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TRANSFER RUMOURS: Chelsea make €40m bid as Mateta pushes for January move
Robin Bairner
- 24 Jan 2026 10:08 GMT
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All the biggest transfer rumours and gossip from 24 January, as Chelsea launch a bid to sign a new wonderkid, Manchester United get Jean-Philippe Mateta help and Arsenal are linked with a huge Julian Alvarez bid.
Chelsea in €40m wonderkid offer
Chelsea have opened talks with Trabzonspor over the transfer of Christ Inao Oulai, with the Turkish club’s president confirming that the wheels are in motion for a deal.
The Blues have reportedly made a €40 million bid for the 19-year-old, who is regarded as one of the biggest prospects in the Super Lig, having only arrived at the club from French side Bastia last summer in a €5.5m deal.
Liam Rosenior’s side may need to act quickly to get this move over the line, with interest in the midfielder rapidly building.
Current ETV
Christ Inao Oulaï
M, DM (C)
Trabzonspor
Christ Inao Oulaï
M, DM (C)
Trabzonspor
ETV Range
€1.3M - €1.9M
Mateta pushing for January Man Utd deal
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is seeking to complete a transfer to Manchester United this month.
The France international forward hopes that the Red Devils will make a late bid for him in the window, with the 28-year-old apparently eager to leave Selhurst Park.
Mateta aims to establish himself as United’s go-to option in attack, with Benjamin Sesko having disappointed since arriving in a big-money deal from RB Leipzig in the summer.
Current ETV
Jean-Philippe Mateta
F (C)
C. Palace
Jean-Philippe Mateta
F (C)
C. Palace
ETV Range
€34.1M - €41.7M
Arsenal eye club record Alvarez deal
Arsenal have been linked with a stunning move for Atletico Madrid attacker Julian Alvarez, with Mikel Arteta’s side tracking the Argentine ahead of a possible transfer bid in the summer.
The Gunners and Chelsea have both initiated talks with those close to the forward in order to gauge the possibility of completing a deal, which would likely be a club record as Spanish reports suggest a price tag of €150m has been put on the player.
Alvarez is said to be open to a deal, with a huge transfer battle for his signature expected.
Current ETV
Julián Alvarez
F (C)
Atlético Madrid
Julián Alvarez
F (C)
Atlético Madrid
ETV Range
€108M - €132M
Transfer rumour roundup
Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to remain at Real Madrid despite claims that he has been told to find a new club. (Daily Mail)
Tottenham are targeting a move for Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson, with the Reds set to be given “priority” for Micky van de Ven if the deal is done in January. (Read More)
Chelsea have made an approach for Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz, who is on loan at Nottingham Forest. (Fabrizio Romano)
Rennes have lined up a replacement for Chelsea-bound Jeremy Jacquet. They are ready to sign Charlie Cresswell from Toulouse. (Florian Plettenberg)
Liverpool are targeting RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande but face competition from Bayern Munich. (Bild)
West Ham have rejected a bid worth an initial €35 million from Flamengo for Lucas Paqueta. (The Athletic)
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