Tom Weber
Tom Weber
Updated: 23 Jan 2026 19:18 GMT
6 min read
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2025/26
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Friday delivered some massive transfer news as Arsenal confirmed a deal not many could have seen coming at the start of January.
Plus, Chelsea made a big-money bid for a wonderkid midfielder and David Ornstein has provided an exclusive insight into Man Utd's coaching plans. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.
Exclusive: Carrick in contention for permanent Man Utd job
Michael Carrick
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Speaking exclusively to The Transfers Podcast, David Ornstein revealed that Michael Carrick has a genuine shot at becoming Man Utd's next permanent manager.
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Exclusive: How Man City sealed Guehi
Marc Guehi
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Ornstein also provided a behind the scenes look at the Marc Guehi transfer saga and how he ended up at Man City.
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Exclusive: Villa interested in Ramos
Goncalo Ramos
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Additionally, The Transfers Podcast can reveal that PSG striker Goncalo Ramos is one of the strikers Aston Villa are monitoring.
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Podcast recap
Here is a full recap of the episode with David Ornstein.
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Nwaneri joins Marseille
Ethan Nwaneri
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Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri has completed a surprise move to Marseille.
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Chelsea make Oulai bid
Christ Inao Oulai
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Chelsea have made a hefty bid for Trabzonspor youngster Christ Inao Oulai.
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Celtic miss out on Asprilla
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Player image Yáser Asprilla
Yáser Asprilla
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Girona
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Yáser Asprilla
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Girona
Girona
€18.1M
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€16.3M - €20M
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Celtic have missed out on Girona winger Yaser Asprilla to Galatasaray.
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Cresswell to unlock Jacquet?
Charlie Cresswell
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England youth international Charlie Cresswell could unlock Jeremy Jacquet's move from Stade Rennais to Chelsea.
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Mateta wants Man Utd
Jean-Philippe Mateta
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Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is keen on a move to Man Utd.
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Villa agree Abraham deal
Tammy Abraham
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Aston Villa have reached a verbal agreement with Besiktas to sign Tammy Abraham.
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Rosenior on Palmer
Cole Palmer
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Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior has addressed the links between Cole Palmer and Man Utd.
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Arsenal enter Alvarez race
Julian Alvarez
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Arsenal have entered the race for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez.
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Tottenham in Robertson talks
Andy Robertson
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Tottenham have opened talks with Liverpool to sign Andy Robertson.
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Football transfer news headlines today
EXCLUSIVE: David Ornstein reveals how Man City got a free run at Marc Guehi
EXCLUSIVE: Carrick ‘in mix’ for permanent Man Utd job as David Ornstein reveals key advantage
TRANSFER RUMOURS: Chelsea edge closer to January deal as Arsenal talks confirmed
DONE DEALS: Every official completed transfer around Europe today
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