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TRANSFER RUMOURS: Arteta issues Arsenal demand after Man Utd hijack
Cameron Smith
- 11 Jan 2026 17:57 GMT
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The January transfer window is nearly at its halfway point and several high-profile deals are expected to go through before the end of the month.
Below, FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours and gossip from 11 January, including the latest updates on Arsenal and Manchester United.
Mikel Arteta transfer request
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has asked the club to complete the signing of Barcelona youngster Dani Rodriguez, according to reports in Spain.
The 20-year-old has only made one senior appearance for his boyhood club, but his performances for Barcelona’s B team have reportedly alerted Arteta to his potential, as per E-Noticies.
Furthermore, it’s reported that Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has given the green light to a transfer, with Rodriguez open to leaving Camp Nou in search of regular first-team opportunities.
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Igor Tyjon
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Blackburn
Igor Tyjon
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Man Utd hijack striker deal
Manchester United are reportedly eager to hijack Arsenal’s proposed deal for Blackburn Rovers striker Igor Tyjon.
The 17-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Mikel Arteta’s side in recent months and he is expected to leave Ewood Park in 2026 after rejecting the chance to sign a professional contract at the Championship club.
While Arsenal are keen to add Tyjon to their ranks amid their pursuit of a new academy striker, Man Utd have now joined the race for his signature and are eager to complete a deal later this year, as per The Sun.
Liverpool prepare Jude Bellingham bid
Liverpool are preparing a €180 million offer for Jude Bellingham as they look to rival Chelsea in the race for the Real Madrid superstar, according to a shock report from Fichajes.
The Reds owners reportedly believe that adding a dominant midfielder will help them consistently challenge for major honours in the coming years and they are keen to finally secure Bellingham’s signature after losing out to Real Madrid during his time at Borussia Dortmund.
However, it’s claimed that Real Madrid will not consider a sale in 2026, with the club unwilling to sanction a departure.
Chelsea given transfer hope
Chelsea have been offered a second chance to sign Marseille wonderkid Robinio Vaz following AS Roma director Ricky Massara's admission that a deal is too difficult to pull off.
It was claimed that Roma were on the verge of sealing a €15m deal, however the transfer now looks set to collapse.
Speaking ahead of Roma's clash with Sassuolo, sporting director Ricky Massara said: “He seems like a great talent, but that's quite unlikely at the moment. I don't think Marseille would want to part with him, and in any case, there would be fierce competition.”
Man Utd make Joshua Zirkzee decision
Manchester United have decided against allowing Joshua Zirkzee to join AS Roma this month.
This has been confirmed by Roma director Massara, who told Fabrizio Romano: “Manchester United have closed all doors now with the managerial change. It looks highly unlikely to sign Zirkzee now.”
It has been reported that a move to Roma was expected to take place during the winter window, but Man Utd have made a transfer U-turn after sacking Amorim and Zirkzee now looks set to stay at Old Trafford until at least this summer.
Liverpool agree Dominik Szoboszlai contract
Liverpool have reached an agreement in principle with Dominik Szoboszlai over a new contract at the club.
That is according to transfer reporter IndyKaila, who posted on X: “Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai is understood to have reached an agreement in principle over a new contract at Anfield.”
The 25-year-old’s current contract at Liverpool isn’t due until expire in 2028, but the Reds have acted swiftly to agree fresh terms with the midfielder as they look to end off interest from a number of top European clubs.
Transfer Rumour Round-Up
Celtic and Fiorentina have both registered their interest in Hibernian midfielder Miguel Chaiwa. (Rudy Galetti)
Federico Chiesa is ready to rejoin Juventus, with the Serie A outfit set to engage in negotiations over a permanent deal with Liverpool next week. (Nicolo Schira)
Aston Villa have initiated talks with Besiktas over a January deal for Tammy Abraham. (Pedro Almeida)
West Ham midfielder Guido Rodriguez is in talks to join Brazilian side Gremio. (Football Insider)
Brighton, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Liverpool, Newcastle and Tottenham are all interested in signing Como defender Jacobo Ramon. (CaughtOffside)
Arsenal have joined the race for Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior amid his uncertain future with the Spanish giants. (Fichajes)
Tottenham remain eager to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher, with Aston Villa also chasing a January deal. (TEAMtalk)
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