Arsenal eye next Lewandowski, Chelsea get update on €100m striker: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

• Updated: 22 Jan 2024 22:57 GMT
• 5 min read

Monday delivered plenty of intriguing transfer news as Arsenal found a new striker target.

Plus, Chelsea received a major update on a €100 million striker and Sir Jim Ratcliffe's three-man shortlist to replace Erik ten Hag was revealed. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Arsenal eye Evanilson

Arsenal have identified Porto striker Evanilson as a potential target, FootballTransfers can reveal.

The striker has been dubbed the 'next Lewandowski' - here's why.

Exclusive: Newcastle target Sesko

We were also told that Newcastle are plotting a summer move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.

Exclusive: West Ham's Asia Cup raid

Finally, FootballTransfers reported that West Ham are keen on not one but two Asia Cup stars.

The Hammers are also close to pulling off a true blockbuster transfer.

Chelsea get €100m striker update

Fabrizio Romano has issued a blunt response to reports that Chelsea have made an offer for Viktor Gyokeres.

The Italian transfer expert also expects there to be major movement on the striker front at Chelsea in the next few days.

Ten Hag sacked?

Erik ten Hag could be sacked at the end of the season and Sir Jim Ratcliffe already has a three-man shortlist to replace him.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Arsenal have been told that one of their stars could be the subject of interest in the final days of the window.

Real Madrid are ready to pay big money for a player Man Utd should be all over.

Arsenal are trying to copy Brighton as Mikel Arteta is ready to rival Liverpool for an Argentine talent.

Ian Maatsen has admitted that he would love to stay at Borussia Dortmund and not return to Chelsea.

Bayern have been slammed by a club legend for signing Eric Dier and targeting Kieran Trippier.

Karim Benzema's shock move to Arsenal could be back on.

Here's how the Gunners would line up with the Real Madrid legend.

Man Utd have rejected a mind-blowing swap deal.

A long-time Liverpool target will likely be on the move in the summer.

Lastly, Arsenal and Man Utd have received some unexpected bad news on a player they absolutely must sign.