Transfer Rumours: Man Utd launch €40m bid as ‘biggest deal since Ronaldo’ targeted in Saudi

Robin Bairner

Updated: 28 Jan 2026 05:21 CST
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Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, Transfer Rumours — © IMAGO

All the biggest transfer rumours and gossip from 28 January, as Manchester United seek a surprisingly late deal, Chelsea get an encouraging Jeremy Jacquet update and there’s big news from the Saudi Pro League.

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Man Utd target Meite as Dorgu replacement

Manchester United have responded to Partick Dorgu’s injury by approaching the entourage of Rennes attacker Mohamed Kader Meite.

The French club have already turned down a €40 million approach for the No.9 from Al-Hilal, while reports suggest that Man Utd may only be willing to offer €30m.

United are not convinced that they want to sign a centre-forward and are set to consider adding a winger as a more direct replacement for Dorgu, who is expected to miss 12 weeks with a hamstring injury after finding the best form of his Man Utd career.

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Jeremy Jacquet picks between Chelsea and Liverpool

Jeremy Jacquet continues to prioritise a transfer to Chelsea, with talks ongoing, despite a fear that the deal had stalled.

Liverpool and Bayern Munich are also monitoring the young Frenchman, who has had a €65-70 million asking price placed on his head by the Ligue 1 club.

Reports from France indicate that there is a trend that Jacquet will remain at Rennes until the end of the season, with only an enormous bid likely to prompt a late deal.

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Saudi target stunning Dembele deal

Officials in the Saudi Pro League are targeting their biggest move since signing Cristiano Ronaldo in 2022, according to Sky Sports.

PSG striker Ousmane Dembele, the reigning Ballon d’Or holder, is wanted by those in Saudi, and the beginnings of a deal are being tentatively explored.

Dembele has yet to agree a new contract with the Champions League winners, and has been warned that he will not be given special treatment by Luis Enrique’s side.

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Transfer rumour roundup

Chelsea defender Axel Disasi has emerged as a target for West Ham, who also want to sign Tottenham’s Antonin Kinsky. (The Guardian)

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana could rejoin Inter Milan in the summer when his loan with Trabzonspor ends. (Daily Mail)

The Red Devils are also tracking Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye, who is said to have “several” admirers in the Premier League. (TalkSport)

Manchester City are ready to block any moves for Omar Marmoush this month. Spurs and Aston Villa have both been linked with the player. (Football Insider)

Liverpool and Juventus both want to sign Juventus attacker Kenan Yildiz, who is struggling to agree a new deal in Turin. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Aston Villa are ready to move for AC Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek to replace the injured Youri Tielemans. (Daily Mail)

Everton want to sign Genoa wing-back Brooke Norton-Cuffy before the end of the window. (Fabrizio Romano)

Burnley are closing in on West Ham midfielder James Ward-Prowse. (The Telegraph)

N’Golo Kante is close to leaving Al-Ittihad to join Fenerbahce. (Foot Mercato)

New York Red Bulls are steadily closing in on a deal for Cardiff City goalkeeper Ethan Horvath. (Football Insider)

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