Chelsea close in on record signing as Liverpool transfer unlocked

Tom Weber
  • Updated: 17 Jan 2026 19:35 GMT
  • 6 min read
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Saturday delivered plenty of big news as Chelsea made progress on a stunning deal.

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Plus, Juventus received a big update on their pursuit of Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa and Michael Carrick made a clear statement in his first Man Utd game. There’s plenty to cover, so let’s jump right in.

Chelsea close in on Jacquet

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Stade Rennais defender Jeremy Jacquet has informed his club that he wants to join Chelsea this month.

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Jacquet to command record fee

However, to sign the young defender, Chelsea will have to shell out a record fee.

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Salah could unlock Chiesa deal

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Mohamed Salah’s return from AFCON could pave the way for Federico Chiesa to return to Juventus.

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Carrick shows Amorim how it’s done

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Michael Carrick sent a clear message to Ruben Amorim by beating Man City in his first game with the help of Kobbie Mainoo.

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Glasner loses it over Guehi

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Crystal Palace slumped to a seventh defeat in 10 games, prompting a remarkable rant from Oliver Glasner because of Marc Guehi‘s move to Man City.

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Celtic bid for Noonan

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Celtic have made a bid for Shamrock Rovers wonderkid Michael Noonan, but they face competition from Germany.

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Celtic are ‘taking the p***’ – Sutton

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Chris Sutton is unimpressed with Celtic’s January window and feels that Martin O’Neill is being taken for granted.

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West Ham’s perfect Paqueta replacement

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Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie could be West Ham‘s perfect Lucas Paqueta replacement.

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Real Madrid revolt

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Real Madrid fans are in open revolt against the players and Florentino Perez after the sacking of Xabi Alonso.

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Chelsea wanted Van Dijk

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Chelsea attempted to sign Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk last summer.

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Fernandez disappoints Flick

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Dro Fernandez’s impending departure from Barcelona is Hansi Flick’s “biggest disappointment” to date.

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West Ham want Nwaneri, Jorgensen

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West Ham have explored moves for Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri and Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen.

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Football transfer news headlines today

DONE DEALS: Every official completed transfer around Europe today

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Kobbie Mainoo latest as Chelsea launch €50m bid

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Guehi signing, Glasner to Man Utd, Vini Jr contract

Dro Fernandez: Barca rocked as wonderkid goes from ‘next Iniesta’ to Flick’s biggest disappointment

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