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Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham are some of the early movers and shakers in the transfer market – though it’s Manchester United and Chelsea who have grabbed the headlines amid their managerial turnover.
Ruben Amorim was dismissed by the Red Devils less than 24 hours after his extraordinary rant following United’s 1-1 draw with Leeds. But as one manager left, another arrived as Chelsea confirmed Liam Rosenior as their new head coach following the departure of Enzo Maresca on New Year’s Day.
This could be only the start of a busy January for both clubs, though Man United’s pursuit of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba could be harmed by Liverpool joining the mix. United also face stern competition in the race for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, with north London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham also set to battle it out.
Big-money transfers and superstar moves are often few and far between during the winter window but there are already suggestions that this month could be different to the norm, with Manchester City on the verge of signing Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo. That move – which it has been suggested will hit around the £65m mark – is set to be wrapped up imminently with the player’s medical penned in, which could lead City into ramping up their interest in Marc Guehi amid a defensive injury crisis.
Elsewhere, Real Madrid are said to be interested in Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton who has plenty of suitors in the Premier League including Liverpool while Arsenal are touted to reignite their long-standing interest in Los Blancos star Rodrygo.
Follow all the latest transfer news, gossip, rumours and done deals in The Independent’s live blog below:
January transfer window latest updatesWest Ham striker makes loan move
West Ham striker Callum Marshall has completed a loan move to German side VfL Bochum.
The Northern Ireland international, 21, has made two first team appearances for the Hammers this term, making cameos against West Ham and Brentford.
Will Castle7 January 2026 12:30
Arsenal told to stump up £86m for Yan Diomande
Arsenal will have to break the bank to sign highly sought-after RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande as they continue to consider a move, according to The Athletic.
The Gunners are reportedly monitoring the 19-year-old’s situation, although any deal would need to take place in the summer, with the Bundesliga side unwilling to let him go this month.
Arsenal join north London rivals Tottenham and Manchester United in the race for the Ivorian, who has starred at Afcon.
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Will Castle7 January 2026 12:24
Josh Cullen injury set to force Burnley into transfer market
Scott Parker says Burnley may look to the transfer market to strength this month in the absence of captain Josh Cullen, who is out for the remainder of the season with cruciate ligament damage.
When asked if the injury could force Burnley’s hand in the market, Parker said: “I think it will be definitely an area we’ll be looking at now to try and strengthen.”
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Will Castle7 January 2026 12:15
Oliver Glasner says Marc Guehi will move if asking price is met
Oliver Glasner has admitted that Marc Guehi will move to Manchester City if Crystal Palace’s asking price is met.
“I’m not naive,” said Glasner on Tuesday. “If a massive offer comes from City and Marc wants to do it, it will happen.
“If you’re just valuing sports, everyone in the club will say Marc has to stay. The chairman will tell you the same. But it’s not one-dimensional. If you see the financial situation, it’s very important.
“Everybody wants him to play for Crystal Palace, sign a new contract and stay here forever. That’s what everybody will tell you.
“There’s the situation that his contract ends in the summer and if somebody comes…there will be a moment when the club says: now the financial issue is more important than the sports issue.
“We have to do it and try to get the best one (replacement) we can get to be as successful as possible. That’s where we are.”
He added: “There will be a threshold where the club has to say it will happen, as long as Marc says I want to leave, because the final decision is always with the player.
“The chairman rejected many offers in the summer because we want to play a successful season and wanted to win the Community Shield. Therefore, Marc is important, and then he rejected the offer.
“The threshold at that time, the money we got offered was not above it. Maybe it was close, but it was not above.
“If somebody had arrived and said, we pay you 80 million for Marc and Marc said: ‘I want to go’. Marc wouldn’t be a Crystal Palace player.”
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Will Castle7 January 2026 12:00
Former Arsenal midfielder set to move to Fenerbahce
Former Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi is set to move to Turkish giants Fenerbahce, according to Fabrizio Romano.
He’ll join from Lazio in a deal worth approximately £25m, with paperwork now being drafted.
Will Castle7 January 2026 11:45
Erik ten Hag has been appointed the technical director of Eredivisie side FC Twente.
It comes after the former Man United’s manager’s short-lived spell in the Bayer Leverkusen dugout.
Will Castle7 January 2026 11:30
ICYMI: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in talks over shock return as Man United manager
The club have spoken to former manager Solskjaer – who was previously in charge at Old Trafford from December 2018 to November 2021 and has been out of work since being sacked by Besiktas last August – about taking over until the end of the current campaign and he is seen as having a strong chance of being appointed as interim boss due to his long history with the club.
Miguel Delaney7 January 2026 11:15
Arne Slot clarifies Harvey Elliott situation
Arne Slot has said that Liverpool are effectively powerless to the situation concerning Harvey Elliott at Aston Villa, which has seen Unai Emery and co starve the midfielder of game-time in order to avoid triggering the buy option in his loan deal.
“If you want to ask about a Villa player, ask Unai Emery. Liverpool have no recall option,” Slot said.
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Will Castle7 January 2026 11:00
Pep Guardiola rules out recalling loanees to solve injury woes
Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Manchester City will not recall Vitor Reis or Manuel Akanji to solve the club’s growing defensive injury problems.
Ruben Dias is set for six weeks on the sidelines while Josko Gvardiol is currently rehabbing a broken leg.
Guardiola did, however, hint at City dipping into the transfer market this month, saying: “We’ll see the transfer market and we’ll be creative. We’ll find some solutions.”
Manuel Akanji is on loan at Inter Milan (AP)
Will Castle7 January 2026 10:45
Arsenal lead race for Karim Adeymi
Borussia Dortmund’s decision to place Karim Adeyemi on the transfer market has has put Arsenal on alert, according to CaughtOffside.
Adeyemi has proved inconsistent for the German giants this season and amid reports the player is keen to leave to appease his girlfriend’s desire of moving to a metropolis, Dortmund could be keen to cash in this month.
Dortmund’s initial asking price is understood to sit around £60m.
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Will Castle7 January 2026 10:30