Chelsea in advanced talks as Man Utd shocked by January twist

Tom Weber
Tom Weber
  • Updated: 19 Dec 2025 21:25 GMT
  • 5 min read
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Friday delivered some massive transfer news as Chelsea entered advanced talks over a wonderkid deal.

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Plus, Man Utd received a hugely disappointing January update and Arsenal were rivalled for a top target. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Salah future hinges on Semenyo

Mohamed Salah
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FootballTransfers understands that Mohamed Salah's Liverpool future will be shaped by the potential arrival of Antoine Semenyo.

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Chelsea in wonderkid talks

Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign teenage Marseille striker Said Remadnia.

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Adams out for several months

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Man Utd January target Tyler Adams has torn his MCL and will be out for several months.

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Chelsea rival Arsenal for Jacquet

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Chelsea have firmly entered the race for Stade Rennais star and Arsenal target Jeremy Jacquet.

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Ideal Mainoo replacement available

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Marseille midfielder Angel Gomes could be available in January, and a move back to Man Utd could allow Kobbie Mainoo to get his loan request.

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Semenyo clause expiration date revealed

Antoine Semenyo
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The release clause of Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo will expire on 10 January, according to Fabrizio Romano.

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Chelsea want Pavlovic

Aleksandar Pavlovic
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Chelsea are interested in Bayern Munich star Aleksandar Pavlovic.

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Mastantuono wants loan

Franco Mastantuono
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Real Madrid youngster Franco Mastantuono has requested a January loan.

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Chelsea told to bring back Silva

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Chelsea have been told to re-sign Thiago Silva, who is heading back to Europe after leaving Fluminense.

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Henry: Let Nancy cook

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Thierry Henry has urged Celtic to give under-fire manager Wilfried Nancy time and to "let him cook."

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