{"id":384329,"date":"2026-01-22T14:47:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T14:47:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/384329\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T14:47:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T14:47:12","slug":"transfer-news-live-man-united-and-aston-villa-battle-for-ex-chelsea-midfielder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/384329\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer news live: Man United and Aston Villa battle for ex-Chelsea midfielder"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Pep Guardiola says something needs to change at Man City<\/p>\n

Manchester City<\/a> manager Pep Guardiola<\/a> has issued a stark warning, stating his side must “change the dynamic quick” following a surprising 3-1 defeat to Bodo\/Glimt in the Arctic Circle.<\/p>\n

The Champions League<\/a> loss, which saw Rodri sent off, deepens a period of struggle for City, compounding recent domestic setbacks.<\/p>\n

The reigning Premier League champions have endured a challenging run, failing to secure a win in their last four league outings, a sequence that includes a demoralising derby loss to Manchester United on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Mike Jones22 January 2026 14:36<\/p>\n

<\/a>Man United keen on Dortmund boss Kovac<\/p>\n

Borussia Dortmund boss Niko Kovac has emerged as a new name on Manchester United’s shortlist to be their next manager, according to the Mirror.<\/p>\n

Kovac took over at Dortmund last year and has previously managed the likes of Bayern Munich, Monaco and Wolfsburg.<\/p>\n

That said, England head coach Thomas Tuchel and Marseille’s Roberto de Zerbi remain their top two targets according to this report.<\/p>\n

Mike Jones22 January 2026 14:21<\/p>\n

<\/a>Ajax ask about Ugarte<\/p>\n

Ajax have asked about signing Manuel Ugarte on loan as they search for a defensive midfielder, according to The Athletic.<\/p>\n

However, Manchester United are not looking to move out the Uruguay international.<\/p>\n

This comes after reports that Ugarte was being considered for a swap deal for Sunderland\u2019s Noah Sadiki.<\/p>\n

\"\"(Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Mike Jones22 January 2026 14:04<\/p>\n

<\/a>Mateta joins Abraham on Villa watchlist<\/p>\n

Aston Villa have expressed an interest in Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, according to The Athletic.<\/p>\n

In return, Palace are reportedly weighing up a move for Villa forward Evann Guessand, who joined the Villans last summer in a \u00a328m move.<\/p>\n

Sky Sports have also reported Villa are stepping up their interest in signing Tammy Abraham, who is on loan at Besiktas from Roma.<\/p>\n

\"\"(Getty)<\/p>\n

Mike Jones22 January 2026 13:50<\/p>\n

<\/a>Bobb on the move?<\/p>\n

Manchester City\u2019s Oscar Bobb is garnering interest from European clubs. <\/p>\n

Borussia Dortmund are interested in bringing in the midfielder but have yet to decide whether or not they will submit a bid. <\/p>\n

Closer to home, Fabrizio Romano says that Fulham also want the Man City man and have a tabled an offer of \u00a335m with negotiations ongoing. <\/p>\n

Mike Jones22 January 2026 13:34<\/p>\n

<\/a>Amass heading to Norwich<\/p>\n

Harry Amass is close to joining Norwich City on loan from Manchester United, according to the Manchester Evening News.<\/p>\n

The 18-year-old returned to United from Sheffield Wednesday earlier this month and will now go back out to the Championship. <\/p>\n

Amass will work with the former Rangers head coach Philippe Clement.<\/p>\n

Mike Jones22 January 2026 13:19<\/p>\n

<\/a>How Trump\u2019s Greenland obsession could spark a World Cup boycott<\/p>\n

Senior officials at the top of Fifa<\/a> and Uefa<\/a> are \u201cvery concerned\u201d about the potential impact of interest by the United States<\/a> in Greenland<\/a> on the World Cup and wider game, sources say, as football federations try to navigate a diplomatic crisis.<\/p>\n

There have been no official meetings, and no public statements. Everyone is instead looking to Fifa<\/a> president Gianni Infantino<\/a> and wondering exactly what he is thinking. It is a consequence of the federation being geared around one central figure; in a way that means it may not have the governance suitable to deal with Trump\u2019s upheaval. If it seems absurd that all of this is the responsibility of one man, that\u2019s just the way the system has been designed. Fifa<\/a> is not the forum for constructive debate.<\/p>\n

Miguel Delaney22 January 2026 13:05<\/p>\n

<\/a>Bournemouth holding off Senesi interest<\/p>\n

Bournemouth are planning on resisting any bids for Marcos Senesi during this month\u2019s window, according to talkSPORT.<\/p>\n

The Argentine has turned down multiple offers to extend his contract \u2013 which expires in the summer \u2013 and Juventus and Barcelona have shown interest in the defender.<\/p>\n

While both clubs know gt ahead of rivals by trying to sign Senesi in January, the Cherries will do everything they can to keep their key defender this month.<\/p>\n

\"\"(Action Images via Reuters)<\/p>\n

Mike Jones22 January 2026 12:52<\/p>\n

<\/a>Chelsea open talks over Jacquet deal<\/p>\n

Chelsea are eager to sign Rennes wonderkid Jeremy Jacquet to boost their defence during this window.<\/p>\n

BBC Sport are reporting that talks have taken place between the two clubs, although the Blues are currently being quoted more than \u00a360m to secure a deal this month.<\/p>\n

The 20-year-old Jacquet \u2013 who previously caught the eye of Arsenal \u2013 would solve Chelsea\u2019s left-sided centre-back woes, after Levi Colwill\u2019s long-term injury, with the likes of Como\u2019s Jacabo Ramon and Bournemouth\u2019s Marcos Senesi also being considered as alternatives.<\/p>\n

Mike Jones22 January 2026 12:38<\/p>\n

<\/a>Thomas Frank to take pre-match press conference ahead of Burnley clash<\/p>\n

Tottenham have confirmed that under-pressure boss Thomas Frank will take Thursday\u2019s press conference ahead of Saturday’s trip to Burnley.<\/p>\n

The Dane\u2019s position remains under heavy scrutiny with last weekend\u2019s loss to West Ham nearly proving breaking point, though a much-needed win over Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday may have spared him for at least the next few days.<\/p>\n

He will speak to the media at 3pm GMT on Thursday.<\/p>\n

\"TottenhamTottenham manager Thomas Frank (Bradley Collyer\/PA) (PA Wire)<\/p>\n

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