Arsenal deal confirmed as sensational Chelsea bid made

Tom Weber
  • 23 Jan 2026 22:06 GMT
  • 6 min read
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2025/26
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Friday delivered some massive transfer news as Arsenal confirmed a deal not many could have seen coming at the start of January.

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Plus, Chelsea made a big-money bid for a wonderkid midfielder and David Ornstein has provided an exclusive insight into Man Utd‘s coaching plans. There’s plenty to cover, so let’s jump right in.

Exclusive: Carrick in contention for permanent Man Utd job

© IMAGO – Michael Carrick

Speaking exclusively to The Transfers Podcast, David Ornstein revealed that Michael Carrick has a genuine shot at becoming Man Utd’s next permanent manager.

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Exclusive: How Man City sealed Guehi

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Ornstein also provided a behind the scenes look at the Marc Guehi transfer saga and how he ended up at Man City.

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Exclusive: Villa interested in Ramos

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Additionally, The Transfers Podcast can reveal that PSG striker Goncalo Ramos is one of the strikers Aston Villa are monitoring.

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Podcast recap

Here is a full recap of the episode with David Ornstein.

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Nwaneri joins Marseille

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Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri has completed a surprise move to Marseille.

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Chelsea make Oulai bid

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Chelsea have made a hefty bid for Trabzonspor youngster Christ Inao Oulai.

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Celtic miss out on Asprilla

Current ETV
Yáser Asprilla

F, M (R)

Yáser Asprilla

F, M (R)

Girona

€18.1M

ETV Range

€16.3M – €20M

Celtic have missed out on Girona winger Yaser Asprilla to Galatasaray.

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Cresswell to unlock Jacquet?

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England youth international Charlie Cresswell could unlock Jeremy Jacquet‘s move from Stade Rennais to Chelsea.

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Mateta wants Man Utd

© IMAGO – Jean-Philippe Mateta

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is keen on a move to Man Utd.

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Villa agree Abraham deal

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Aston Villa have reached a verbal agreement with Besiktas to sign Tammy Abraham.

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Rosenior on Palmer

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Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior has addressed the links between Cole Palmer and Man Utd.

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Arsenal enter Alvarez race

© IMAGO – Julian Alvarez

Arsenal have entered the race for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez.

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Tottenham in Robertson talks

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Tottenham have opened talks with Liverpool to sign Andy Robertson.

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Football transfer news headlines today

EXCLUSIVE: David Ornstein reveals how Man City got a free run at Marc Guehi

EXCLUSIVE: Carrick ‘in mix’ for permanent Man Utd job as David Ornstein reveals key advantage

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Chelsea edge closer to January deal as Arsenal talks confirmed

DONE DEALS: Every official completed transfer around Europe today

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