Arsenal in shock striker twist as Chelsea hijack confirmed

Tom Weber
Tom Weber
  • Updated: 27 Jan 2026 19:32 GMT
  • 5 min read
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2025/26
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Tuesday delivered plenty of huge transfer news as Arsenal received an unexpected striker update.

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Plus, Chelsea missed out on a big-name target and Man Utd were rivalled for a January signing. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Arsenal won't sign youngster

Igor Tyjon
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Arsenal are no longer expected to sign Blackburn Rovers wonderkid Igor Tyjon.

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Villa hijack Luiz deal

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Aston Villa have beaten Chelsea to the signing of midfielder Douglas Luiz.

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Man Utd face Meite threat

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Man Utd face competition from Al-Hilal for the signing of Rennes wonderkid Mohamed Kader Meite.

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Rayan joins Bournemouth

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Bournemouth have completed the signing of Rayan - and the Arsenal target has been given a huge release clause.

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Man Utd target Ndiaye

Iliman Ndiaye
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Man Utd are interested in signing Everton star Iliman Ndiaye.

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Celtic want Hogh

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Celtic are exploring a deal for Bodo/Glimt's Champions League hero Kasper Hogh.

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Chelsea's controversial Anselmino decision

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Chelsea's decision to recall Aaron Anselmino from his Borussia Dortmund loan has sparked outrage.

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Chelsea eye Endrick

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Chelsea are keeping a close eye on the exploits of Real Madrid loanee Endrick at Lyon.

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Alvarez swap

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PSG are open to offering Atletico Madrid players in exchange for Julian Alvarez.

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Odegaard to leave Arsenal?

Martin Odegaard
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Martin Odegaard is facing an uncertain future at Arsenal.

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Juventus in Chiesa and Zirkzee talks

Federico Chiesa
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Juventus have restarted talks over Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa and Man Utd forward Joshua Zirkzee.

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