Spurs reignite interest in Maghnes Akliouche
Tottenham are looking at Monaco attacking midfielder Maghnes Akliouche again as they look to reinforce further in the middle of the park.
Tottenham hold a long-time interest in the 23-year-old Frenchman and have reignited their interest from the summer transfer window.
Frank has been keen to strengthen in the attacking midfield department since his arrival, landing Xavi Simons in the summer after failing in their pursuits of Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze, who opted to sign for rivals Arsenal.
Mike Jones17 January 2026 14:20
Liverpool and Juve in Chiesa negotiations
Liverpool and Juventus are in negotiations over Federico Chiesa.
The English club want a reported €20m according to Italian publication Calciomercato and only want a permanent move for the winger.
The report reveals that Juventus’ stance is an inital loan with an option to buy which becomes mandatory under certain conditions.
Juve manager Luciano Spalletti said: “I am pleased you are giving me this news, seeing as we haven’t even had a meeting yet on the transfer market.
“But it’s the first I’ve heard of it. For the moment, it’s just thrown out there, but absolutely nothing concrete behind it.”
Mike Jones17 January 2026 14:00
Arsenal reignite Gordon interest
Arsenal are reportedly still interested in Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon.
Mikel Arteta is said to want to strengthen his attacking options and the Gunners were linked with Gordon last summer.
They have also expressed an interest in Spanish winger Nico Williams and rumours have been made over Real Madrid’s Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr though they seem unlikely to happen.
Any move for Gordon would not be made in January but instead happen in the summer.
(Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)
Mike Jones17 January 2026 13:40
Chelsea close to completing deal for Jeremy Jacquet
Chelsea are closing in on a deal for France Under-21 international Jeremy Jacquet, The Independent understands. The Rennes defender has enjoyed a breakthrough 18 months and looks set for a move to Stamford Bridge during this window.
Jeremy Jacquet in action against PSG (AFP via Getty Images)
Lawrence Ostlere17 January 2026 13:28
The Telegraph report that Chelsea are now bringing forward their summer plans to recruit a new centre-back as Liam Rosenior’s first signing for the club.
Bournemouth’s Marcos Sensi is the rumoured name but it seems unlikely that the Cherries will let him leave cheaply.
talkSPORT also claim that Chelsea are keeping tabs on Jeremy Jacquet at Rennes, Como’s Jacobo Ramon and Toulouse defender Charlie Cresswell.
(Action Images via Reuters)
Mike Jones17 January 2026 13:21
Forest rebuffed in Marcus Tavernier approach
Nottingham Forest have made an enquiry for Bournemouth’s Marcus Tavernier but the Cherries are insisting he is not for sale, according to the Daily Mail.
Tavernier, 26, scored in Saturday’s FA Cup defeat to Newcastle and will be important to Andoni Iraola for the remainder of the season.
The Cherries are already in the throes of trying to replace Antoine Semenyo and have Justin Kluivert out for four months following knee surgery, so cannot afford to lose another winger.
Mike Jones17 January 2026 13:00
Liverpool keen on £52m teenager
Liverpool could be about to enter a bidding war with Real Madrid for Dutch starlet Kees Smit, according to the Daily Star.
AZ Alkmaar value Smit at £52m but stiff competition could force clubs to pay even more to secure his signature, with Newcastle also being linked with the young midfielder.
Mike Jones17 January 2026 12:40
How Pep Guardiola defined Michael Carrick’s career and Man United still feel the impact
Carrick was more Spanish-style schemer than a traditionally English box-to-box bustler. He attracted an admirer in the man who will be in the opposite dugout on Saturday. In 2017, Guardiola called Carrick “one of the best holding midfielders I’ve ever seen in my life”.
Mike Jones17 January 2026 12:20
Arsenal have been keeping tabs on Real Madrid’s Arda Guler.
Reports from Spain say the club have made enquiries over the midfielder but that Real want to keep him on the books.
Guler was somewhat of a favourite for former Real coach Xabi Alonso but does not yet know how he will fit into the plans of Alvara Arbeloa.
One to keep an eye on but movement unlikely at this stage.
Mike Jones17 January 2026 12:00
Donyell Malen completes move to Roma
Aston Villa’s Donyell Malen have completed his move to Serie A side Roma.
The fee is for £21.6m and Roma accelerated the deal due to interest from domestic rivals Juventus as well as Atletico Madrid.
Malen moved to Villa from Borussia Dortmun in January last year for £21m.
He made 46 appearances across all competitions and scored 10 goals with two assists.
(Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
Mike Jones17 January 2026 11:40