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Chelsea close in on record signing as Liverpool transfer unlocked
Tom Weber
- Updated: 17 Jan 2026 19:35 GMT
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Saturday delivered plenty of big news as Chelsea made progress on a stunning deal.
Plus, Juventus received a big update on their pursuit of Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa and Michael Carrick made a clear statement in his first Man Utd game. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.
Chelsea close in on Jacquet
Stade Rennais defender Jeremy Jacquet has informed his club that he wants to join Chelsea this month.
Jacquet to command record fee
Current ETV
Jérémy Jacquet
D (CR)
Jérémy Jacquet
D (CR)
Rennes
ETV Range
€16M - €19.6M
However, to sign the young defender, Chelsea will have to shell out a record fee.
Salah could unlock Chiesa deal
Mohamed Salah's return from AFCON could pave the way for Federico Chiesa to return to Juventus.
Carrick shows Amorim how it's done
Michael Carrick sent a clear message to Ruben Amorim by beating Man City in his first game with the help of Kobbie Mainoo.
Glasner loses it over Guehi
Crystal Palace slumped to a seventh defeat in 10 games, prompting a remarkable rant from Oliver Glasner because of Marc Guehi's move to Man City.
Celtic bid for Noonan
Celtic have made a bid for Shamrock Rovers wonderkid Michael Noonan, but they face competition from Germany.
Celtic are 'taking the p***' - Sutton
Chris Sutton is unimpressed with Celtic's January window and feels that Martin O'Neill is being taken for granted.
West Ham's perfect Paqueta replacement
Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie could be West Ham's perfect Lucas Paqueta replacement.
Real Madrid revolt
Real Madrid fans are in open revolt against the players and Florentino Perez after the sacking of Xabi Alonso.
Chelsea wanted Van Dijk
Chelsea attempted to sign Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk last summer.
Fernandez disappoints Flick
Dro Fernandez's impending departure from Barcelona is Hansi Flick's "biggest disappointment" to date.
West Ham want Nwaneri, Jorgensen
West Ham have explored moves for Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri and Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen.
Football transfer news headlines today
DONE DEALS: Every official completed transfer around Europe today
TRANSFER RUMOURS: Kobbie Mainoo latest as Chelsea launch €50m bid
Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Guehi signing, Glasner to Man Utd, Vini Jr contract
Dro Fernandez: Barca rocked as wonderkid goes from ‘next Iniesta’ to Flick’s biggest disappointment
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