Arsenal bombshell as shock Chelsea decision made

Tom Weber
Tom Weber
  • Updated: 7 Jan 2026 21:15 GMT
  • 6 min read
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2025/26
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Wednesday delivered plenty of big storylines as Arsenal stormed into the race for one of Europe's biggest talents.

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Plus, Chelsea received a surprising update on Mike Maignan and Man Utd closed in on the appointment of their next (interim) head coach. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Arsenal barge into Diomande race

Yan Diomande
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Arsenal have firmly entered the race for RB Leipzig superstar Yan Diomande.

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Maignan to extend Milan deal

Mike Maignan
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New Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior has requested that the Blues rejoin the race for Mike Maignan, but it may already be too late.

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Man Utd in advanced talks with Ole

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is on the verge of returning to Man Utd as interim head coach.

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Five deals that will be completed this week

Antoine Semenyo
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Antoine Semenyo to Man City headlines the five high-profile deals that will be completed this week.

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Celtic close in on Sigur move

Niko Sigur (left)
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Celtic are "one step away" from signing Hajduk Split midfielder Niko Sigur.

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Strasbourg frustrated with Chelsea

Liam Rosenior
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Strasbourg president Marc Keller has admitted that he is not entirely happy with the circumstances surrounding Liam Rosenior's Chelsea move.

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Arsenal set for Tavares windfall

Nuno Tavares
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Nuno Tavares is fully expected to leave Lazio this month, and Arsenal will benefit handsomely from his next move.

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West Ham make Nuno decision

Nuno Espirito Santo
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West Ham have decided whether or not to sack Nuno Espirito Santo.

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Chiesa keen on Juventus return

Federico Chiesa
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Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa is keen to return to Juventus this month.

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Pep drops Guehi hint

Marc Guehi
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Man City boss Pep Guardiola has paved the way for the arrival of Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi.

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Chelsea consider Vinicius move

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Chelsea have held internal talks over whether a summer move for Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr could be feasible.

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Man Utd eye Bitshiabu

El Chadaille Bitshiabu
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Man Utd are monitoring wantaway Leipzig defender El Chadaille Bitshiabu.

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