Tom Weber
Tom Weber
Updated: 22 Dec 2025 20:30 GMT
6 min read
Enzo Maresca, Mikel Arteta
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Monday delivered some huge transfer news as Chelsea left Arsenal stunned with not one but two potential deals.
Plus, Man Utd's Kobbie Mainoo plan was revealed and Real Madrid made a huge decision on Vinicius Jr. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.
Chelsea to beat Arsenal to Karetsas deal
Konstanstinos Karetsas
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Chelsea have overtaken Arsenal in the race to sign Genk sensation Konstantinos Karetsas.
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Chelsea to make Bouaddi bid?
Ayyoub Bouaddi
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Chelsea have also been tipped to make a blockbuster January bid for priority Arsenal target Ayyoub Bouaddi.
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Man Utd won't loan out Mainoo
Kobbie Mainoo
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Man Utd will not allow Kobbie Mainoo to leave the club on loan in light of Bruno Fernandes suffering a worrying injury.
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Real Madrid set Vini Jr sale stance
Vinicius Jr
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Real Madrid will listen to offers exceeding €150 million for Vinicius Jr in 2026.
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Tessmann attracting Premier League interest
Tanner Tessmann (left)
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Lyon midfielder Tanner Tessmann is being chased by various Premier League clubs.
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Endrick to join Lyon
Endrick
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Lyon have reached a full agreement with Real Madrid to loan Endrick in January.
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Arsenal interest in Ramaj confirmed
Diant Ramaj
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Arsenal's interest in Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Diant Ramaj has been confirmed by a second source.
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Trent disappoints Liverpool again
Trent Alexander-Arnold
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is looking to hurt Liverpool one more time.
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Zirkzee close to Roma move
Joshua Zirkzee
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Man Utd forward Joshua Zirkzee is inching closer towards completing a January move to AS Roma.
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Arsenal miss out on Valdepenas
Victor Valdepenas
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Arsenal are unlikely to secure a deal for Real Madrid starlet Victor Valdepenas after he was handed an improved contract with a €50m release clause.
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Badghji wants to stay at Barca
Roony Bardghji
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Roony Bargdhji is not keen to leave Barcelona on loan in January.
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Liverpool react to Isak injury
Alexander Isak
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Liverpool could dip into the January market following Alexander Isak's suspected leg break against Tottenham.
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Football transfer news headlines today
Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Isak INJURY update, Semenyo BATTLE, Rogers January DEAL?
Ruben Amorim sends Man Utd SHOCKING January transfer message
Chelsea eye €50m striker who wants ‘DREAM’ return
Ousmane Dembele to Arsenal: ‘Unease’ at PSG opens door to dream move
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