Arsenal move for Sesko, Chelsea in €100m Duran talks, Man Utd plot Cunha hijack: FT recap

Tom Weber
Tom Weber
  • Updated: 22 Jan 2025 14:47 CST
  • 5 min read
Benjamin Sesko, RB Leipzig, 2024/25
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Wednesday delivered plenty of big storylines as Arsenal made a new approach for Benjamin Sesko.

Plus, Chelsea opened talks over Jhon Duran and Man Utd could hijack Arsenal's interest in Matheus Cunha. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

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Exclusive: Vlahovic to Arsenal talks collapse

FootballTransfers understands that Arsenal's talks with Juventus over Dusan Vlahovic have broken down.

Instead, the Gunners are now trying to secure an unlikely blockbuster deal for top target Benjamin Sesko.

They are also interested in Wolves striker Matheus Cunha, but so too are Man Utd.

Matheus Cunha
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Chelsea in Duran talks

On the topic of big-money strikers, Chelsea have opened talks with the agent of Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran.

The Blues have also enquired about midfielder Douglas Luiz, according to Fabrizio Romano.

World-record Vini Jr bid

Saudi giants Al-Ahli are preparing a world-record bid for Vinicius Jr - but it won't clock in at the reported €1 billion.

Ten Hag snubs Dortmund

Dortmund have sacked Nuri Sahin and approached Erik ten Hag but the Dutchman rebuffed the offer.

And he was right to do so as he would have walked into a bigger mess than he did at Man Utd in 2022.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. New Man City signing Juma Bah has been accused of 'breaking his contract' by his soon-to-be ex-club.

PSG are ready to 'do everything' to sign Mohamed Salah this year.

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And Liverpool would like to replace him with a Real Madrid star.

Fabrizio Romano has no doubts that Man Utd will sign a player for their biggest problem position this month.

Chelsea Women are on the verge of wrapping up the first $1m deal in women's football history.

Neymar is ready to forgo a lot of money to complete a dream move.

Chelsea are ready to sell Joao Felix.

Alejandro Garnacho wants to join Napoli, not Chelsea.

Marcus Rashford has set Barcelona an ultimatum.

Lastly, Real Madrid would be willing to pay a huge fee for Trent Alexander-Arnold.

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