🚨 Liam Rosenior to Chelsea latest, Liverpool rival Man Utd for midfielder, update on Morgan Rogers' future, why Arsenal star has been dropped, & more
Today's round-up, featuring Chelsea's manager search and the latest transfer news from the Premier League and beyond...
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Plus why Arteta has dropped Arsenal star & more
Arsenal
Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri is a target for Chelsea again after they first showed an interest in him during the summer, though the Gunners’ stance is still that they don’t want to sell. (Mark Brus, CaughtOffside)
Arteta has spoken out on Eberechi Eze being left on the bench and failing to play a single minute for Arsenal in their last three games - full story here!
Barcelona
Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo will both be back for Barcelona for the big derby clash against Espanyol, according to Hansi Flick. (Football Espana)
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Chelsea
Chelsea still have a concrete interest in Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, and are also eyeing up Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri, though the latter is currently considered less realistic than the former. (Mark Brus, CaughtOffside)
Chelsea are advancing in negotiations with Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior to replace Enzo Maresca as manager. (Fabrizio Romano)
Rosenior admitted in a press conference yesterday that he could not guarantee anything about his future at Strasbourg - full quotes in here!
Marco Silva could be a surprise candidate for the Chelsea job, with the Portuguese tactician impressing during his time at Fulham. (Rudy Galetti)
Meanwhile, Andoni Iraola has given his response to being linked with the Chelsea job - full story here!
Pedro Neto has spoken out on Maresca’s departure from Stamford Bridge. (Chelsea News)
Liverpool
Carlos Baleba is on Liverpool’s radar as they potentially rival Manchester United and other top clubs for the talented young Brighton midfielder. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Roma are eyeing a shock return for Mohamed Salah this January amid growing doubts over his future at Liverpool. (La Repubblica)
Harvey Elliott is likely to return to Liverpool from his loan spell at Aston Villa, with MLS club Charlotte FC interested in signing him on loan. (Fabrizio Romano)
The coming hours could be key for Liverpool as they advance on the signing of Joel Ordonez from Club Brugge. (ESPN)
Rodrygo Goes to Liverpool could be a surprise transfer to look out for as the Reds are confident they could persuade Real Madrid to sell the Brazilian forward for around €90m. (Fichajes)
Liverpool have an agreement in place to sign Austria Wien wonderkid centre-back Ifeanyi Ndukwe, 17, in summer 2026. (Fabrizio Romano)
Manchester City
Antoine Semenyo’s transfer to Manchester City has not been signed yet as the Bournemouth winger is still expected to play against Arsenal in Saturday’s Premier League game - more info here!
Manchester United
Carlos Baleba remains a target for Manchester United, but Liverpool, Tottenham, and Bayern Munich are also all keen on the Brighton midfielder, who is more likely to move in the summer than this January. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Manchester United are ready to look again at Atalanta star Ederson as an option in midfield. (TEAMtalk)
The Red Devils are also monitoring another big talent in Serie A as they consider Roma’s Manu Kone as an alternative option. (Calciomercato)
Manchester United could make a double raid on Crystal Palace for 28-year-old French striker Jean-Philippe Mateta and 21-year-old English midfielder Adam Wharton. (Sky Sports)
Newcastle United
Newcastle United are showing a strong interest in Celta Vigo defender Oscar Mingueza, with a number of other clubs also keeping an eye on his situation as he looks likely to leave his current club this month. (Estadio Deportivo)
Newcastle midfielder Joe Willock is emerging as a top transfer target for Leeds this January after falling out of favour at St James’ Park. (iNews)
Real Madrid
Have Real Madrid found a surprise replacement for Xabi Alonso after his struggles as manager? Full story here!
Tottenham
Tottenham are prepared to hire this big name to replace Thomas Frank as doubts are already creeping in about the manager they appointed this summer - find out more here!
West Ham United
West Ham are emerging as serious candidates to sign Chelsea misfit Raheem Sterling this January. (ExWHUemployee)