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TRANSFER RUMOURS: Kobbie Mainoo latest as Chelsea launch €50m bid
Robin Bairner
- Updated: 17 Jan 2026 10:10 GMT
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All the biggest transfer rumours and gossip from 17 January, including important developments at Manchester United, Chelsea and Barcelona.
Kobbie Mainoo makes final January transfer decision
Chelsea have been told that Kobbie Mainoo has decided that he will not leave Manchester United during the January transfer window following the sacking of Ruben Amorim.
The midfielder had been pushing to leave Old Trafford on a loan deal due to his lack of opportunities under the Portuguese, but with Michael Carrick stepping in as interim, he hopes to be given more chances.
As such, he has withdrawn any transfer request that he had put on the table.
Current ETV
Kobbie Mainoo
M, DM (C)
Man Utd
Kobbie Mainoo
M, DM (C)
Man Utd
ETV Range
€55.3M - €67.6M
Barcelona dealt huge Dro blow
Barcelona face the potential loss of two players during the January transfer window, with Marc-Andre ter Stegen close to leaving the club for Getafe on loan.
The Catalans, however, have been rocked by the news that Dro Fernandez, their young midfield star who has been likened to Andres Iniesta, is poised to leave the club.
Dro’s €6 million release clause has attracted interest from the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City and PSG, with the 18-year-old having told Hansi Flick that he is leaving this month.
Chelsea closing in on Jacquet
Chelsea have launched a bid for Rennes centre-back Jeremy Jacquet, who is poised to be the club’s first signing under new manager Liam Rosenior.
The Ligue 1 side are likely to negotiate hard over the transfer and are aiming for a fee above €60m, while reports from France indicate that Chelsea are ready to offer more than €50m for the player.
The Blues do have other options on their defensive shortlist, however.
Current ETV
Jérémy Jacquet
D (CR)
Rennes
Jérémy Jacquet
D (CR)
Rennes
ETV Range
€16M - €19.6M
More transfer rumours
Mohamed Salah’s return to Liverpool from AFCON could trigger Federico Chiesa’s move to Juventus. (More here)
West Ham hope to sign Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri and Chelsea’s Filip Jorgensen before the end of the transfer window. (More here)
Leeds have sounded out the possibility of signing striker Jorgen Stand Larsen from Wolves. (The Athletic)
Crystal Palace face the prospect of losing Jean-Philippe Mateta as Juventus target a move for the France international. (Sky Sports)
Palace made a loan offer for Angers attacker Sidiki Cherif but this has been rejected by the Ligue 1 club, who only want a permanent sale. (FootMercato)
Manchester United have rejected offers for Harry Maguire this month, with AC Milan having made a move. (The Sun)
More transfer rumours
16 January: Man Utd striker twist as Rosenior picks first Chelsea signing
15 January: Enzo Fernandez open to Chelsea exit as Barcelona prepare bid
14 January: Liverpool deal takes step forward as Guehi bid prepared
13 January: Man Utd stunned as €100m star makes surprise decision
