Ruben Amorim was dismissed by the Red Devils<\/a> less than 24 hours after his extraordinary rant following United\u2019s 1-1 draw with Leeds<\/a>. But as one manager left, another arrived as Chelsea confirmed Liam Rosenior as their new head coach<\/a> following the departure of Enzo Maresca<\/a> on New Year\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n This could be only the start of a busy January for both clubs, though Man United\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n 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<\/a>. That move \u2013 which it has been suggested will hit around the \u00a365m mark \u2013 is set to be wrapped up imminently with the player\u2019s medical penned in, which could lead City into ramping up their interest in Marc Guehi amid a defensive injury crisis.<\/p>\n Elsewhere, Real Madrid<\/a> are said to be interested in Crystal Palace\u2019s Adam Wharton<\/a> who has plenty of suitors in the Premier League<\/a> including Liverpool<\/a> while Arsenal<\/a> are touted to reignite their long-standing interest in Los Blancos star Rodrygo.<\/p>\n Follow all the latest transfer news<\/a>, gossip, rumours and done deals in The Independent\u2019s live blog below: <\/p>\n January transfer window latest updates<\/a>West Ham striker makes loan move<\/p>\n West Ham striker Callum Marshall has completed a loan move to German side VfL Bochum.<\/p>\n The Northern Ireland international, 21, has made two first team appearances for the Hammers this term, making cameos against West Ham and Brentford.<\/p>\n Will Castle7 January 2026 12:30<\/p>\n <\/a>Arsenal told to stump up \u00a386m for Yan Diomande<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Arsenal join north London rivals Tottenham and Manchester United in the race for the Ivorian, who has starred at Afcon.<\/p>\n Will Castle7 January 2026 12:24<\/p>\n <\/a>Josh Cullen injury set to force Burnley into transfer market<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n When asked if the injury could force Burnley\u2019s hand in the market, Parker said: \u201cI think it will be definitely an area we\u2019ll be looking at now to try and strengthen.\u201d<\/p>\n Will Castle7 January 2026 12:15<\/p>\n <\/a>Oliver Glasner says Marc Guehi will move if asking price is met<\/p>\n Oliver Glasner has admitted that Marc Guehi will move to Manchester City if Crystal Palace\u2019s asking price is met.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m not naive,\u201d said Glasner on Tuesday. \u201cIf a massive offer comes from City and Marc wants to do it, it will happen.<\/p>\n \u201cIf you\u2019re just valuing sports, everyone in the club will say Marc has to stay. The chairman will tell you the same. But it\u2019s not one-dimensional. If you see the financial situation, it\u2019s very important.<\/p>\n \u201cEverybody wants him to play for Crystal Palace, sign a new contract and stay here forever. That\u2019s what everybody will tell you.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s the situation that his contract ends in the summer and if somebody comes\u2026there will be a moment when the club says: now the financial issue is more important than the sports issue.<\/p>\n \u201cWe have to do it and try to get the best one (replacement) we can get to be as successful as possible. That\u2019s where we are.\u201d<\/p>\n He added: \u201cThere 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.<\/p>\n \u201cThe 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.<\/p>\n \u201cThe threshold at that time, the money we got offered was not above it. Maybe it was close, but it was not above.<\/p>\n \u201cIf somebody had arrived and said, we pay you 80 million for Marc and Marc said: \u2018I want to go\u2019. Marc wouldn\u2019t be a Crystal Palace player.\u201d<\/p>\n Will Castle7 January 2026 12:00<\/p>\n <\/a>Former Arsenal midfielder set to move to Fenerbahce<\/p>\n Former Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi is set to move to Turkish giants Fenerbahce, according to Fabrizio Romano.<\/p>\n He\u2019ll join from Lazio in a deal worth approximately \u00a325m, with paperwork now being drafted.<\/p>\n Will Castle7 January 2026 11:45<\/p>\n <\/a>Erik ten Hag lands new role<\/p>\n Erik ten Hag has been appointed the technical director of Eredivisie side FC Twente.<\/p>\n It comes after the former Man United\u2019s manager\u2019s short-lived spell in the Bayer Leverkusen dugout.<\/p>\n Will Castle7 January 2026 11:30<\/p>\n <\/a>ICYMI: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in talks over shock return as Man United manager<\/p>\n The club have spoken to former manager Solskjaer \u2013 who was previously in charge at Old Trafford from December 2018 to November 2021 and has been out of work<\/a> since being sacked by Besiktas last August \u2013 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.<\/p>\n Miguel Delaney7 January 2026 11:15<\/p>\n <\/a>Arne Slot clarifies Harvey Elliott situation<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n “If you want to ask about a Villa player, ask Unai Emery. Liverpool have no recall option,\u201d Slot said.<\/p>\n Will Castle7 January 2026 11:00<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SEI278901893.jpeg\")
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