Man Utd sign wonderkid as Arsenal and Chelsea get €60m opportunity: FT recap

Tom Weber

Updated: 31 Jan 2025 14:30 CST
6 min read

Mikel Arteta, Enzo Maresca, Ruben Amorim — © IMAGO

Friday delivered plenty of big news as Manchester United agreed a blockbuster wonderkid deal.

Plus, Arsenal and Chelsea were handed a €60 million opportunity and Jhon Duran officially completed his €77m transfer to Al-Nassr. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

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Quenda incoming?

Man Utd have agreed a €60 million deal to sign Geovany Quenda from Sporting CP, according to Portuguese media.

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Tel on the market again

Mathys Tel has decided to reject a €60m transfer to Tottenham as Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd continue to push for him.

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Duran joins Al-Nassr

Jhon Duran has completed the most expensive transfer of the window, joining Al-Nassr from Aston Villa for €77m.

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Villa want Rashford

Aston Villa have opened talks to sign Man Utd outcast Marcus Rashford.

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Garnacho swap on

Ruben Amorim is keen to work with Christopher Nkunku and would be willing to swap him for Alejandro Garnacho.

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Man Utd eye Acheampong

A different swap option for Garnacho could be Chelsea youngster Josh Acheampong.

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Benfica want Malacia

Man Utd left-back Tyrell Malacia has become a top target for Benfica for the final days of the window.

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Mainoo to leave?

Kobbie Mainoo might be better off leaving Man Utd simply due to his play style.

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Crazy Watkins bid required

Fabrizio Romano believes that only a 'crazy' bid from Arsenal for Ollie Watkins will make Aston Villa consider a sale.

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Watkins content at Villa

However, despite being a boyhood Arsenal fan, Watkins won't push for the move.

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Boniface offered

Arsenal have been offered the chance to sign Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface after his move to Al-Nassr fell through.

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Casadei agreement reached

Chelsea and Torino have agreed a deal for Cesare Casadei.

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Aston Villa confirm Felix interest

Aston Villa recruitment chief Monchi has confirmed that he wants to sign Joao Felix.

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Disasi deal blocked

However, a move of Axel Disasi to Villa Park is looking unlikely at present as a club-to-club agreement couldn't be reached.

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Villa move for Danso

Kevin Danso has since emerged as an alternative target for the Villans.

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Chelsea want Ferguson

Chelsea are the latest club to be credited with an interest in Brighton's Evan Ferguson.

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Chelsea to sign new goalkeeper?

Chelsea are also once again being linked with a move for Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel.

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