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Antoine Semenyo has completed his move from Bournemouth to Manchester City after completing his medical on Thursday in a £62.5m.

Having lost out, Liverpool may be turning their attention to PSG and France star Bradley Barcola instead, with reports of a mammoth £87m bid being readied. Elsewhere, both Liverpool and City received a transfer blow with Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner suggesting sought-after defender Marc Guehi will stay at the club in this window, although Arsenal have now also entered the race.

The Gunners have reignited their summer interest in Rennes wonderkid Jeremy Jacquet but face a tug of war for his signature with Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid also said to be interested, while Mikel Arteta’s side are also eyeing a stunning £86m move for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, who is wanted by United and Tottenham. They’re potentially prepared to loan out Ethan Nwaneri for more game-time, with Bournemouth keen as they aim to replace Semenyo, although Nwaneri himself is unsure about an exit.

The managerial merry-go-round has also been at full tilt over the past few days with Ruben Amorim dismissed by Man United less than 24 hours after his extraordinary rant following United’s 1-1 draw with Leeds. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick are now in the frame for the interim role but, as one manager left, another arrived with Chelsea confirming Liam Rosenior as their new head coach following the controversial departure of Enzo Maresca on New Year’s Day.

The stark reality for Exeter City behind the magic of the FA Cup

Ahead of one of the biggest ties of the day in the FA Cup, here’s a preview on Man City vs Exeter City from Rich Amofa.

There’s a picture in Gary Caldwell’s office that perfectly illustrates the highs and lows of football.

The top half shows Caldwell after Wigan’s relegation from the Premier League was all but confirmed after a home defeat to Swansea in May 2013. The bottom, taken a few days after, shows the then-Wigan captain and his teammates celebrating with the FA cup trophy after beating Manchester City in arguably one of the biggest shocks the competition has ever seen.

Now, as manager of Exeter City, Caldwell is set to face Manchester Cityagain, this time in the FA Cup third round, aiming to mastermind another seismic victory in a game being dubbed ‘State Owned’ vs Fan Owned.

The stark reality behind the magic of the FA Cup

The FA Cup third round tie offers a lifeline for the Grecians, writes Rich Amofa, while also provoking giant-killing memories for their boss Gary Caldwell, during his famous victory over Man City in the 2013 final

Chris Wilson10 January 2026 07:00

Liam Rosenior emphasises aim to make Chelsea ‘a world class team’ in first press conference since appointment

New Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior outlined his desire to make the Blues “a world class team” as he spoke in his first press conference since taking over at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues will face Charlton Athletic at The Valley on Saturday evening in the FA Cup, in what is Rosenior’s first match in charge since joining from RC Strasbourg.

And ahead of the match, Rosenior highlighted the need to deliver on the team’s potential, calling it “the biggest hurdle” facing his young side.

Rosenior emphasises aim to make Chelsea ‘world class’ in first press conference

Rosenior was speaking ahead of his first match in charge of the club, which comes in the FA Cup against Charlton Athletic on Saturday

Chris Wilson10 January 2026 01:00

How will Chelsea play under Liam Rosenior? Strasbourg’s season offers plenty of clues

Liam Rosenior explained the origin story of his football philosophy when he recalled how his dad, Leroy, played out-from-the-back tactics with Torquay United in League Two back in the early 2000s, before it was cool – “a style of football I still believe in,” Rosenior said.

This is the promise he has made to Chelsea fans. “I want us to play high-tempo, aggressive, front-foot football,” Rosenior said in his first interview with the club. “I want the fans at home to be off their seat in the first 10 minutes and feel like it’s wave after wave.”

Rosenior arrives in West London with a relatively lightweight CV – a couple of years managing Hull City and a couple of years at the BlueCo-owned Strasbourg – but a big reputation in the game for being a likeable man and a very astute coach. “Incredible,” was Wayne Rooney’s verdict after working with Rosenior at Derby County. “As good a coach as I’ve worked with.”

The Strasbourg clues that reveal how Chelsea will play under Liam Rosenior

Chelsea fans will get their first look at Liam Rosenior’s team when they take on Charlton in the FA Cup third round on Saturday

Chris Wilson10 January 2026 00:00