure to register Dani Olmo.

In addition, Arsenal are now unlikely to sign Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic following his performance against AC Milan.

Other Football Transfer News

Barcelona plan to sell Raphinha in order to fund the signing of Nico Williams.

Roy Keane has tipped Trent Alexander-Arnold to join Tranmere Rovers instead of Real Madrid following his performance against Man Utd.

Mohamed Salah is almost certain to leave Liverpool this year and Juventus have surprisingly jumped to the front of the queue for his free transfer signing.

Read more about: Premier League Arsenal Chelsea Liverpool Man Utd Cole Palmer Diogo Dalot Dušan Vlahović Joshua Zirkzee Liam Delap Marcus Rashford Matthijs de Ligt Mohamed Salah Raphinha Trent Alexander-Arnold Victor Osimhen Álex Baena

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