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Arsenal signing close as €150m Chelsea deal gets green light

Tom Weber

Tom Weber

Updated: 6 Jan 2026 20:18 GMT

6 min read

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2025/26

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Tuesday delivered plenty of huge transfer news as Arsenal made progress in their pursuit of a striker.

Plus, Chelsea received a big Vinicius Jr update and Man Utd made a bid for one of Europe's most exciting youngsters. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Arsenal edge closer to striker signing

Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Blackburn Rovers youngster Igor Tyjon.

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Vini Jr transfer 'logical'

Vinicius Jr

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Although Chelsea have yet to make a €150 million bid for Vinicius Jr, it has been claimed that a transfer away from Real Madrid is "logical."

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Man Utd make Diomande bid

Yan Diomande

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Man Utd have presented their opening offer for RB Leipzig wonderkid Yan Diomande.

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Barcola to Liverpool on?

Bradley Barcola

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Liverpool failed to sign PSG winger Bradley Barcola last summer, but they will be given a second chance this year.

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Chelsea fans hugely dissatified with owners

Todd Boehly

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A survey from the Chelsea Supporters' Trust shows that an overwhelming majority of members hold a negative view of the current state of the club.

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Ten Hag lands new job

Erik ten Hag

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Former Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag has secured a surprising new job at his favourite club.

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Chelsea appoint Rosenior

Liam Rosenior

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Chelsea have officially appointed Liam Rosenior as their new head coach.

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Strasbourg fans slam 'humiliating' decision

Rosenior's departure has caused outrage among Strasbourg supporters, who have decried BlueCo's "humiliating" ownership of their club.

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O'Neil to replace Rosenior

Gary O'Neil

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Former Wolves manager Gary O'Neil has agreed to replace Rosenior in the Strasbourg dugout.

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De Zerbi wants Man Utd job

Roberto de Zerbi

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Marseille head coach Roberto de Zerbi is keen to succeed Ruben Amorim as Man Utd boss.

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Flick confirms Cancelo deal

Joao Cancelo

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Hansi Flick has confirmed that Barcelona have successfully hijacked Inter's proposed move for Joao Cancelo.

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Liverpool trouble brewing

Rio Ngumoha

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Liverpool coach Arne Slot is at odds with director Richard Hughes over young winger Rio Ngumoha.

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INEOS lose fans' trust

Sir Jim Ratcliffe

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Man Utd fans can no longer trust INEOS's decision-making after the Ruben Amorim disaster.

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Football transfer news headlines today

OFFICIAL: Chelsea appoint Liam Rosenior as new head coach

Arne Slot at WAR with Liverpool over Rio Ngumoha

Man Utd fans can't trust INEOS after Amorim - A real reckoning is needed

Rangers rue HUGE transfer failure as Ornstein confirms €100m price tag

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