Vlahovic to Arsenal UPDATE, Chelsea WANT Mainoo, Rashford CLOSE to exit: FootballTransfers recap

Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith
  • 7 Jan 2025 16:00 CST
  • 6 min read
Dusan Vlahovic, Juventus, 2023/24
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Tuesday 7 January saw an update on Dusan Vlahovic to Arsenal, Chelsea linked with Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford edge closer to a Manchester United exit.

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Below, FootballTransfers runs through the latest transfer news updates.

EXCLUSIVE Transfer News

FootballTransfers understands that Arsenal have been handed an opportunity to reshape their January transfer strategy, with Juventus offering long-term target Dusan Vlahovic for a fee of around €55 million.

Man Utd Transfer News

Man Utd have been left a clear path to sign Victor Osimhen after PSG pulled out of the race to sign the Nigerian star.

Meanwhile, the Red Devils are also the frontrunners to sign Randal Kolo Muani, according to David Ornstein.

Ruben Amorim's desire to purchase a new left-wing-back has seen Man Utd target a move for Lecce's Patrick Dorgu.

However, Sir Jim Ratcliffe will reportedly listen to offers for every single member of Man Utd's first-team squad, including all five of their summer signings.

Marcus Rashford is among the players who could leave, amid interest from a host of top European clubs.

Antony may also depart, with Olympiacos eyeing a possible move for the Brazilian.

However, Bruno Fernandes is eager for Joshua Zirkzee to remain at Old Trafford, despite links with a January exit.

Joshua Zirkzee, Man Utd
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In other Man Utd news, Paul Scholes has slammed the aforementioned Ratcliffe and claimed that “nothing positive” has happened since his arrival.

Chelsea Transfer News

Chelsea have a genuine interest in re-signing Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi following Wesley Fofana's injury.

The Blues could even reportedly sell six players in order to fund a January move for the England international.

Furthermore, Chelsea are also the frontrunners in the race to sign Man Utd midfielder Kobbie Mainoo.

Meanwhile, Cesare Casadei is hopeful that Chelsea will lower their demands, so that he can leave the club imminently.

Other Football Transfer News

Tottenham Hotspur have officially exercised their one-year option in Heung-min Son's contract, the club have announced.

Neither Arsenal nor Man Utd are expected to sign Viktor Gyokeres this year, according to a report.

Trent Alexander-Arnold is very close to immediately joining Real Madrid, according to reports in Spain.

Mohamed Salah has hit back at Jamie Carragher, describing the Liverpool legend as “obsessed."

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool
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Arsenal have taken a liking to Paris Saint-Germain star Lee Kang-in, who is looking for a new challenge, according to a report.

Barcelona have officially gone down the final available legal route in their battle to register Dani Olmo, according to Spanish media.

Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo has reportedly given the green light to a loan move to Juventus.

Man Utd outcast Marcus Rashford could help Aston Villa secure their first signing of the 2025 January transfer window.

Finally, Neymar has admitted that reuniting with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at Inter Miami “would be incredible.”

Read more about: Premier League Arsenal Chelsea Man Utd Antony Bruno Fernandes Dani Olmo Dušan Vlahović Heung-min Son Joshua Zirkzee Kang-in Lee Kobbie Mainoo Marc Guéhi Marcus Rashford Mohamed Salah Neymar Randal Kolo Muani Ronald Araujo Trent Alexander-Arnold Victor Osimhen

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