Transfer news live: Arsenal enter Vini Jr race, Spurs’ £35m deal, Man Utd appoint Carrick

Arsenal have been rumored to have entered the race to sign Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr, with one outlet even reporting that they would offer Gabriel Martinelli in a swap deal, but Chelsea, who reportedly made a huge bid for Federico Valverde, are also said to still be interested in Vini Jr as the January transfer window heats up.

The Gunners face strong competition to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, who would prefer to move to Arsenal or Liverpool, but Manchester City are desperate to overcome all obstacles and secure his signature this month, while European heavyweights Bayern Munich have now also expressed an interest in the England centre-back.

Another England international, Conor Gallagher, looks set to return to the Premier League from Atletico Madrid as he heads for a medical at Tottenham Hotspur, who beat Aston Villa to a £35million deal, while Michael Carrick has verbally agreed to take over as caretaker boss until the end of the season at Manchester United, with the deal expected to be finalized today.

United could then look to strengthen their squad before the window closes, with Carlos Baleba, Marcos Llorente and Elliot Anderson as targets, although Man City are also said to be eyeing Nottingham Forest talisman Anderson.

Arsenal won’t let Ben White leave

Arsenal won’t let Ben White leave this month due to interest from Everton.

The Gunners have no interest in selling the Whites while they are still competing on four fronts, they say. Football.London.

White’s contract does not expire until the summer of 2028 and also contains the option of a 12-month extension, with Arsenal set to reassess his future at the end of the season.

According to Football InsiderEverton had booked the 28-year-old to solve their right-back problem.

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Man City ‘expect to lose’ Stones and Ake

Man City’s defense could be further overhauled, with the club saying they “expect” to lose John Stones and Nathan Ake at the end of the season.

Stones is out of contract at the Etihad Stadium and is not expected to sign a new deal, while Ake has one year left but Athletics report that the Dutch international is also on the chopping block.

Pep Guardiola has made his frustration known with both men suffering from injuries and fitness for the match.

Mike Jones January 14, 2026 01:00

Brentford will keep Ajer

Brentford plan to sell Kristoffer Ajer this month despite interest from abroad.

The Norwegian has attracted suitors across the continent, with Wolfsburg most strongly linked with a move.

But Aerial sports report that the Bees view the 27-year-old defender as an important first-team player.

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Bournemouth in talks with Hungarian midfielder

Bournemouth are in talks with Ferencvaros for central midfielder Alex Toth, according to reports Aerial sports.

Serie A side Lazio also want Toth and have made an offer to the Hungarian club.

Toth is a 20-year-old Hungarian international who has two years left on his contract.

West Ham desperate to keep Paqueta

West Ham are reportedly desperate to keep Lucas Paqueta at the London Stadium despite reports he has agreed a deal with Flamengo.

Paqueta wants to return to Brazil and Fabrizio Romano reports personal terms have been settled with Flamengo, but Hammers boss Nuno Espirito Santo will not accept losing his playmaker as the club faces an uphill battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League.

Juve keen on Man United defender Mazraoui

Juventus interested in Manchester United’s Noussair Mazraoui with Italian media Gazzetta du Sport claiming the Serie A side are stepping up their search for a right-back.

Mazraoui, who is currently away with AFCON hosts Morocco, is said to be keen to leave Manchester in search of a new challenge ahead of the World Cup.

Juve are also interested in Aston Villa target Oscar Mingueza from Celta Vigo, according to Sky Italy with the Old Lady of Turin weighing the options.

Man United welcomes Llorente bid

With Carrick on the way as interim boss, United have apparently made a €35m bid for Marcos Llorente, but get your big pile of slats ready to nip because this report has just come Fichjaes…

The Red Devils are in dire need of midfield reinforcements and are also interested in Forest’s Elliot Anderson and Brighton’s Carlos Baleba, but apparently 30-year-old Atletico Madrid mechanic Llorente is also on that list.

Bernardo Silva linked to Como

Man City captain Bernardo Silva could leave the club this month, with a move to Como on the table.

Club Sky Calcio are reporting interest from the Serie A side, who are managed by Cesc Fabregas and who have spent big money since their promotion to the Italian top flight.

The 31-year-old midfielder has also been linked with a move to Galatasaray, although it would be as a free agent this summer, with former City teammate Ilkay Gundogan expected to persuade the Portuguese to come to Istanbul.

Jack Harrison leaves Leeds for Fiorentina

Jack Harrison will leave Leeds to join Serie A side Fiorentina on loan.

Fabrizio Romano reports that the deal has been completed, with a €10 million purchase option included in the loan and Fiorentina would like the fact that he can play on both wings.

Harrison, who was on loan at Everton last season before joining Leeds following promotion to the Premier League, has started just one league game this season, with a further 10 sub appearances.

The 29-year-old has a contract with Leeds which runs until the summer of 2028.

Man City contact Forest over Elliot Anderson

Man City are in contact with Nottingham Forest over a deal for midfielder talisman Elliot Anderson, claims Team Chat.

Anderson is also a target for local rivals Man United, and that would come at a high cost, but Pep Guardiola is said to be a big fan of the England international.

Both Manchester clubs are aiming to strengthen in midfield and City director of football Hugo Viana has reportedly spotted Anderson in person.