Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal in Alvarez talks; Chelsea fear Man Utd hijack; Alexander-Arnold return

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·26. Januar 2026

Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal in Alvarez talks; Chelsea fear Man Utd hijack; Alexander-Arnold return

January window enters final stretch ahead of February 2 deadline

Targets: Mohamed Kader Meite, Julian Alvarez, Trent Alexander Arnold

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The January window has entered its finally stretch as the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool look to strengthen their squads ahead of the February 2 deadline. Arsenal has stepped up their interest in Julian Alvarez by holding talks over a possible £80million deal for Atletico Madrid forward, and are monitoring Real Madrid wonderkid Victor Valdepenas ahead of a possible double Spanish swoop.

Chelsea want to add a new midfielder and defender before next week, and are exploring hijacking Douglas Luiz’s loan deal with Nottingham Forest amid ongoing talks with Rennes for Jeremy Jacquet and interest in Mohamed Kader Meite. Manchester United also want Jacquet and Meite, and expect to miss out to the Blues for English wonderkid Yisa Alao. Aaron Anselmino’s loan spell at Borussia Dortmund has been cut short.

Tottenham’s move for Andy Robertson is in danger of collapse as Liverpool are struggling to find a replacement. There is much turmoil at Anfield following yet another defeat, amid reports Xabi Alonso has been contacted over taking Arne Slot’s job. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!