Tom Weber
Tom Weber
Updated: 9 Jan 2026 19:36 GMT
6 min read
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
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Friday delivered some massive transfer news as Arsenal reached a historic agreement.
Plus, Chelsea's surprising stance on Cole Palmer was revealed and Man Utd received a bombshell managerial update. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.
Exclusive: Man Utd want Palmer
Cole Palmer
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FootballTransfers can reveal that Man Utd are interested in Cole Palmer and that Chelsea would be ready to sell at the right price.
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Exclusive: Ancelotti used to dream of Man Utd job
Carlo Ancelotti
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Speaking on The Transfers Podcast, Duncan Castles has revealed that legendary manager Carlo Ancelotti was previously desperate to take the Man Utd job.
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Exclusive: Alonso eyed by Man City
Xabi Alonso
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The Transfers Podcast also understands that Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso is among Man City's targets to replace Pep Guardiola.
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Saka signs new Arsenal deal
Bukayo Saka
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Bukayo Saka has signed his potentially record-breaking new contract with Arsenal.
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Wonderkid responds to Man Utd links
Kevin Filling
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AIK teenager Kevin Filling has provided a hilarious response to his ongoing links with a move to Man Utd.
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Arsenal eye teenage sensation
Romeo Ritter
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Arsenal have enquired about Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Romeo Ritter.
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Rosenior requests Strasbourg signing
Liam Rosenior
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Liam Rosenior's move to Chelsea sparked outrage at Strasbourg, and the coach has now requested that one of his former players be signed.
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Controversial Celtic signing confirmed
Martin O'Neill has been urged to cancel this deal
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Jocelin Ta Bi has confirmed that he will be Martin O'Neill's first Celtic signing, but this transfer is causing a major stir.
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Aston Villa explore Gallagher move
Conor Gallagher
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Aston Villa have begun exploring a January move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher.
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Rangers want double Sunderland deal
Danny Rohl
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Rangers boss Danny Rohl has found not one but two potential January reinforcements at Sunderland.
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Bardghji officially promoted
Roony Bardghji
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Barcelona have officially registered summer signing Roony Bardghji as a first-team player.
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Kyogo makes Celtic decision
Kyogo Furuhashi
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Birmingham City star Kyogo Furuhashi has made his decision on a sensational Celtic return.
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Arsenal make Barcola enquiry
Bradley Barcola
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Arsenal have enquired about PSG winger Bradley Barcola, who is facing an uncertain future.
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Man City complete Semenyo signing
Antoine Semenyo
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Man City have officially completed the signing of Bournemouth superstar Antoine Semenyo.
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Man Utd make Diomande bid
Yan Diomande
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Man Utd have placed a €70 million bid for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande.
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Football transfer news headlines today
EXCLUSIVE: Carlo Ancelotti’s Man Utd dream revealed
EXCLUSIVE: Xabi Alonso targeted as Man City’s Pep Guardiola replacement
DONE DEALS: Every official completed transfer around Europe today
Bukayo Saka agrees new Arsenal contract
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