Tom Weber
Tom Weber
Updated: 21 Jan 2026 20:28 GMT
6 min read
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Wednesday delivered plenty of big storylines as Chelsea opened talks with their potential new striker.
Plus, Man Utd discussed a potential return of Marcus Rashford and Arsenal received a big update on a Ballon d'Or winner. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.
Exclusive: Mateta a wanted man
Jean-Philippe Mateta
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FootballTransfers understands that Aston Villa have agreed terms with Jean-Philippe Mateta, but Chelsea have also held talks with his agent.
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Exclusive: Man Utd discuss Rashford return
Marcus Rashford
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We can also reveal that Man Utd have held discussions over a potential return of Barcelona loanee Marcus Rashford.
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Arsenal get Dembele update
Ousmane Dembele
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PSG boss Nasser Al-Khelaifi has sent a clear message to Ousmane Dembele, which could bode well for long-time admirers Arsenal.
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Lewandowski set for MLS
Robert Lewandowski
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MLS is looking increasingly likely to be the next destination of Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski.
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Cvancara profile
Tomas Cvancara
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Celtic are set to sign Borussia Monchengladbach striker Tomas Cvancara, but what kind of player is he?
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Liverpool want Van de Ven
Micky van de Ven
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Liverpool have reignited their interest in Tottenham centre-back Micky van de Ven.
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Kovac to Man Utd?
Niko Kovac
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Is Borussia Dortmund boss Niko Kovac the solution to Man Utd's coaching problem?
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Celtic rue Simpson-Pusey mistake
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey
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Man City loanee Jahmai Simpson-Pusey is quickly becoming a big star at Bundesliga side Koln, making it all the more baffling that he only made one appearance in six months at Celtic.
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Vinicius Jr confirms Paqueta talks
Lucas Paqueta
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Vinicius Jr confirmed that his good friend Lucas Paqueta is close to rejoining Flamengo from West Ham.
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Vini set for new contract
Vinicius Jr
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For his part, the Real Madrid superstar appears to be going nowhere as he is now set to sign a new contract.
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Chelsea offered Jacquet lifeline
Jeremy Jacquet
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Stade Rennais insist on a club-record fee for Jeremy Jacquet, but Chelsea have been offered a potential workaround.
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Celtic in for Lawrence
Jamie Lawrence
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Celtic are interested in Tirol centre-back Jamie Lawrence, which would be a very... entertaining signing.
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Chelsea to recall Paez
Kendry Paez
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Chelsea are considering recalling Kendry Paez from Strasbourg and loaning him to a club within England.
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Gyokeres has a big problem
Viktor Gyokeres
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Viktor Gyokeres has a big problem at Arsenal following Gabriel Jesus' triumphant injury return.
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Football transfer news headlines today
EXCLUSIVE: Jean-Philippe Mateta agrees Aston Villa terms as Chelsea make contact
EXCLUSIVE: Man Utd hold talks over Rashford return and target €75m Spain star
DONE DEALS: Every official completed transfer around Europe today
TRANSFER RUMOURS: Man Utd launch bid for Barca star as Arsenal eye Real Madrid raid
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