Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal deal close; Chelsea to sign Alao; Palmer wants Man Utd, Liverpool eye Van de Ven

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·22 January 2026

Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal deal close; Chelsea to sign Alao; Palmer wants Man Utd, Liverpool eye Van de Ven

January window is approaching the home stretch

Transfer targets: Cole Palmer, Micky van de Ven and Yisa Alao

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Transfer news LIVE!

The January transfer window is heating up with the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool all exploring deals with Deadline Day fast approaching. The Gunners are set to announce Ethan Nwaneri's move to Marseille as the talented youngster will spend the remainder of the season in France to aid his first team development.

Chelsea are in pole position to sign Yisa Alao Sheffield Wednesday, but there has been a twist in the Blues' pursuit of Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet as the two clubs are yet to reach an agreement over a transfer fee. Man United face competition from Real Madrid to sign Ruben Neves, while Ruben Loftus-Cheek could be on his way back to the Premier League and Jean-Philippe Mateta has informed Crystal Palace of his desire to leave.

Today could finally be the day that Tottenham unveil left-back Souza as their second signing this month and the north London outfit are said to have made a surprise enquiry for West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville as Thomas Frank seeks to bolster his forward options. Follow the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below!