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TRANSFER RUMOURS: Arsenal close to new signing as €90m bid submitted
Cameron Smith
- Updated: 6 Jan 2026 14:35 GMT
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The January transfer window is officially here and the rumour mill is in full swing as a result.
Below, FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours and gossip from 6 January, including the latest updates on Igor Tyjon and Yan Diomande.
Arsenal edge closer to new striker
Arsenal are reportedly edging closer to the signing of Blackburn Rovers wonderkid Igor Tyjon after he rejected a contract offer from the Ewood Park outfit.
The England U18 international is into the final six months of his current scholarship deal with the Championship outfit and transfer reporter HandofArsenal has revealed that Mikel Arteta's side are currently leading the race for Tyjon, with a fee of €1.15 million (£1m) expected to be enough to secure the 17-year-old’s signature before the end of the winter transfer window.
The Athletic and The Sun have also confirmed that Arsenal are keen to land the Blackburn striker as the club look to bolster their academy ranks with a new striker following the high-profile departure of Chido Obi to Manchester United in 2024.
Current ETV
Igor Tyjon
F (C)
Blackburn
Igor Tyjon
F (C)
Blackburn
ETV Range
€0.3M - €0.5M
Man Utd launch Yan Diomande bid
Manchester United have submitted an opening bid worth €90 million for RB Leipzig wonderkid Yan Diomande, as per a bombshell report from Africa Foot
It’s claimed that a meeting between Man Utd and RB Leipzig officials took place this week, with the Bundesliga club issuing permission for the Red Devils to discuss contract terms with the 19-year-old’s representatives.
The 13-time Premier League champions are currently willing to offer Diomande an annual salary of €3.5m and the final details may reportedly be settled before the end of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Liverpool civil war
Arne Slot is embroiled in a civil war with the Liverpool hierarchy that could result in him losing his job at Anfield.
Despite the vast spending sanctioned by the Liverpool board last summer, AnfieldWatch have confirmed that Slot was eager for the club to bolster his options on the left flank following Luis Diaz’s departure to Bayern Munich.
It’s reported that Bradley Barcola (Paris Saint-Germain) and Malick Fofana (Lyon) were both identified as key targets by the Dutchman, however the club refused to pursue a move for either player as they wanted Slot to instead promote talented youngster Rio Ngumoha into the first-team.
However, Slot wanted to send Ngumoha out on loan and sign a more experienced replacement for Diaz. The Liverpool hierarchy subsequently refused and informed Slot that he must give the 17-year-old regular opportunities in the first-team.
AnfieldWatch report that this has “been a source of contention ever since”, with Slot refusing to use Ngumoha regularly, despite his encouraging form whenever trusted.
Joao Cancelo to rejoin Barcelona
Barcelona are set to re-sign Joao Cancelo on loan from Al-Hilal until the end of the 2025-26 season, according to Fabrizio Romano.
“The major exclusive update of the day concerns Joao Cancelo and Barcelona,” the transfer expert said. “After initial scepticism when this story first emerged weeks ago, Barcelona have now submitted an official bid to Al Hilal.
“The proposal is for a loan deal until the end of the season, with Barcelona prepared to cover a small portion of the player’s substantial salary in Saudi Arabia. This marks a key moment, as negotiations are now entering a decisive phase.
Other Transfer Rumours
Borussia Dortmund are ready to sell Arsenal and Man Utd target Karim Adeyemi in January. (CaughtOffside)
Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen has emerged as a transfer target for Besiktas. (Football.London)
Crystal Palace have joined West Ham in the race to sign Wolves striker Jorgen Strand-Larsen this month. (The Daily Mail)
Atletico Madrid are ready to compete with Barcelona for the signing of Bournemouth centre-back Marcos Senesi this summer. (Fichajes)
Current ETV
Marcos Senesi
D (C)
B'mouth
Marcos Senesi
D (C)
B'mouth
ETV Range
€16.4M - €20M
Leeds remain well placed to sign Chelsea outcast Axel Disasi, despite the appointment of Liam Rosenior at Stamford Bridge. (Football Insider)
West Ham are currently reluctant to match Fulham’s asking price for Adama Traore. (GiveMeSport)
Chelsea have been told they must act swiftly to sign Stade Rennais defender Jeremy Jacquet amid competition from the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool, Man Utd and Real Madrid. (TEAMtalk)
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